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A man goes on trial today accused of the murder of a chef from Poole..

Glyn Helliwell was stabbed in Southbourne last July.

Jake Brand whos 22 and from Bournemouth denies murder.


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Ministers and union leaders are clashing over plans to make it easier to sack under-performing teachers.

The government's confirmed the new arrangements will allow schools to get rid of teachers within a term if they're not up to the job.

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A Bournemouth-based Ju Jitsu fighter's going to take on all comers for 24 hours straight, to raise money for Dorset children's hospice Julia's House.

Jeff Lawson will start his marathon sparring session at ten o'clock this morning.

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And Adele will mark her return from throat surgery by performing at the Brit Awards next month.

The singer's also nominated three times - Ed Sheeran leads the way with four nominations.


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