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Liverpool man charged after Antoine Semenyo racially abused
A man from Liverpool has been charged with racial abuse after Bournemouth footballer Antoine Semenyo was targeted during a match at Anfield. The Ghanaian international flagged abuse to referees during his side's match at Liverpool on 15 August. The game was temporarily suspended in the 29th minute. Mark Mogan, 47, of Templehill Close, Dovecot, has been charged with a racially aggravated section 5 public order offence.Mr Mogan was given conditional bail and is set to appear at Liverpool…
Poole Hospital pays six-figure sum over asbestos death
An NHS trust has paid a six-figure sum to relatives of a hospital porter who claimed asbestos caused his death.Geoff King, 76, worked for 21 years at Poole Hospital in areas contaminated with asbestos dust and debris, lawyers said.He died from mesothelioma - an asbestos-related cancer - in December 2021, according to legal firm Leigh Day.University Hospitals Dorset, which made the payment without admitting liability, said asbestos was commonly used in many hospitals and it had strict protocols…
Council looks to ‘maintain access’ to golf course
A council considering the future of a popular golf course says it is looking at "maintaining access to golf" at the site.A petition was launched calling for Solent Meads in Southbourne to be kept open after Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said it was considering using the land to generate biodiversity credits to sell to developers.But, ahead of a cabinet meeting, BCP's environment councillor said the authority was looking at "improving nature" while "maintaining access to golf…
Police searching for dog after suspected theft in west Dorset
Police are searching for a dog they suspect was stolen from a kennel outside a village home.Dorset Police received reports that Gerry, a red cocker spaniel, disappeared from outside a residential address in Hilfield, west Dorset, between 11:30 and 12:30 GMT on Monday.PC Chandler Organ, of the force's rural crime team, said "We are carrying out enquiries into Gerry's disappearance, which we are currently treating as a theft."Officers have appealed for anyone with relevant information or video footage…
Drivers rescued as Storm Bram leads to flooding and fallen trees
Ros TappendenSouth of EnglandHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue ServiceA member of the public rescued a driver after their car was swept downstreamA driver has been pulled from their submerged car after being swept 50m (164ft) downstream from a flooded ford following Storm Bram.A member of the public came to the driver's rescue at Moyles Court Ford, north of Ringwood, Hampshire, at about 08:00 GMT.Four people were also pulled from their vehicles in Thornford, north Dorset,…
Brother says crash victim sister was loving and a great mother
Sophie CridlandSouth of EnglandFamily handoutEmma was Shanes only sibling.The brother of a woman that died in a two-car crash is raising money to buy a headstone for his sister's grave and to support her four children.Emma Smith was involved in the incident on the A35 in West Dorset in October. Dorset Police said the 37-year-old, from Bournemouth, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 35-year-old man from Poole is on police bail while enquiries continue.Shane Morrison said…
Fire that destroyed Dorchester cafe started by electrical fault
A fire service have revealed the cause of a blaze that ripped through a cafe on a high street a year since it happened.The Gorge Cafe on South Street, Dorchester was completely destroyed and neighbouring buildings were damaged on 9 December 2024.Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said: "The fire report states the most probable cause of the fire was a fault with an electrical item."The building contractors have removed the debris and rubble by hand and are working…
Bournemouth news: Cherries want Semenyo to stay until summer
Bournemouth want star attacker Antoine Semenyo to stay until the end of the season despite interest from big six Premier League clubs over a January move.The 25-year-old signed a new contract on 1 July, despite summer interest from Manchester United and Tottenham. However, the deal includes a series of release clauses that give the Ghana international future opportunities to leave.The first clause would allow Semenyo to leave for £65m before 10 January – a date chosen to give…
Nothe Fort hosts Steampunks for Yuletide weekend
Weymouth was awash with elaborate costumes when the seaside town hosted a Steampunk Yuletide weekend.Victoriana met science fiction for the three-day gathering at Nothe Fort and at venues in the town centre from Friday to Sunday.Hosted by We Are Weymouth and Ministry of Steampunk South, the event included a market, cabaret and a procession through the town.Circus performers, poets and comedians provided entertainment along with music from Durnovaria Silver band, Major Blunder and the Weymouth Park Community Choir,…
Council pledges to monitor Portland incinerator emissions
Trevor Bevins,Local Democracy Reporting ServiceandStephen Stafford,South of EnglandPowerfuel PortlandThe proposed incinerator at Portland Port would be built on land owned by Portland PortEmissions from a waste incinerator set to be built on the Dorset coast will be monitored by the county council.Powerfuel Portland Ltd is planning to build the incinerator on land at Portland Port after the Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge brought by campaigners last month.Dorset Council said it would sample both emissions from the…
Man dies three days after being hit by bus in Christchurch
A man in his 70s has died in hospital three days after being hit by a bus.The pedestrian was struck on Somerford Road in Christchurch shortly before 08:45 GMT last Wednesday.Dorset Police said he died in hospital on Saturday morning and his family were being supported by specially trained officers.A 36-year-old man from Poole was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and has since been released pending further inquiries. The force said officers were continuing to establish the…
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