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APPEAL AFTER THOUSANDS OF CIGARETTES FOUND IN LAYBY

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after almost 34,000 cigarettes were recovered from a layby near Wareham. The haul, which was reported to police by a dog walker at 9.10am today (7 May), was collected by officers and will be referred to HM Revenue and Customs for further investigation. The consignment…

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Festival of Cricket

The inaugural Dorset Festival of Cricket has been hailed a great success by organisers as some 2,500 spectators dodged the showers and visited Bournemouth’s historic Dean Park Cricket Ground over the bank holiday weekend. A few spots of rain failed to dampen the spirits as cricket fans caught the wave of euphoria that swept over…

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Crocodile crossing opens its jaws

Young thrill seekers will love the new play structure at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood. Designed by award-winning landscape architects Davies White it will capture the imagination of children of all ages. Crocodile Crossing II is a timely addition to the park’s play trail which now includes 12 unique sculptures and the…

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Local musician will run for charity

Musician Matt Park is fundraising for local music charity, Coda, by running the Bournemouth half marathon.
Matt plays guitar and synthesiser in Empire Affair, a Bournemouth-based band that recently played their biggest gig to date at the Scala in London for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ aftershow party and have also been confirmed as support for Toploader in Brixton this month.

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The Purbeck Trail expands with additional event

Following the success of The Purbeck Trail in 2014, the race series has now expanded with the addition of The Black Hill 10k in September. The Isle of Purbeck is characterised by its stunning scenery that attracts many holidaymakers. However, it is also gaining a well-deserved reputation for the quality of its running events. With…

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Second World War stories in Wimborne

‘Second World War Stories’ is a new exhibition at the Priest’s House Museum & Garden in Wimborne Minster marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the hostilities. To mark VE Day the museum will be offering free admission on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May for visitors to see the exhibition. Visitors to the…

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Flamenco

Ester’s Flamenco Academy presents An Evening of Flamenco

Ester Tal a professional flamenco dancer, choreographer and teacher will present her Academy at the Regent Centre in Christchurch. Flamenco End of Year Show is full of exhilarating rhythmical footwork and exciting choreographies. The student performers, of all ages, are supported on stage by professional flamenco artists: Uri Tal (flamenco guitarist), Luis El Mono (flamenco…

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