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• Kluivert a doubt but Cherries will be boosted by defensive returns: Iraola

  01-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries will have a stronger defensive unit available to for the visit of Ipswich on Wednesday, but with Justin Kluivert a doubt, Andoni Iraola has fewer forward options.
  
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• Public urged not to speculate on motorcyclist ‘murder’ as suspects released

  10-04-2025 20:35 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  POLICE are urging the public not to speculate on the death of a motorcyclist as three people arrested on suspicion of murder are released on bail.
  
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• Retail park hosts free pirate themed event

  10-04-2025 19:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A RETAIL park is hosting a free pirate-themed event for families with opportunities to ‘dig for gold’ and complete pirate training.
  
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• Puffin decline in Purbeck 'is a mystery' despite huge data

  10-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  DECLINING puffin populations in Purbeck remains a mystery despite monitoring cameras, the National Trust has said.
  
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• MP starts petition calling for ban on disposable BBQs after heathland fires

  10-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An MP has started a petition to ban disposable barbecues after two devasting fires in heathlands.
  
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• Man accused of assault after boat ran aground on Bournemouth beach

  10-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been charged after a boat ran aground on Bournemouth beach last summer.
  
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• Fast food park with McDonald's and Popeyes won't happen

  10-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Plans for a new McDonald’s, Popeyes and a Starbucks have been rejected by town hall planners.
  
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• Dorset Police to patrol for extra 9,000 hours over next year

  10-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  DORSET Police has been awarded £1million to contribute towards bobbies on the beat.
  
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• 177 new homes to be built after developer wins appeal

  10-04-2025 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Plans to build 177 apartments on the site of a former gasworks in Christchurch have been approved following a successful appeal by Churchill Living.
  
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• The 10 most expensive breeds of dog to own (and the cheapest)

  10-04-2025 15:53 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Most Budget-Friendly Dog Breed? Pet Day Study Has the Answers
  
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• Armed police scour seafront for 'knifeman'

  10-04-2025 14:05 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  ARMED police scoured Bournemouth seafront on Wednesday evening after reports came through of a knifeman.
  
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• Shoplifter steals items worth more than £400 from New Forest stores

  10-04-2025 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A serial shoplifter has been remanded in custody after committing five offences over a ten-day period
  
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• Public invited to share ideas for new Men's Shed project

  10-04-2025 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A public discussion forum is set to outline plans for a new project to introduce a Men's Shed in the town.
  
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• Plan for 82 homes near hospice rejected after 350 objections

  10-04-2025 13:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Plans to build 82 homes beside Oakhaven Hospice have been rejected after sparking nearly 350 objections
  
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• Met Office forecasts mostly dry and sunny weekend for BCP

  10-04-2025 10:07 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has forecasted a mostly dry and sunny weekend for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
  
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• Immediate road closure in place for gas works

  10-04-2025 10:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A ROAD has been closed with immediate effect due to emergency gas works.
  
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• Flowers laid for 'murder' victim as roads remain closed

  10-04-2025 08:31 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  FLOWERS have been laid for the victim of a fatal crash and alleged murder.
  
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• Man denies assaults at city railway station

  10-04-2025 08:20 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Hampshire man Timothy McPherson has denied assaulting two people at Southampton Central railway station
  
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• Winners of 2025 Voluntary Service Awards announced

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The categories celebrated everything from youth-focused initiatives to individuals showing exceptional kindness.
  
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• VE Day 80th anniversary celebration event for veterans and families

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Churchill apartment owners will join the event to commemorate the historic day that marked the end of the Second World War.
  
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• Students make 'Bridgerton-style' dresses for opera company

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The opera tells the story of Angelina, a kind-hearted girl mistreated by her stepfamily, who finds her Prince Charming thanks to the help of her magical benefactor, Alidoro.
  
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• Spaniel bleeding from mouth with massive swelling on face and chest after adder bite

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A three-year-old sprocker spaniel called Reggie was out in Turf Hill in Fordingbridge on Saturday, April 5 when he was bitten by an adder.
  
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• School asks parents to support 'smartphone-free childhood'

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Pupils who need to bring a phone to school must store it in the secure, lockable cases, which can only be opened with a special device at the end of the school day.
  
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• Rare WWII King Tiger tank to rumble into Dorset for Tankfest

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  This means thousands of spectators will see the King Tiger in action at a UK military vehicle show for the first time.
  
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• Popular Bournemouth nightclub to host country music party

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Partygoers are encouraged to wear cowboy hats and boots to the event, as the venue will be transformed with themed décor.
  
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• Plans for new cancer support centre in Bournemouth unveiled

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  "The demand for our services continues to grow and this new centre will enable us to better serve our Bournemouth and Dorset communities."
  
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• Paralympian returns home to titles and 'positive momentum'

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Her North American tour began with a runner-up finish alongside Dutchwoman Aniek van Koot at the Georgia Open.
  
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• New state-of-the-art eye care clinic opens in Bournemouth

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  It also has the latest generation technologies, underlining Optical Express' commitment to improving eye health and vision care on the South Coast.
  
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• New mascot introduced at Bournemouth Pier

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The mascot was designed by Izabela, winner of the RockReef 10th anniversary mascot challenge.
  
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• Music legends set to headline Poole Harbour Festival

  10-04-2025 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The festival will also feature performances by Dub Pistols, The Vengaboys, The Hoosiers and N-Trance.
  
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