[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Former military chief enlisted to reshuffle NHS leadership
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Man was filming female students in Holdenhurst Road
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Bournemouth caregiver stole £ 20,000 from extremely vulnerable woman
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Cop26 uniforms unveiled at Glasgow World Environmental Gathering site
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Peterborough 0-0 Bournemouth: Scott Parker’s Cherries miss the chance to reach the top of the championship | Football news
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Paolo’s Posh Preview: High-flying Bournemouth in town
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Duke of York acknowledges court documents regarding sexual assault allegations
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Starmer faces new battle with Labor after McDonald’s resignation
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Man accused of murdering teacher Sabina Nessa
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Uber drivers launch 24-hour strike
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Suranne Jones unveils statue of Gentleman Jack protagonist Anne Lister
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »At least three dead after Amtrak train derailment in Montana
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »City celebrates and Ronaldo want an answer – Saturday’s sports social
[ad_1] 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 𥠅
Read More »The Regent Center will host unique performances of Charles Duke
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »10 days to avoid Christmas disruptions, notify retailers of driver shortages
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Government will ban businesses from refusing tips to staff
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Taliban call on UN to recognize them as new rulers of Afghanistan
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »All key announcements from Microsoft’s Surface event
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Two in five serious offenders in Dorset are career criminals
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Jeff Bezos tells Boris Johnson governments need to decide on tax frameworks
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Justin Trudeau’s party set to win most seats in Canadian election
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Anesthesiologist who injected drugs into his partner during jailed “exorcisms”
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »YouTube star visits Sandbanks and Bournemouth
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Only Fools And Horses star John Challis dies aged 79
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »BBC failed to properly search for murder victim’s lost clothes – report
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Wayne Rooney found out Derby was about to enter administration on TV
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »A baby red panda named by zookeepers
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Flood warning for England issued ahead of torrential rains
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Northern England “suffers brain drain as graduates flock to cities”
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Maternity support worker helps launch NHS Covid recall campaign
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »National highways confirm the A31 on Ringwood misalignment dates
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Man charged with alleged rape in Poole
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »AstraZeneca boss issues warning in UK on Covid booster vaccines
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »British troops hailed for response to Kabul explosion ‘carnage’
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Double child killer Colin Pitchfork released from prison
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »DVLA Covid-19 office security dispute enters week 20
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »What the Newspaper Say – August 23
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »H&M at Commercial Road, the last store to close for good
[ad_1] 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. …
Read More »Seven Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Online retail businesses managed from storage units
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Thief pushed the boys off the electric scooter before getting on it
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Bournemouth 2-2 West Bromwich Albion: each point for new bosses Parker and Ismael
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »No plans for a vaccine passport in Wales, says PM
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Scott Parker on the ambition of Bournemouth, the pride of Fulham and the will to succeed in a dugout | Football news
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Five-year-old boy dies of injury at department store
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell win 49er gold at Tokyo 2020
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Staff shortage suspends BCP Council garden waste collections
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »What the Newspaper Say – July 23
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Everton transfer news: Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic joins from Bournemouth | Football news
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Chinese-Canadian pop singer Kris Wu loses support over scandal
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Red Bull consider protest against Lewis Hamilton’s British GP punishment
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »What Covid rules change on ‘freedom day’ in England?
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Inside the five most expensive houses in Bournemouth
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Whitty coronavirus warning: “We could be in trouble again surprisingly quickly”
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »PHOTOS: Remember Sammy Sunshine? Did you see him play the clown?
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Hundreds of pending cases like Bournemouth Crown Court
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »IMAGES: Police release CCTV footage after M&S purse theft
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »‘Eleventh Night’ bonfires to be lit in Northern Ireland
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Health workers could skip isolation when ‘pinged’ by NHS app
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Sex shop burglar gets 12 months in prison
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Pitman Bournemouth offering more than 250 courses
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Scientists warn of ongoing measures needed to control resurgence of Covid cases
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Rome Steward sings Football’s Coming Home through megaphone with English fans
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Covid: Delta cases increase in BCP zone in one week
[ad_1] 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, …
Read More »Warning to all those going on holiday to Brighton, Bournemouth, Devon and Cornwall
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »New mask can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Nigerian Ofoborh ready for Rangers challenge after Bournemouth farewell
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Coronavirus: more than a million jabs given in Dorset
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »The Met Office predicts heavy rains and flooding in Dorset
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »George Floyd’s family warn Chauvin’s prison sentence “isn’t tough enough”
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Balearic Islands added to Northern Ireland eco travel list
[ad_1] Travelers arriving to Northern Ireland from several popular holiday destinations, including the Balearic Islands, will no longer need to isolate themselves, the executive said. Popular Spanish islands include Ibiza, Menorca, and Mallorca. A number of other added hotspots have been added to Northern Ireland’s green list, such as Barbados, …
Read More »Man jailed after stealing money intended for charity
[ad_1] A MAN who stole a collection box and committed a burglary was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison. Dylan Leslie Brewer, 39, of Orchard Court, Gillingham, stole the charity box, benefiting the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, from a store in Gillingham just before noon on Monday May 17th, …
Read More »Drinking coffee associated with reduced risk of chronic liver disease – study
[ad_1] Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day could be linked to a reduced risk of developing chronic liver disease and associated liver conditions, new research shows. Researchers at the Universities of Southampton and Edinburgh found that consuming caffeinated and decaffeinated versions of the drink was associated with …
Read More »Ethiopia votes in biggest electoral test yet for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
[ad_1] Ethiopians are voting in the biggest electoral test yet for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, as war and logistical issues mean that ballots will not be cast in more than 100 of the country’s 547 constituencies. The election, delayed from last year, is the centerpiece of a reform campaign by …
Read More »Male detainee suspected of double murder at the same address
[ad_1] A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a woman and a man found at the same address. The victims, a woman in her twenties and a man in her sixties, were found with serious injuries on the Buckland Avenue property, Basingstoke, Hampshire, on Sunday …
Read More »Covid-19: More than 110 new cases recorded in Dorset
[ad_1] OVER 110 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 111 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. In …
Read More »The Southeast records a month of precipitation in one day
[ad_1] Parts of the southeast have experienced as much as a month of precipitation in one day, the Met Office said. Hampshire and Buckinghamshire have experienced heavy rain over the past 24 hours, while Bedfordshire has also experienced wet weather. Particularly affected areas were Otterbourne, which recorded 67mm of rain …
Read More »Platinum Skies supports Loneliness Awareness Week
[ad_1] A RETIRED real estate developer this week organized a series of events for its owners in recognition of Loneliness Awareness Week. Platinum Skies Dorset and Wiltshire Independent Living Communities owners over 55 have organized events in support of Loneliness Awareness Week. Activities included an afternoon wine tasting at Vista …
Read More »BIC vaccination center to close for cheerleading event
[ad_1] The county’s largest Covid vaccination center will suspend operations for a month from next week, to allow for a cheerleading event. Concerns were raised last month when health officials confirmed Bournemouth International Center (BIC) was set to stop giving coronavirus injections to allow the Future Cheer International Cheerleading competition …
Read More »Boys threatened in Poole knife theft
[ad_1] TWO school children were threatened with a knife during a robbery in broad daylight. Two boys from Bournemouth have been arrested for theft and are assisting officers in their investigations. Households in the Oakdale residential area where the incident occurred were asked to check their home video surveillance systems …
Read More »Parkrun events delayed until July 24 following lockdown decision
[ad_1] By Press Association 2021 Participants stretch past the 5km parkrun around Hyde Park in Leeds Parkrun events will not return to England until at least July 24 after the government postponed the lifting of pandemic restrictions, organizers said. The free 5 km races on Saturday morning were due to …
Read More »Teenager arrested after football club defibrillator kit vandalized
[ad_1] A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after two people were caught on CCTV vandalizing a defibrillator kit at a football club. Buxted FC said the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, was “heartbreaking”. Images of the alleged theft have been posted on the East Sussex …
Read More »Altercation as Pier approaches sees man sustaining severe head injury
[ad_1] A MAN sustained serious head injuries following an altercation near Bournemouth Pier. The 19-year-old victim was reportedly shot in the incident, causing him to fall to the ground and hit his head. The man, from Fareham, was taken to hospital with a serious head injury and his condition is …
Read More »BBC apologizes for coverage of Christian Eriksen’s on-the-ground treatment
[ad_1] The BBC has apologized following complaints that it continued to broadcast as Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen received emergency treatment during his country’s Euro 2020 game against Finland. The midfielder fell to the ground at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen shortly before half-time, leaving players from both sides in distress. Messages …
Read More »Jewel Academy students helped by therapy dog Elvis
[ad_1] STUDENTS at a school in Bournemouth welcomed a new face to their classroom in the form of Elvis the Hungarian Vizsla. The pup was a welcome and highly anticipated sight at Jewell Academy in Bournemouth, having already made weekly visits to the school before and after the lockdown. Elvis …
Read More »In pictures: protests and protocol as the royal family visits the G7 summit
[ad_1] The Queen arrived as world leaders gathered in Cornwall for the G7 summit, where they posed for the usual group photo before the meetings began. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted the official welcome for the leaders at Carbis Bay. The royal family was complete, with the Prime Minister …
Read More »So bar temporarily closes after location-related Covid cases
[ad_1] A BAR closed until the middle of next week following a “number of positive COVID-19 cases associated” at the Bournemouth town center site. All visitors to the Exter Road premises over a five-day period were also asked to take a Covid test as a âprecautionâ. Public health and council …
Read More »Food and beverage industry condemns ‘rushed’ trade talks with Australia
[ad_1] Food and drink organizations in Scotland have expressed concern over the rush to negotiate a trade deal with Australia, with the UK government accused of avoiding scrutiny and consultation. An open letter to Britain’s Secretary for International Trade Liz Truss has been signed by 14 companies and trade bodies …
Read More »Tottenham in talks with ex-Roma boss Paulo Fonseca
[ad_1] Former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca has established himself as a serious candidate to succeed Tottenham. The Portuguese are said to be the first choice for new football manager Fabio Paratici and talks have taken place. Paratici’s arrival at Spurs is expected to be announced in the coming days after …
Read More »Bournemouth University of the Arts student wins BBC Three Glow Up
[ad_1] A student from ARTS University Bournemouth has been named Britain’s next makeup star after winning the last series of the BBC Three’s Glow Up show. AUB makeup student Sophie Baverstock won the show in last night’s tense final, which saw her take on her contestants Craig and Dolli for …
Read More »A girl caught in CCTV lying on a railway track
[ad_1] A shocking image showing a girl lying in the middle of a railroad track where trains go at 85 mph has been released as Network Rail urges children to stay away from the tracks. The teenager appears to be casually using her cell phone as another girl stands beside …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen plans his one-man show to return to Broadway
[ad_1] Bruce Springsteen will be back on Broadway this summer for a limited series of his one-man show Springsteen On Broadway. Performances at the St James Theater begin on June 26 with an end date set – at least for now – of September 4. âI loved doing Springsteen On …
Read More »Mark Pidgley jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court for two years for taking secret images of young girl
[ad_1] A man from CHRISTCHURCH who took hundreds of underground images of a young girl has been jailed for two years. Mark Pidgley (46), of Portfield Close, shared 46 of the images he took with other users on the Kik mobile app and commented on the victim, Bournemouth Crown Court …
Read More »Protests took place in Venice as cruise ships restart operations from the city
[ad_1] The first cruise ship since the start of the pandemic has passed through the heart of Venice, escorted by triumphant tugs and elated port workers. However, hundreds of people staged protests on land and in a small armada of wooden boats waving âno big boatsâ flags as the cruise …
Read More »Chancellor announces ‘historic’ tax deal at G7 finance meeting
[ad_1] The Chancellor praised the âhistoricâ decision by G7 countries to agree on a global base corporate tax rate and tax system reforms aimed at targeting online tech giants. After two days of talks in London with G7 finance ministers, including colleagues from the United States and Germany, Rishi Sunak …
Read More »UK records highest number of daily coronavirus cases since March 25
[ad_1] The UK has recorded its highest number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus since the end of March, according to official figures. As of 9 a.m. on Friday, another 6,238 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded in the UK, which is the highest one-day figure since March 25, according to …
Read More »Serious accident involving ambulance and car in Christchurch
[ad_1] TWO people were seriously injured as a result of an accident at a traffic light junction involving a blue-lit ambulance and a car. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Barrack Road in Christchurch on Thursday evening. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, with the South Central Ambulance Service vehicle …
Read More »Indian variant ‘dominant in UK’ as confirmed cases increase by 79%
[ad_1] The Covid-19 variant that originated in India is now believed to be dominant in the UK, with early evidence suggesting it could lead to an increased risk of hospitalization compared to the Kent variant. A total of 12,431 cases of the Indian variant, also known as the Delta variant, …
Read More »Economic cost of lost learning runs into billions, warns Sir Kevan Collins
[ad_1] Sir Kevan Collins resigned as the education catch-up czar feared the government’s £ 1.4bn fund to help children recoup missed lessons ‘was well below what is needed’. It was reported that he had requested funding of £ 15bn and 100 additional teaching hours per pupil, rather than the £ …
Read More »Cornerstone Academy in Hamworthy, Poole has positive Covid-19 case
[ad_1] STUDENTS at a school in Poole have been asked to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus case was confirmed. Cornerstone Academy – formerly Carter Community School – in Hamworthy received confirmation of the case over the bank holiday weekend. It is the first school in Dorset to register a case …
Read More »Domino’s announces 5,000 jobs in UK-wide hiring frenzy
[ad_1] Domino’s is looking for 5,000 new staff, as those who worked for the chain during the lockdown are returning to their pre-Covid roles. Hairdressers, students and taxi drivers who worked at Domino’s when their businesses were closed during the pandemic are abandoning the pizza chain to return to their …
Read More »UK beaches inundated with public holiday excursions
[ad_1] Brits have flocked to beaches and parks on Monday’s public holiday, which could be the hottest day of the year. People from across the UK made their way to the beach as the sun set for the third consecutive day of the holiday. The photographs show groups having fun …
Read More »JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon defends £ 22million package
[ad_1] THE boss of Bournemouth’s largest private employer, JP Morgan, has defended his salary of US $ 31.7million (£ 22.3million) for 2020. Jamie Dimon was among the heads of banks who appeared before U.S. senators to face criticism over their actions during the pandemic. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown …
Read More »Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony
[ad_1] Boris Johnson married Carrie Symonds in a low-key ceremony planned in the strictest secrecy. The couple exchanged vows in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday in front of a small group of close friends and family. Initially, Downing Street did not comment on the wedding news, but on Sunday morning a …
Read More »Anti-immigration protesters cut off traffic at Port of Dover
[ad_1] Traffic has been halted in the bustling port of Dover as anti-immigration protesters march to oppose migrant crossings. Trucks have lined up along the A20 and are unable to reach the key commercial terminal, and a heavy police presence is at the scene. About 50 people, many of them …
Read More »‘Hope, excitement and relief’ as Ireland braces for vast reopening
[ad_1] The Taoiseach said the feeling of “hope, excitement and relief” is palpable when he confirmed the country’s widespread reopening over the summer. Micheal Martin said that while the end of the pandemic is “within our grasp”, he urged the public to “remain vigilant against the terrible virus”. As Mr …
Read More »Usman Khan: Profile of a Killer
[ad_1] Usman Khan was deceived, deceptive and dangerous. And on a cold afternoon in November 2019, those three swirling character traits that had surfaced briefly but steadily throughout his adulthood combined in a deadly effect. Much was known and recorded about the deviant behavior of local terrorist Khan before that …
Read More »Navigation error sends NASA helicopter to Mars
[ad_1] A navigation timing error sent NASA’s small helicopter to Mars on a mad, unstable run – its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. The experimental helicopter, named Ingenuity, managed to land safely, officials from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported. The problem occurred about …
Read More »In the dock: Knuckle Duster of 9 case in Poole courthouse
[ad_1] KAREN ECKSTEIN, 59, of Moore Avenue, Bournemouth, admits to stealing various items totaling £ 67.35 belonging to Tesco at Wimborne Road, Bournemouth on October 11, 2020. Released on parole for two years. To pay an additional £ 22. PATRYK ARTUR WOJTAS, 33, of Hengist Road, Bournemouth, admits to having …
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