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Barker backs his boys for top three
SKIPPER Ron Barker piloted Swanage to back-to-back victories before setting his sights on a top-three finish in Division One. Swanage followed up their crushing nine-wicket win over Parley with another emphatic triumph to see off struggling Bournemouth
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Gardeners dig deep to secure top spot
Knyveton Gardens stormed to top spot in Section One with a 10-4 win at Ringwood. The Foresters’ best return came from Barry Horne’s squad (23-17), but this was eclipsed by Terry Davis, Deric Pritchard, Dave Baxter and Chris Hollier (26-8), who led the
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Corfe Castle celebrates work of Enid Blyton
THE WAR years work of celebrated children’s author Enid Blyton will provide lashings of nostalgia at historic Corfe Castle this week. This event, in association with the village’s Ginger Pop Shop, will boast a host of activities including a
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Beer and Trains – The Perfect Combination?
In my blogs I have mentioned beer festivals quite a lot. I love them. In a room with a large selection of beers and surrounded by people with the same fascination for the pint as I have. But what if you yearn for wide open scenery? Well,
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Armed robber is jailed after raid
AN armed robber who held a terrified shop assistant at knifepoint during a raid at a Bournemouth off-licence has been jailed for 32 months. David Clark, 28, of no fixed abode, struck at East Howe Food and Wine on February 27, just minutes after attempting
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Council takes over on schools rebuild
THE £25 million rebuild of two Bournemouth schools has moved a step closer – though the council will not pay for any overspend. Bishop of Winchester Academy and the Bourne Academy are waiting to receive the money through the now scrapped Building Schools
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Former inmate took £6,300 from lover
A FORMER prison officer took her own life after an inmate she befriended in a young offender institution plundered more than £6,000 from her savings. Prosecuting at Bournemouth Crown, Thomas Horder said Karen Mulliner had met Michael Grey at Rochester
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MP backs calls to save Pier Theatre
ONE of Bournemouth’s MPs has come out in support of the Pier Theatre, which could close. As revealed by the Daily Echo, the historic venue could be shut by operators Openwide International, which says falling audiences and high running costs mean it
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Man loses complaint against police over broken arm
A MAN has lost his complaint against the police for badly breaking his arm when he was arrested for drunk and disorderly. Shaun Norris claimed an officer used excessive force to apply an arm lock on Milhams Street in Christchurch last July 4. Mr Norris
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Hunt is still on for heath sex attacker
POLICE say they are still actively investigating allegations of a serious sexual assault on the estate at Canford Heath over a month ago. A Bournemouth woman in her 20s was left with severe bruising and black eyes following her terrifying ordeal in the
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It really is about the bike
It was very sad to hear about the death of Rob Jefferies. I didn't know Rob personally, but we had met a couple of times and we had ridden at some of the same events. There was a ride in his memory yesterday and over 70 cyclists took part.
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A happy day in store for Henry Winkler fans
MORE than a quarter of a century after strutting his stuff as Fonzie in the American sitcom Happy Days, Henry Winkler is set to pay a visit to Bournemouth. But, at the age of 65, it’s unlikely that the cool mechanic will be clad in his leathers
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011
The Chelsea Flower Show, deserves the title 'The greatest flower show in the world' and completely blew me away, when I visited it on Tuesday. We arrived not long after it had opened but we were by no means on our own. Hundreds of people had got up
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A close call for Goshawk chicks in the New Forest
THREE Goshawk chicks that have hatched in the New Forest are doing well, despite a brush with a possible predator, said project managers. The baby buzzards were born at a secret location and can be viewed by a webcam, both online at the Echo
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Doing their bit... for a good cause
WHETHER you’re good with numbers, can give a mean head massage or know your aspidistras from your azaleas, chances are someone would love to use your skills - as a volunteer. And Volunteers Week, which starts tomorrow, hopes to encourage people who have
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Sweet Potato Burger, with Griddled Pineapple and a Chilli Salsa
Sweet Potato Burger, with Griddled Pineapple and a Chilli Salsa Serves 4 600g sweet potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tsp ras el hanout (Moroccon spice mix) 5 pineapple rings 1 tsp rose harissa (or
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Victim's appeal to find hit-and-run driver
THE victim of a hit-and-run crash is appealing for help to find the “heartless driver” who left him lying injured in the middle of a Poole road. Matthew Jenkins needed emergency surgery for facial injuries after being knocked off his mountain bike at
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The Coral announce warm-up gig at Old Fire Station
THE Coral have announced two UK warm up shows ahead of their appearance at Glastonbury Festival on 24 June. Following their phenomenal return with their critically acclaimed sixth studio album, ‘Butterfly House’ The Coral have cemented their position
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History of Hampshire showpeople brought to life
HISTORIC fairground photographs donated by a former Fordingbridge councillor is to form the nucleus of a collection commemorating Hampshire showmen. Former town councillor Steve Bailey is a descendant of the Bartlett family – which operated a traditional
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Duran Duran show at BIC postponed
POP legends Duran Duran have been forced to postpone a show in Bournemouth tonight. Lead singer Simon Le Bon has been suffering from an acute case of laryngitis, which had already led to shows in London and Brighton being axed. It had been hoped that
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Grateful to Good Samaritan for help
I AM writing to express my extreme gratitude to the kind Samaritan who came to my aid on Saturday, May 14 when I had a fall in Knyveton Road, Bournemouth. This very kind lady called for an ambulance and waited with me until the paramedics arrived. They
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A drama bin laden?
IT’S entirely possible that I am wrong with this analysis, but of all the services delivered by local councils, it’s the bin collection, more than anything else, that gets people worked up. Especially when it comes to the whole issue of frequency of
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Why I’ve quit the Independents
AS many know, I have left the Bournemouth Independent Group and have joined the Conservative Party. I have come in for a great deal of criticism but I would like to explain the reasons I felt forced to make this decision. I stood as an Independent
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Airport hurting the people they need
I HAVE read and fully agree with the letter printed in the Echo from Mrs Thompson. Bournemouth Airport is actively discouraging the very people needed to make its venture viable, the residents who can fly. Incensed at the £2.50 charge I have looked
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Two families rushed to hospital following car crash
TWO families are being treated in hospital after a two car collision between Bere Regis and Wool. Five ambulances were scrambled following the incident at Tout Hill at 2.49pm yesterday. The injured parties were all taken to Dorset County
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Campaign costing residents dearly
CLAIMS that defending against an application for a town and village green means that you don’t care about public open space are plain wrong and a clear example of why Lib-Dem management and thinking left Poole Park and public open space generally in such
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No right to exist after lease ran out
IT is high time that the Kellys of “Kelly’s Kitchen” had the good grace to accept that they do not have a God-given right to exist as a commercial enterprise when their lease ran out some eight years ago. They are after all a business not a charity.
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Lack of success no reason to jump ship
FURTHER to Mr Borthwick’s comments on May 27, it is amazing how this man who was elected on the backs of both Anne Rey and myself claims to have a good record of getting things done as a councillor. On ward work, he left much to Anne and myself, but
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Cherries legend Fletcher warns stars: Don't make a bad move
ASSISTANT boss Steve Fletcher has warned Cherries’ coveted stars to think carefully before they consider pursuing their careers at a higher level. Several members of Lee Bradbury’s squad put themselves in the shop window as Cherries punched above their
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Cricket: Dorset hit in the pocket by Hampshire washout
DORSET have again been left to count the cost of the postponement of their prestigious T20 friendly against neighbours Hampshire. Officials were forced to call off the Dean Park showpiece early yesterday – the fixture biting the dust due to the weather
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Clive still confident despite big defeat
SUTTONERS skipper Clive Johns presided over a demoralising defeat at the hands of leaders Poole Town before backing his men to hold their own in the top flight. Newly-promoted Suttoners were given a harsh lesson as the hosts racked up a mammouth 370
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Christchurch dog owner warns others of fishhooks on the beach
A CHRISTCHURCH woman has urged fellow dog owners to keep an eye out for fishhooks on the beach after her dog had to have major surgery recently. Joy Williams, 70, who regularly walks her dog Lola at Friars Cliff beach in Christchurch, said the problem
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Rugby Sevens: Twickenham glory came at a cost for Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH manager Max Higgins was left with mixed feelings after Dorset & Wiltshire’s Twickenham County Shield triumph. The Twin Counties stormed to a 43-22 win over Surrey at headquarters on Sunday to claim their second title in as many years. But
