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Swimming: Brothers on the boil in county show
TWYNHAM School’s Jack and Harry Thorpe cooked up a winning recipe in the swimming pool – and, in Harry’s case, in the kitchen too. The Swim Bournemouth-coached brothers each recorded a hat-trick of wins in the Dorset Schools Championships at Littledown
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Swimming: Draw full of eastern promise
BOURNEMOUTH'S Littledown pool will become a cauldron of excitement on May 21 after east Dorset’s top three clubs were drawn together in the Southern Junior League. Swim Bournemouth A, Christchurch Seagulls and Poole will be joined in their second round
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Student's anger at "wasted" two years
AN ANGRY media student claims two years of his life have been wasted after a string of disasters with his college course. Will Brown, 29, paid £2,000 for the first year of an interactive media course at Bournemouth and Poole College. But after drastic
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Shock at low target for new home builds
A HOUSING provider in East Dorset is pledging to build just 22 homes over the next four years. Councillors and residents have expressed shock at the low target, revealed at a meeting at the council offices in Furzehill. There are more than 2,000 people
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We're booming! Figures show rise in Bournemouth shoppers
BOURNEMOUTH is continuing to boom when it comes to shopper numbers, despite Kate and William’s wedding fixing people to their TVs. The latest footfall figures show there were 17 per cent more people in the town over Easter compared to the same
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Two vehicle collision causes tailbacks in Poole
A COLLISION between a car and a van brought traffic to a standstill on one of Poole’s main through routes at lunchtime on Wednesday. Police, the fire service and ambulance were called to the junction of Lindsay Road and Leicester Road, Parkstone
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A352 crash victim named as Veronica Stoneman
THE pensioner who died after she was involved in an accident in the early hours outside the Worgret Manor Hotel near Wareham has been named. Veronica Stoneman died from her injuries after she was in collision with a car at 12.45am on April
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Stationmaster fired 'for removing trolley from railway'
RAIL bosses have sacked an award-winning stationmaster for what they describe as a serious breach of safety rules. Managers at South West Trains are refusing to confirm claims that Ian Faletto was dismissed for removing a shopping trolley from the
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Woman dies after falling from bridge near Ringwood on to A31
A section of the A31 near Ringwood has reopened. The eastbound carriageway was closed at about 4.40am after a woman fell from a bridge near Poulner. Police believe she may have been struck by oncoming traffic. Congestion spread through
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Hat-trick joy as Cherries hero Danny Hollands expects triplets
Cherries star Danny Hollands has completed a memorable hat-trick off the Dean Court turf – baby triplets. The 25-year-old and fiancée Natalie are expecting their three new arrivals in November, although the actual birth date is likely to
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Catapult yobs kill ducks on pond
DUCKS were killed by mindless thugs firing catapults at a Poole beauty spot. A group of men, thought to be aged between 17 and 20, was seen firing the weapons at the defenceless creatures at Creekmoor Pond last Tuesday. At least two
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Looking for a new job? head to our recruitment fair!
JOB hunters will be spoilt for choice at a Daily Echo recruitment fair in Poole tomorrow. More than 30 national and local employers have booked stands. The event will be held at Poole Lighthouse from 10.30am until 6.30pm and will offer
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A drop of English
COMPARED to other countries in the new and old-world, England produces a paltry amount of wine. However, as more and more landowners discover the virtues of vines, the volume of wine produced in England has steadily increased. In fact last year a
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Jamega Tour: James falls short at The Shire
BROADSTONE touring professional failed in his bid for back-to-back victories on the Jamega Tour at The Shire yesterday. The six-time Challenge Tour winner finished in 49th place after two rounds of 74 for an eight-over-par total. James
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Liam Gallagher and the Appleton sisters holidaying in Sandbanks
LIAM Gallagher and the Appleton sisters are staying in Sandbanks, Poole. Former All Saints stars Natalie and Nicole popped into Fluid surf shop, in Banks Road, on Tuesday morning with their dogs. Nicole and Oasis frontman hubby Liam
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Wines of the times: English tipples
Kimmeridge Mist NV 2009, £8.50 vineyard.uk.com Said to be infinitely better than the 2008 (which was beautiful) this blend of Chardonnay, Phoenix and Seyval Blanc grapes, produces a delightfully crisp white, with a maelstrom of fruity flavours that
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Probe into fire that destroyed £9m Sunseeker goes on
THE probe into what caused the blaze that destroyed a £9million luxury Sunseeker yacht at the weekend continues. Fire investigators believe it could be some time before the cause is known, if at all, due to the extensive damage caused to the
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Amateur ladies: Hayley in the hunt to retain title
DEFENDING champion Hayley Davis was hot on the heels of leader Charlotte Ellis at the halfway stage of the English women’s championship at West Sussex GC yesterday. The Ferndown star was one of three players on one-under-par, just a stroke behind fellow
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42 marathons... in seven weeks!
WHEN Vicky Willan tells people her plan to run 42 marathons in seven weeks they think she’s mad. But Vicky says she would rather run 26 miles a day than endure a mental health illness. And she should know because she works with people with mental health
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Anger after elected Independent councillor joins the Conservatives
AN INDEPENDENT councillor elected last Thursday on a slogan of “people before politics” has joined the Conservatives. The revelation has left the leader of Bournemouth’s Independent councillors “totally devastated” and calling for a by-election
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Chick out the new goshawks on the New Forest nest cam
WILDLIFE enthusiasts are celebrating the birth of three Goshawk chicks at a secret location in the Hampshire countryside. From today Daily Echo readers will be able to watch the comings and goings of a family of goshawks for the third year
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Wild Mushroom Lasagne
Wild Mushroom Lasagne 4tbsp butter 2tbsp olive oil 1 large white onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 bay leaves 1kg wild mushrooms, sliced 250 ml vegetable stock 1tbsp tomato paste/purée 375g fresh lasagne sheets 300g fontina cheese, grated
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Status Quo back on the road for Christmas tour
THOSE old favourites Status Quo are to undertake a winter tour that will see the boys arrive at the BIC on December 13. The inaugural QuoFest tour sees the mighty Quo joined on all dates by Roy Wood and Kim Wilde. This killer line-up is not to be
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Duncan is set for his Eurovision challenge
LIFE is a roller coaster for Dorset’s Duncan James right now. For a start, the second series of his theme park-based game show Scream If You Know the Answer! is back on our screens, putting more celebrities to the test as they’re thrown up and around
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15,000 sign up to Facebook page for tragic teenager Emily Longley
THE world has opened its heart in memory of a teenager who was found dead in Bournemouth as her family paid tribute to their “beautiful, wonderful Emily”. More than 15,500 people have joined a page on social networking site Facebook in tribute
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Cyclist injured in hit-and-run crash
A CYCLIST was the victim of a hit-and-run crash that closed one of Poole town centre’s main feeder roads during Tuesday's morning rush hour. Police said the 50-year-old Poole man was cycling along Parkstone Road, towards the Civic Centre, at around
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A Drop of Rain Does The Garden Good
April has been unbelievably dry and wonderfully sunny, which suits me down to the ground but not the garden. The plants are a good two weeks earlier than usual and are looking absolutely beautiful but you could just tell, they were wanting
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Sorry the line has gone dead...
ALTHOUGH I have had recent issues with BT, they are certainly ahead of any competition, for those of us who have the fear of missing our loved ones when our time comes to depart this world. Just go to online to BT shop and type in “phones for the deaf
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Danger parking on town's seafront
I AM writing to you to complain about the dangerous parking of vehicles on the Shore Road at Swanage. There are so many motor homes and caravanettes parked on the sea road, it resembles a line of refugee transport. These vehicles cause major construction
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Surely this should have been better
I attended my allocated polling station at Christ the King School in Durdells Avenue and, having successfully negotiated the single lane road for two-way traffic, eventually managed to obtain one of the six parking spaces. Then came the trek through
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Elections must be more up-to-date
ALTHOUGH the country has said no to AV, there is surprising consensus that the way we vote needs to change. As a previous councillor, I attended the Queens Park Ward as a counting agent. The ward had created great interest as the former Conservative
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It's all a bit different these days
“OLD folks, families and corporate delegates meet club-loads of determined drinkers… a frenzy of massive party zones, full of angels with L plates and blokes in frocks, blond wigs and slingbacks.” For once, this isn’t a description of the Echo newsroom
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Jenny's week: Couscous? Don’t make me laugh!
Anyone who regularly reads my wafflings here, will know that I have a marked partiality for the wonderful magic that the guys at Ottolenghi can summon, with the help of a few herbs, some lentils and a noodle or two. So, when hubby suggested
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Discarded food harmed our dog
OUR dog recently underwent a life-threatening operation to remove a corn on the cob which he had found in the undergrowth and swallowed while we were out walking. I have seen chicken bones and other food which have been left out for the foxes. People
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Traditional version of Lord's Prayer
I WAS interested to read Barbara Crouch's observation of the “missing” part of the Lord's Prayer at the Royal Wedding Service (Letters, May 5). I searched my Book of Common Prayer to check my memory of the service for the "Solemnization of Matrimony
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It's time to make voting compulsory
SO we’ve had the elections and the referendum on AV and all the political spats and divisions over the pros and cons of AV. Might I suggest that the greater public ought to have been given a referendum on Compulsory Voting (CV) considering the lamentable
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Has Lonely Planet got Bournemouth all wrong?
“OLD folks, families and corporate delegates meet club-loads of determined drinkers.” This is how Bournemouth is described in the latest Lonely Planet guide. The seaside resort has made it into the ninth edition of the Lonely Planet’
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Speedway: Andersson makes engine appeal
SWEDISH sensation Dennis Andersson believes he can flourish further at Wimborne Road – with the help of a generous sponsor. The Pirates reserve is appealing for financial backing as he bids to continue making a major impact in British speedway
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B&D Men: Foresters find early form to go top
THERE is an unfamiliar look to the top of Section One as Ringwood set the pace following a comfortable 12-2 win over West Moors. Richard Lawrence, Barrie Seymour, Derek Faulkner and Steve Van Wyk (29-12) were the cornerstone of the Foresters’ 86-62 victory
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Cherries feature: Marc back in form at right time
MARC Pugh had much to celebrate on his stag-do in Manchester, even if he had already been jilted. Out of favour under Shrewsbury boss Paul Simpson, Pugh was left at the footballing altar for the 2009 League Two play-off final at Wembley.
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Cherries: Rhoys committed to promotion quest
RHOYS Wiggins has set his sights on realising his Championship dream with Cherries after pledging his “100 per cent commitment” to the promotion cause. Wiggins rocked the club in March when he handed in a shock transfer request after Watford
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Cherries: Mitchell hails Lee and Fletch's work
EDDIE Mitchell has saluted Lee Bradbury and Steve Fletcher, insisting the Cherries management duo has delivered irrespective of the club’s destiny. Chairman Mitchell made a bold move when he took the decision to appoint the untried pair following
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Safety fear as path is cut in half
FEARS have been raised for the safety of pedestrians after a pavement has been cut in half at Hamworthy, Poole. The path running past the Old Rope Walk along Blandford Road has been drastically reduced in width by work to make a new junction at Rigler
