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• Dorset care home residents don extravagant hats for charity

  02-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Colten Care homes participated in the #WearAHatDay annual fundraiser, combining fun activities with community engagement.
  
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• How AI is empowering patients and easing the 8am GP logjam

  04-04-2025 11:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  There’s a great deal of excitement among health professionals with regards to AI and it’s use as a diagnostic tool. While the full potential of that aspect of AI is still in the future, there is one area of health provision where AI is already up and running and being put to good use – in easing the stress and the telephone waiting to obtain an appointment at your local practice.
  
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• Moors Valley reopens after two fires closed popular country park

  04-04-2025 10:41 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Moors Valley has reopened after it was closed following two fires earlier this week.
  
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• Person hospitalised after car crushed between wall and lorry

  04-04-2025 10:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A road is closed off after a serious crash which left a car trapped bewteen a wall and a lorry.
  
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• WATCH: Cars brought to standstill as huge herd of deer cross Dorset road

  04-04-2025 09:57 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  This incredible video footage shows a herd of deer crossing a Dorset road and bringing traffic to a standstill
  
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• Threatened reptiles set to benefit from major conservation project

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The project has primarily focused on creating an open heathland by clearing overgrown gorse, providing ideal spaces for these reptiles to forage, breed and bask.
  
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• Theatre to host night of 'local talent' to raise money for new equipment

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The night will see performances from Swanage Drama Company, Swanage School, Swanage Musical Theatre and Ranger School of Dance.
  
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• Show exploring threat of nuclear weapons coming to Poole

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The one-person show aims to engage the audience in conversation about nuclear threats and how to tackle them.
  
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• Show celebrating music of Kate Bush to return to Poole

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The performance is not an impersonation but a celebration of her music, with Sarah-Louise performing all songs in their original keys.
  
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• Security manufacturer to showcase software at exhibition

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Customers will also be able to see perimeter intrusion protection solutions from Harper Chalice and security and access control solutions from Hirsch.
  
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• Pupils take trip to village shop to buy ingredients for baking class

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The children looked at the shop's shelves and spoke to their teachers about their favourite items.
  
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• Poole teacher recognised for 30 years of service

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  More than 500 pupils have been taught by Joy, who has also managed a team of ten tutors.
  
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• Partnership will see building transformed into new clinical space

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Whitefox Chartered Surveyors will be working as project managers and cost consultants for the redevelopment.
  
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• New Forest Food Festival 2025 set to be even bigger

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The festival will showcase New Forest and regional produce, including artisan bread, cheese, chilli jams, cakes, chocolates, gluten-free snacks and shortbread.
  
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• Met Office forecasts mostly dry and sunny week for BCP

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has not issued any weather warnings for the area.
  
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• Man steals more than £400 from shops in New Forest

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The thefts happened between Monday, March 10 and Thursday, March 20.
  
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• Legal secretary starts training contract with town centre law firm

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  He initially worked in the firm's administration department and later as a legal secretary in the litigation department.
  
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• Guide to help homeowners with spray foam insulation

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  It also provides a checklist for identifying installation issues and directs readers to expert advice.
  
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• Food wholesaler announces partnership with weight loss brand

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The first phase of the launch will occur in April 2025, with the products being made available on Ocado.
  
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• Equestrian camp for armed forces wives at RAC Saddle Club

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Five of the women are married to serving army personnel, and one is married to a navy member.
  
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• Dorset Chamber reacts to 'incredibly disappointing' new US tariffs

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  However, Mr Girling encouraged businesses to "remain calm" and trust the British government's negotiations with the USA.
  
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• Dorset-based charity opens new training centre in Thailand

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  It is hoped this will give more animals access to top-quality veterinary care.
  
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• Dogstival to return to the New Forest with a 'pop-up holiday resort'

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  There will be a host of quirky activities including dog yoga, art workshops and an outdoor cinema showing dog-themed films.
  
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• Charity supporting South Western Ambulance Service receives funding

  04-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The charity will use the money to strengthen community resilience and preparedness across the South West.
  
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• Fewer participants at Bournemouth Marathon but just as much raw spirit

  04-04-2025 02:03 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dedicated runners, perhaps fewer in number than today but no less passionate, prepared for the arduous 26.2-mile journey.
  
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• NHS staff 'stepping over sewage, dodging rats and falling tiles' in hospitals

  04-04-2025 01:01 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  NHS staff have said hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests.
  
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• Woman stole lamb from farm and kept it in nappy

  04-04-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A VEGAN and self proclaimed 'animal lover' has admitted animal cruelty after she stole a lamb from a farm and 'incompetently' tried to hand rear it.
  
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• Woman disappointed at lack of toilet facilities at Bournemouth Beach

  04-04-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A WOMAN is disappointed with lack of toilet facilities at Bournemouth beach when she visited with her family
  
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• 'Teams built in tough moments': Cherries must trust work in poor run - Iraola

  04-04-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Teams are made in tough moments and the Cherries must trust their work, Andoni Iraola said after his side fell to defeat to Ipswich Town on Wednesday night.
  
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• Protestors call for Bournemouth incinerator plans to be scrapped

  04-04-2025 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  This was the loudest protest so far, reflecting the increasing opposition to the proposed incinerator site.
  
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