Dorset COP 2025 about ‘turning ambition into action’

The organisers of an annual public climate change event have said this year's theme will be "turning environmental ambition into action".Dorset COP is a one-day event, organised by Sustainable Dorset, which is now in its third year and will take place later at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton.From 09:00 to 17:00 GMT it will offer a range of workshops, talks and creative projects.Chair Jennifer Morisetti said people could bring along their questions "and help us weave the Dorset…

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the fence dividing residents in Sandbanks

Curtis LancasterSouth of England, SandbanksBBCA group of Sandbanks residents are unhappy with the erecting of a fence on a local beach"We're being denied something that should be free to us," is the feeling among some local residents of a seaside town that is divided over a section of beach. Resorts like Sandbanks in Poole often lie dormant in the winter months, silently waiting for summer tourist crowds to descend once again.But after a fence went up on a…

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Dorset blood donor donates 100th pint dressed as Dracula’s bride

An 80-year-old woman has donated her 100th pint of blood on Halloween while dressed as Dracula's bride. Carol Verney, from Blandford in Dorset, said she invited passersby to donate as she made her way to the blood donor centre in fancy dress.With her for support was her husband Malcolm, dressed appropriately as Dracula. She said she has no plans to stop giving blood after this because of how much she enjoys the feeling of helping other people. BBC…

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Weymouth beach palm trees saved as council pledges to keep them

A plan to save nine much-loved palm trees on the promenade of a coastal resort has been agreed by councillors.The roots of two Canary Island palms at Weymouth, Dorset, had begun causing structural damage, prompting plans to replace them with smaller cabbage palms.But more than 1,000 people signed a petition against their removal, with some describing them as "iconic".Weymouth Town Council has now agreed a new, cheaper solution which involves pruning the roots and installing a root barrier…

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FA Cup: Jack Wilshere & Robbie Savage’s FA Cup goals

Watch the three FA Cup goals scored by Jack Wilshere (for Arsenal and Bournemouth) and Robbie Savage (for Leicester).Forest Green Rovers, managed by Savage, face Luton Town, managed by Wilshere, in the FA Cup first round on Friday evening.WATCH MORE: Eze and Alexander-Arnold star in best goals from last season's FA CupAvailable to UK users only. Source link

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A council’s new plans commit to keeping libraries

Katie WapleSouth of EnglandBCP CouncilThe council says libraries will remain at the heart of the communityA council says its new library strategy ensures they remains at the heart of the community.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said access to libraries is so important to so many people.Last year, more than 800,000 items were borrowed across the council's 24 libraries, which is about one every 39 seconds and highlights the demand for the service.Councillor Andy Martin said: "Libraries are…

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Real Housewives of London star on growing up in the south

Real Housewives of LondonAmanda Cronin is a former model and now skincare founder."Having a wholesome childhood in the countryside is a world apart from the Real Housewives of London."Amanda Cronin, a former model who founded her own skincare business, grew up in a country home in Hampshire and says she had an "idyllic" childhood in Hamble and Dorset.The 57-year-old, who now lives in Belgravia, is one of the breakout stars of the new Real Housewives television franchise in…

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Thousands turn out to see AFC Bournemouth Women go top

More than 5,800 fans turned out to see AFC Bournemouth Women go top of the league with a 2-1 win over Oxford Utd.The result at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday puts them top of the third tier of women's football following their promotion to the division this summer.Cherries Women usually play in Ringwood - the last time they played at the stadium was in March when they beat Bristol Rovers to secure the league title with four games…

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Relatives wait for news from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

A man who has been unable to contact his relatives in Jamaica since Hurricane Melissa says he is hoping for the best.At least five people have been confirmed dead on the island following the category five storm on Tuesday afternoon.Sam Johnson, from Bournemouth, says he last heard from his brother, Barry, and niece, Peaches, on Monday.He said: "It's difficult to get any information through the family or from Jamaica - phones are ringing but we're not getting through."Sam…

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Woman charged after former Bournemouth player Jordan Chiedozie loses leg in M27 crash

A woman has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drink driving following a crash in which a footballer lost a leg after being hit on a motorway hard shoulder.Jordan Chiedozie was seriously injured while changing a tyre on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire, on 1 February.The former Bournemouth striker was returning home from Devon after playing for the Hampshire, Southern League club Bashley when the incident happened.Anna Malgorzata Bogusiewicz, 45, of Wraysbury, Berkshire, is…

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