The match commander in charge during the Hillsborough disaster, who lives in Dorset, has arrived in court again today ahead of his manslaughter trial. Former Ch Supt David Duckenfield, who lives in Ferndown, pleaded not guilty to the gross negligence and manslaughter of 95 Liverpool supporters who died during an FA Cup tie on 15 […]
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“I can’t wait to get going” – new signings Solanke and Clyne express delight after signing for Cherries
AFC Bournemouth’s new additions, Dominic Solanke and Nathaniel Clyne, have shared their excitement after joining the Dorset club last week. Solanke, an ex-Chelsea and Liverpool striker, made the switch to Vitality Stadium for £19 million – making the 21-year-old the third most expensive English frontman. His former teammate at Anfield, Clyne, eased Cherries’ injury crisis […]
Dorset Police arrest second man in connection with Poole burglaries
Dorset Police have arrested a second man today on suspicion of burglaries reported at businesses in Poole last November. The announcement came in an update released on the Dorset Police website. They had already arrested a 43-year-old Poole man in connection to the burglaries. The man arrested today is aged 35 and has no fixed […]
Dorset charity financially helps young Poole cancer patient
A Dorset charity has helped a young woman from Poole who has been diagnosed with cancer just five months after undergoing a liver transplant. Sophie Houghton-Hinks, a 20-year-old from Poole, has been given financial support from Dorset Cancer Care Foundation since the liver transplant and being diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder. She has also lost her mother […]
How much fibre should you eat daily? Hear from the people of Bournemouth
New research has shown that upping your fibre intake can lower the risk of life-threatening diseases. Evidence published today from the University of Otago in New Zealand has shown that increased fibre intake can lower the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer. Clinical trials spanning 40 years were conducted to make […]
Starlet Solanke can lead the line for England, says Howe
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has challenged new signing Dominic Solanke to become England’s star striker in the future. The ex-Liverpool and Chelsea starlet moved to Vitality Stadium last week for a reported fee of £19 million, with Howe forced into activity in the winter transfer window amid a poorly-timed injury crisis. However Solanke is […]
Universal Credit Appeal Won by Single Mums in High Court
Four single mums have just won a Universal Credit appeal in High Court over a “fundamental problem” with the government’s scheme. Over 60,000 people in Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are on Universal Credit. Over 10,000 of these claimants started from September last year. According to the four women who made the […]
Police appeal for witnesses after pedestrian knocked down in Bournemouth
Officers from Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses after a 50 year-old local man sustained serious injuries following a collision in Bournemouth. A silver Ford Mondeo estate collided with the pedestrian on the junction of Redhill Drive and Whitelegg Way. Police were called to the scene at 6:30pm yesterday, where the driver of the Mondeo, also […]
The history of the Lotto: as Bournemouth raffle winners are left short-changed
On this day, January 11th 1567, the first ever state lottery was held in England. 4o,000 entries at 10 shillings each were available from St Paul’s Cathedral. Recently in Bournemouth, a raffle ticket holder hoping to win a £3 million luxury home or an Aston Martin, has been left with a consolation prize of £110,070. […]
UPDATE: Plans are expanding to stop vehicles ‘idling’ outside vulnerable areas
Plans are expanding after Poole Borough Council revealed there would be a crackdown on parents’ ‘idling’ outside schools. Following Poole’s transportation advisory group meeting on Thursday, the report says that public service and delivery goods vehicles are now being considered to be included in the campaign. It comes with a bid to reduce emissions and […]