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Poole

American  
[pool] / pul /

noun

  1. a port in Dorset, in S England.


Poole British  
/ puːl /

noun

  1. a port and resort in S England, in Poole unitary authority, Dorset, on Poole Harbour ; seat of Bournemouth University (1992). Pop: 144 800 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in S England, in Dorset. Pop: 137 500 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

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Dorset Wildlife Trust has completed the purchase of 110 acres at Upton Heath, near Poole, after a successful fundraising campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The birds took up residence in the area following a reintroduction programme led by Birds of Poole Harbour.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Female CJ7 and male 022 laid four eggs at their nest site near Poole Harbour, Dorset, in April for the third year in a row.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Birds of Poole Harbour, the conservation charity leading the reintroduction scheme, said it was a "great start to what will hopefully be another big successful year".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

"Poole went south to establish Lord Eddard's household at King's Landing."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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