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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash with Ford truck

A MOTORCYCLIST has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a pick-up truck.

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Train fanatics given chance to drive historic train

Locomotive enthusiasts will have the opportunity to drive a BR Class 50026 dubbed ‘Indomitable’.

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WH Smith staff facing abuse in town centre

Police called to Bournemouth town centre after reports of shop staff receiving abuse.

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Blue badge holders warned of £1,000 fines if they do not act

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

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Zoopla says supply and prices of homes in BCP increase

Supply of homes of for sale has increased – but so have prices, a house sales website has said.

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DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers

It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence

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DWP Pensions: Expert warning as deadline approaches

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

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Throop Road barn fire believed to be deliberate say Police

Dorset Police have said they believe the Hicks Farm barn fire was 'deliberately' set on fire.

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Drug deal stop ends in discovery of lock knife and drugs

A man was stopped after police spotted a potential drug deal in Bournemouth.

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Rwanda Bill explained as it finally becomes law in the UK

The Rwanda Bill is to become law in the UK, but what exactly does that mean and how will it work?

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Bournemouth 'body parts' murder trial: Day eight

Debbie Ann Pereira, 39, and Benjamin Lee Atkins, 49, are facing trial at Winchester Crown Court following the alleged murder of 49 year-old Simon Shotton

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Man arrested after incident on Markham Road, Bournemouth

A man has been arrested following an eight-hour negotiation with police in a residential road.

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Man fundraises in support of family member with heart defect

Jacob Egerton has started a GoFundMe to raise money for the British Heart Foundation by competing in this year's UCWB Boxing match held at the BIC.

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Fire crew remains on scene after barn fire in Bournemouth

A fire crew remains at the scene of a barn fire after dozens of firefighters tackled the blaze last night.

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Halifax in New Milton to close doors for final time today

A branch of a national bank will close its doors for the final time today.

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Rwanda bill: How Dorset MPs voted

The Rwanda bill has been passed through Parliament, with the Prime Minister saying ‘nothing will stand in our way’ of getting flights off the ground to the country.

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Lloyds, Halifax & Barclays bank branches to close in weeks

Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland are among the major banks that are shutting branches

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Wheelie-bin £80 fine ruling for breaking little known rule

Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

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Tesco shoppers targeted by £500 gift card scam email

The scam email, claiming to be from Tesco, offers shoppers the chance to claim a £500 gift card

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Faulty smart meter warning issued to millions of homes

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly