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Pirates beaten but still pose big threat
THE renaissance starts here! Ignore the scoreline, bottom of the table Pirates actually threatened to be the first team to prise a 2009 league point out of Fortress Monmore. Led by the inspirational Hans Andersen, Poole were up by two points
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Youth pays off for Wayfarers
WAYFARERS’ commitment to youth again paid handsome dividends as they registered a 30-run victory over Premier Division rivals Wimborne & Colehill. Teenagers Leigh Dunham and Dean Elsworthy, both products of the club’s burgeoning academy, played a starring
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Bournemouth road closures after crash
A CRASH involving a lorry and car caused rush-hour traffic gridlock on the Wessex Way this evening (Mon). Roads between the Cambridge Road roundabout and the dual carriageway leading to the Frizzell roundabout were closed following the 5.15
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Dorset continue to dominate in Devon
DORSET go into the final day of their Minor Counties Championship clash at Torquay tomorrow leading by 274 runs. After racking up 320 from their first innings, Sean Walbridge’s men bowled Devon out for 228 (Paul Warren 5-45, Steffan Jones 4-68). And
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Yanks for coming to almshouses’ relaunch
DORSET’S Lord Lieutenant, a former Bishop of Canberra, and an American visitor lent a cosmopolitan flavour to a quintessentially English occasion in North Dorset. The official re-opening of the Grade II* listed almshouses in Milton Abbas drew guests
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Supreme court
WIMBLEDON opened in a blaze of sunshine yesterday, and those who couldn’t get tickets enjoyed the next best thing – lazing on a deck-chair in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens watching the live action on a big screen. The specially installed screen has been
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Poole planning investigation 'cost taxpayer £40,000'
AN estimated £40,000 of council taxpayers’ money has been spent investigating matters surrounding Poole’s planning system. Cllr Brian Clements, whose questions to council elicited some of the sums involved in an enquiry and standards board
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We're browned off too, Gordon!
IT would seem Gordon Brown’s feeling fed up – which is just as well, because there are plenty of people who are, quite frankly, pretty cheesed off with him. If he does decide to give up politics and become a teacher, let’s just hope he doesn’t get a
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Plans for Bournemouth travellers' site spark angry protests
ANGRY residents campaigning against plans to put a travellers’ site near their homes have met with senior councillors to plead their case. Council leader Cllr Stephen MacLoughlin and cabinet members Cllr Bob Chapman and Cllr Jane Montrose were among
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Burton's tribute to armed forces heroes
A HEARTFELT gesture topped off the veterans’ parade through Burton, near Christchurch, on Sunday. Flag-waving families lined the route and around 1,000 people gathered on the village green to cheer an impressive column of current and ex-Servicemen
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CHERRIES: MITCHELL IS NEW CHAIRMAN
EDDIE Mitchell has this evening been appointed chairman of AFC Bournemouth. The Poole-based property developer will be joined on the Dean Court board by son-in-law and former Dorchester Town director Neill Blake, Adam Murry, Jeff Mostyn and
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Dorset school closed after pupil has swine flu
A DORSET school has been closed after a pupil was discovered to have swine flu. A year four boy at Verwood CE First School has tested positive for the virus, prompting officials to shut the school on Monday, June 22 until Tuesday, June 30.
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A New Era Begins As One of Bournemouth's Longest Running Live Music Nights Come To A Close
Local music promoters, Devils Music have been on the scene creating opportunities for musicians for close to 5 years and their open mic/local music showcase night; The Playground has been active since the beginning. Over the years it has moved
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Shadow Tourism Minister supports award winning venture 'Wittdo' that will help promote events
Wittdo (What Is There To Do?), a not-for-profit social enterprise, is launching a comprehensive "things to do" listings service, that will not only help consumers find and have better experiences more often, but will also be a source of valuable insights
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Streebeck celebrate the release of their long awaited second album in July with a launch party in a Bournemouth bar
The Winchester, on Poole Hill, plays host to the special show on Saturday, June 27th. The new album, entitled 'Catch As Catch Can',is the follow-up to Streebeck's 2006 debut album 'Without a Baedeker', which sold thousands of copies on NSMA Records and
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Dorset Music Forum Rock On!
DMF events vary such as the popular DMF Insights event. This is where you are asked 'What Do You Want To Know' and then DMF use their contacts in the music industry and bring speakers to the shop in Boscombe. Already this year, DMF have welcomed former
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The Darlings Divine Bring Burlesque To Bournemouth
Friday 19th and Saturday 20th of June Bournemouth came to life when The Winchester venue on Poole Road opened it's doors to the Darlings Divine Masquerade Ball. Tickets sold like hot cakes and the room soon filled with party people ready to celebrate
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Education chiefs plough ahead with Purbeck shake-up
DORSET education chiefs are ploughing ahead with plans to shake up the schools system in Purbeck, despite huge opposition in some parts of the district. The county council consulted with a host of parties earlier this year and has now published its plans
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Heart-op pensioner offered alternative treatment
A BOURNEMOUTH Second World War veteran denied a new type of operation to replace a blocked heart valve is being offered another procedure at the same hospital. Charles Coutts, 96, was originally assessed as an ideal candidate for TAVI – transcatheter
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Putting the great British pea to good use
Fresh British peas will be in our stores from this weekend onwards, kicking off this summer’s British bean and pea season. Now that nights are lighter and there is a promise of a long hot summer, it’s time to cook dishes that get you in the mood
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Double trouble mars Spurgeon's joy
DORSET’S Kevin Spurgeon had mixed feelings after his bumper pay day in the Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open at a gusty Royal Porthcawl yesterday. The 54-year-old Ferndown touring professional earned 9,999 Euros for finishing in a share of 14th
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Goshawks Furzey and Denny ready to take flight
NAMES chosen by Daily Echo website user Rowena Wynne have been selected for two rare goshawk chicks monitored by a nestcam in a New Forest wood during the first weeks of their lives. Viewers saw the parent birds keep the eggs warm on the nest
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Don't miss Dorset's Seafood Festival in July
CELEBRITY chef Mark Hix will once again be headlining the Dorset Seafood Festival on July 11 - 12, which sees the Waterfront on both sides of Weymouth Old Harbour transformed into a thriving festival with over 30 stalls. The event is a must for passionate
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Wines of the times: Some great alternatives
THESE days, no wine list seems to be complete without the standard Australian Chardonnay, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and Italian Pinot Grigio. While all are enjoyable, it can sometimes be hard to know where to turn when you want to try a white
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OLYMPIC HOPE: So far so good...
After two hours practice on Friday, Saturday was our first day of racing at Kieler Wocher and our first day ever racing the Elliott 6m. And so far so good, the boats appear to have been the correct choice and we're through the first round and into
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Looking forward to getting out on the water
MONDAY, June 22, brought more light winds, and it took the entire day to complete the repechage stages to determine the final two teams who will compete in the quarter finals. Having already qualified for the quarters by winning the first round
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Mum tells of her swine flu ordeal in Dorset
MUM Marie Buchan today told how a holiday in Weymouth turned into a nightmare when she and her seven-year-old daughter were struck down with the killer swine flu virus. After taking daughter Tia to the doctors with a sore throat she was shocked
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Thousands hit Bournemouth's streets in Race for Life
THOUSANDS of Pink Ladies raced along Bournemouth seafront in a touching tribute to cancer sufferers past and present. The town hosted two Race for Life events on Sunday to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Both events attracted thousands
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MP 'PUNCHED IN HEAD' BY TEENS - UPDATED
AN MP was allegedly punched by youths after confronting them about playing football in a shopping precinct. Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood was spotted staggering and “in a state of shock” in Roumelia Lane in Boscombe after the confrontation
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Patrick on Patrick's
CELEBRATING its third year anniversary this week, Patrick’s continues to sprinkle a touch of class and sophistication to Lower Parkstone. It’s amazing how the Ashley Cross area has changed and nothing exemplifies this more than this wonderful
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Quirky Korean feast
AS the waiter approached our table, he quietly practised what he was about to say to us. Judging by the clientele in the restaurant tonight, he was probably more used to talking to customers in his native tongue – Maru seems to be a home away
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Joe Brown’s son cuts loose and all over the place
SON of veteran fifties rock ’n’ roller Joe and brother of vocalist extraordinaire Sam, Pete Brown has grown up in a family steeped in the history of popular music. An accomplished studio musician, sidesman and producer, he has been around for years
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Bournemouth University's Caroline Atkins tastes more world cup glory
ENGLAND defeated New Zealand by six wickets to secure the women's World Twenty20 crown at Lord's. Charlotte Edwards' team, which includes Caroline Atkins of Bournemouth University, were set just 86 after blitzing the New Zealand batting
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Hengistbury Head petition in PM’s online top 50
AN ONLINE petition to save the Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre has closed with 2,152 signatures. The high levels of support ensured it became one of the top 50 most popular petitions on the Office of the Prime Minister’s website. Petition
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250 hit the water in Kimmeridge paddling protest
A mass paddle of surfers demonstrated at Kimmeridge in a bid to gain access to a monster wave. Around 250 surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers took part in a peaceful protest on International Surfing Day, paddling out to form a circle in the
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It’s Paye back time in Poole as past is forgiven
POOLE’S waterfront was awash with villainous pirates sporting pistols and sabres but peace has broken out with its buccaneering past. Special guest at the third Harry Paye Charity Fun Day was the mayor of Finisterre, with a message of forgiveness for
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Tree smashes through Poole home as family sleep
A POOLE family had a lucky escape after a tree crashed onto their home as they slept. A large section of a beech tree fell onto the detached house in Parkstone Heights, Parkstone, at 3.45am on Saturday, piercing the walls and roof in several
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Cherries: Fletch expects a tough season
PLAY-off hopeful Steve Fletcher has emphasised the difficult road which lies ahead if Cherries are to realise their League Two promotion dream. The Dean Court legend firmly believes Eddie Howe’s men have the tools to mount a push for a top-seven spot
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Road may be widened to ease Poole bottleneck
CONGESTION at a bottleneck junction in Poole could be eased with proposals to widen the road. The Pottery Junction roundabout is one of the busiest on the Poole-Bournemouth journey, and traffic is squeezed into one lane to get along Poole Road after
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Prints of darkness
Something seems to have gone wrong with the printing process on the front page of Friday’s Echo. I’ve got big black rectangles covering the text, where there should be details of MPs’ expenses. I hope you sort out your printing presses so that
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Better out than in
I VISITED the same toilet last night and saw the notice inside the cubicle (Notice inside out, Have Your Say, June 15). The notice is self-adhesive, and clearly meant to be on the outside of the cubicle door, where it was probably sited in the first
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Little and often the recipe for car parking
ABOUT four or years ago I was on holiday in South Devon. On-street parking was not easy due to the terrain and road layouts. Car parks were available for longer- stay visitors but spaces were limited. As a casual visitor to the area I felt the local
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An ill wind amidships?
MY hero of the week has to be Captain Wayne Keble, skipper of the Royal Navy warship HMS Bulwark. Anyone who uses such power for good – by banning Brussels sprouts on his ship because they’re “The Devil’s vegetable” – deserves to be promoted to Admiral
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Can Poole locals ensure 'no done deal'
I welcome the letter from the chair of Poole’s planning committee indicating that any planning application on Branksome Rec will be dealt with solely on planning grounds. It is a matter of public record, though, that all five of the Conservative
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Poole's planners can't hide in Pitt
cllr Stribley (No done deals in planning process, Have Your Say, June 17) knows full well that the Pitt enquiry did not give Poole planning a “completely clean bill of health”. It criticised much – poor communication, lack of independence of the committee
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OUT OF STEP WITH CABINET SHUFFLE
ONE of the reasons that the country is in such a state is the constant shuffling and moving of ministers from one department to another. These ministers have no specific qualifications for the departments they are given and have no reference either.
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Crispie the Gordleton duck is one of the lucky ones
Few could fail to be charmed by the recent story of Crispie the duck taking up residence in a Gordleton pub (Daily Echo, June 18). However, sadly most British ducks aren’t so lucky. Incredibly, 15 million ducks just like Crispie are
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F-word sweets leave a sour taste
MANY of us grew up with Love Hearts. The fizzy, tablet-shaped sweets constituted pre-pubescent foreplay during my childhood, coming in a variety of fruit flavours inscribed with innocent messages like Be My Love, Just Hug Me, Dream Girl
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CHERRIES: EDDIE SAYS KEEP IT REAL
BOSS Eddie Howe wants Cherries supporters to approach the new season with both “optimism and realism”. Howe admits the club’s protracted takeover saga understandably had a “detrimental effect” on the playing staff during the close season. His squad
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Pirates: Ford tells Baran to improve or face the axe
MATT Ford believes Pirates reserve Karol Baran should “give himself more of a chance” of succeeding in British speedway by riding his own equipment – or face being axed. Poole Castle Cover’s chief drafted the Pole into his ailing team in place of Paul
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Hengistbury petition in PM’s online top 50
AN ONLINE petition to save the Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre has closed with 2,152 signatures. The high levels of support ensured it became one of the top 50 most popular petitions on the Office of the Prime Minister’s website. Petition organiser
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Couple’s despair at contractors over weekend working
A COUPLE living just yards from a giant building project to redevelop a Wimborne school say they are “sick to the back teeth” of broken promises from County Hall schools chiefs and building contractors. Francis and Anne Raven-Vause, whose National Trust
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Mobile shop for New Forest campsites is rejected
NEW Forest Verderers have refused Forest Holidays’ plans for a mobile shop to visit three busy campsites in the holiday season. The decision was made in committee after 11 opponents made presentments to the court. Just two people spoke for the proposal
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Poole mum finds profanity-laden sweets in variety bag
A MUM who bought a bag of sweets for a children’s party was astonished to find some of them emblazoned with four-letter words. Bought in the 99p Stores on Poole High Street, the offending chew tells its consumer to “F*** Off!” Shop staff
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Hospital that denied heart op to war veteran offers an alternative
A BOURNEMOUTH Second World War veteran denied a new type of operation to replace a blocked heart valve is being offered another procedure at the same hospital. Charles Coutts, 96, was originally assessed as an ideal candidate for TAVI – transcatheter
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Town centre pub Daisy’s closes doors
THE licensee of a popular Irish pub in Bournemouth town centre has blamed the recession for his decision to close. Daisy O’Briens, in Old Christchurch Road, closed its doors on Wednesday after more than 13 years, to the shock of regulars and
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Not swine flu that gives me the hump in Bournemouth
Never mind Swine flu, the biggest infection to affect Bournemouth has spread to St Clements Road, Walpole Road, Palmerston Road and Southcote Road. Whoever is responsible for the decision to install speed humps on roads which are already in poorer condition
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Watergate moment for British politics
WE have a new word in popular currency – redaction, meaning to blank out text in a document. In the case of MPs they have redacted on their expenses forms all that would have led us to understand their wholesale abuse of expenses and allowances. If
