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May In The Garden - The flowers are looking lovely
May started out miserable and has ended beautifully. The combination of rain and then glorious sunshine has made the flowers look absolutely gorgeous. My roses, irises, centranthus ruber, alliums and angelica are all flowering their socks off and my
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Cherries agree terms with striker Grabban
Cherries have confirmed they have agreed to sign Rotherham United star Lewis Grabban, subject to a medical and paperwork tomorrow. The news comes after reports emerged that the Dean Court outfit had jumped to the front of the queue to sign
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DVLA staff are set to walk out
Staff at the closure-threatened DVLA office in Bourne Valley Road are walking out tomorrow in a national action by the PCS union. All regional DVLA offices are closing between autumn 2012 and autumn 2013 and 64 staff are due to lose their jobs locally
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We don't want your £1m, say Christchurch traders
TRADERS in Christchurch have turned their back on £1million amid grave concerns about three major supermarket applications. At a meeting of Christchurch Chamber of Trade on Monday, traders looked upon a £1million “town centre fund” offered
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"I'm in love with a New Forest tree" says nurse who travels 7,000 miles a year to see it
A RETIRED nurse has made a 7,000 mile pilgrimage from Canada to Hampshire every year for the past five years – to visit a tree. Val Theroux, 64, is so infatuated with the oak that when she isn’t in the UK she calls it up on Google Earth to
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Getaway driver admits making off with £16k
A BOURNEMOUTH man has pleaded guilty to making off with £16,000 in a late night robbery. Carl Moring, 44, was the getaway driver in a cash-in-transit robbery outside the Nationwide building society, in Christchurch High Street. Despite
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Upton pupils run their own Olympic torch relay and ceremony in streets
THE Olympics have come early to Upton Infants School where pupils took part in their own torch relay and opening ceremony. The youngsters proudly paraded 30 hand-made Olympic torches on a mile-long route around the streets of Upton – with parents
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Who will follow Peter Charon as Redhill councillor?
RESIDENTS in Bournemouth’s Redhill and Northbourne ward are casting their vote in a by-election today. The by-election was called following the resignation of former council leader Peter Charon and there are nine candidates. Voting is
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Meet Cyril: 85 and singing in the same Boscombe choir for 75 years
A BOURNEMOUTH man has been singing in the same choir for 75 years. Cyril Kennedy, 85, joined St Andrew’s Church in Boscombe, as a 10-year-old choir boy because he preferred it to his family’s staunch Salvation Army roots. And he hasn
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Prometheus: are you going to see it? tweet us your reviews!
THERE'S just one day to go until Prometheus lands in cinemas - and we at Front Row can't wait to see it! Ridley Scott's visual spectacular has generated a massive buzz thanks to a three-minute trailer being screened during Homeland on Channel
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VIDEO: "Most dangerous" rail crossing at Wareham to be closed
WAREHAM railway station’s pedestrian crossing – once described as one of the most dangerous in England – will be closed, rail chiefs have confirmed. Electric barriers were switched on at Wareham in September 2010 to stop abuse of the crossing
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Twin Sails Bridge repairs hit by three-week delay for parts
The new parts have been ordered for Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge and should take around three weeks to arrive. When the control valves for the malfunctioning traffic barriers come in, Borough of Poole anticipates it will take a further week to
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UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Armed police swoop after man seen with a gun
ARMED police made a dramatic swoop on a flat in Bournemouth after a man was seen in the street with a gun. Witnesses described seeing the man in the area of Seabourne Road, Southbourne, at around 9pm on Tuesday. They then said how a
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Day nursery shut down as police investigate injury to child
A POLICE investigation has been launched following an injury to a child at a Poole day nursery. The Sunshine Nursery at Bournemouth and Poole College’s North Road campus has been closed down for six weeks by government inspection body Ofsted
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Warning on pink pills after Scott Wilks death
TESTS have confirmed that the drugs found at a Bournemouth flat where a man died did contain a lethal substance. Pink pills were discovered at the apartment at the Lansdowne when police and ambulance were called out about the death of a man
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Circus flies biggest union flag in the world on Poole visit
THE biggest union flag in the world provides a patriotic backdrop to the red white and blue finale of Gerry Cottle’s Circus spectacular in Poole for the Jubilee. The 40ft by 33ft monster fills the big top at Branksome Recreation Ground, and brings to
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Cherries stadium back to Dean Court after Sewards deal ends early
AFC Bournemouth has ended its stadium naming deal with Seward two years early. It follows part of the car dealer going into administration earlier this year and will see Cherries’ home ground revert to being called Dean Court from tomorrow. The club
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Connie Fisher sparkles in Wonderful Town
IT MAY be her first role since she underwent major throat surgery but Connie Fisher showed no signs of losing her leading lady status when Wonderful Town opened at The Mayflower this week. Confidently taking to the stage, the former star of the West
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Harry Potter to The Little Mermaid - BSO will delight with an evening of music from films at Jubilee concert
THE scores of Harry Potter and James Bond will be part of a night of classical music and fireworks being held to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has planned an evening of music from films including other classics
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In the Dock: Wareham
DANIEL MOORES, aged 21, of Tyneham Close, Sandford, Wareham. Admitted driving a Mercedes van on Keysworth Drive, Sandford without due care and attention whereby an accident occurred and damage was caused to another vehicle and failed to stop. Fined
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In the Dock: Poole
RINAT FAIZULJANOV, aged 29, of Perry Gardens, Poole. Admitted driving a Ford car with no insurance. Fined £200. To pay victim surcharge of £15, costs of £35 and licence endorsed with six points. MATTHEW PAUL ANTHONY BARNARD, aged 20, of Plumer
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In the Dock: Bournemouth
MARCIN ANDRZEJ BEHRENDT, aged 36, of no fixed abode. Admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place, namely Royal Bournemouth General Hospital Accident and Emergency Department. Conditional discharge for 18 months. Costs of £20. GEORGE OFORI-AMANFO
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Crisp suggestion is a bit of a surprise
SOMETIMES I think the NHS is its own worst enemy. Arriving at Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Monday morning, I was more than a little surprised to note that the hospital shop was running a promotion for potato crisps! ROBERT READMAN, Norwich Avenue
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Didn't claim it and now getting no help
HAVING relocated to Bournemouth due to my wife’s employment I have resumed my two-year search for employment. During this period I decided not to claim Job Seekers Allowance and therefore save the state money. Much to my dismay I find that this now
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Superb care from everyone involved
WITH all the negative news about the NHS, I would like, if possible, to share my experience. On May 24, I had stents fitted in my heart at the cardiac intervention department at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Obviously I was feeling nervous about it, but
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Bring back the old beat bobby
CORRESPONDENTS often (rightly) chastise cyclists who flout the law. As a careful cyclist, I see motorists breaking every rule in the Highway Code flagrantly, with little or no action taken by our so-called guardians of the law. They park on bends and
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Gloom across great outdoors
IT’S often said that children don’t get out enough. ‘You never see them playing outdoors like I used to’, is the cry. Blessed with the current hot spell, more youngsters are enjoying fun activities in the sunshine. But it only takes one idiot to spoil
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Woodland workers all arrive for Dorset's Oak Fair
AN eclectic mix of woodland workers will be coming together in Dorset for this year’s Oak Fair. The event takes place in the Oak parkland at the Stock Gaylard estate near Sherborne on Saturday, August 25 and features woodcarvers, stick-makers, wood-turners
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Christchurch soldier is ready to compete in Iron Man challenge
A SOLDIER from Christchurch will be competing in a half iron man challenge to raise money for military charities. Corporal Richard Bevan, 31, is part of a team who will each swim 2,000 metres, cycle a further 81 kilometres and finish with a 20 km run
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Queen Cakes
Queen Cakes (Makes 10-12) 110g (4oz) soft margarine 110g (4oz) caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 2 eggs, beaten 110g (4oz) self-raising flour, sieved A little milk, if necessary 60g (2oz) dried fruit
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In the Dock: Christchurch
CAROLINE ANTOINETTE SHUTLER, aged 48, of Gordan Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Admitted to driving a Ford car on Stour Road with no insurance. Conditional discharge for six months. Pay costs of £35 and licence endorsed with six points.
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Do wind plans cut carbon emission?
IN recent weeks, a number of Echo letters have questioned the need for the planned wind farm off Poole Bay, suggesting alternative schemes using tidal or solar power that they say could be developed in its stead. The DECC actually plan to see all three
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She is engaged in open space battle
AS Chair of Parkstone Bay Association, I can happily respond to the question 'What does the title Portfolio Holder for Public Engagement and Participation mean?' The current holder in Poole is Cllr Judy Butt and as such has worked tirelessly towards
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Marvellous time in your lovely resort
I AM just writing to say what a marvellous time I had in Bournemouth last week. I’ve never been there before but would well recommend it. We all went to Rubyz at the Celebrity Hotel. I had a grand time. The cleanliness, the food and the staff
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Talbot Heath School is 'outstanding'
• Early Years Foundation Stage described as “outstanding” in the last inspection by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate. This inspection said pupils’ personal development was excellent and noted: “Pupils demonstrate self-confidence and poise
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Talbot Heath School: why we love our school
Julie Cridland has two daughters at the school, in Year 1 and Year 4. She said: “We considered many other schools but from the moment we arrived here we were bowled over by the traditional values of the school and the first-class facilities.” We
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Talbot Heath School: Seat of learning is one big happy family
WITH 550 members, ranging in age from three to 18, it seems slightly odd to describe Talbot Heath School as one big, happy family. But thanks to its warm and welcoming atmosphere and close relationship between parents, pupils and teachers,
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Pool funds boost thanks to fantastic fundraising effort in aid of the Sparkle Appeal
AN impressive amount of money has been raised by a Poole school in aid of the special pool fund at another. The Sparkle Appeal, backed by the Daily Echo, is raising money for a much needed hydrotherapy pool and therapy centre at Livability’
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Man in hospital after brutal street robbery
A 22-YEAR-OLD is being treated in hospital after being brutally robbed by two men as he walked home in Winton. The man suffered a suspected fracture to his left cheek between 2.30am and 3am yesterday morning in Bournemouth. An investigation is now underway
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Family's terror as toddler lands on used needle in Boscombe park
ANXIOUS mum Annabel Parkinson is facing an agonising wait to find out if her two-year-old daughter Siann has been infected with HIV after being stabbed by a discarded hypodermic needle. A morning walk in King’s Park, Boscombe, turned into a
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Pirates: Ward leads the way in another home victory
MANY had already written the final chapter of this story – but Wolves clearly failed to read the script. The injury-hit visitors arrived here with no chance – or so the form and pundits would have had you believe. But led by Freddie Lindgren, Ty Proctor
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Cherries: Malone claims he had no idea why club sold him
SCOTT Malone has fired a parting shot at new Cherries boss Paul Groves after putting the finishing touches to his move to Millwall. Malone claims Groves has not spoken to him since the end of the season and has offered no explanation as
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Seagulls' star Botros strikes gold at Crystal Palace
Andrew Botros struck gold three times to lead Seagulls’ medal haul in the London Beacon Open Meet at Crystal Palace. Botros recorded PBs in all seven of his events as he took gold in the 100 and 200m backstroke (1:08.51 and 2:24.13) and 200m butterfly
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Seagulls' Alice and Poole's Leo both making waves
ALICE Tai and Leo McCrea are on course to become two of the future faces of Paralympic swimming in Britain. Seagulls’ Alice and Poole’s Leo are aged only 13 and eight, respectively, but both are already making waves in disability swimming. Olympic torch-bearer
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Cherries: Recreation fixture reprieve is in the balance
CHERRIES could resurrect their traditional pre-season friendly with Hamworthy Recreation, once they have finalised their fixture list for the new campaign. Some supporters jumped the gun following suggestions Cherries had shelved plans to play the Dorset
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Poole swimmers claim Corby medal haul
GOLD proved elusive but seven Poole swimmers came home with medals from the long-course Northampton Open Meet in Corby. Silver went to Henry Bramwell-Reeks in the 100m backstroke (1:12.33) and 400m freestyle (4:54.48), Kiran Olenicz in the 100m backstroke
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Three new introductions!
Three British white cattle arrived on Kinson Common today for conservation purposes.These are a rare breed and one of Britains oldest breeds. It will be interesting to see how they fare compared with the Shetland cattle that were used previously. Based
