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Woman ‘imprisoned’ on industrial estate

A 24-year-old woman from New Milton was allegedly imprisoned on an industrial estate in Christchurch this morning (20 June). At around 5.30am, Dorset Police received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman being held against her will on the estate in Somerford Road. Officers and armed police attended the location and found a 24-year-old…

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Man charged in murder investigation

A man has been charged with murder, following the discovery of a body in a flat in Bournemouth.

 The body of a man was located at an address at Lacey Court on Stedman Road in Southbourne at around 1.30pm on Monday 17 June. Formal identification has not yet taken place, however it is believed to…

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Badger on a bike

As part of the Hall & Woodhouse 777 mile Badger on a Bike cycling challenge, the team at The Monmouth Ash in Verwood, Dorset has helped raise more than £22,000 for children’s charity Naomi House from various events in May. A total of £22,347.00 has been raised so far and guests can continue to donate…

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Prickly

More than 300 hedgehog enthusiasts flocked to Castle Gardens in Sherborne on 15 June for hedgehog day. The star attractions were native hedgehogs from Secret World Wildlife Rescue, a pygmy hedgehog named Timmy, from Exotic Hedgehog Rescue, and Maureen’s prickly pets. Maureen is one of Castle Garden’s members of staff. Activities included a special trail…

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Village Show and Craft Fayre By The Sea

The ever popular annual Summer Fayre at Lewis-Manning Hospice is being transformed this year into the charity’s first ever Village Show and Craft Fayre By The Sea on Sunday 7 July. Starting at 10am, the event takes place until 5pm in the beautiful grounds of Lewis-Manning’s new state-of-the-art facilities, with stunning views of Poole Harbour,…

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Huge cheque for MS

On receiving the cheque, Alan Lindsey, chairman of the Bournemouth and District branch of the MS Society (the Osborne Centre) said, “We would like to thank the Ferndown store for their hard work as all monies raised will benefit local people with multiple sclerosis.”

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Mass litter pick

Staff  and regulars from all 54 Hall & Woodhouse managed public houses, from Dartmoor to Twickenham, went out into their communities to collect litter on 8 June.  The community litter pick event, named Founders’ Sweepers, was held for the third year running to celebrate the day Hall & Woodhouse was founded. David Hoare, Retail Director…

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