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Walkford clinch Hayward Cup
STEVE Wignall delivered the goods for Walkford Stores as they edged past FIFA Standards to lift the JC Burnett & Associates-sponsored M A Hart Hayward Cup. The Division Five promotion chasers, who recovered from the early setback of losing centre-back
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Linnets run hits the buffers
LINNETS boss Ian Robinson had no complaints after their recent good run came to an end at Fawcett's Field. The New Milton-based side had won four of their previous five, but they were sunk this time by Barry Elmore's brilliant 43rd-minute free-kick.
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Bottom place beckons lowly Ringwood
RINGWOOD received another blow as they continued their bid to stave off a bottom-place finish in the Premier Division. Hindered by a major injury and suspension crisis, they conceded one goal before half time and two after the break. Ringwood boss Bob
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Verwood turn in five star performance
VERWOOD strikers Dan Goodall and Pete King both produced virtuoso performances as they hit back from 1-0 behind to triumph at Potterne Park. Town conceded in the first minute, but then Goodall slammed in a hat-trick and the more experienced King grabbed
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Two in two again... now let's buck the trend
NEVER mind Noah's Ark, Cherries fans are jumping on the Bond Wagon. Since New Year's Day, victories and defeats have gone in two by two for Kevin Bond's charges. And the roller-coaster ride never looked likely to end once David McGoldrick had given
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Ryan fumes as Priory topple
CHRISTCHURCH director of football Mick Ryan believes his side were "stitched up" by the officials as Poole Town triumphed 4-0 at Hurn Bridge on Saturday. Priory went into the clash on the back of a turbulent week, following Gary Parrett's departure as
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Roast sees red as Magpies held
WIMBORNE defender Paul Roast was sent off for two yellow cards as they were fortunate to hang on for a point. Roast received his marching orders in the 80th minute after fifth-placed Fareham had Danny Boyle dismissed on the hour for foul and abusive
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Darkin's show IS the worst
SERGEY Darkin's debut performance for Pirates against Eastbourne has been officially confirmed as the worst one by a non-reserve rider in the club's 59-year history. The Echo carried a story on Saturday that stressed the 33-year-old Russian's four-ride
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Two off as Poppies crash
POPPIES' hopes of a top-five finish nose-dived after they had defenders Ollie Cherrett and Paul Cuglietta sent off at Privett Park. Cherrett saw red in the 25th minute and Cuglietta in the 67th, both for two yellows. Poppies boss James Wood said: "Ollie's
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Walker is the Hammers' hero
NATHAN Walker's headed goal proved the difference as Hammers bagged a welcome win at a windy and bumpy County Ground. He rose at the far post to get onto the end of a Marcus Oldbury free-kick, and although Horndean's goalkeeper got a hand to Walker's
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Musker appointment completes board
CHERRIES chairman Jeff Mostyn has finalised the club's board of directors with the appointment of David Musker, as predicted by the Daily Echo last week. Mostyn and co-owner Steve Sly, who have a controlling interest in the club, have now put the finishing
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GOLDEN BOY
STEVE Fletcher saw David McGoldrick continue to weave his magic for Cherries and then hailed the teenage loan star as a "revelation". Fletcher provided the assist as McGoldrick paved the way for Cherries' 2-0 victory over Tranmere by netting an excellent
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Cuts will lead to job losses at history centre
JOBS are set to be axed and opening hours slashed at the Dorset History Centre in an attempt to cut £85,500 from its budget over the next three years. A quarter of staff at the Dorchester-based centre, run jointly by Dorset County Council and Poole and
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Beach licences: ‘No disruption’
AN ASSURANCE has been given that the granting of entertainment licences for four Poole beaches will not result in lots of new and disruptive events. Applications by the Borough of Poole's leisure services for premises licences covering beach areas at
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Lecturer’s call to pray for Zimbabwe’s future
A ZIMBABWEAN lecturer based in Bournemouth has appealed to Christians in Dorset and Zimbabwe to pray for his countrymen following the violent obstruction of opposition members in Harare. Dr Venancio Tauringana, who sold his flat in Zimbabwe so he could
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How Weed messed up my early years
ARE you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin... Seven simple words that didn't just define a generation, they helped shape its children into well-rounded individuals who knew right from wrong, good from bad and that it was essentially wrong for Looby
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Can you help to realise Uganda dream?
A WIMBORNE nurse headed to Uganda is asking for help to fulfil an orphan's dream. Jackie Simmons will be the head nurse for Wellspring Children's Medical Centre in Kamatuuza when it opens in November, run by the charity Just Care. Jackie, 62, who has
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Busy first year for first aiders
LULWORTH'S First Responders have reacted to more than 80 incidents, ranging from broken ankles to people needing resuscitation, since they sprang into action a year ago. The trained first-aiders, who always attend emergencies in pairs, are alerted when
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Council flooded by planning fears
FLOODING and lack of facilities are top of the list of concerns Blandford Town Council has raised about the proposed £13 million redevelopment at the Hall & Woodhouse brewery site. Councillors reacted cautiously to a presentation on the project given
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Hope for victims of domestic violence
DOMESTIC violence claims the lives of two women a week and 30 men a year. It accounts for 15 per cent of all violent crime and is the biggest cause of deaths among 19- to 44-year-old women. The figures make shocking reading. But a number of projects
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Camp levy for forest sites
NEW Forest commoners could get a financial boost if radical plans to impose a levy on campers come to fruition. The suggestion came from the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association at the March Verderers' Court at Lyndhurst. Spokesman Michael Cooper
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Bank signs up Polish clients
EIGHTY per cent of new accounts at one Bournemouth bank are being opening by Poles and other Eastern Europeans. They are opening "hundreds" of new personal accounts at Lloyds TSB's Bournemouth town centre branch. Lloyds TSB business manager Richard
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Pranks for the memories
SPIFFING news! There's going to be a remake of the frightfully popular St Trinian's movies, those jolly 1950s tales of naughty gels who so love their school that they'll do practically anything to save it from being closed down. British producer Barnaby
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Witness appeal after ambulance crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an ambulance lost control and crashed into a traffic island in Bournemouth. The incident happened shortly after midday on Sunday at Cemetery Junction. Although the ambulance was on blue lights, there were no
