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Four men charged with robbery after jewellery stolen from home

Four men have been charged with robbery after jewellery was stolen last week from a home in Lymington.

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Russell Brand’s trial over alleged sex offences delayed until October

Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October.

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Shopworker reportedly assaulted after suspected shoplifter stole alcohol

A woman reportedly punched a shopworker in the face after stealing alcohol from shop in Boscombe earlier this month.

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Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation

BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct

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Eight arrested after half a million pounds worth of keyless cars stolen

Eight people from Bournemouth have been arrested following a series of keyless car thefts across the south of England.

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Latest travel updates from British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways & more

British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates & Qantas are among the major airlines to have cancelled or suspended flights to several airports amid the Iran conflict

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BCP Council 'not currently impacted' by rising fuel prices

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has said it is monitoring the situation with energy and fuel during the US-Isreal conflict with Iran.

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How to stop a dog biting a postman? Royal Mail urges Brits to use vital 4-word sign

Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks

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Met Office forecasts sunny spells and brisk winds for BCP this week

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can expect a variety of weather this week, with brisk winds, bright spells and a touch of frost as March draws to a close.

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Hundreds attend first services at church's new £2.5m building

Hundreds of people gathered at the first services held in a church's brand new £2.5m facility.

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Latest on new M&S store as construction work completed

Construction works to the new M&S store set for Weymouth have been completed

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Beatrix Potter 50p coins listed for more than £40,000

A selection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000.

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Proposal to improve a cycle route in Poole rejected by councillors

A proposal to improve a cycle route in Poole so that pedestrians and cyclists can avoid using a busy road was rejected, despite nearly £3million for active travel routes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole being approved.

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Police called after members of public verbally abused at football game

Police were called to a game in the Dorset Premier League on Saturday with a player’s debut set to be his final appearance for the club as a result.

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Man reportedly robs person at knife point in ‘terrifying’ incident

A MAN reportedly robbed a person at knife point during a ‘terrifying’ incident in Winton.

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‘Suspicious’ heath fires under police investigation after huge blazes

Several ‘suspicious’ heath fires are under police investigation after huge blazes broke out in Sandford, near Wareham.

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New Forest Commoners to be granted national minority status by UK Government

New Forest Commoners have been recognised as a national minority, marking a significant step in protecting their historic way of life.

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More Big Brother cameras coming to Dorset

MORE Big Brother cameras could be rolled out across Dorset for traffic enforcement.

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BCP set to officially step onto national stage with UK Town of Culture 2028 bid

BCP Council bids for UK Town of Culture 2028, uniting Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to celebrate local arts, creativity, and community identity.

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'I’ve had enough of politicians making promises they won’t keep'

Labour government secures £60m for BCP: Pokesdown Station lifts by 2027, £20m for Boscombe, new Sure Start in Bournemouth East. Major investment for Dorset.