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The Twin Sails Bridge is one of two bridges used for traffic and allowing boats into the harbour.

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RESIDENTS have revealed how they have become ‘trapped’ in their own homes since electrical works began on Blandford Road in Poole. The works mean a three-week closure of Blandford Road between Rigler Road and Ashmore Avenue - something residents say is a ‘nightmare’. Gridlock on the diversion route to Upton led to the whole of Hamworthy being full of traffic during the first day of the works. Karen Duggan, Hamworthy resident said: “We are trapped in our own homes, the queue to get to Upton is over an hour and if we get out as far as Upton we cannot get home again.

MOTORISTS are set to experience a “nightmare” as roadworks on a 320-metre stretch of main road will lead to a six-mile diversion. Blandford Road will be closed in both directions between Rigler Road and Ashmore Avenue due to mains cable works by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), from today until Saturday, July 24. The closure means there will be no direct access between Poole town centre and Hamworthy across either the Twin Sails Bridge or Poole Lifting Bridge. There will a further one-way closure between Blandford Close and Tucker’s Lane from Monday, July 26, t...

The tug boat under Poole Lifting Bridge The rising tide caused damage to the bridge. The boat sustained substantial damage, including to its radar equipment that will require costly repairs. Officers investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The tug boat was damaged as a result of the incident Sergeant Sophie Williams, of the Poole South Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are making a number of enquiries, including looking at CCTV. “I would encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about those respon...