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Private hospital plans in Poole draw objections from residents
Dozens of objections have been lodged against plans for a new private hospital in Poole.
The main plans for the 11,606 square meter hospital in Talbot Village, between the town's universities and Talbot Heath, have…
Meet Ethan Overton, the Bournemouth student traveling from London to Amsterdam on foot
He sleeps on the streets every night to raise money for the homeless
Ethan Overton is a second year student at Bournemouth and is currently four days into his trip from London to Amsterdam to raise money for the homeless this Christmas.…
Suraci keen to take positives from Derby loss
INTERIM development team boss Bruce Suraci stressed there were "still a lot of positives" for Cherries to take from their 3-0 loss to Derby County in the Premier League Cup on Monday night.
Suraci's young charges…
Michael B. Jordan becomes co-owner of AFC Bouremouth
Oh the beautiful game! Everyone wants a share. With the final days of the World Cup heralding the return of the Premier League at the other end of Christmas, there really is no escaping the football mania.Following in the footsteps of…
Couple put ‘besieged’ neighbors at war over road access
Stephen Gee (L) harassed his neighbor Jason Little. (Solen)A retired couple who created 'rural hell' for their neighbors due to access to a country road have been convicted.Stephen and Jacqueline Gee launched a decade-long harassment…
Couple put neighbors ‘besieged’ in war for road access
Stephen Gee (L) harassed his neighbor Jason Little. (Solen)A retired couple who created 'rural hell' for their neighbors due to access to a country road have been convicted.Stephen and Jacqueline Gee launched a decade-long harassment…
Wall St rises after CPI data but Fed concerns persist
By Chuck MikolajczakNEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday after an unexpected uptick in consumer prices boosted optimism that the Federal Reserve could soon reverse its interest rate hikes to tame inflation , but concerns…
Five Christmas carol services to attend in Dorset this week
CHRISTMAS is right around the corner with plenty of events taking place across Dorset to get you in the holiday spirit.
If it's not Christmas without a carol service, then you're in luck.
A host of…
Actor Michael B. Jordan buys a stake in British club Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — American actor Michael B. Jordan is part of Premier League club Bournemouth's new ownership group.
The club announced on Tuesday that billionaire Bill Foley's takeover had been ratified by the league and…
Ojo Rojo in Bournemouth named one of the UK’s 50 best bars
One of Bournemouth's top restaurants has been named one of the UK's 50 best cocktail bars.
For a second consecutive year, Ojo Rojo has been named one of the top 50 best cocktail bars in the UK.
The bar…
Michael B. Jordan becomes co-owner of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth
Michael B. Jordan is an actor, director, producer and now, owner of a sports team.On December 13, AFC Bournemouth announced that the Black Knight Football Club have acquired the club from former owner Maxim Demin, according to the club.…
Michael B. Jordan becomes co-owner of AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League – NBC New York
Michael B. Jordan is now a cherry.
Bill Foley, owner of the NHL's Las Vegas Knights, has completed a takeover of English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, the club confirmed on Tuesday, with Jordan among the minority…
Bloo launches revolutionary toilet blocks offering the best cleanliness ever
With research revealing that 86% of UK households have access to their cistern tank, Bloothe number one sanitary hygiene brand in the UK, today launches its new one-of-a-kind toilet blocks.
Toilet cistern blocks…
Christmas rail strikes: two 48-hour strikes will take place this week
Railway strikes are due to continue over the festive period after network rail workers today rejected a wage offer.
The litigation will continue Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will now continue two 48-hour…
Meet a former potato factory worker who builds some of the world’s craziest Airbnbs –…
Kristie Wolfe stands in front of a house she built out of a 6-ton concrete potato, which is now one of Airbnb's most famous listings.AirbnbKristie Wolfe worked $13/hour factory jobs in Idaho for years while living in a "shed on wheels."She…
Store in Dorset recognized as one of the best in the world
A family-run Beaminster store is on a global list that aims to showcase 'retailers extraordinaire' across the globe.
Brassica Mercantile, based in The Square, has been recognized alongside stores from as far away as…
Airbnb cracks down on parties with one-night booking ban for
Airbnb is tightening its rules for some renters in Canada and 10 other countries looking to party in the New Year.The home rental company released a statement on Thursday saying it wanted to 'stop unauthorized parties' and 'protect against…
Drivers warned of winter mistakes that could cost them £30,000
British drivers have been warned of common winter driving mistakes which could see them face up to £30,000 in fines.
This comes as much of the country deals with freezing temperaturesice and even snow.
The…
Airbnb cracks down on parties with one-night booking ban for
Airbnb is tightening its rules for some renters in Canada and 10 other countries looking to party in the New Year.The home rental company released a statement on Thursday saying it wanted to 'stop unauthorized parties' and 'protect against…
10 weird UK laws you may have broken
Majority of Britons have already broken the law often without realizing it, new study finds.
Some are more modern and well known than others, with drunk driving and theft being among the most common. broken laws.…
Billing believes in AFC Bournemouth’s attacking ‘chemistry’
DETERMINED Philip Billing believes the Cherries have the 'chemistry' to add even more goals to their Premier League game.
The midfielder was speaking after Gary O'Neil's side sealed a 3-0 victory over Everton before…
Club members launch petition to keep Bournemouth Bowls Club open
MEMBERS of Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club have launched a petition to keep the site open after the council announced it would 'suspend' club services for 12 months from April 2023.
The petition against the closure of…
Senior delighted to see Wimborne show ‘creed’ against Poole
ASSISTANT boss Chris Senior was keen to focus on the positives of Tuesday night's Dorset Senior Cup exit, as Wimborne Town were edged out by Poole Town on penalties.
Trailing 2-0 early on, the Magpies fought back,…
Dorset health experts give advice as Strep A cases rise
Dorset HEALTH experts say there is a well-established process in place to tackle the rise in the number of children with Strep A and scarlet fever.
New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that…
What caused the orange glow in Bournemouth’s night sky
THOUSANDS of people in Bournemouth have been left puzzled by a mysterious orange glow coming from the night sky.
The glow, which can be seen as far away as the A31 through the New Forest, has covered parts of the…
Gove to water down house building targets after Tory rebellion threat
The government is set to water down housing construction targets after "well over 100 Tory MPs" threatened to rebel against the planning reform.
In a letter to MPs on Monday, seen by the Palestinian Authority News Agency, Communities…
Child Exploitation Awareness Event in Memory of Bournemouth Boy
A CONFERENCE focusing on child exploitation and county boundary awareness was held in memory of a 13-year-old boy who died after taking MDMA.
Charity Escapeline has run the full day program at Bournemouth…
ITV’s Coronation Street unveils new Weatherfield Precinct set
Characters from the soap opera will now be able to visit a dessert shop, bakery, animal pound, charity shop, Chinese takeaways, and pawnshops in the new Weatherfield Neighborhood.
The 1960s-style units with a row…
Letter: “Homelessness is not always a lifestyle choice”
I was interested to read your article on the proposals for the former Beales site.
The opposition to the plans currently before the board may have merit.
There is, however, a severe nationwide housing…
Will it snow in Dorset this winter and what should happen?
A BOURNEMOUTH-based enthusiast has shared his guide to the snow forecast ahead of a possible cold snap next week.
Dorset Snow said on Wednesday weather patterns are "incredibly favourable" for a "true cold spell" by…