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Updated: Five car collision closes Wessex Way
A FIVE-car collision closed part of the Wessex Way bringing rush hour traffic to a standstill around Bournemouth on Monday. The incident, which took place on the northbound carriageway of the A338 between the Springbourne slip road and Cooper Dean roundabout
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Cherries: Mitchell confirms Malone Millwall speculation
EDDIE Mitchell has confirmed Cherries are in negotiations with Millwall over a swap deal involving Scott Malone and Josh McQuoid. Malone interrupted his holiday in Marbella to fly back to the UK for a medical at the Den on Thursday and,
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Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at Longham
A motorcyclist has been injured in a collision with a car on Longham Bridge this afternoon. The crash, between a black Aprilia motorcycle and a Volkswagen saloon car, happened at 3.15pm on the A348, near the waterworks at Longham Bridge.
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Drivers warned over Wessex Way works
There will be temporary maintenance works on the Wessex Way from 7.30pm to 6am with some carriageway restrictions. They will be on the night of Tuesday May 29, from County Gates to St Paul’s roundabout, and on Wednesday May 29 and Thursday May 30 from
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Do you recognise man wanted in sex attack?
A MAN was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault as he walked home through Boscombe. Police have issued an e-fit of the attacker and appealed for information from anyone who may have seen him behaving strangely. They had only just released details
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Gearing up for Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival
YOUNG performers are gearing up for the 84th year of the Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival. The performing arts extravaganza, which begins on Saturday June 2, has taken place every year, apart from during the Second World War, since 1927
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Julia's house throws 'thank you' party for Dorset volunteers
JULIA’S House is holding a party to say ‘thank you’ to the legions of volunteers from across Dorset who support the children’s hospice charity. In the run up to Volunteers Week 2012, which runs from June 1-7, volunteer co-ordinator June Maidment paid
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Service give thanks to the Queen
AS the nation’s Jubilee celebrations draw closer, Dorset marked the occasion with a county-wide church service in Wimborne yesterday. The Dorset County Service to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen was held at Wimborne Minster and saw children from
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Bournemouth Vodafone customers frustrated by lack of service
VODAFONE users in Bournemouth have been left frustrated by a sudden drop in coverage due to a “problem” in the area. Many users have suffered with 3G issues as well as problems making and receiving calls. Customers from Bournemouth, Christchurch and
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VIDEO: Young and old join in the fun at sun-soaked Poole Festival of Running
ATHLETES of all ages and abilities had fun in the sun at the Poole Festival of Running yesterday. The annual event saw races from ages eight upwards, culminating in a 10k adult race. Actress and impressionist Debra Stephenson, who lives
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Emily to wish upon a star
SHE’S the face of Bournemouth and is heading to Paris to achieve one of her dreams. Emily Kishere, 21, is set to compete in the first and only beauty pageant at Disneyland Paris from November 18 to 23 this year. The dancer and model, who said she had
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Chain ferry terror as boat is trapped
A TERRIFIED woman was left clinging to the side of the Sandbanks chain ferry after her small boat was trapped. The 18ft long vessel broke down and faced potentially being sucked underneath the ferry by the strong tide leaving Poole Harbour.
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Broker donates £13,000 to night stop
A BOURNEMOUTH-based broker has donated more than £13,000 to the New Forest Nightstop. The night stop provides emergency accommodation to homeless people aged 16-24 via a network of volunteer households throughout the Forest. Insurance broker Deacon
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New appeal for witnesses to assault near Bournemouth pier
DETECTIVES in Bournemouth are renewing their appeal for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was punched near the town’s pier. The teenager was attacked by a man at around 10.30pm on Saturday, April 21. He suffered a fractured jaw and was treated at Poole
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Dorset beach huts go into battle
THE hunt is on for Britain’s best beach huts and where better to start than sun-drenched Dorset? With summer well and truly here, thoughts are turning to long days on the beach. Now organisers of a national competition are asking for nominations for
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Burton residents oppose homes plan
RESIDENTS in Burton opposed to a potential housing development made their feelings known at a meeting in the village. Villagers told planning consultants they did not want to see 45 new houses built at the rear of Medlar Close and Alder Close. The proposals
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Cherries fans welcome South Stand unveiling
CHERRIES fans have welcomed the newly unveiled – and long-awaited – plans to build a new south stand. AFC Bournemouth are planning a major investment including a 36-room hotel aimed at conference bookings and visiting supporters. Fans interviewed by
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Body artists show off at Bournemouth Tattoo Convention
A BLAZE of body art was on show at the Bournemouth Tattoo Convention on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend saw tattooists and tattoo fans from across the country get the chance to meet up, add to their tattoo collections and enjoy live music.
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David Hilliam, former deputy headmaster and author fascinated with his Word for the Day
PROLIFIC Bournemouth writer David Hilliam was born in East Coker, near Yeovil, in 1930. He moved to Salisbury at the age of eight and lived in the village of Bemerton, just outside the city, where he joined the choir of St John’s Church, eventually becoming
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Lee Wylde, father of 'miracle child' never lost fighting spirit during battle with illnesses
A POOLE dad whose “amazing” fight against adversity won him admirers nationwide has died. Lee Wylde, who loved surfing, summer and the great outdoors, was first diagnosed with leukaemia 16 years ago, aged 22. But he amazed medics when he not only appeared
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Clifford Dell, cub scout leader had a big heart
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a much-loved Bournemouth cub scout leader who has died at the age of 42. Warehouse worker Clifford Dell, who lived in Boscombe and had trained as a chef, lost his battle for life on May 1 at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
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Kayakers rescued near Old Harry on weekend of drama
THREE kayakers got into serious difficulties off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, on Saturday afternoon. Portland Coastguard scrambled its helicopter, along with the RNLI lifeboat and inshore lifeboat and local Coastguard rescue officers.
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In the Dock: Blandford
MALCOLM EDWARD ELSEY aged 59 of Station Road, Blandford Forum. Proved in absence that he drove a Chrysler on The Mead Junction with A350 Fontmell Magna in excess of 30 mph. Fined £400. To pay victim surcharge of £15, costs of £200 and licence endorsed
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In the Dock: Poole
JAKE LEE SPENCER age 19 of Gladstone Road, Poole. Admitted riding a Beta motor bike on Churchill Road with no helmet. Conditional discharge for 12 months. Also admitted to riding with no licence. Conditional discharge for 12 months. Also admitted to
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In the Dock: Bournemouth
SULTAN AHMED aged 23 of Reynolds Avenue, Romford. Admitted failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. Fined £165. Victim surcharge of £15 and disqualified from holding a driving licence for 17 months. To be reduced by 129 days if defendant
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Something for everyone at Purbeck Folk Festival, headlined by KT Tunstall
ACCLAIMED singer and songwriter KT Tunstall will headline this year’s Purbeck Folk Festival. The Scottish Ivor Novello and Brit Award winner will close Saturday night of the August Bank Holiday three-day event. Organiser Paul Burke said
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In the Dock: Wareham
LAURA MARY TILSED aged 25 of Holmebridge Cottages, Holmebridge, Wareham. Admitted driving a Renault Clio on the B3070 Holmebridge to East Lulworth Road with 52 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Fined £240. Victim surcharge £15, costs
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A right royal knees-up at There’ll Always Be An England
FOR two and a half hours, a packed audience were able to relive the 60 years of the Queen’s reign through songs, music and anecdotes. Presented by Neil Sands with two talented singers, Gemma Turner and Carolyn Hodgson, the show opened with songs from
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Petit Mal's mix of circus tricks will impress at Lighthouse
SUBVERSIVE circus act Petit Mal returns to the Lighthouse Poole on June 12-13. Petit Mal is a darkly humorous, visual dose of impossible circus theatre and was a big success on its first visit to Lighthouse two years ago. On a stage littered with garage
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Tidal power is not answer to problem
YOUR correspondent James Wills is wrong to assert that tidal power could enable this country to become self-sufficient energy-wise if deployed as an alternative to off-shore wind power (Echo letters 22 May). The DECC says “Studies have estimated the
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Council worker is appalled at IT spend
AS a long-standing employee of Dorset County Council working in a DCC day centre, I am appalled at the council spending £167,000 on one IT specialist, when care posts have been frozen. I have today undertaken work which two years ago would have been
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New idea for a good bus route
The Wilts & Dorset enhanced bus service made interesting reading (Echo May 24). Managing director Andrew Wickham, who has obviously been doing his sums and juggling the routes about to make the service affordable to everyone, seems to have
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Thanks owed to the sea rescuers
ON sunny weekends, when it can seem as though most of the world is relaxing on the beach, there are some people who are working harder than ever. Among them are those who are dedicated to rescuing other people in trouble off our shores. Her Majesty
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Teenage drinker sparks air and sea search after night swim
A TEENAGE girl who went into the water after drinking alcohol sparked an air and sea search. The incident has prompted a warning not to mix drinking and swimming. The 16-year-old was reported missing by friends at 10.59pm, soon after she went into the
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Charity run will help autism society
A SOLSTICE run in aid of a Christchurch charity will take place at Moors Valley on Friday, June 15. The Wessex Autistic Society’s Summer Solstice Run will celebrate the beginning of the British summer with a tropical-themed run. There will be a new
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Are we expected to stay in our streets?
I HAVE to write to register my extreme annoyance after reading Cllr Xena Dion’s Letter in Tuesday’s Echo. How dare she tell me, and all the other council tax payers in Poole, that we have no need to know which streets in an area other than where we live
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Right to buy bid is now reinvigorated
THE Coalition Government is giving council tenants in Bournemouth the chance to buy their home under our reinvigorated Right to Buy scheme. Householders who have worked hard and done well can now get a discount of up to £75,000 to help achieve
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BSO Benevolent Fund Concert: A carnival atmosphere that no-one wished to end
I cannot recall writing a review basking in glorious sunshine, and that despite Owain Arwel Hughes’ impassioned plug for this event a few weeks ago when he predicted rain! Nothing daunted, loyal BSO supporters braved the scorching sun to make this near-capacity
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Fury as council withdraws objection to Purple Haze quarry at Moors Valley
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for a huge quarry at Moors Valley Country Park have reacted with “dismay and disbelief” after Dorset County Council withdrew its objections. Hundreds of people have signed a petition asking the council why it has dropped its
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WIN: A right Royal day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard!
EDDIE Echo is offering five lucky Gang Members the chance to win a Family Ticket to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard! Enjoy a really fun Royal day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this half term, which is packed full of family fun, events and activities
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Woman pulls knife on OAP
POLICE are hunting a woman who robbed a 71-year-old man at knifepoint in broad daylight. It happened at 8am on Saturday in Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth. A police spokesman said that a woman on a bicycle approached the man and pulled out a knife, before
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Two collisions cause delays on A31
Two separate collisions are causing tailbacks to motorists on the A31 this morning. The collisions took place on the westbound carriageway between the M27 junction one at Cadnam and the Emery Down turn off. The collisions have partially blocked the
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Christchurch village school’s class act
STAFF and pupils at a Christchurch village primary school are celebrating their latest Ofsted report pulling them out of special measures. Burton Primary School was given the lowest possible rating by inspectors in November 2010, with a damning report
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Cherries: Cooper thinking over new contract
LOYAL Cherries servant Shaun Cooper insists he will be keeping his options open as he ponders the club’s offer of a new contract. Cooper, who has spent the past seven seasons at Dean Court, was one of only three players included on new manager Paul Groves
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Speedway: Lindgren wins, but Holder closes in on championship leader
FREDDIE Lindgren took the honours in a Swedish Grand Prix full of surprises, but Chris Holder’s smile would have been widest. Pirates might be thankful for their away-leg lead when Lindgren and Wolves roll into Dorset in the Knockout Cup on Wednesday
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Cowley misses out on maiden ton in Lymo win
DARREN Cowley celebrated his first victory as captain of Lymington – but was left to rue missing out on a maiden SPL century. Cowley led from the front as Lymington made light work of chasing Hampshire Academy’s 179, the Larks romping home by eight wickets
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Ridley stars in Bash win
SIMON Ridley hit an unbeaten 84 as Bashley opened |their account with a five-wicket win at Alton in Division One. Ridley shared 127 with Neil Thurgood (65) for the first wicket as Bashley passed Alton’s 209 for six with four balls to spare. •
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Updated with video: Acetylene cylinder blaze sparks major alert
A MAJOR alert sparked by a fire in a commercial garage led to a large-scale evacuation of homes and businesses around Bournemouth's Holdenhurst Road on Monday. The fire involving two acetylene cylinders at Cleveland Motor Services in Cleveland
