Jim Durkin
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United Kingdom
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Gardening: Alan Titchmarsh on why rewilding 'is not the answer'
Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh has warned that the trend towards rewilding - letting nature take care of itself to encourage wildlife and… → Read More
The top 5 pollution-busting trees to plant
The RHS ambassador recommends her favourites and gives additional tips on growing trees as hedges. → Read More
Five of the best late summer blooms to cut for your home
Hannah Stephenson selects 5 plants which are easy to grow and perfect for cutting. → Read More
Travel: Why it's always party time in Barbados
Located in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, Barbados completed her long journey to become the world’s newest republic last November,… → Read More
How to grow palm trees at home
Go tropical this summer by growing these exotic beauties, with expert help. → Read More
How to stop hayfever when gardening
Choosing your plants, tasks and gardening times carefully can make a big difference, garden designer Jackie Herald tells Hannah Stephenson. → Read More
Bournemouth MP Tobias Ellwood on Owen Paterson row
BOURNEMOUTH East MP Tobias Ellwood says Boris Johnson risks ending up as “just another former occupant of No 10” if he takes Parliament for… → Read More
In The Dock: 6 people who have appeared in court
Fined £300, ordered to pay £450 costs and a £34 victim surcharge. JAMES MARK PHILLPOTTS, aged 25 and of Westover Road, Bournemouth, admitted failure without reasonable excuse to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following release from a period of imprisonment, in that he failed to keep in touch with his supervisor in accordance with instructions given by his supervisor, in that he… → Read More
Poignant memorial to mark ten years since death of Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging
A POIGNANT ceremony marking ten years since the accident which claimed the life of Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging has taken place in Bournemouth. → Read More
Young salmon leaving the River Frome at eight year high
DORSET'S River Frome has seen the highest number of young salmon leave its waters in eight years. → Read More
Miracle rescue at Branksome Chine beach: man 'brought back to life'
A MAN was rushed to hospital following a ‘miracle’ rescue, after being pulled unconscious from the sea by a passing paddleboarder. → Read More
PICTURED: Golden Horizon leaves Poole as the sun sets
THE Golden Horizon, the world's largest luxury sailing ship, created quite the spectacle as it left the port of Poole as the sun set. → Read More
Letter from Bernard Montgomery donated to the Tank Museum
A LETTER penned by Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery around a fortnight before the decisive World War II Battle of El Alamein has been donated… → Read More
Developers ‘frustrated’ over delay to Canford Park plans
DEVELOPERS behind proposals to build hundreds of homes on former green belt land north of Bearwood say the latest delay in the planning process will… → Read More
More than 480 new Covid cases across the county
THE number of new Covid cases recorded across Dorset in the latest 24-hour period is 482, government figures show. → Read More
Dorset has had 370 new Covid cases in latest 24-hour period
THE number of new Covid cases recorded across Dorset in the latest 24-hour period is 370, government figures show. → Read More
Two new destinations announced from Bournemouth Airport: what do you think they are?
RYANAIR has announced two new destinations from Bournemouth Airport. → Read More
E-fit of suspect released after teen girl raped in the sea
DETECTIVES investigating the rape of a 15-year-old girl at Bournemouth beach have released an e-fit image of the suspect. → Read More
Woman injured after being pushed over 'a number of times'
A WOMAN suffered a head injury after being repeatedly pushed over by another woman in Bournemouth. → Read More
Coastguard urges beach visitors to leave inflatable at home
SWANAGE coastguard has requested people leave their inflatables at home today. → Read More