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• SPONSORED: Dorset's top 10

  14-04-2025 11:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Dorset's top 10.
  
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• Tony Christie set to bring farewell tour to Swanage

  28-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Tony Christie will bring his farewell 'Unplugged' tour to Swanage’s The Mowlem in July 2026.
  
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• Sixth form pupil secures place on degree apprenticeship

  28-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A Bryanston School pupil from Blandford has secured a place on the highly competitive JP Morgan Chase Degree Apprenticeship programme.
  
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• Jools Holland announces UK tour with full orchestra and star guests

  28-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Jools Holland is set to perform in Bournemouth on Saturday, November 14.
  
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• 'Hidden gem' grassroots festival returning to Dorset

  28-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Cursus Festival is set to return to Dorset, from May 22 to 24, 2026.
  
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• Dorset Council building control service named best in the country

  28-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The service was named Local Authority Building Control Team of the Year at the national awards.
  
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• Dorset care home receives exceptional customer feedback

  28-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The annual survey gathers feedback from 13,800 residents, patients, and their families across Barchester’s care homes and hospitals.
  
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• Bumper Bournemouth talent competition opens for entries

  28-01-2026 06:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Now approaching its 100th year, the popular competition’s dance section filled in less than 24 hours.
  
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• In The Dock: Man who burgled hairdressers

  28-01-2026 05:46 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
  
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• Castlepoint welcomed nearly 19,000 people on 2025's busiest year

  28-01-2026 05:11 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  CASTLEPOINT shopping centre has announced it welcomed more than 19,000 visitors on just one day during Christmas 2025.
  
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• Flooding forces temporary closure of pub following Storm Chandra

  28-01-2026 04:54 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A PUB had to shut its doors after suffering flooding for the second time in three years due to Storm Chandra.
  
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• 'We’re so upset by its loss': Owners angry after pet ambulance theft

  28-01-2026 04:16 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  OWNERS of a veterinary practice of Bournemouth have said they are “saddened” by the theft of their pet ambulance leaving their team directly affected.
  
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• WIN: Transfer window in final week - final days to enter to win Cherries away kit

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Cherries fans who subscribe to the Daily Echo can enter now for a chance to win an AFC Bournemouth away shirt.
  
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• Swans held to hard-fought draw against Salisbury

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Swanage & Wareham (I) 4 - 4 Salisbury (II)
  
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• Storm Chandra brings chaos as flooding disrupts Dorset

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Flooding caused chaos on BCP and Dorset roads on Tuesday as cars became stranded and others left abandoned in the middle of roads.
  
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• Shoplifting on the rise - Why retailers say they have stopped reporting crime

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  WITH repeat shoplifters returning again and again, some businesses say theft is no longer worth reporting - a trend police warn is undermining efforts to target crime hotspots.
  
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• New bookshop owner 'overwhelmed' by support of shoppers and residents

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A new business owner has said he is “excited” to open the doors of his new second-hand bookshop after he felt Bournemouth town centre was “missing” one.
  
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• Man was on holiday when he won £1,176.75 on free online lottery

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A 63-year-old Bournemouth man has won £ 1,000 on the free online lottery.
  
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• Iraola praises squad's resilience and importance of 'veteran' players

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries squad has impressed boss Andoni Iraola with their resilience in recent weeks, as it has been hit by injuries, and he praised the more experienced in the squad for guiding what is a young side.
  
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• In The Dock: Man stalked and harassed victim

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
  
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• IN PICTURES: The night that saved AFC Bournemouth at the Winter Gardens

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  It was the night that may well have saved AFC Bournemouth.
  
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• Help shape plans for dealing with coastal changes in Swanage

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Residents in Swanage are encouraged to take part in a community workshop to help develop long‑term plans for adapting to coastal changes.
  
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• Exhibition showcases photographic record of Ukrainian family's war experiences

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A UKRAINIAN photographer living in Bournemouth has said she is “delighted” after her work is exhibited at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum.
  
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• Dorset footballer reflects on 'surreal' moment of scoring in major cup final

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Scoring in a major cup final was a 'surreal' moment for Beaminster's Jonah Ayunga
  
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• Comparisons to Adriano, Endrick and Vini Jr with world class potential: Rayan

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Rayan ‘has the ability to play for the biggest clubs in the world’, with the 19-year-old bringing ‘explosive speed’ and ‘physical prowess’ to the Cherries.
  
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• Cherries sought to continue momentum in Swindon win in 'tough test': Williams

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  The Cherries sought to continue their momentum into their National League Cup quarterfinal against Swindon, as Phoebe Williams heralded the side’s performance in what was a “tough test”.
  
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• Bournemouth travel company raises more than £16k through charitable commission

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  A TRAVEL company based in Bournemouth has raised £16,360 in charitable commission throughout 2025 through its Partners in Travel initiative.
  
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• Bournemouth shadow town council set to elect members to appointment panel

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth’s shadow town council is set to elect members to appointment panel ahead of the lower tier authority being formed.
  
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• Blandford return to winning ways with 2-1 win over Basingstoke 4s

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  After last week’s disappointing draw, it was up to Blandford to step up the pace against a dangerous Basingstoke side.
  
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• Blandford move nine points clear at top of league with win over Andover

  28-01-2026 01:00 via bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
  THE second game of 2026 was another away game for Blandford and Sturminster Ladies, who played Andover 2s on Saturday
  
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