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Yes vote is praised by Bournemouth chamber
BUSINESS leaders have been celebrating the ‘yes’ votes for Bournemouth’s two Business Improvement Districts. Traders voted in favour of voluntarily paying an extra £7million over five years to improve trading conditions in the town centre and on the
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Afghanistan to send rugby team to Bournemouth Sevens tournament
THE Afghanistan Rugby Federation is planning to send a team to the Bournemouth Sevens. The federation was only registered a year and a half ago and this is the first time it has played abroad, The trip is being funded by a London-based events
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Open verdict on man who fell from Alum Chine suspension bridge
A POOLE man found by dog walkers under the suspension bridge in Alum Chine died of multiple injuries, an inquest heard. Walker Florian Gornak, of Westbourne, tried to resuscitate Robert Brocklehurst, 50, but he was declared dead at the scene
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Man admits drunken attack on his partner in Bournemouth
AN alcohol-fuelled man who broke his partner’s wrist after picking her up and throwing her in her own home has received a suspended jail sentence. Brian Thomas, 42, admitted assaulting the mother-of-two in Bournemouth after violence flared in the early
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Mother's anger after son attacked in a Poole park
A MUM has hit out after her teenage son was attacked in a Poole park by two men who stole his phone. Julie Winsor said her son Ryan, 15, was set upon, headbutted and punched as he walked past Branksome Recreation Ground. The St Aldhelm
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Saxon sword found in River Frome may been owned by royalty
A SAXON sword discovered at the bottom of Wareham’s River Frome 85 years ago may have belonged to royalty, it has emerged. The 10th century weapon, inscribed with old English, took pride of place at Wareham Town Museum this week. But the nature of the
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Why build £5,000 Olympic sandcastle only to demolish it?
A STORM has erupted over a decision to spend £5,000 on a giant sandcastle on Weymouth Beach to mark the 100-day countdown to the Olympics. The castle took four days to build but was knocked down immediately after photographs were taken to mark
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Schools minister talks politics during visit to three Poole schools
SCHOOLS Minister Nick Gibb pronounced himself “very impressed” with the quality of pupils’ reading and knowledge during a visit to three Poole schools. He visited classrooms, met staff and chattered to pupils at Hamworthy First School, Canford Heath
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The Ringwood farmer who won't swap his horses for tractors
It's out with the new and in with the old for one farmer who is continuing the ancient tradition of using horse and plough on his land. Robert Sampson, 56, is the fifth generation of farmers in his family and, just like his ancestors, relies
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Protesters: please rethink plans for travellers' site
MORE than 6,000 people have signed a petition protesting against a gypsy and travellers site in East Dorset. They’re asking Dorset County Council to reconsider a proposal for 25 pitches at Cannon Hill, in Uddens Drive – which it has already
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Dorset Police continue blitz on mobile phone motorists
TRAFFIC cops have been out catching motorists who continue to flout the law by driving while using their hand-held mobile phones. The head of Dorset’s traffic unit says drivers are still putting people’s lives at risk by calling, texting, emailing
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Bournemouth MPs call for tighter law on mobile phone drivers
“LET’S act now before it’s too late” – that’s the call from a Bournemouth MP who wants tougher penalties for motorists who use their hand-held mobiles while driving. Tobias Ellwood, who represents Bournemouth East, said that with the development
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Bournemouth Beach to host first wedding - live on TV
BOURNEMOUTH beach will host its first wedding next Friday, April 27, with the seafront ceremony broadcast live to millions of viewers. An exclusive Bournemouth beach hut wedding with all the trimmings is the prize in a competition run by ITV1's Daybreak
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Punched in the face by a stranger
A FAMILY stroll to their local shops ended in terror when a father was suddenly punched in the face by a complete stranger as he pushed his daughter’s buggy along a busy road. Violence flared at 6.15pm on Tuesday as building surveyor Peter
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Suspended sentence for sex assault carpenter from Bournemouth
A CARPENTER handed himself in at a police station after sexually assaulting a woman and grabbing her by the throat, a court heard. Drew Underwood admitted sexual assault and common assault at Bournemouth Crown Court and escaped a jail term
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Emily Longley trial: jury sworn in
A jury has been sworn in at the trial into the alleged murder of teenage student Emily Longley. The 11 men and one woman have now been sent home from Winchester Crown Court and asked to return for the opening of the prosecution case on Monday
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Serious road crash in Bournemouth town centre
A WOMAN is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Bournemouth town centre last night. The woman, who was driving a black Vauxhall Astra, was taken to hospital by paramedics after striking a stationary silver Ford Fiesta in Oxford
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Star Martin Clunes takes four-legged friends to entertain youngsters at Julia’s House
Madcap actor Martin Clunes and a variety of four-legged friends descended on Julia’s House for a bit of mayhem. Patron of the charity Martin, who plays irascible Doc Martin on TV, arrived at the Corfe Mullen children’s hospice with members of the Buckham
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Hillside First School: why we love our school
KEELEY Wilding has a daughter in Year 3 and a son in reception. She said: “The environment allows each child to grow. Both enjoy school and settled well. Teachers and the head teacher are very approachable. It’s a happy family environment.” GILL Clark
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Hillside First School: Ofsted report
• Ofsted inspectors found the school ‘good’ in January last year. • By the time pupils leave, attainment is above the levels expected for their age, exceptionally so in English, and pupils are well prepared for the future. • Good teaching
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Hillside First School: pupil happiness at the heart of curriculum
THE teachers and staff love working there, parents say their children thrive there and the pupils themselves are proud to be a part of it. Hillside First School in Verwood is obviously a happy place. The 228-pupil community school is
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Nacro project will create opportunities in hospitality and media
A NEW hospitality and media project will open its doors to young people in Bournemouth and Poole next week. Run by crime reduction charity Nacro, it aims to engage young people by running workshops, tasters, short courses and nationally recognised qualifications
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Remember the 80s with Howard Jones at 02 Academy Bournemouth
EIGHTIES synthpop star Howard Jones embarks on a nationwide UK tour that brings him to the O2 Academy Bournemouth on Friday evening. It will be the first time Jones performs his first two studio albums Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action, back to back live
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Chas & Dave star going it alone at The Tivoli Theatre
CHERISHED Cockney rocker Chas Hodges will be giving it plenty of rabbit rabbit when he takes to the stage of The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne on July 6. The pianist and singer is one half of the duo Chas & Dave who were together for 30 years. The popular
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Primary school places: did your child get the school you want?
PARENTS across Hampshire and Dorset will find out from today if their child has got a place at the primary school of their choice. Hampshire schools have been announced today. In Dorset, parents can find out online from tomorrow afternoon, with
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Early setback for Navitus Wind Farm as councillors object to weather tower needed to assess wind speeds
CIVIC leaders in Bournemouth have objected to plans for a meteorological mast in Poole Bay amid fears that the 100-metre-high structure could take its toll on tourism. In preparation for the Navitus Bay wind park project, Eneco has applied
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Mark Steel: putting the spotlight on Poole with show at Lighthouse
WRITER and stand-up comedian Mark Steel is back on the road at the Lighthouse Poole on May 1. He’ll be performing a routine about the town’s history. Bringing an element of Mark Steel’s In Town to each live show on this tour, means Mark will
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In the Dock: Ferndown
EDWARD WILLIAM TURNER aged 46 of Lockyers Drive, Ferndown. Admitted driving a Citroen on Ringwood Road whilst using a mobile phone. Fined £60, victim surcharge £15, costs £35 and licence endorsed with three points.
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Stop importing all country's addicts
I HAVE a great idea for the continued regeneration of Boscombe. Licence the drug rehabs in Boscombe – charge £100,000 a year to trade in Boscombe. The council can then spend this licence money on giving drug rehabilitation for people from Bournemouth
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Nailing colours to temporary mast
WHETHER you object to the proposed Navitus Bay wind farm or not, one thing’s for sure. It would be intriguing to see how visible the temporary meteorological mast that Eneco wants to erect would be. Bournemouth council has objected to the plan
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In the Dock: Christchurch
DANIEL MATTHEW LAWRENCE aged 28 of Tangmere Close, Christchurch. Admitted driving a Honda on A337 Lymington Road above 30mph. Fined £100, victim surcharge £15, costs £35 and licence endorsed with three points. MARTIN RAMY THOMAS of Fawn
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In the Dock: Poole
MICHAEL STANTON JERMEY aged 60 of Alder Crescent, Poole. Admitted producing a quantity of cannabis, a class B drug. Fined £250, victim surcharge £15 and costs £85. CLEVER MATONGO aged 38 of Albert Road, Poole. Admitted driving a Volkswagen motor
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In the Dock: Bournemouth
MARCIN SKIBA aged 31 of Boscombe Grove Road, Bournemouth. Admitted driving an Audi on Puddletown bypass at a speed exceeding 70mph. Fined £225, victim surcharge £15, costs £35 and licence endorsed with six points. BRIAN HEAD aged 57 of Anstey Close
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Fine travellers not club supporters
HAVE we, as a community, lost our minds? The council are employed and paid for by us, the ratepayer. They are normal people who live and work in our communities alongside us. Who then thinks it’s clever to send out a team of traffic police during a tenuous
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History appeal over old Poole market
CAN I make an appeal for information regarding a firm that used to operate in Poole. I am trying to research the history of Moors Market, High Street, Poole which started before the Second World War and closed in about 1975. I should love to hear from
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'Honest mistakes' unfairly penalised
I NOTE the article on the parking penalties at Littledown Drive. Good old Bournemouth Council. Can we fine you? Can we make you pay? Of course we can and its our civic duty to do so. There is no higher calling, to serve our taxpayers and make money
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Coucillors missed point of my letter
I APPRECIATE the letters from the two councillors in answer to my Echo letter regarding the situation of the proposed new store for Kinson. I am afraid that they both missed the point, which is the profligate and cavalier attitude of Bournemouth Borough
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Litter picks help keep area tidy
WE SEE a lot of correspondence about litter in the borough and the council’s responsibility to collect it. Undoubtedly we are entitled to have litter collected since we pay our council tax. The reality, however, is that although the council
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Adam Murry's 777 Challenge abandoned - but still aims to run in London Marathon
Marathon man Adam Murry has completed three-and-a-half marathons in four days – but has been forced to abandon his 777 Challenge. The Bournemouth businessman set himself the target of running seven marathons in seven days for seven charities
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Day 4: Calling it a day until at least the London Marathon
Day 4: Austria Travelling through the night, we reached Austria around 3am. Not much sleep achieved as we did shifts but once arrived, we managed a few hours. Up around 7am to grab a quick coffee at a nearby McDonald's to then head for
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BSO and Chorus: Carmina Burana performance has the X Factor
In full frontal fecundity the BSO, Chorus and Youth Chorus proclaimed the utopian vision of the Land of Cockaigne: Carl Orff’s adaptation of a 13th century manuscript into his magnum opus; Carmina Burana. With penetrating insight conductor Owain Arwel
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Indoor skate park in Poole? No thanks, say planning officers
IT could provide the equivalent of 10 full-time jobs, take bored youngsters off the streets and give them somewhere sheltered to exercise. But planning officers are recommending that Tony Hill’s scheme for an indoor skate park in Poole should be turned
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Four years on the run - but Poole fraudster is back in jail
A FUGITIVE from justice, who fled the UK from Poole four years ago, has been extradited and is now starting a six-year jail sentence. Mark Anthony McGovern, who rented a home in exclusive Lilliput, jumped bail in the summer of 2008, having pleaded guilty
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Pirates: Ford keen on deal for star Kurtz
MATT Ford has revealed he is keen to reward rookie Todd Kurtz by making him a full-time Pirates asset. The Wimborne Road chief has been impressed by the early-season performances of the young Australian. Kurtz has made no secret of his desire to continue
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Premier League Darts: 'Power' looking to shut off Lewis at BIC
PHIL ‘The Power’ Taylor has vowed to make protégé Adrian Lewis suffer when the PDC big-guns clash in the McCoy’s Premier League at the BIC tonight. Lewis, the reigning world champion, needs to do what no other Premier League player has done this season
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Premier League Darts: Barney gunning for Aussie Whitlock
REBORN Raymond van Barneveld is looking to follow up a weekend double with victory over Simon Whitlock when the McCoy’s Premier League Darts visits Bournemouth tonight. The Dutch star has enjoyed a fine start to 2012 following a disastrous end to last
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Darts: Local qualifiers can challenge world's best players
DORSET darting hopefuls will get the chance to test themselves against the best in the world when the inaugural Bournemouth Masters comes to the town in September. Former world matchplay champion James Wade, world finalist Simon Whitlock and former world
