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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25991843.jessica-toale-mp-praises-work-halo-trust-angola

'Britain can take real pride in having backed Angola’s recovery"

10+ hour, 21+ min ago  (567+ words) I'm standing in a minefield in the heart of Angola, surrounded by signs that say "Danger! Mines" in Portuguese. Well-trained HALO Trust staff around me scan the ground. A metal detector beeps and the deminer slowly marks a perimeter of…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25991302.care-home-residents-judge-muddy-dog-dash-upton-park

Care home staff and residents enjoy muddy fun at dog-themed fundraiser in Poole

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (346+ words) A dog-themed obstacle course brought joy to care home residents and raised funds for hospice care Residents from Talbot View care home attended Lewis-Manning Hospice Care's Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park, where they helped judge the Muddy Dog…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25983759.easter-travel-tips-avoid-motorway-traffic-nightmare

Car 'egg-spert' advises how to beat bank holiday traffic jams this Easter

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (293+ words) An Easter getaway could turn into a motorway nightmare without planning ahead. With 21 million drivers expected to hit the roads over the long weekend, a car finance 'egg-spert' is warning of severe delays and urging motorists to take steps to…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25939300.transport-company-seeks-change-operating-licence

Transport company in Broadstone submits application to change existing licence

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (158+ words) A transport company has applied to change its existing licence. Wheels and Waves Transport Ltd seeks to add an operating centre to keep seven goods vehicles and seven trailers at Willow Farm, Holt Road, Mannington, Wimborne. (Image: NQ) 'I won't…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25934566.rhino-boy-christchurch-aiming-run-150-marathons

'Rhino Boy' from Christchurch is 22 marathons short of his target

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (299+ words) A MAN from Christchurch known as Rhino Boy is aiming to run 150 marathons to raise money for Save the Rhino International. Chris Green has so far run 128 marathons and ultramarathons, dressed as a rhino." But running marathons dressed in a…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25933868.beaulieu-national-motor-museum-easter

What's on at Beaulieu National Motor Museum this Easter

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (310+ words) Beaulieu is celebrating Easter with family fun and a new look for the National Motor Museum. These changes are the most significant since it was built in 1952." Alongside the new exhibition gallery showing how Britain changed over the decades, Disney…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25927488.vintage-motoring-nostalgia-set-grace-christchurch-quay

Vintage motoring nostalgia set to grace Christchurch Quay this spring and summer

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (352+ words) A line-up of vintage motoring nostalgia is set to grace Christchurch Quay throughout spring and summer as classic vehicles go on display in the upcoming months. Known as 'Classic Cars on the Quay', the free-to-view show will take place from…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25902275.second-bcp-man-dies-skydiving-accident-less-year

Man from Poole dies in skydiving accident

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (354+ words) A MAN who died following a skydive on Saturday in Devon has been named by police. Chas McNeil, 49, from Poole, was pronounced dead at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton on Saturday. He is the second person from the BCP area to…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25346124.south-african-dance-culture-show-heading-bournemouth

South African song and dance spectacular coming to Bournemouth

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (359+ words) A VIBRANT celebration of South African dance and culture is making its debut to Bournemouth this summer. Yes-Ya-Yebo! is a dynamic showcase of South Africa's 12 official languages expressed through song and dance, promising an "uplifting' and "unforgettable' experience. The event…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > national > 25328861.rock-star-offers-support-scots-brothers-rowing-across-pacific

Rock star offers support to Scots brothers rowing across Pacific

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (834+ words) A world-famous rock star has offered his support to three brothers who are attempting to row across the Pacific in record-time. Michael Balzary " better known by his stage name, Flea " is the bassist for Red Hot Chili Peppers, and is…...