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'Dangerous bully' prisoner jailed for raping inmate days after attack

A "dangerous" prisoner who raped an inmate days after a brutal attack has been jailed for more than a decade.

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BCP's 3 best-performing secondary schools revealed in new league table

Bournemouth School, Poole Grammar School and Parkstone Grammar School have been ranked as the best in the BCP area

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Man sought after 'assaults' on woman and man at bus stop

A man approached a man and a woman at a bus stop in Bournemouth and reportedly began making inappropriate comments towards the woman, before assaulting her and the other man who attempted to intervene.

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Teen who went missing from Poole Hospital found by police

A fifteen year old girl who was reported missing has now been found.

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Residents invited to view and comment on Dorset village neighbourhood plan

A public consultation is now under way on an updated neighbourhood plan for Bere Regis, Dorset, with the deadline for comments set for Friday, July 20.

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Work to repair library closed for more than six months set to begin

Work is due to begin to repair a library in Bournemouth which has been closed for more than six months.

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Controversial plans for 200 homes given the green light

Controversial plans to build 200 homes on farmland have been given the go-ahead despite strong backlash.

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Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans

Workers could access £12,000 of State Pension before retirement under reported plans, but experts have raised concerns,

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Brothers, 8 and 5, killed in crash remembered by Christchurch Carnival

We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Tobias and Finley Rice, taken far too soon in a car accident.

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15-year-old girl reported as missing from Poole Hospital

A 15 year old girl has been reported missing after being last seen at Poole General Hospital, prompting a public appeal for information.

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Dazzling 73m superyacht moored off Poole Quay

A 73m  yacht has been spotted moored off Poole Quay, drawing attention with its vast scale and unmistakable luxury.

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Window of parked car smashed and items stolen in Poole

The window of a vehicle was smashed and a wireless speaker was stolen from within in a parked car in Poole and Police are appealing for more information.

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Watch - Fire breaks out late at night at Bournemouth property

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Bournemouth last night.

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Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

The state pension age is gradually rising from 66 to 67. Find out which birth dates are affected and when you'll become eligible for payments.

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"Large-scale" cannabis factory uncovered at property

A "large-scale" cannabis operation has been dismantled by police.

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Bournemouth MP calls for global crackdown on dirty money ahead of UK summit

Tom Hayes MP has called the UK Illicit Finance Summit a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead a global crackdown on corruption and illicit finance.

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Poole MP dusting off his cowboy boots for free Pride in Place launch event

Poole MP, Neil Duncan-Jordan is planning to put on his cowboy boots and join local Hamworthy residents at the launch of the Pride in Place programme on June 13.

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Defence company seeks mechanics to swap hatchbacks for tanks in Dorset

Babcock International seeks UK mechanics to maintain British Army vehicles, including Land Rovers and Challenger 2 tanks. Civilian skills welcomed—apply now.

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Tributes paid to charity founder and maternity campaigner who “transformed lives”

Tributes have been paid to a tireless campaigner who dedicated her life to improving maternity care from Dorset.

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Bournemouth in Bloom Summer Show calling for more exhibitors to contribute

The Bournemouth In Bloom Summer Show is calling for more exhibitors to contribute for the event, due to be held on July 4 at St Francis of Assisi Church.