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West Region: Dan's ace earns a share of Highcliffe spoils
Daniel Clark aced one of the toughest holes in Highcliffe Castle Centenary Pro Am to earn a share of top place for the first time in a regional event. The professional at Playgolf, Bournemouth, at Christchurch sunk his tee-shot at the 242-yards
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Relive the 18th century at Milton Abbas street fair
TAKE a step back through time this weekend with the Echo-backed Milton Abbas Street Fair. Residents will string homemade bunting from traditional thatched roofs and dress in eighteenth-century garb on Saturday to herald the 240th anniversary of
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Cherries: Supermac set for South Stand honour
CHERRIES are set to honour Ted MacDougall by naming the new South Stand at Dean Court after the legendary striker. MacDougall has been invited to cut the ribbon on the facility ahead of Cherries' prestigious friendly against Spanish giants Real
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Speedway: Middleditch 'gutted' as Great Britain finish last in race-off
TEAM boss Neil Middleditch was “very disappointed” after Great Britain finished last in a keenly-contested Speedway World Cup race-off last night. Fine form from Wolverhampton’s Tai Woffinden, who was the showdown’s second top-scorer with 14 behind
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Travellers move on to Whitecliff
TRAVELLERS have been moving onto Whitecliff in Poole this evening. An eye witness said the scene was chaotic as travellers' vehicles drove over the grass to get in as other visitors to the site - mainly dog walkers or people taking an evening stroll
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Two-car crash closes part of A31
Emergency services have attended a two-car crash on the A31 at Merley this evening. The A31 was closed in both directions between A341 / Merley House Lane (Merley Roundabout) and B3078 / Wimborne Road (Lake Gates roundabout) to allow the damaged vehicles
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Two-car crash at Canford Bottom
THE A31 in Wimborne was blocked both ways this evening after a crash at Canford Bottom. There were problems for motorists travelling in either direction at the B3073 Wimborne Road West because of the collision, which involved two vehicles. There was
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Traffic jams after breakdown in Christchurch
TRAFFIC was slow in Christchurch this evening after a vehicle broke down on a roundabout. There were problems on the A35 both ways at A337 Highcliffe Road and the road was partially blocked at the junction. The vehicle, a Ford Focus registered to a
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Will you join in World’s Biggest Coffee Morning?
MACMILLAN Cancer Support charity arrived in Bournemouth to promote their World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The popular fundraising event raised a staggering £15 million last year and organisers were in town stirring up support for the event on September
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Dorset County Council entering "new phase" of £43m savings project
DORSET County Council is entering a 'new phase' of its savings programme as it attempts to trim more than £43million from its budget over the next three years. Members of the council's cabinet received updates on the authority's Meeting Future
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Drivers urged: take more care in the New Forest, after rise in animal accidents
Drivers are being asked to take care on Forest roads this summer as accidents involving New Forest animals have increased significantly over the first six months of this year. From January to June, 67 accidents were reported (compared to 40 in
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Why there will be lots of fowl play at the New Forest Show
TWO of Britain’s most distinguished poultry judges will weigh up a record-breaking flock of entries to the New Forest and Hampshire County Show. Organisers of the county’s largest agricultural show have received more than 300 entries for their
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Can you help bring historic Bournemouth Carnival back to life?
BOURNEMOUTH’S deputy mayor has called on volunteers to bring a historic carnival back to life. In May, the Daily Echo reported that Bournemouth Carnival has been scaled back this year due to a raft of problems finding suitable locations and helpers
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Dorset County Council accused of "cop-out" over badger cull
COUNCILLORS have been accused of a ‘cop out’ after they decided not to take a strong stance on badger culls. A heated debate over government-proposed culls to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) took place at a meeting of Dorset County
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Why has cost of mum’s day centre visit gone up by 260%?
AN ELDERLY woman has seen the cost of her weekly day centre visit more than treble, under a controversial new charging policy. Steph Hillier was shocked to discover that the fee for her 89-year-old mother to be taken to the Alumhurst Day Centre
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Get ready Poole, Summer Breeze is coming back with a bang
POOLE’S Summer Breeze is about to come back with a bang. Fireworks with a difference will be lighting up Poole Quay for the start of Summer Breeze on July 25. The free family event, sponsored by Tower Park based motor dealership Breeze Volkswagen
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Stay safe when cooling off in rivers, says Environment Agency
PEOPLE across the county are being urged not to take unnecessary risks while trying to cool off. The warning from the Environment Agency in the South West comes after reports of people diving from bridges into rivers during the hot weather.
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Calling all renters: how to slash your bills around the house
If you live in rented accommodation, you don’t need your landlord’s permission to save money. There are many things you can do to slash bills around the house. With the number of tenants rising, rents are fiercely expensive in many areas, so never
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UPDATED: Road reopened after two-car collision at Bear Cross
The A348 Ringwood Road was closed northbound due to a two-vehicle collision this afternoon. The accident was between a red Ford Focus registered to a Christchurch woman and a white Mini registered to a Poole woman. The fire brigade helped paramedics
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UPDATED: Roads reopened in Westbourne after crash
SURREY Road in Westbourne has been reopened after a crash with one person suffering a suspected broken jaw, police said. A police spokesman said they were called at 11.40 and firefighters arrived on the scene to cut the roof off of a black Alfa
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We'll make Kinson a better place for shoppers, says new forum
A NEW forum has been launched in Kinson to give the area a boost. The new Kinson Business Forum held its first meeting on Tuesday after Ramesh Lal, who opened his KC Opticians store in Wimborne Road earlier this year, met with Bournemouth Chamber
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Revealed: the winner of our Dorset book photo competition
THIS stunning shot of Mudeford sandspit lagoon, captured at sunrise, has seen off more than 1,000 entries in a Daily Echo and Castle Cameras photographic competition. The atmospheric entry, taken by Daniel Mills in mid May, won a judging panel
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Dogs saved after cooking catches fire
Two dogs were saved when a fire was put out in a house in Poole after cooking caught fire, firefighters said. A Dorset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said two crews from poole were called to a semi-detached bungalow in Seliot Close this morning
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Boy hurt in hit and run in the New Forest
POLICE are today continuing the hunt for a hit and run driver who knocked a young boy off his bike in the New Forest. The 10-year-old was riding along Middle Road in Sway at 4.15pm yesterday when he was clipped by a car close to the junction of
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UPDATED: Road reopened after crash causes long delays in Winkton
SALISBURY Road in Winkton has been reopened following an accident Police said three cars collided close to Winkton garage. Police, fire and ambulance were all on the scene. Nick Scott, from Winkton Auto Centre, told how he saw the
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Poole bin collections moved forward an hour to avoid searing heat
THE HEATWAVE has had an effect on Poole's bin collection teams and Borough of Poole has announced that they will be working from 6am from tomorrow. Residents are urged to make sure their bins are out early as the crews will begin emptying them
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Whales in Cubicles? Catch quirky band at Sixty Million Postcards
THE fantastically named Whales in Cubicles are set to play Sixty Million Postcards next month on August 15. Although only releasing their debut single last year, Whales In Cubicles have supported Tribes, Turbowolf and Dinosaur Pile-Up, as well
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Enjoy afternoon tea - Gatsby style
A GREAT Gatsby-themed afternoon tea extravaganza will take place at a top Christchurch hotel this month. The Kings Hotel in Christchurch will host the first Live on the Lawn event on Saturday July 27 at the picturesque bowling green opposite their
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Students scoop awards for eco-friendly business venture
A NEW composting and water wastage system has been built at Poole Grammar School which is hoped to provide fruit crops for future years. The fruit cage project is the latest green initiative at the campus and was designed and implemented by students
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Meet the Bournemouth woman who’s cousin is goalkeeper for Real Madrid
A dentist from Westbourne will be rooting for Real Madrid at AFC Bournemouth on Sunday – with good reason. Her cousin is the Spanish giants’ goalkeeper. Julia Casillas, 44, is showing her support for relative Iker, even though he is unlikely
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Enjoy films in the great outdoors at Corfe Castle
HISTORIC Corfe Castle will provide the backdrop for three open-air screenings as part of the Purbeck Film Festival, it has been announced. The Woman in Black is on Friday, August 23, with Brave on August 24 and Skyfall on August 24, all at 8.45pm
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Ostrich feathers at the ready, Strictly Burlesque is coming to town
TWIRLING nipple tassels, ostrich feathers and a reality TV star are the order of the day next month. Strictly Burlesque is set to run at the Bournemouth Pavilion from August 15-17. The show features not only burlesque art at its finest but
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Stourfield headteacher to help struggling schools improve
THE headteacher and staff at Stourfield Infant School (Academy) have been selected for a top role supporting schools in challenging circumstances. Catherine Kirkham is one of only 96 heads across the country to be appointed to the role of National
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Employers are a rich resource to be tapped into, says Headteacher
OVER the past few years Education has been constantly challenged to provide our young people with the skills and knowledge to become successful workers capable of enriching the employment they enter and fulfilling the need to grow our economy.
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Van Morrison, Larmer Tree Festival
VAN the Man opened the festival in some style, drawing on his huge reserves of material, but performing plenty of popular hits and, whisper it, seemingly to be in good spirits. The first night crowd is always a mixture of festival-goers and fans
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Crime in Dorset hits 15-year-low
CRIME in Dorset is at a 15-year low according to new figures. Dorset Police said total crime is down 11 per cent on last year, with one of the biggest reductions in violent crime, down 14.6 per cent, and theft, which saw a 15.1 per cent drop.
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Parents pay tribute to "beautiful" baby as coroner records open verdict on his death
THE grieving parents of a baby found dead in his cot have paid tribute to their “beautiful blue-eyed boy.” Jayden Brett-Jenkins was just 13-months-old when he was found motionless in his dad’s bedroom in Stewart Mews, Bournemouth. Jayden and
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Sky Sports pundit Ray Wilkins given three-year ban for drink-driving
FORMER England footballer Ray Wilkins was yesterday convicted of drink-driving as it emerged he was banned from the road earlier this year after he was found intoxicated and “slumped” over his steering wheel. Wilkins, 56, was disqualified for two
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Johnny Depp to star in Alice in Wonderland sequel
Johnny Depp will star in an 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel. The 'Lone Ranger' actor is set to sign a new deal with Disney to star in a follow-up to 2010's smash hit 'Alice and Wonderland' directed by Tim Burton, while 'The Muppets' director James
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Ex-EastEnders star Paul Bhattacharjee found dead
Former 'EastEnders' star Paul Bhattacharjee has been found dead. The 53-year-old actor - who played the role of Masood's brother Inzamam in the BBC One soap on and off from 2008 until 2010 - was discovered at Splash Point cliffs in Seaford, East
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Brad Pitt's double paid £4.44 an hour
Brad Pitt's double was paid £4.44 an hour during 'World War Z'. While the Hollywood star took home a £9million salary and stayed on a five-star private estate while filming the zombie movie, his double, David Paterson, earned £80 for working an
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Fears of something worse
IT could have been so much worse. The blaze on Canford Heath on Tuesday night caused significant damage but thankfully no lives were lost. The night was cooler than of late and there was little wind. Otherwise the fire might have spread faster
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No thought to the young
WITH regard to your story ‘Volunteers trying to rebrand town’ (July 5), having been born in Ferndown 70 yrs ago I feel that every planning committee and town council that ever had any say in what happened to the town sold out to any developer that
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Be wary of thief’s tricks
FOLLOWING a recent traumatic incident that occurred to our family whilst holidaying in Spain, I would like to make your readers of an apparently common theft technique practised by a number of gangs who commonly target tourists in hire cars visiting
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Peppa Pig on Mastermind
JUDGING by the number of quiz shows there are on TV, they must be popular. Tipping Point, The Chase, Eggheads and so on, and it's nice sitting with the family eating our tea showing off by recalling what many would regard as trivia, or perhaps utter
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In the Dock: Poole
ZOE BULL aged 20 of Russell Gardens, Poole. Proved in absence that she failed to hand over a railway ticket for inspection when asked at Poole station. Fined £200. To pay compensation of £2.70. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £140. JOHN DOBINSON
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In the Dock: Ferndown
JASON COOPER aged 28 of Petwyn Close, Ferndown. Admitted being drunk and disorderly at Bath Road, Bournemouth. Fined £35. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £85. Also admitted failing without reasonable excuse to surrender to custody at Bournemouth
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In the Dock: Christchurch
MICHAEL ANDREWS aged 54 of Marryat Road, New Milton. Pleaded not guilty but found guilty of assault by beating at Christchurch. Committed to prison for 18 weeks suspended for 24 months. To carry out unpaid work for 200 hours within the next 12 months
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In the Dock: Bournemouth
MARK VICTOR GRUNDY aged 37 of Fitzharris Avenue, Bournemouth. Admitted criminal damage to the windscreen of a Honda Civic. Restraining order made not to enter Markham Road or contact the victim. To pay compensation of £75. To pay victim surcharge of
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Christchurch school gets permission for temporary classroom
PERMISSION has been given for a temporary classroom to be built at Christchurch Infants School to help deal with increasing pupil numbers. Concerned parents met with education chiefs at Dorset County Council in May after a record number of applicants
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Canford Heath fire: scorched earth reveals devastating effects of blaze
A short walk onto the scorched earth revealed just how devastating the fire had been for the wildlife which depends on it. Jez Martin, nature conservation officer for Borough of Poole picked up a blackened slow worm. “It’s immature, half-grown
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Two heath fires in 24 hours - can you help find the arsonists?
PATROLS are being stepped up across Poole after a second heath fire in less than 24 hours. Fifty firefighters tackled a second Poole heath blaze in less than 24 hours when Ham Common caught fire yesterday afternoon. The inferno at the Hamworthy
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Make your own Whippy Ice Cream...
Hot, isn't it? but you don't have to wait for the ice cream van to arrive to keep cool. Try making your own soft-serve ice cream at home. No ice cream maker required. 21st Century Whippy (Makes 1 litre) 500ml double cream 250ml whole milk
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Twin Sails reopened after lorry breaks down on bridge
The Twin Sails Bridge was closed this morning because of a broken down lorry. It is thought the lorry got stuck around 8.30pm and couldn't move. There were several police cars at the scene. Police say a Renault Clio has also hit the barrier
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Level three heat health warning issued for Bournemouth and Poole
The whole of the south of England is now under a Level Three Heat Health warning as temperatures head towards 30c for the second day in a row. A level three warning - which requires action from healthcare authorities - was issued for the South
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UPDATED: Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals one of first to face new-style inspections
THE Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been confirmed this morning as one of the first to face a new-style inspection after being identified as 'high risk'. Professor Sir Mike Richards, who has been installed
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Bournemouth Council to offer mortgages and business loans to local people
Bournemouth Council wants to start a "Bank of Bournemouth" to lend money to businesses and homebuyers. The council would use £15m of its unallocated capital reserves to set up a Community Finance Company offering business loans and mortgages to
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Two weeks after it was cleared, the Poole Park weed is back
POOLE Park Lake is still turning green – just two weeks after specialist contractors removed tons of blanket weed from its surface. The recent hot weather has encouraged the algae to continue growing, and it has returned to the model boating compound
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UPDATED: Turlin Moor and Slades Farm play host to travellers
TRAVELLERS are still occupying part of a public car park at a Poole beauty spot, despite telling council officers they would be moving on last weekend. Two more vans appeared on Sunday night, taking up a further section of the Harbourside car park
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Cherries: Mitchell aiming high with Premier League the ultimate goal
CHAIRMAN Eddie Mitchell is vowing to press on with his ambitious aim of trying to guide Cherries into the Premier League. Mitchell has presided over a remarkable transformation in the club's fortunes since taking a controlling interest in June
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Team GB boss Middleditch: 'We are going there to win it'
NEIL Middleditch is adamant his men can heap more misery on Australian sport by shocking the favourites in tonight’s Speedway World Cup race-off. The Aussies have had a summer to forget so far with their rugby union team defeated by the British
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Middleditch defends Team GB selection policy
UNDER-fire Great Britain boss Neil Middleditch has launched an impassioned defence of his controversial selection policy by hitting back at the doubters. The Pirates and GB manager has come in for some heavy criticism for his choice of riders during
