Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare blamed foreign interference on his government’s decision to transfer alliances from Taiwan to Beijing over the anti-government protests, arson and looting that have ravaged the capital Honiara in recent days . But critics also blamed the unrest on complaints about a lack of government …
Read More »New Lidl opens in Shaftesbury this week
LIDL GB has confirmed that its new supermarket on Christy’s Lane in Shaftesbury will open for the first time on Thursday. The store’s opening hours will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. During the first week of opening, customers …
Read More »Queen sends message to flood-stricken BC
The Queen has sent a message to the people of British Columbia following “catastrophic” flooding in the Canadian province, saying her thoughts are with them. The 95-year-old monarch, who is also Queen of Canada, thanked emergency responders and volunteers for their âhard workâ and for providing comfort and support to …
Read More »Clarendon House “Needs Improvement”, CQC Report Says
OPERATORS at a care home in Bournemouth say they are “deeply disappointed” after being rated “requires improvement” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Shelley Park Neuro Care Center at Clarendon House, Boscombe, supports people with neurological disorders and has already been rated âGoodâ by the CQC. However, after an …
Read More »Covid: 530 cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
A TOTAL of 530 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 530 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Friday, November 19. …
Read More »Covid rates in England are similar to January, data suggests
Coronavirus rates in England are similar to where they were in January of this year, just after the peak of the second wave, new data suggests. From mid-October to early November 2021, the prevalence was 1.57% – the same as in January – compared to 0.83% in September. According to …
Read More »Council opinion on garbage collection to help household garbage workers
The BCP Council has given advice to people to ensure that their bins will be emptied properly during the winter months. With dark mornings upon us, the council urges residents to leave their food waste, trash cans and recycling bins in a bright, unobstructed area so that garbage workers, working …
Read More »Bike stolen in Ferndown Heist
POLICE investigating a burglary at an address in Ferndown appeal for witnesses and publish an image of a stolen bicycle. Between the afternoon of Saturday November 6 and the morning of Sunday November 7, 2021, entry was obtained at a Medway Road address via an unsecured temporary veranda door. The …
Read More »What the Newspaper Say – November 10
Jabs for tightening jobs for health and care workers, climate change and Geoffrey Cox are on the front pages of Wednesday. The Daily Mirror splashes with a “race to sting 100,000 NHS staff,” saying many health workers risk dismissal if they are not fully immunized by April. Tomorrow’s front page: …
Read More »Husband of Iranian detainee denounces Boris Johnson’s “cold decision”
The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe criticized Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his “cold decision” to allow Iran to continue to “arbitrarily” detain British nationals. Richard Ratcliffe, who has been on hunger strike outside the Foreign Office in Westminster for two weeks, said Mr Johnson should take the opportunity …
Read More »Why the closing of the train line during the week was chosen rather than the weekend works
A MULTI-MILLION POUND railway project is on track to deliver a series of improvements to passengers. Network Rail is coming to the end of its week-long blockade on the line between Bournemouth and Southampton. Passengers have been using replacement buses since Monday as engineers tackle a busy work schedule. Tom …
Read More »Ben Pearson starts in scheduled AFC Bournemouth roster against Preston North End
Saturday’s Preston North End starting XI will be hoping to hold onto their spot for Wednesday night’s championship shock at AFC Bournemouth. The Lilywhites were winners 2-0 at home against Luton Town as Emil Riis increased his goal tally to 11 in all competitions this season. North End’s next mission …
Read More »Smart rollout of highways set to be halted due to safety concerns – MEPs
The deployment of smart highways should be suspended due to security concerns, MEPs said. A report by the Commons’ Transport Select Committee (TSC) said there was not enough economic and safety data to justify the continuation of the project. He described the government’s decision in March 2020 that all future …
Read More »‘Largest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off South Wales coast
A waterspout described as “the biggest in a lifetime” has been spotted off the coast of South Wales as strong winds hit the UK. James Thomas, 47, a watersports industry agent, spotted the unusual phenomenon at Llantwit Major Beach in South Wales on Saturday morning. Bristol Channel later. @DerekTheWeather @lucyowenwales …
Read More »Bournemouth seek to eclipse Brighton’s remarkable record – but with a happier ending
The undefeated Cherries travel to Reading on Saturday night as they seek to extend their lead atop the championship standings and move closer to a remarkable record Video upload Video unavailable The video will play automatically soon8to cancel Play now Prutton assesses the chances of success for West Brom, Fulham …
Read More »Portland United v Bournemouth Poppies – match preview
FRANKLYN Clarke insists Portland United are a ‘different team’ from their three previous encounters with the Bournemouth Poppies this season. The Clarke Blues have lost twice and drew once against Poppies – two of those games coming out of the FA Cup extra preliminary round. The Poppies now head to …
Read More »Camilla pays tribute to women whose lives were “brutally ended”
The Duchess of Cornwall paid tribute to those whose lives have been ‘brutally ended’ as she called for action to prevent violence against women. Camilla acknowledged a number of women who died in violent circumstances, including Sarah Everard, at a reception for The Shameless! Festival at the Wellcome Collection in …
Read More »Testing of students without symptoms of Covid should stop, suggests vaccine creator
Covid testing in places such as schools to find asymptomatic cases should stop, the head of the Oxford Vaccine Group has suggested. Professor Sir Andrew Pollard told Members of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee that it was “absolutely essential that we keep children in school”, adding that …
Read More »Toyota tests hydrogen combustion engines in race cars
Toyota has said it is testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars as it strives to use the technology in commercial products. Such engines burn hydrogen for fuel instead of gasoline, much like rockets. The Japanese automaker said testing the technology in race cars would allow it to collect data …
Read More »Man arrested for Manchester Arena terror attack released on bail
A man who was arrested on suspicion of a terrorism offense in connection with the Manchester Arena attack has been released on bail pending further investigation. Greater Manchester Police said the 24-year-old was released on bail on Saturday. The man, originally from Fallowfield in Manchester, had been arrested on suspicion …
Read More »DANNY WARD JOINS THE PREVIEW SHOW! – New
Regular pre-match HTTV feature features upcoming Bournemouth home clash, in association with SportsBroker – The latest edition of the HTTV Preview Show is now available!– Striker Special with Danny Ward and Andy Booth– Exit at 5 p.m. on Friday You can now join HTTV presenter Raj Bains on the latest …
Read More »Dolphin Center team conquers 16-mile beach for charity
SIX team members from the Poole Dolphin Center took part in a 16.4 mile beach cleanup to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and the NHS University Hospitals Dorset charity. The team, who dubbed themselves ‘The Green Dolphins’, covered the length of a half marathon, from Sandbanks to Hengistbury …
Read More »What is plan b? Full breakdown of any winter restrictions related to Covid
Fears grow that Covid’s Plan B restrictions will return during the winter as Downing Street warned of ‘difficult’ months ahead as coronavirus cases hit the highest daily level since mid -July. Boris Johnson presented a Covid b plan at a press conference last month, but confirmed that there are currently …
Read More »What the Newspaper Say – October 19
The fallout after the murder of Sir David Amess tops most Tuesday newspapers, including calls to end online hate, counterterrorism measures and the fulfillment of the late MP’s hopes to have it declared Southend as a city. The Daily mail splashes with a CCTV photo of Ali Harbi Ali walking …
Read More »Stoke City vs Bournemouth prediction, preview, team news and more
Seeking to secure three trotting wins and extend their lead at the top of the EFL Championship table, Bournemouth travel to bet365 Stadium to face Stoke City on Tuesday. The hosts, meanwhile, are stepping into the game after a loss to Sheffield United and will look to get back on …
Read More »Bournemouth Pavilion to host new snow dome features
VISITORS to Bournemouth can take advantage of a new feature of this year’s Christmas attraction with the launch of Snow Domes at the Bournemouth Pavilion. The lodge’s outdoor space and patio are to be transformed into a winter wonderland with fully covered and heated snow domes. The Snow Domes, which …
Read More »Lebanon celebrates day of mourning after six dead in Beirut fighting
Schools, banks and government offices across Lebanon have remained closed after hours of shootings between heavily armed militias killed six people and terrorized residents of Beirut. The government has called for a day of mourning after the armed clashes, in which armed men used automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades on …
Read More »Bournemouth Air Festival: Wingwalker crash investigation improved
INVESTIGATIONS into the wingwalker plane crash at this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival have been stepped up after the first evidence was gathered. The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) confirmed to the Daily Echo that it had shifted its investigations from a correspondence investigation to an on-the-ground investigation. The first would …
Read More »150-year-old abandoned Bournemouth cottage sells for £ 430.00 after going under the hammer at auction
An abandoned cottage covered in undergrowth, shattered windows and a partially collapsed roof sold for a whopping £ 430,000. The abandoned property, named ‘Grasshopper Cottage’, was valued at £ 275,000 before going up for auction in early September. But on the day of the auction, interest and bidding in the …
Read More »Covid: 384 new cases recorded in Dorset in past 24 hours
A TOTAL of 384 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 384 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 11. …
Read More »Coveney wonders if UK government wants ‘severed relations’ with EU
Simon Coveney questioned whether the UK wanted “a break in relations” with the European Union during a late-night Twitter row with Brexit negotiator David Frost. The Irish Foreign Minister was responding to reports of a speech Lord Frost is set to deliver in Portugal on Tuesday, in which he will …
Read More »Strictest abortion law in US restored following court ruling
A federal appeals court has allowed Texas to resume the ban on most abortions, just a day after clinics began running to serve patients again for the first time since early September. A one-page order from the U.S. 5th Court of Appeals restored the country’s strictest abortion law, which prohibits …
Read More »NatWest faces £ 340million fine for failure to fight money laundering
Natwest has pleaded guilty to failing to prevent the alleged money laundering of nearly £ 400million by a customer. NatWest has admitted three counts of failing to properly monitor £ 365million deposited into a client’s account. This is the first time that a financial institution has been the subject of …
Read More »Dorset planning chief defends housing goals
DORSET Planning Officer Cllr David Walsh said there were no “exceptional circumstances” that would allow the region to sidestep government housing targets. He said while neighbors, BCP, might have a case, rural Dorset – which has already offered to provide an additional 9,000 housing units for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and …
Read More »Universal Credit Recipients “Pushed Beyond Limits” As Benefits Cut
Universal Credit (UC) recipients described feeling âpushed beyond the limitsâ due to the impact of the cuts. A £ 20 per week increase in the benefit that was introduced at the start of the coronavirus pandemic ended on Wednesday, leaving beneficiaries £ 1,040 worse per year. Shona Louise, a freelance …
Read More »Lights in the dark at Eastbourne vigil for murdered teacher Sabina Nessa
An emotional vigil in honor of schoolteacher Sabina Nessa took place in Eastbourne, the seaside town where the man suspected of her murder was arrested last month. As the sun set over the golden dome of the pier that stretched out to the sea, around 200 people gathered to pay …
Read More »Workers behind the scenes in Hollywood vote to authorize strike
Film and television production in North America is at risk of shutting down after workers behind the scenes overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. The International Alliance of Theater Workers said on Monday that nearly 99% of the registered members who participated, or 52,706 people, voted in favor of a …
Read More »Swedish artist under threat killed in traffic accident, reports show
Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who had been living under police protection since his 2007 sketch of the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog received death threats, has died in a traffic accident, according to reports. The accident allegedly involved a truck colliding with a civilian police car in …
Read More »Fire damages historic bridge in Rome
A fire destroyed part of a historic bridge spanning the Tiber in Rome. Firefighters said the fire started shortly before midnight on the Industry Bridge near the Ostiense district and was extinguished at 4 a.m. on Sunday. No one was injured but three nightclubs along the river, a popular neighborhood …
Read More »The wet and windy weather continues throughout the weekend
Winds of up to 70 mph are expected in parts of the UK as meteorologists have issued a series of warnings for the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and wind in eastern and southern England – including Portsmouth, Brighton and Canterbury until 10 …
Read More »Former military chief enlisted to reshuffle NHS leadership
The ministers recruited a former senior military commander to carry out a major overhaul of leadership in the health and social services sector. The government has said General Sir Gordon Messenger, former Vice Chief of the Defense Staff, will conduct the most comprehensive review the area has seen in England …
Read More »Man was filming female students in Holdenhurst Road
A MAN was seen filming female students as they walked along Holdenhurst Road before attempting to gain access to a university building. Police are investigating the incident which occurred around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 30. Two female witnesses to the incident were seen approaching a member of Tesco security staff …
Read More »Bournemouth caregiver stole £ 20,000 from extremely vulnerable woman
A CAREGIVER defrauded the vulnerable woman in her care over £ 20,000. Amanda Henderson, 50, committed the offense over a period of almost two years against her victim who was bedridden, blind and suffering from dementia. Henderson, of Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to a single charge of abuse of …
Read More »Cop26 uniforms unveiled at Glasgow World Environmental Gathering site
Uniforms that will be worn by around 1,000 volunteers at the Cop26 climate conference were unveiled at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. The SEC complex will host the Gathering of World Leaders for two weeks starting October 31, and participants will be greeted by volunteers from across Scotland. …
Read More »Peterborough 0-0 Bournemouth: Scott Parker’s Cherries miss the chance to reach the top of the championship | Football news
Unbeaten, Bournemouth missed the opportunity to return to the top of the Sky Bet Championship standings after a 0-0 draw at Peterborough. A few-chances game saw neither of the goalkeepers seriously strained as the visitors missed the opportunity to climb over West Brom, who had won 4-0 against Cardiff the …
Read More »Paolo’s Posh Preview: High-flying Bournemouth in town
Peterborough United host Scott Parker’s AFC Bournemouth at Weston Homes Stadium on Wednesday (7.45 p.m.) as they look to strengthen their formidable home form this season. Darren Ferguson’s men’s road struggles continued as they fell 3-0 to Coventry City on Friday night, resulting in 16 goals conceded in five away …
Read More »Duke of York acknowledges court documents regarding sexual assault allegations
The Duke of York has admitted to being on trial against a woman who claims to have assaulted her, US officials have said. Virginia Giuffre is seeking damages after alleging that Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was under 18. He categorically denies the allegations. They are part of a …
Read More »Starmer faces new battle with Labor after McDonald’s resignation
Sir Keir Starmer will face a new battle with the Labor left amid accusations that Andy McDonald’s resignation from the shadow cabinet was an act of ‘planned sabotage’ by critics of the party leader. The Labor Conference will vote on a motion by Unite calling for a minimum wage of …
Read More »Man accused of murdering teacher Sabina Nessa
A 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa. Koci Selamaj, from Eastbourne, East Sussex, was arrested in the seaside town in the early hours of Sunday, and a light-colored Nissan Micra was seized on a leafy residential street around half a mile away. He was …
Read More »Uber drivers launch 24-hour strike
Drivers of giant Uber are staging a strike on Tuesday over issues such as wages and allegations workers are being unfairly sacked. Members of the Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) App will hold protests in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow, and urge people not to use …
Read More »Suranne Jones unveils statue of Gentleman Jack protagonist Anne Lister
Actress Suranne Jones was pictured unveiling a statue of Anne Lister, a columnist believed to be the first modern lesbian, whom she portrayed in Gentleman Jack. The Vigil star revealed the new sculpture – called Contemplation – in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where the 19th-century writer was originally from. The life-size …
Read More »At least three dead after Amtrak train derailment in Montana
At least three people died when an Amtrak train running between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana. Dispatcher Starr Tyler, an official with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, told The Associated Press the death toll, but she was unable to provide more details. Amtrak said in a statement that …
Read More »City celebrates and Ronaldo want an answer – Saturday’s sports social
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to provide insight into their lives on social media. Here, the PA News Agency takes a look at some of the best examples from September 25. Soccer City players loved their Chelsea win. ðª x ð§± = another clean sheet ð¥ Fantastic …
Read More »The Regent Center will host unique performances of Charles Duke
A BOURNEMOUTH musician who underwent a double lung transplant three years ago is due to take the stage at the Regent Center in Christchurch next month. Charles Michael Duke, who appeared on ITV’s “Loose Women” and the BBC’s “This is my Song”, is scheduled to perform his one man show …
Read More »10 days to avoid Christmas disruptions, notify retailers of driver shortages
Retailers have warned the government it has only 10 days to avoid a “significant disruption” over Christmas due to the shortage of heavy truck drivers. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that disruption of holiday preparations will be “inevitable” if progress is not made in addressing the shortfall of …
Read More »Government will ban businesses from refusing tips to staff
The government plans to make it illegal for restaurant, bar and cafe owners to withhold tips from staff, potentially helping around two million workers. The ministers said research shows many companies add discretionary service charges to customer invoices and then keep some of the payments themselves. The problem was first …
Read More »Taliban call on UN to recognize them as new rulers of Afghanistan
The Taliban’s new envoy to the United Nations has called for rapid global recognition of the new Afghan leadership even as the World Health Organization sounds the alarm of a looming health disaster in the war-torn country. The humanitarian crisis is one of many challenges the Taliban have faced since …
Read More »All key announcements from Microsoft’s Surface event
One of the most popular lines in mobile computing has received a substantial upgrade after Microsoft’s latest round of Surface announcements. Here’s a look at the new 2-in-1 phone, laptop, and hybrid devices the company has unveiled. -Studio for Surface Laptop Microsoft’s new flagship laptop has a new look and …
Read More »Two in five serious offenders in Dorset are career criminals
CAREER criminals made up two in five serious offenders convicted in Dorset last year, according to figures – suggesting many are caught in a cycle of reoffending. The latest statistics show that less than half of those convicted with at least 15 previous convictions or warnings in their name have …
Read More »Jeff Bezos tells Boris Johnson governments need to decide on tax frameworks
Boris Johnson said Jeff Bezos told him that making sure Amazon pays fair tax levels is a job for governments. The Prime Minister said he urged the boss of the online giant to ensure that a fair share is paid in the UK, but agreed that he will not pay …
Read More »Justin Trudeau’s party set to win most seats in Canadian election
The Liberal Party of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will win the most seats in the country’s election, according to CBC and CTV projections. Mr Trudeau bet on an early election in an attempt to win a majority of seats in Parliament, but it was not clear whether he would. …
Read More »Anesthesiologist who injected drugs into his partner during jailed “exorcisms”
A hospital anesthesiologist who injected drugs into her partner in a series of exorcism ceremonies, leaving her near death with multiple organ failure, has been jailed for 14 and a half years. Hossam Metwally, 61, has made dozens of video recordings of himself administering fluids through a cannula to Kelly …
Read More »YouTube star visits Sandbanks and Bournemouth
A YOUTUBE star visited Sandbanks and Bournemouth to share the beauties of our coast with people who can’t come here anymore. Tim Lindon of Norwich launched his YouTube channel, Walk With Me Tim, on lockdown last year. Living by the coast himself, he decided to film his walks to share …
Read More »Only Fools And Horses star John Challis dies aged 79
Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has died of cancer at the age of 79, his family has said. He was best known for his portrayal of the unscrupulous used car dealer Boycie on the beloved sitcom, alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. He canceled a 30-date speaking …
Read More »BBC failed to properly search for murder victim’s lost clothes – report
The BBC failed to conduct a proper search for the clothes of a murdered schoolgirl which were taken by journalist Martin Bashir and never returned, according to a Mail on Sunday investigation. Michelle Hadaway says Bashir obtained the clothes for DNA testing for BBC Two’s Public Eye program 30 years …
Read More »Wayne Rooney found out Derby was about to enter administration on TV
Derby boss Wayne Rooney has revealed he found out the club were about to enter administration while watching the news on TV. The 35-year-old is in his first managerial position at Pride Park and has also confirmed that he has yet to speak with President Mel Morris. It was announced …
Read More »A baby red panda named by zookeepers
An endangered little red panda has been named after it underwent its first checkup at a city zoo. Ruby was born in July at the Edinburgh Zoo of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). Staff at the Wildlife Conservation Charity voted for his name from a shortlist compiled by …
Read More »Flood warning for England issued ahead of torrential rains
By Press Association 2021 Met Office yellow weather alert A flood warning has been put in place for England as the country braces for torrential rains this weekend. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning before Sunday when wet weather is expected to strike. Showers are expected to start …
Read More »Northern England “suffers brain drain as graduates flock to cities”
Northern England and the coastal regions are experiencing a ‘brain drain’ of university graduates as many move to London and other cities with better labor market opportunities, a report suggests. Graduates are 10 percentage points more likely to have left the region they grew up in than otherwise similar non-graduates …
Read More »Maternity support worker helps launch NHS Covid recall campaign
A maternity support worker has spoken of her joy after becoming one of the first people in the UK to receive a Covid-19 booster shot. Catherine Cargill, who works at Croydon University Hospital in south London, said the vaccination allowed her to continue working, studying and spending time with her …
Read More »National highways confirm the A31 on Ringwood misalignment dates
ROUTE users expect more than a year of traffic “chaos” as the dates for works on the A31 are confirmed. As reported, National Highways (formerly Highways England) plans to introduce a third lane and widen the A31 at Ringwood later this year. The aim of the £ 25million scheme is’ …
Read More »Man charged with alleged rape in Poole
The victim – a woman in her 30s – was approached by a stranger on a bicycle in the Westbourne area of ââBournemouth between 4.45am and 6am on Sunday 5 September. The man traveled with the victim to the vicinity of Poole Road in Branksome, where the reported violation took …
Read More »AstraZeneca boss issues warning in UK on Covid booster vaccines
Booster vaccines may not be necessary for everyone in Britain and rolling out third doses too quickly would be an “unnecessary burden” on the NHS, the AstraZeneca chief said. Writing in the Daily Telegraph alongside the company’s executive vice president of biopharmaceutical R&D, Sir Mene Pangalos, and AstraZeneca chief executive …
Read More »British troops hailed for response to Kabul explosion ‘carnage’
British troops have been praised for running into the “carnage” caused by a suicide bombing, which took place as they tried to help Afghans flee the Taliban. Brigadier James Martin, commander of the 16th Air Assault Brigade, said the response to the attack near Kabul airport was “one of the …
Read More »Double child killer Colin Pitchfork released from prison
Double child killer Colin Pitchfork was released from prison after failed attempts to keep him behind bars any longer. Now in his early 60s, Pitchfork was jailed for life after raping and strangling Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, 15, in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986. He was eventually arrested after …
Read More »DVLA Covid-19 office security dispute enters week 20
A Covid-related security dispute at the headquarters of the Driver’s License and Vehicle Agency is entering its 20th week, with the threat of further industrial action. Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union members at the Swansea site are asked if they want to take further action amid lingering concerns about …
Read More »What the Newspaper Say – August 23
Boris Johnson’s long-awaited appeal to Joe Biden to extend his deadline for grace flights from Kabul amid strained US-UK relations made headlines on Monday. The Prime Minister will plead with US President Joe Biden tomorrow at the virtual summit of G7 leaders to leave US troops at Kabul airport beyond …
Read More »H&M at Commercial Road, the last store to close for good
H&M at Commercial Road will close next month, a trend which the Bournemouth town center BID says is being repeated across the country. The store will close on September 12, with a spokesperson directing people to the Castlepoint store. The spokesperson said: ‘H&M Bournemouth will close on 12 September. âAt …
Read More »Seven Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport
Seven other Afghan civilians have been killed in the chaos surrounding Kabul International Airport, the British military said on Sunday, showing the danger still facing those trying to flee the Taliban takeover of the country. The deaths came as a new perceived threat from the Islamic State group’s affiliate in …
Read More »Online retail businesses managed from storage units
HUNDREDS of retail businesses are run from self-storage units as some businesses move off Main Street and others grow from home-based businesses, it is claimed. Bournemouth-based Store & Secure says many other retailers have taken up space on its sites over the past five years and the number has grown …
Read More »Thief pushed the boys off the electric scooter before getting on it
TWO boys were pushed off an electric scooter before the vehicle was stolen by a man. Police have opened an investigation following the incident near the Victoria Park football ground in Namu Road, Bournemouth. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on Monday, July 26, when a 14-year-old teenager was riding …
Read More »Bournemouth 2-2 West Bromwich Albion: each point for new bosses Parker and Ismael
Callum Robinson got the second of two equalizers for West Brom at Bournemouth West Bromwich Albion came back twice from behind on opening night of the Championship season as Valerien Ismael’s Baggies drew Scott Parker’s Bournemouth. A share of the booty for both bosses in their first game at the …
Read More »No plans for a vaccine passport in Wales, says PM
The Welsh government has “no plans” to introduce compulsory vaccination certificates for sites, Prime Minister Mark Drakeford said. At a press conference on Friday to announce that Wales will move to level 0 alert from Saturday, Mr Drakeford said he would continue to ‘assess’ whether the so-called vaccine passports are …
Read More »Scott Parker on the ambition of Bournemouth, the pride of Fulham and the will to succeed in a dugout | Football news
Scott Parker can no longer chalk his boots as a player, but his training from the canoe is just as strong as he prepares for another championship promotion tilt. Parker led Fulham to the Premier League in last season’s playoffs in his first managerial post, before relegation resulted in a …
Read More »Five-year-old boy dies of injury at department store
A five-year-old boy has died of a head injury in a department store. The youngster was taken to hospital in critical condition after the Fenwick incident on High Street in Colchester on July 27, but is now deceased. Essex Police said officers were called by the ambulance service around 11:30 …
Read More »Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell win 49er gold at Tokyo 2020
DORSET sailing heroes Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell won a spectacular Olympic gold medal in the 49er men’s category – by a few inches. Portland’s Fletcher and Bithell entered the medal race at Tokyo 2020, beating reigning New Zealand Olympic and world champions Peter Burrell and Blair Tuke by four …
Read More »Staff shortage suspends BCP Council garden waste collections
GARDEN waste collections throughout the territory of the BCP Council are suspended until further notice. This decision is due to the number of waste collection workers needing to self-isolate and a nationwide shortage of temporary workers available. The decision of the BCP Council concerns all green waste collections in the …
Read More »What the Newspaper Say – July 23
The changes to the isolation rules are in the head of many Friday papers, in hopes the move will put a stop to the so-called pingemia. Time writes that employees at supermarket depots will be exempt from quarantine if reported as contact of a Covid case, as ministers seek to …
Read More »Everton transfer news: Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic joins from Bournemouth | Football news
Everton have finalized the signing of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Bournemouth on a first one-year contract. The 34-year-old arrives for an undisclosed fee from the Bournemouth Championship squad, becoming Everton’s second summer signing following the arrival of Andros Townsend earlier on Tuesday. The former Stoke and Chelsea stopper has signed …
Read More »Chinese-Canadian pop singer Kris Wu loses support over scandal
Popular Chinese-Canadian singer Kris Wu has lost approval and other deals with at least 10 brands, including Porsche and Bulgari, after a teenager accused him of having sex with her while ‘she was drunk. The former member of Korean boy group EXO has denied the accusation, prompting a wave of …
Read More »Red Bull consider protest against Lewis Hamilton’s British GP punishment
Max Verstappen’s Red Bull team plan to protest Lewis Hamilton’s punishment at the controversial British Grand Prix on Sunday. Hamilton was fined 10 seconds after his 190 mph collision with Verstappen at Silverstone. But as the Red Bull driver was forced to retire, rival Mercedes raced to victory, reducing the …
Read More »What Covid rules change on ‘freedom day’ in England?
Monday marks so-called ‘freedom day’ in England when most of the remaining legal restrictions on coronaviruses are lifted. After months of constraints linked to the pandemic, the country has finally taken the final step in the government’s unblocking roadmap. Here, the PA News Agency examines how life will be different: …
Read More »Inside the five most expensive houses in Bournemouth
Take a look at five of the most expensive houses recently on the market in Bournemouth. Boasting stunning beaches, stunning wildlife and nature as well as a vibrant city, Bournemouth truly is the place to be. With train links to Waterloo arriving within two hours, journeys into town are faster …
Read More »Whitty coronavirus warning: “We could be in trouble again surprisingly quickly”
The top government doctor has warned that the number of people hospitalized with coronavirus could reach “quite frightening” levels within weeks. Professor Chris Whitty said the UK was ‘not out of the woods yet’, just hours after Boris Johnson said it was ‘highly likely’ the worst of the pandemic was …
Read More »PHOTOS: Remember Sammy Sunshine? Did you see him play the clown?
He’s played with the big and the big internationally, attended charity events raising thousands of pounds, and captivated audiences around the world. Yet for Ringwood-based clown Sammy Sunshine, the most important part of his career has been making millions of children laugh. He was born in 1931, the second youngest …
Read More »Hundreds of pending cases like Bournemouth Crown Court
Bournemouth Crown Court faces a growing backlog of cases, latest figures show, as hundreds of victims of serious crime wait for justice. Charities fear delays in courts in England and Wales will prevent people from reporting crimes in the future, while legal bodies fear even impacting the outcome of a …
Read More »IMAGES: Police release CCTV footage after M&S purse theft
A WOMAN who had her purse stolen while shopping at Marks and Spencer later found that over £ 130 had been used on her bank cards. Officers investigating the theft and subsequent fraudulent use of the card have now released two CCTV images of a woman they would like to …
Read More »‘Eleventh Night’ bonfires to be lit in Northern Ireland
Bonfires will be lit across Northern Ireland on Sunday evening as the traditional ‘Eleventh Night’ celebrations begin. More than 160 pyres are expected to be lit to usher in the main date of the parade season of the Protestant faithful orders – July 12. As July 11 falls on a …
Read More »Health workers could skip isolation when ‘pinged’ by NHS app
NHS staff may soon be exempt from self-isolation and Covid certificates introduced for hospitality in the fall to avoid a common health crisis and a fourth pandemic wave. Downing Street said on Friday that before the Stage 4 restrictions were lifted, due on July 19, officials were examining whether NHS …
Read More »Sex shop burglar gets 12 months in prison
A MAN who has committed a series of offenses including burglary of a sex shop, assault and criminal damage was sentenced to 12 months in prison. However, Cameron Davis, 28, with no fixed address, was released from court after having already spent six months in pre-trial detention. Davis appeared in …
Read More »Pitman Bournemouth offering more than 250 courses
THE training provider Pitman aims to help people retrain and develop new skills in the wake of the pandemic. Pitman Training Bournemouth and Poole opened earlier this year and offers online and in-person training and exams. Calum Hales, director of the center and one of the owners of the local …
Read More »Scientists warn of ongoing measures needed to control resurgence of Covid cases
The government has presented plans to end mandatory mask wear and lift social distancing requirements despite scientists warning that ongoing measures will be needed to control a resurgence in infections. Documents released Monday by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) indicate that as current measures are lifted, transmission “will …
Read More »Rome Steward sings Football’s Coming Home through megaphone with English fans
A steward in Italy led English fans in a rendition of Three Lions through his megaphone on Saturday. After Gareth Southgate’s side triumphed 4-0 over Ukraine to set up a semi-final meeting with Denmark at Wembley, a steward apparently “created his own little party” in Rome. The flight attendant could …
Read More »Covid: Delta cases increase in BCP zone in one week
CASES of the Covid Delta variant in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area increased by more than a third in a week. Figures from Public Health England show a total of 710 cases were recorded in the BCP Council area in the week to June 30. The previous week, 508 …
Read More »Warning to all those going on holiday to Brighton, Bournemouth, Devon and Cornwall
Covid cases are on the rise in a range of UK holiday destinations – expert says. An expert has warned that the number of coronavirus cases is on the rise in Brighton, Bournemouth and Cornwall, as well as in Devon. The title of the latest research from the ZOE Covid …
Read More »New mask can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes
Scientists have developed a new prototype face mask that they say can accurately diagnose Covid-19 and other illnesses after being worn for just 90 minutes. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University have teamed up to create the mask, which contains small disposable sensors developed using freeze-dried cellular …
Read More »Nigerian Ofoborh ready for Rangers challenge after Bournemouth farewell
The 21-year-old is ready to formalize his permanent transfer to Ibrox stadium when his contract with the Cherries expires on Wednesday. Nigerian U20 midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh sent his farewell message to AFC Bournemouth ahead of the end of his permanent transfer to Scottish Premiership champions Rangers. Ofoborh is expected to …
Read More »Coronavirus: more than a million jabs given in Dorset
OVER one million Covid-19 vaccines have been distributed across Dorset thanks to the tireless efforts of county medical staff and volunteers. This magnificent feat now brings the total number of doses administered across Dorset to 1,001,740, according to the latest NHS data. Figures released by NHS England show that a …
Read More »The Met Office predicts heavy rains and flooding in Dorset
IT COULD be in midsummer, but the Met Office is forecasting heavy rain and flooding for Dorset next week. Forecasters say parts of the yellow warning zone are likely to experience heavy showers and flooding from Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. to Monday morning at 7 a.m. There is a …
Read More »George Floyd’s family warn Chauvin’s prison sentence “isn’t tough enough”
Relatives of George Floyd have criticized the 22-and-a-half-year sentence imposed on former police officer Derek Chauvin as too lenient. One of Mr. Floyd’s brothers, Rodney Floyd, called the phrase a “slap on the wrist.” “We were given a life sentence for not having had it in our lifetime, and it …
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