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Bournemouth burglar caught after his DNA was found on drinks carton
A BUNGLING burglar was caught after leaving vital evidence on a straw in a discarded drinks carton at the scene of his crime. Bournemouth Crown Court heard how Sonny Foster, also known as Sonny Lewis, had broken into an unoccupied property on the resort
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Little Callum finds hero to help him walk
AN appeal for a “hero” to help raise funds for a vital piece of equipment to aid a Christchurch youngster has ended in success. Little Callum Rhodes has Cerebral Palsy and West Syndrome, which means he is unable to walk unaided and is prone
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Starlight Stroll raises £5k for Poole hospice
A FAMOUS actress and a bunch of pirates rallied troops for Lewis-Manning Hospice’s 5k Starlight Stroll. Former Coronation Street star Debra Stephenson and the Pirates of Poole joined 110 walkers to raise £5,000 at the fifth annual event.
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Bournemouth hotels still have rooms available for Olympic Games
BOURNEMOUTH hotels could face problems during the Olympics due to poor advance bookings. Andrew Woodland, chairman of BAHA (Bournemouth Area Hospitality Association) said many hotels have still got space just a few months before the Games begin. Mr
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Furore over Dorset's police and crime commissioner election
A FORMER police chief who plans to stand for election as Dorset’s police and crime commissioner has blasted Dorset Police Authority for failing to brief candidates. Martyn Underhill, 53, who led the Sarah Payne murder inquiry and now lives
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It's playtime in West Howe thanks to £24,000 grant
A CASH-STRAPPED children’s charity has been boosted by a £24,250 grant from the Talbot Village Trust. Playtimes at Fernheath Play Association in West Howe are now even more fun after the trust bought a zip wire and new equipment for the
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Ten things you need to know before you borrow
The old adage “neither a borrower, nor a lender be” is no longer fit for purpose in our modern world. While some find that tough to stomach, we need to face facts. Unless you’re super-rich, you’re going to need to borrow to buy a house or go to
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Dorset Wildlife Trust in water conservation plea
DORSET wildlife is threatened by the lack of rainfall and the county’s largest conservation body is calling on residents to help by conserving water. The effects of the prolonged dry spell is having a serious impact on a wide range of wildlife that depends
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Westbourne group creates needlework project for spring show
The Westbourne Craft Collective has worked on a collaborative needlework project for the Parkstone Gardeners’ Spring Show. The canvas features individually handmade pieces by each member of the craft group, including hand and machine embroidery
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Bournemouth and Poole’s new learning service gains ‘good’ Ofsted rating
JUST seven months after Bournemouth and Poole’s new Skills and Learning Service merged, it has been rated good by Ofsted. A team of six inspectors toured the joint adult learning service of both boroughs in February. When last inspected in 2008 the two
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Dream holidays will mean the world to sick youngsters
FOUR very special youngsters and their families have been handed a dream holiday, thanks to kind-hearted donors and the Ebony Robinson Foundation. The holidays for the quartet, who are all fighting life-limiting conditions, were made possible
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Boxing Day death was suicide rules inquest
A MAN found dead at his Blandford flat on Boxing Day had previously been recognised for his heroic attempt to save a woman from drowning. An inquest at County Hall in Dorchester ruled that 53-year-old Christopher Adrian Chard, whose family
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Is this how Navitus windfarm in Poole Bay will look?
THIS is the video that claims to show what the Poole Bay windfarm could look like. Challenge Navitus, a group opposing the Poole Bay farm say it is bigger than any in existence and have produced a series of dramatic videos to illustrate
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Golf: Georgia proves a point to the Curtis Cup selectors
DORSET star Georgia Hall claimed another Curtis Cup scalp on her way to the French Under-21 Championship semi-finals at Saint-Cloud Golf Club. Hall, who was recently snubbed for the British and Ireland team, knocked out Holly Clyburn in the matchplay
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Shellfish Pizzas
Shellfish Pizzas Makes 20 25 g/1 oz fresh yeast 150 ml/5 fl oz water 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 225–275g/8-10oz plain flour ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp fennel seeds or dill seeds 10
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Guided walks for April
Hello Everyone, George has arranged the following dates for guided walks(weather permitting!) Kinson Common-Saturday 21st April.Start 10am at the play area. Turbary Common-Sunday 22nd April.Start 10am at the main entrance in Turbary
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Guests struck by vomiting bug at Bournemouth hotel
ENVIRONMENTAL health officers have been called to a Bournemouth hotel following an outbreak of a vomiting bug among guests. The officials were called to the Heathlands Hotel in Grove Road yesterday morning after 22 people staying at the 130
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Titanic is not the greatest tragedy
RECENT articles in the Daily Echo and the Saturday Magazine have described the sinking of the Titanic as being the worst tragedy in maritime history. This is not so. A far worse tragedy took place on January 31, 1945 when the German liner MV Wilhelm
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‘Amphitheatre’ will be great for skaters
EIGHT-and a-half million pounds of council tax payers money has been used to purchase the Imax, plus money to have public consultation, plus money to demolish it – it is in excess of 10 million pounds. Tobias Ellwood MP engaged pupils at local schools
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Microchips should be used on felines
According to one of Britain’s most popular dog charities, The Dogs Trust, Northern Ireland has more stray dogs then any UK region. Despite an incredible attempt to rehome these dogs, 1,615 strays or abandoned dogs were destroyed last year. Northern Ireland
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Washing recycling leading to drought?
AS a keen advocate of recycling I diligently wash out tins and bottles with tap water before they go into the blue bin. Lately I’ve been wondering if this may be adding to the water shortage, if many people are doing the same. Does anyone share my
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Put fresh blood in the chamber
ONCE again another development for Bournemouth falls by the wayside, ‘The Winter Gardens Project’. The ongoing saga has been discussed for over 20 years. Rod Kennedy, who was a staunch supporter to retain a historic building, worked tirelessly for years
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Government wrong on windfarm plan
IT truly beggars belief that during these difficult and trying times the world’s biggest windfarm is being planned for the South Coast of England. This 200-strong wind generator farm will earn the Dutch company Eneco billions in government subsidies
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Town’s poignant farewell to hero
TODAY Christchurch says farewell to a hero. It’s a word that is vastly overused in this age of celebrity, not least when it comes to sportsmen and women. After 11 years of the war in Afghanistan, we should all be aware of what the true definition is
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Join Freddie Starr for an evening of madness and mayhem at Lighthouse
“FREDDIE Starr ate my hamster!” shrieked the Sun’s now-legendary 1986 headline. The comedian also bit down on far worse in the Bushtucker Trials in last year’s I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here. Starr now brings his unique brand of madness and
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Bishop of Winchester Academy: five years of hard work is paying off
WHEN you’re oversubscribed for the first time in years, you know you’re doing something right. Five years ago, the Bishop of Winchester Academy was in special measures – now it has a waiting list of pupils wanting to study there. It’s an impressive
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Bishop of Winchester Academy: a factfile
Bishop of Winchester Academy, Mallard Road, Bournemouth. 01202 512697. Age range: 11-18 Numbers: 1,000 pupils Church of England school. Became an academy in 2010 with Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls as sponsors.
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Dorset Police recover lost words of blind author who ran out of ink
A BLIND author wrote 26 pages of her debut novel... without realising her pen had run out of ink. But her hard work was recovered thanks to a team of forensic officers from Dorset Police. Trish Vickers, 59, has diabetes and lost her
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It's horrendous: Motorists hit out at Tuckton Bridge closures
MOTORISTS and businesses caught up in the chaos caused by Tuckton Bridge works have hit out at the “horrendous” four-day closure. Queues and delays stacked up across Bournemouth and Christchurch on Tuesday and Wednesday following the start of the closure
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Funeral of Royal Marine Luke Taylor to take place today
HUNDREDS are expected to line the streets of Christchurch for the funeral of Royal Marine Luke Taylor today. The 33-year-old from Burton was killed in Afghanistan in March and his funeral will take place at Christchurch Priory at midday.
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Fire drama: Woman saved from burning flat
FIRE crews saved a woman’s life by carrying her from a burning Bournemouth flat. They found her lying in bed either sleeping or unconscious as flames destroyed her home. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said she suffered “quite serious
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VIDEO: Couple jump for lives in Charlton Marshall blaze
A COUPLE were forced to jump for their lives from a first floor window as fire ripped through their home yesterday. The incident at Bournemouth Road, Charlton Marshall, led to one of Dorset’s arterial routes, the A350, being closed for 16 hours
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Pirates: Rookie Kurtz desperate to earn extended stay
SURPRISE package Todd Kurtz is determined to continue his rapid rise with Pirates and admits: I want to stay at Wimborne Road. Kurtz is hoping to cause a shock by earning an extended deal with the reigning Elite League champions. The
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Rugby: Lions have silenced critics says Wilford
FRAZER Wilford believes Bournemouth have finally proven to their rivals – and themselves – that they can handle the big-match pressure. The Lions front-row forward claimed opponents had labelled the Chapel Gate outfit ‘chokers’ for their failure to win
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Swimming: Jubilant Jasmine steals the show in Portsmouth
Olympic torchbearer Jaz Holmes is heading for her third national championships after blazing a trail of her own at the Portsmouth Easter Swim Festival. The 13-year-old from Poole SC thought all her Easter eggs had come at once as she claimed
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Football: Poppies striker Swann hones skills with Crouch and Co
JACK Swann has revealed how he swapped the Wessex League for the Premier League during an impromptu training session with star-studded Stoke City. The Bournemouth Poppies frontman, 25, is the partner of Stephanie Pulis, daughter of Potters
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Non-league: Arnold backing his Wessex One champions
Verwood Town boss Adie Arnold insists his Wessex One heroes can make the grade at Premier Division level. Potters claimed the championship without kicking a ball on Tuesday night when nearest rivals AFC Portchester failed to stay in the title
