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Bournemouth ice rink plans withdrawn after attraction closes

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Bournemouth ice rink plans withdrawn after attraction closes

A planning application for a temporary ice rink which has already closed following the festive season has been withdrawn.Seventa Events opened the attraction, part of the Christmas offering in Lower Gardens in Bournemouth, while it was waiting for planning permission.In November, a planning committee said the rink could stay in place but the applicant needed to comply with biodiversity targets before permission could be granted.Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said it was considering its next steps after…

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Drivers caught speeding in Cornwall near school in 30mph zone

Two motorists have been caught driving at 50mph or faster in a 30mph zone during routine speed checks outside a primary school.Speed detection officers from Devon and Cornwall Police conducted checks on A3058 William Hoskin Road outside Nansledan Primary School on Monday morning, after concerns raised by residents and parents.Police said they arrived at about 07:00 GMT when it was "snowing lightly" and left at 09:45, with the conditions described as "icy".Insp Dave Routley from the force's road…

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Poole Twin Sails bridge set to reopen following repairs

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Poole Twin Sails bridge set to reopen following repairs

A lifting bridge that has been closed to traffic since August is expected to reopen next month.Twin Sails Bridge, which connects Poole with Hamworthy in Dorset, has been closed for repairs since engineers discovered "abnormal creaking" noises.The work had been due to finish in December but manufacturing delays meant the bridge remained out of action longer than expected.Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said, subject to testing, the route would reopen on 2 February.Environment councillor Andy Hadley said:…

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Road safety strategy a ‘missed opportunity’ says bereaved mum

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Road safety strategy a ‘missed opportunity’ says bereaved mum

BBCBridget Lucas' son Lawrence Bruce was killed in a car crash in 2022Plans for a road safety strategy without limiting passenger numbers for new young drivers are a "huge missed opportunity", a bereaved mother has said.Under government proposals, learner drivers in England and Wales could face a minimum learning period of up to six months between sitting their theory and practical tests.But so-called graduated driving licences, limiting new drivers under the age of 21 from carrying passengers of…

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Man dies in suspected hit-and-run crash in Poole

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Man dies in suspected hit-and-run crash in Poole

A man in his 20s has died in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Poole.Dorset Police said the man was found unresponsive in Wimborne Road shortly after 02:00 GMT, having been involved in a collision with a vehicle that had failed to stop.He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 51-year-old man from Bournemouth was later arrested on suspicion of driving offences.Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Road closures are expected…

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FA Cup: Exeter City ask Man City for bigger share of gate receipts

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FA Cup: Exeter City ask Man City for bigger share of gate receipts

Since last season replays have been scrapped from the first round onwards, meaning clubs such as Exeter do not get the chance of a second pay day should they earn a draw.Last season, the Grecians were knocked out in the fourth round on penalties by Nottingham Forest, missing the chance of a lucrative replay at the City Ground having drawn 2-2 after extra time. Exeter received a massive boost in 2005, when they were a non-league club with…

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Tony Rowe: Exeter Chiefs chairman targets new investment as club posts £10.3m loss

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Tony Rowe: Exeter Chiefs chairman targets new investment as club posts £10.3m loss

Rowe is hopeful a proposed new franchise model for English rugby's top flight will increase interest in investing in the rugby club.The 77-year-old businessman has been at the helm at Sandy Park since 1998 and financing, thanks in part to his business success, has helped Exeter rise from the lower leagues to the pinnacle of the domestic game. The club moved to Sandy Park in 2006 and subsequently expanded the stadium as the Chiefs won two Premiership titles…

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