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Two of five Race For Life events now full
TWO of Bournemouth and Poole’s five Race for Life events are now full, say delighted organisers. Places for the morning events on Bournemouth seafront on Sunday, June 17 and Poole Park on Sunday, June 24 have reached capacity. But Rachel White from
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Zara Dampney visits Hampreston First School
OLYMPIC hopeful Zara Dampney returned home for an “inspirational” visit to her Dorset school. The beach volleyball star delighted pupils, parents and teachers at Hampreston First School near Wimborne by cutting the ribbon on their new “Olympic” track
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Youngest ever Dorset mayor vows to bring fun to the job
IT’S known as the most senior post in the town but Verwood’s new mayor is just 23 years old. Councillor Simon Gibson is thought to be the youngest ever mayor in Dorset and he says he aims to bring some “fun” throughout his next year in post
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Bournemouth University students warned over high fee expectations
THE president of the NUS visited Bournemouth University and warned – despite higher fees, there is no more money in the system. Liam Burns told the Echo: “That’s especially true for institutions like Bournemouth that have not been setting fees at £9,000
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Boscombe woman to skydive in memory of husband
THE sky’s the limit for Barbara Licinio, who is planning a sponsored skydive to celebrate her 60th birthday and to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. Beauty therapist Barbara, from Boscombe East, will be jumping from a plane above
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Boscombe surf boat in Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant
A REFURBISHED surf boat from Boscombe is now fit for Royalty after almost three years of work to fix it up. Bournemouth Surf Boat Club, based next to Boscombe Pier, have made their boat look as good as new, and now it is heading to London for the Queen
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Lewis Manning Hospice set to be quids in
RESTAURANTS and hotels are being asked to support Poole’s Lewis Manning Hospice ‘Donate a Pound’ campaign. This new initiative, running throughout June, coincides with Hospice Awareness Month. The charity is looking for local restaurants and hotels
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Part receivership for Eddie Mitchell's firms
TWO of Eddie Mitchell’s development companies are in part receivership over mortgages on luxury flats. Seven Developments and Gee Developments are both subject of Section 38 receiverships. AFC Bournemouth co-owner Eddie Mitchell is a
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Shopping boss inspired by his wife to help make £10,000 bike ride target
A SHOPPING centre boss is preparing to cycle 38 miles in support of his wife, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Bill Riddle, who is the operations manager at Castlepoint, is part of the Bournemouth AFC business team taking part
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Diamond Jubilee weekend: party playlist
What will you be listening to over the weekend at your royal knees-up? Let us know below. Here's a selection of songs to party too. This is the official Diamond Jubilee song, you know... Billy Cotton & His Band recorded
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Diamond Jubilee weekend: 'The Queen' makes appearance at Cranborne celebration
HUNDREDS of Diamond Jubilee parties will be held across Dorset in the coming days but few will be able to say the Queen herself turned up to the occasion. But at Cranborne First School a papier mache model of the Sovereign, complete with handbag
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Amy Meadows: What it feels like to be an Olympic torchbearer
I’M Amy Meadows from Poole and I’ve had the immense honour of being one of the first of 8,000 Olympic torch bearers. Under glorious sunshine I skipped and jumped with my torch through the centre of Yeovil on Tuesday, May 22, in front of a huge
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Distraction burglars target Ferndown OAP
‘CALLOUS’ burglars posed as tradesmen to steal from a 90-year-old woman and her son in Ferndown. Two men were allowed into the back garden of the family’s home in Stapleford Avenue after calling round to discuss paving. One of the offenders
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Pirates part of Diamond Jubilee river pageant
THE Pirates of Poole and four Cornish pilot gigs from Swanage Sea Rowing Club will set the pace among the leading boats during Sunday’s River Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. As part of the flotilla’s man-powered section, the gigs and the Arry Paye boat
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Why Paralympic hopeful Daniel Cook's letting nothing hold him back
COMPETING at the London Olympic stadium, has put 17-year-old Daniel Cook on track for the Paralympic Games in 2016. Daniel who has spina bifida, was one of only two Dorset students selected to take part in the Sainsburys 2012 School Games, a multi-sport
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Looking to make our mark at the Sail for Gold regatta
Although our focus is very much on the Olympics, it would be great to put in a strong display at the Sail for Gold regatta in Weymouth next week. Ideally, we would like to lay down a marker so we are looking to try to perform. In two
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Faith on what she'd really like to know about Her Majesty...
WHEN asked who he would most like to interview, the great John Humphrys had no hesitation. ‘The Queen’, he replied. Me too. Because she doesn’t give interviews. Because she has met nearly all the most important people in the world over the
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Chocolate Caramel Slices
Chocolate Caramel Slices (Makes 18) For the base: 110g (4oz) butter or margarine 140g (5oz) plain flour a pinch of salt 60g (2oz) caster sugar For the filling: 110g (4oz) margarine 2tbsp golden syrup 110g (4oz) light brown soft sugar 1 small
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Theft from cancer victims is behaviour beyond vile
THESE are some things you’d think are too despicable for anyone to do. The crime itself may not have the highest value in terms of greedy gains but the choice of victim would bring dishonour to the name of louse. On the scum scale you wonder where
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Great grandad pens poignant poem for Ben
THIS poignant poem was written by Poole’s John Palmer, in memory of his 19-year-old great grandson Ben Andrews, from Blandford, who tragically died last month in a road accident. It was read out at his funeral and his family would like to
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Correct details for Right to Buy plans
WE would like to advise Bournemouth Council Housing tenants of the correct contact details regarding the government’s reinvigorated Right to Buy scheme. If tenants have any queries about the scheme they should call the Housing Landlord team on 01202
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County council is keeping us in dark
I WRITE further to Harriet Marsh’s very good piece (Daily Echo, May 28), regarding Dorset County Council’s support of Hampshire’s plans for a quarry and dump in Moors Valley Country Park. A number of us have been trying to find out from TG Badley, the
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People are put off cycling due to fear
CONGRATULATIONS to the Bournemouth council team that successfully bid for £4.5m of funding for sustainable travel. We need to spend much more on walking, cycling and public transport if we are to start to change our streets into pleasant, habitable
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Proposed store is a kick-start
I HAVE just read the article in today’s (May 31) Echo regarding the supermarket applications in Christchurch. I think the Chamber of Trade and the council need to wake up to reality. I don’t think any of these applications can make the
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Cancer charity's van targeted by thieves
Callous thieves who stole valuable parts from a cancer charity’s minibus put at risk the health of already vulnerable youngsters. “Unbelievable” was the reaction of Youth Cancer Trust volunteers to the vandalism of one of their clearly branded
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Sparkle makes £2.8m target
FUNDRAISERS are celebrating after reaching their £2.8m target to build a new hydrotherapy pool at Victoria Education Centre. It’s taken two and a half years to raise funds for the much-needed new state-of-the-art facility which will provide pain relief
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Rugby: Dunn reveals talks ongoing with ex-Championship stars
DAVID Dunn has revealed he is in talks with former Championship players as he bids to add strength in depth to the Lions ranks. Dunn insists his promotion-winning squad simply needs boosting – rather than overhauling – ahead of the step up to National
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Dorset call up Esson
DEPLETED Dorset have drafted in former Sherborne schoolboy Charlie Esson as they aim to start their Championship campaign in style. Dorset will tomorrow begin their Minor Counties Championship season with a three-day home clash against Wiltshire at Dean
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Cherries: Lewis vows to Grab his chance of the Championship
CHERRIES recruit Lewis Grabban is determined to fulfil his ambitions at Dean Court – by helping to fire his new club into the Championship. The 24-year-old yesterday passed a medical and penned a three-year contract to officially complete his transfer
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Pirates: Ford hopeful over Miedzinski
PIRATES chief Matt Ford is confident Adrian Miedzinski will stay at Wimborne Road – but he admits the rider’s future remains up in the air. Poole Coastal Aluminium are keen to retain Miedzinski’s services for the rest of the 2012 season. The Polish
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Pirates: Ford admits to error over Proctor guest booking
MATT Ford admitted to a “genuine error” after claims Pirates had used an ‘illegal rider’ at Peterborough but he insisted: The victory will stand. The Pirates chief held up his hands over suggestions his team had breached speedway rules in using guest
