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Dorset England fans ready for nervy decider
IT’S make or break time. Today is the day England try to save their World Cup from whimpering into oblivion. It shouldn’t have been this way. According to the script – well, the hype at least – the Three Lions should have roared into
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Green belt threats from Dorset campsite plan
FEARS have been raised that valuable green belt land is under threat from an application for a large campsite on the edge of Poole. Residents believe the plans for a 68-pitch site at Lake Farm, Ashington, would be “inappropriate” for an area recognised
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There's a statue of Capt Mainwaring... isn't it time we had a stony Hancock?
A LIFE-SIZE bronze cast of Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, stalwart of Dad’s Army, has been unveiled in Thetford, Norfolk, where many of the scenes were filmed. It seems that every town and city worth its salt now has a statue of a comedy
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Brave little Yorkie that survived vicious dog attack in Bournemouth
TWIGGY the Yorkshire terrier, whose life hung in the balance after she was mauled by another dog, is now recovering at home. Ten-year-old Twiggy needed to have one of her legs and shoulder blades amputated after she was savaged by a bull mastiff-cross
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Work begins on Poole's Twin Sails bridge
A spadeful of brown soil marked a major milestone for Poole’s long-awaited Twin Sails Bridge. The ceremonial piercing of the concrete on the site of the former Power Station at Hamworthy, demonstrated where the unique bridge should land in
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Ian hailed as Swans stun Bournemouth
SWANAGE captain Ron Barker hailed Ian Booth’s devastating match-winning performance against Bournemouth after they became the first side to topple the Division One leaders this term. Barker also believes the Days Park outfit have turned their season
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Seventh heaven for Southbourne
NEWLY-promoted Southbourne celebrated a seventh consecutive Section One win after defeating Ringwood 10-4 (94-72). Captain Chris Dowding led from the front, with his rink of Archie Nisbett, Dave McKenna and Keith Norman collecting a fifth end hot-shot
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Poole extend lead at the top
POOLE Park extended their lead at the top of A Division with a 6-0 win at West Moors. Wendy Hardy, Julia Eatwell, Pam Smith and Sandie Smith (24-14) tuned in with Penny Cresswell’s 18-12 win to give the Dolphins a 42-26 victory. Richmond
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The Correspondents + Movits, 60 Million Postcards, Bournemouth
“THERE is a new thing, called Electro Pop Swing,” announces Dean Hewitson, manager of the first Electro Swing Night at 60 Million Postcards, and despite the bizarre amalgamations that hit the music scene in short-lived yet trendy waves, it might just
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Cherries: Fletcher signs new deal
CLUB captain Steve Fletcher has this afternoon penned a new one-year deal with Cherries. The club's record appearance-maker was offered fresh terms by boss Eddie Howe after helping Cherries to League Two promotion last term. And the 37-year-old has
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Emergency budget headlines
Chancellor George Osborne's first budget today (Tuesday) was expected to be dramatic. See related links below for some of the main headlines. And have your say. • Wednesday's Daily Echo will contain two pages of reaction from local people
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Death crash dad had job offer
A YOUNG man killed in a motorbike accident had just been offered a job at a Dorset school. Young dad Neil Carter died after a collision near Shillingstone last week. Parents Peter and Jacqui Carter have paid tribute to their “bright” boy who was devoted
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No vuvuzela ban for Dean Court
AFC Bournemouth boss Eddie Mitchell said he does not think vuvuzelas will become a problem after the World Cup, but did not back a blanket ban. The plastic horns have been driving some football fans mad during the World Cup and one Bournemouth
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Superb pub food at the Oak Inn, Bank, near Lyndhurst
WHILING away a sunny evening in a beer garden is a favourite pastime of mine, so with this in mind I hotfooted it to the Oak Inn with my girlfriend last Wednesday to catch the final rays of the day. At least that was the plan. However, the pub’s beer
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Boy, 7, hit in the leg after airgun attack in Poole park
A YOUNG boy has been shot in the leg while playing in a children’s playground. The seven-year-old was hit in the thigh by an airgun pellet as he played with pals at Allenby Recreation Ground, Waterloo, Poole, on Sunday afternoon. He’d only just been
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Brett Sutton’s Summer Fruit Pavlova
Tennis, pavlova, sunshine - what more could you ask for? A glass of homemade pomms perhaps? 6 free range egg whites 8oz caster sugar 2tsp cornflour 1 tsp white wine vinegar half vanilla pod split and the seeds scraped
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Drink to Wimbledon with some Homemade “Pomms”
“The mad scientist of our bar (Jon Lister) has concocted something very special and to avoid any possible lawsuit, it is named the Homemade Pomms,” says Urban Beach’s bartender, Adam. 1 part rose wine 4 parts red wine dash cognac
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Heart radio leaving Bournemouth studio
HEART 102.3 – formerly 2CR – is leaving its studios in Bournemouth after 30 years in the town, the radio station’s owners have confirmed. Global Radio said the station, which began life in 1980, is to quit Southcote Road in the next few months and broadcast
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Wines of the times: great summertime sippers
The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere occurred yesterday at 11:28am GMT. Let this opportunity for the longest day influence your wine choice and read on for some ideal summertime sippers. Leasingham Magnus Riesling 2009 £7.99 Sainsbury's,
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GP admits watching porn at his Poole surgery
A GP has admitted watching pornographic images on computer equipment at his surgery, the General Medical Council said. Ralph Vadas, who worked at West Canford Heath Medical Centre in Poole, admitted viewing the images between 2004 and 2008.
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Serve up a treat for Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON is to tennis what the Monaco Grand Prix is to Formula One and yesterday the tournament got underway once again. Generally regarded as the most prestigious tennis competition in the world, Wimbledon is also the oldest. For the first time in
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Terry apologises to Capello
John Terry has apologised to Fabio Capello for his outburst over Joe Cole and insisted the England manager has his full backing. Terry caused a huge stir in the England camp when he went public with criticisms over Capello's decision not to select
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Champion's record bid to complete the most watersports in a day - with video
IT’S the coast with the most. That was the verdict from 13-time UK windsurfing champion Guy Cribb yesterday as he attempted to set a new world record for doing the most watersports in one day to highlight what’s on offer in Bournemouth and Poole
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Echo readers fear today's emergency budget will hit them hard
THE tax cuts and hikes expected in today’s emergency Budget aroused strong reactions from people we spoke to in Dorset and the New Forest. A one-year freeze in council tax would be popular but the predicted rise in VAT to 20 per cent was a
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A35 Bournemouth Road fully reopened to traffic
DRIVERS are being reminded Bournemouth Road is now fully open to traffic. The A35 was subjected to temporary traffic lights and closures for several weeks due to essential gasworks. Motorists taking diversions to avoid the area had put
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Just ‘luck of the draw’ if you were killed or not
MAJOR Robert Taylor doesn’t know why he survived as friends died around him. He achieved something very, very few men managed during the Second World War. He was sent to France in October 1939 – a month after the outbreak of war – and
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Time for a second look
Will FIFA now recognise that by failing to permit the use of video replays, it has brought the game into disrepute? After all, it is now 24 years since the infamous Maradona ‘Hand of God’ episode, which went unrecognised (except by millions of viewers
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We’ll need every penny of £8.3m
In response to the leader of the Liberal Democrats (Have Your Say, June 19), may I remind him I have always recognised and constantly challenged the unfair way that the government supports local authorities through the Revenue Support Grant. How can
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Gardens the wrong priority for pruning
I hear Bournemouth Borough Council were already making cutbacks of eight per cent in the parks and gardens department – ahead of the Chancellor’s mini budget! Our parks and gardens are wonderful, and a pride and joy admired by our many visitors. Other
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Echo addicts
My wife and I have been married for more than 60 years and have had the Echo (Southern or Bournemouth) delivered continuously during that time, six each week. We estimate we have received more than 19,000 editions. Perhaps other readers have done
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‘Stash’ does for funding claims
Many people will be shocked to discover that Poole has a ‘stash’ of £8.3 million in general reserves (Daily Echo, June 19) especially as there was a surplus of £3.4 million in 2009/10. For some years now Poole council has bitterly complained that the
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Beach huts – now some good news
We would like to share some good news with Bournemouth beach hut users. In March 2009, we were advised that non-domestic rates were payable on our ‘sheds’ along the prom. Angry beach hut users met and decided to re-form Bournemouth Beach Hut Association
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No plans to launch congestion charge
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify that Bournemouth council has no plans to introduce congestion charges in the town (Daily Echo, June 18). The reason congestion charging has been included in the transport study questionnaire is because
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On the box
A friend in Australia has asked for help. He would like to see a copy of a BBC TV programme which features many people he knew – and he missed the programme when it was shown in Australia. Does anyone out there happen to have recorded The Box That Changed
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What's Fabio Capello doing on Bournemouth beach?
Wish you were here, Fabio? Under-fire Fabio Capello appears to have retreated to the seaside for some peace and quiet as England’s World Cup campaign is all at sea. But on closer inspection the person in the picture is actually holidaymaker
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300th British death in Afghanistan felt keenly in Dorset
THE death of the 300th British serviceman in Afghanistan has been felt keenly in Dorset and the New Forest. The Royal Marine from 40 Commando was injured in an explosion on June 12 and then died on Sunday. Sue Thwaites, mum of Marine
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Pain expected in coalition's first budget
Much pain has been anticipated in George Osborne’s first Budget today. Experts anticipate tax rises across the board including a hike in VAT to 20 per cent (Value Added Tax) and that the public sector will see pension cuts. However, this blow
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Mustn’t grumble, eh?
ENGLAND may not have produced much of a performance at football so far but we’ve shown we’re close to the world’s best at one thing. Grumbling. Still, with our rugby players beating the Aussies and all the sunshine, there are reasons to be cheerful.
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No World Cup screening at Littledown Centre thanks to travellers
ENGLAND fans will be turned away from a planned screening of tomorrow’s crucial World Cup match due to an influx of travellers. Police have advised managers at Bournemouth’s Littledown Centre to call off the big screen event in case of trouble
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Bournemouth man shot in broad daylight
A MAN is in hospital and five people have been arrested after a shooting in broad daylight on a Bournemouth housing estate. The 28-year-old man was wounded by a bullet which passed through his calf in the incident in Kinson on Sunday morning
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Cherries: Robinson and Pearce agree contract extensions
MANAGER Eddie Howe last night expressed his delight after top stars Jason Pearce and Anton Robinson pledged their futures to Cherries. Chairman Eddie Mitchell confirmed that the pair, key men in the club’s promotion triumph last term, had agreed