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'We make no exceptions': Police condemn top officer for drink driving

Dorset Police has condemned one of their top serving officers after he pleaded guilty to driving three times over the drink drive limit

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Suspected Bournemouth drug dealer charged with supply offences

Abdul-Azizh Kamara, 31 has been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

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Hunt for driver after rolled over car left in hedge

The incident occurred on September 13 at around 12pm on the Bakers Arms Roundabout in Poole.

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High speed police chase ends in arrest and criminal damage

After failing to stop, officers pursued the vehicle until the driver made off on foot and was detained shortly after.

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20-year-old charged over serious crash after Volvo 'stolen'

A 20-year-old man from Poole has been charged in connection with a serious crash.

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LIVE: Road closed after car rams into wall during police chase

Police are currently at the scene of an incident at Hightown Road.

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Venerable Rhiannon King named new bishop of Southampton

The suffragan bishop of Southampton which plays a key leadership role which covers parishes, chaplaincies and school across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Lyndhurst has been selected.

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Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners

Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets and people

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Senior police officer admits drink driving more than three times the limit

A police force’s former head of professional standards has pleaded guilty to drink-driving at more than three times the limit

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DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

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'Coldest September morning for six years' as temperatures plunge

BCP sees 'coldest September morning for six years' on Friday, September 13.

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How Tesco shoppers can claim double Clubcard points until end of September

Tesco is offering shoppers double Clubcard points with Evri until September 30, 2024.

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Lidl introduces new self-service till rule for shoppers at some stores

One customer said stopping people from paying with cash at some self-service tills is a 'huge misstep from Lidl'

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Passenger flight diverted almost 100 miles from airport

The twin-jet Airbus A320 jet was forced to divert its flight to Southampton Airport due to ‘strong winds’.

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Emergency response to locate missing man from Swanage

HM Coastguard, an NPAS helicopter and Dorset Search and Rescue have all been involved in the search.

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Lines reopen towards Bournemouth after points failure

"Train services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 12pm."

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From windswept dune to luxury hotspot - postcards from Sandbanks

Its history is one of transformation from a desolate, windswept dune to a bustling resort destination and luxury hotspot.

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'Put memorial plaques on Bournemouth Pier'

On Yarmouth Pier there are names all along the pier of people from the IoW who have passed away and have been remembered by their family.

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Free Dorset Bird Festival at nature reserve to take place this month

RSPB Arne is to host its first free Dorset Bird Festival at the nature reserve later this month.

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West Howe residents learn maths in free course

RESIDENTS in West Howe have taken part in a Bake Off-themed course which improved their practical maths skills.