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• Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

  06-02-2026 18:14 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.
  
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• Jimenez will become "really good player" as Spaniard set for permanent Cherries move

  06-02-2026 18:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  It is “really good news” that Alex Jimenez will join the Cherries on a permanent deal, with the Spaniard set to become “a very good player”, Andoni Iraola said.
  
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• Dorset Council issue advice for people worried about homelessness

  06-02-2026 17:51 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  DORSET Council are encouraging people who are worried about becoming homeless to reach out.
  
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• Girl, 17, taken to hospital after collision with car - Bournemouth Echo

  06-02-2026 17:18 via news.google.com
  Girl, 17, taken to hospital after collision with car  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• Girl, 17, taken to hospital after collision with car

  06-02-2026 17:18 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old girl was taken to hospital after a collision with a silver car in Bournemouth.
  
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• Unai Emery looks ahead to Bournemouth battle - Aston Villa Football Club

  06-02-2026 15:40 via news.google.com
  Unai Emery looks ahead to Bournemouth battle  Aston Villa Football Club
  
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• Pension inheritance tax shake up risks piling pressure on grieving families

  06-02-2026 15:20 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Reforms to pensions and inheritance tax risk creating delays, extra costs and serious stress for families, professionals and businesses, say the House of Lords.
  
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• Rayan and Toth pushing to start vs Villa as Brooks could return

  06-02-2026 15:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Rayan and Alex Toth are pushing for a spot in the Cherries starting XI against Aston Villa, while Andoni Iraola said David Brooks could be set for a return from injury.
  
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• "Time will tell" if Cherries had good transfer window says Iraola

  06-02-2026 14:40 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Andoni Iraola said “time will tell” if the Cherries had a good transfer window, but he believes the team have signed good players and did the best they could in a “difficult window”.
  
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• Shane Wilson jailed over fire at Bournemouth International Centre - BBC

  06-02-2026 14:12 via news.google.com
  Shane Wilson jailed over fire at Bournemouth International Centre  BBC
  
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• Man jailed for starting fire at concert venue

  06-02-2026 14:12 via bbc.com
  Smoke was seen billowing from the roof of the Bournemouth International Centre in August.
  
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• Visitors Villa, reviewing the transfer window and team news: Every word

  06-02-2026 14:10 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa are the visitors to the Vitality Stadium this weekend, and Andoni Iraola spoke to the media on Friday morning to preview the game.
  
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• PM must go so party can rebuild trust, Labour MP says

  06-02-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan says a change of leadership is needed in the Labour party.
  
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• Brooks + Tavernier: Bournemouth injury latest for FPL Gameweek 25 - fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

  06-02-2026 13:22 via news.google.com
  Brooks + Tavernier: Bournemouth injury latest for FPL Gameweek 25  fantasyfootballscout.co.uk
  
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• Aston Villa predicted XI v Bournemouth: Watkins decision made as £10m signing waits - BirminghamWorld

  06-02-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  Aston Villa predicted XI v Bournemouth: Watkins decision made as £10m signing waits  BirminghamWorld
  
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• Redevelopment of a six-bedroom home in Poole has been approved

  06-02-2026 12:15 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The redevelopment of a six-bedroom home in Poole has been approved.
  
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• Council leader reassures Dorset residents after latest flooding update

  06-02-2026 12:12 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset Council urges residents hit by historic flooding to seek support as groundwater levels reach record high, with help available for flood-affected areas.
  
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• Updates as Andoni Iraola speaks to the media ahead of Aston Villa visit

  06-02-2026 12:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates as Andoni Iraola speaks to the media to preview AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa.
  
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• Andoni Iraola speaks to the media ahead of Aston Villa visit: As it happened

  06-02-2026 12:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Updates as Andoni Iraola speaks to the media to preview AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa.
  
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• Beaches stripped by 'unusual' south-easterly storm

  06-02-2026 11:40 via bbc.com
  Jurassic Coast beaches are stripped of shingle and sand after an unusual winter storm.
  
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• JLT Group founder opens boutique shop in Bournemouth - Travel Weekly - Home

  06-02-2026 11:30 via news.google.com
  JLT Group founder opens boutique shop in Bournemouth  Travel Weekly - Home
  
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• Arsonist caused £53k of damage to BIC because 'voices told him to'

  06-02-2026 10:50 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A MAN who caused £53,000 of damage to the Bournemouth International Centre after setting it on fire said the voices told him to do it, a court has heard.
  
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• £68million council housing improvements planned

  06-02-2026 10:34 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  £68million improvements to council housing across Bournemouth and Poole are needed to continue providing ‘safe, warm, good quality homes’.
  
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• Petition to save Post Office reaches nearly 1,000 signatures

  06-02-2026 09:57 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Lyndhurst residents and council staff have launched a petition with almost 1000 signatures after the closure of the Post Office closure has left the village without a vital service.
  
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• Dangerous driver admits killing dog in hit-and-run after taking car

  06-02-2026 09:56 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Hampshire man has admitted killing a dog in a hit-and-run after taking a car
  
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• Winter Olympics: Who to look out for from the south of England?

  06-02-2026 09:52 via bbc.com
  Here's our guide on which athletes from the south of England to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  
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• Debut delight for Brazilian teen ace Rayan - AFC Bournemouth

  06-02-2026 07:42 via news.google.com
  Debut delight for Brazilian teen ace Rayan  AFC Bournemouth
  
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• 'Lots of autistic people struggle at school and it'll make families happier if we make more sensory areas'

  06-02-2026 07:40 via bbc.com
  Eleven-year-old Monty has started a petition calling for support for children with sensory needs.
  
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• Sherborne student appointed to prestigious national leadership role

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The role will see her represent CCFs across the UK at national events, giving her a rare glimpse into the careers of senior Royal Navy officers.
  
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• MP presses Home Secretary on Dorset’s chronic police underfunding

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Vikki Slade, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has challenged the Home Secretary in Parliament over Dorset being the second worst-funded police force in England, ranking 42nd out of 43 nationally.
  
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• Event to support and safeguard young people with additional needs

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Thrive Fest in BCP, organised by STARS Dorset, will be supporting SEND youth with safety advice, local services info, and community engagement for young people.
  
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• Dorset music festival announces second wave of artists for 2026 edition

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  We Out Here Festival announces new wave of artists for its 2026 line-up this August, featuring Joy Crookes, Digable Planets and more emerging UK talent.
  
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• Bournemouth Water's parent company creates new executive role

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Pennon Group to appoint Ian Christie as chief asset officer to boost asset health, resilience and long-term investment in UK water company sector from May 2026.
  
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• Bournemouth chauffer firm wins two national awards

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  PRESLA wins two national QSi Awards for its eco-friendly electric chauffeur fleet and innovative BACKRUNS booking platform at Brighton’s 2026 PRO Driver event.
  
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• Band releases new album recorded in Noel Gallagher’s studio

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth band Green Isaac have released a new album titled 'Branch', recorded at Noel Gallagher’s studio, the result of a 40 year-long creative relationship
  
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• Additional seats released for 'national treasure's' one-man show

  06-02-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Demand shows no sign of slowing as the 'unstoppable' Gyles Brandreth returns with his wildly funny one-man show.
  
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• Inside the New Forest village that is centre of UK witch community

  06-02-2026 01:35 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Burley is best known for its 20th-century connections with witchcraft:.
  
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• Team news and preview as Cherries aiming to avenge 4-0 Aston Villa defeat - Bournemouth Echo

  06-02-2026 01:00 via news.google.com
  Team news and preview as Cherries aiming to avenge 4-0 Aston Villa defeat  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• Team news and preview as Cherries aiming to avenge 4-0 Aston Villa defeat

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries will be looking to continue their recent form and avenge the 4-0 defeat from earlier this season when Aston Villa visit the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
  
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• 'So sad' - Charity announces closure of Bournemouth charity shop - Bournemouth Echo

  06-02-2026 01:00 via news.google.com
  'So sad' - Charity announces closure of Bournemouth charity shop  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• 'So sad' - Charity announces closure of Bournemouth charity shop

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A BOURNEMOUTH charity shop has thanked their customers and supporters for their “kindness, support and generosity” after announcing closure.
  
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• 'Prolific' shoplifter jailed after stealing thousands from supermarkets

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A PROLIFIC THIEF from Ringwood has been jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to five shopliftings from shops in the town.
  
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• Plans for £23.9million housing project in a Bournemouth car park can go ahead - Bournemouth Echo

  06-02-2026 01:00 via news.google.com
  Plans for £23.9million housing project in a Bournemouth car park can go ahead  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• Plans for £23.9million housing project in a Bournemouth car park can go ahead

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Plans for a £23.9million housing project in Bournemouth to go ahead, without a formal agreement with the NHS for a clinic, has been approved.
  
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• Pirates Cairns and Gilkes to take to the oche in Poole REF speedway darts night

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Following the success of last year’s fundraiser, the Poole Riders Equipment Fund (REF) members are hosting another speedway darts night on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at The New Inn, Wimborne Road, Poole (BH15 2EL) starting at 19.30.
  
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• New discounted supermarket confirms opening date

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Lidl has confirmed that its new Sandford supermarket will open on Thursday, February 12.
  
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• MP starts petition to reinstate funding to Pokesdown train station after planned cuts

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  An MP has said BCP Council has "broken it's word" after a £2.6 million railway station improvement project was withdrawn earlier this week.
  
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• Karting winter championship gets underway with thrilling first round

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE Winter Championship got underway this week, kicking off an exciting series that will run across four different championships
  
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• 'It's worrying what the future holds': Boy, 2, diagnosed with rare genetic condition

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The parents of a two-year-old boy are fundraising after he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that only 72 other people have.
  
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• Former Middlesex head coach Scott and exciting overseas all-rounder join Wimborne

  06-02-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Wimborne Cricket Club have continued to underline their growing ambition ahead of the 2026 season with the appointment of former Middlesex head coach Richard Scott as Cricket Consultant, alongside finalising the signing of overseas all-rounder Chaik...
  
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