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Joined December 2008
A disused quarry on the Dorset coast was used for the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor in 2021. 🎬 But what was the impact on the environment and local communities? ➡️ https://t.co/Qa4OFwVN5l
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Tiggy Walker speaks to the BBC about caring for her husband and the love he was shown by listeners. 🫶 📻 Read more here: https://t.co/uCrBXP6HvB
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DJ Johnnie Walker's wife on caring for 'soulmate'
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Tiggy Walker speaks to the BBC about caring for her husband and the love he was shown by listeners.
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Impact of Star Wars filming revealed
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A disused quarry on the Dorset coast was used for the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor in 2021.
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Local heroes celebrated at Make a Difference Awards
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BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards winners are crowned.
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No decision over proposed air festival ticket plan
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A scheme to raise £1m towards the return of the Bournemouth Air Festival has been launched online.
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Butterfly species fail to surge despite hot summer
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An annual butterfly survey shows mixed results for species after a record low count in 2024.
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Good news for cider fans! 🍎 Cider makers say they've had a "vintage year" after they've seen a "bumper crop" of more flavourful apples. Read more here: https://t.co/YRI3UXEPoR
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PC abused position with junior officer advances
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Matthew Constable resigned from Dorset Police after being suspended in 2023.
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Vince Taylor, who received a new kidney in his 40s, competed in his sixth world games last month. Congratulations Vince! 🏅 Read more here: https://t.co/TAfHoVpSSE
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Transplant athlete bags golds at world games
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Vince Taylor, who received a new kidney in his 40s, competed in his sixth world games last month.
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Cider makers hail 'vintage year' after hot weather
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Manufacturers across the south say the hot weather has left them with an abundance of apples.
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Drones take defibrillators to remote patients
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Researchers from the University of Warwick and Welsh Ambulance Service took part in the experiments.
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Two saved by smoke alarms during house fire
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The fire on Allenby Road, Poole broke out on Saturday at about 22:10 BST.
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Merged colleges unveil new name
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Kingston Maurward College merged with Weymouth College in 2024.
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In Pictures: Blood Moon captured across the south
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Sky-watchers from across the south of England witnessed the rare Blood Moon on Sunday evening.
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Air ambulance to raise funds for second helicopter
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An air ambulance charity is hoping to raise £1m to purchase a second helicopter.
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Hoteliers are trying to showcase the best of Bournemouth and challenge the "negative perception" of the town. Read more here: https://t.co/5GVYTlTQTk
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Local heroes in Make a Difference Awards final
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The BBC Radio Solent, Make a Difference Awards, finalists have been announced.
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'Negative publicity impacts our hotel bookings'
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Hoteliers are trying to counter what what they see as negative perceptions of Bournemouth.
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