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Cherries: Returning pair boost Howe's resources
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe saw Ryan Allsop and Eunan O’Kane hit the comeback trail and described the pair as “two big players to welcome back”. Goalkeeper Allsop and midfielder O’Kane lined up in Cherries’ 1-0 win at Dorchester tonight after both
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Pirates: Magic show sparks Poole's biggest win of season
WORLD cup winner ‘Magic’ Maciej Janowski became the first man to tame a testing Wimborne Road track to inspire Pirates to their biggest win of the season. Poole’s 57-34 victory was rarely in doubt after the prolific Pole broke a sequence of six
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Kate and William announce baby's name
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced tonight their baby son would be called George Alexander Louis. William and Kate's baby will be known as Prince George and as third in line to the throne will one day be king. Kensington Palace said
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Poole regeneration site gets the go-ahead
THE green light has been given for homes to be built on the first of the big four Poole regeneration sites. And applicant Inland Homes aims to start work “very soon” soon on the 9.8 acre former Pilkington Tiles site in Hamworthy. The multi-million
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Police called following reports of suspicious man filming at Ashley Road
Police were called to Ashley Road in Boscombe this afternoon following reports that a man had been seen filming on a street corner. The alarm was raised at 3.32 pm after a concerned caller used his mobile phone to summon help after spotting a man
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Number of empty Bournemouth shops falls by 25%
TARGETED action to improve Bournemouth’s most deprived area has seen the number of empty shops fall by a quarter. Between December 2012 and July 2013, the number of empty shops in Boscombe and Pokesdown reduced from 60 to 45 – a drop of 25 per
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Bus rest stop is destroying my business, says hairdresser
A HAIRDRESSER says his salon is being hidden from public view by inconsiderate bus drivers. Anthony Aiden-Clift, who works for Beau Hair and Beauty in Seamoor Road, Westbourne, said drivers for Yellow Buses take rest stops directly opposite the
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Bird hide arson not linked to anti-social behaviour
OFFICIALS have confirmed a spate of anti-social behaviour was reported at Upton Country Park before a bird hide was torched. The Daily Echo understands handmade signs warning dog owners to clean up after their pets – and others urging cyclists
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Bournemouth carnival week will be fun for all the family
FAMILY events are being held throughout Bournemouth Carnival week from Monday. Mandy Jarvis, spokesman for the carnival committee, has revealed that as they are not having the procession this year they have been able to concentrate on having more
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American billionaire buys Crichel House
AN AMERICAN billionaire has bought historic Crichel House more than two years after it was put on the market. Richard L Chilton, who was raised in the suburbs of New Jersey, has purchased the Grade I listed property for a reported £34 million.
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John Travolta to reunite with Kirstie Alley
John Travolta is reuniting with his former on-screen wife Kirstie Alley for her forthcoming TV series. The 59-year-old actor worked with the brunette beauty in the 1989 comedy film 'Look Who's Talking' and two sequels, in which they played Mollie
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Benedict Cumberbatch conducts civil patnership
Benedict Cumberbatch has officiated a same sex wedding. The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star married one of his closest male friends and his partner in a civil partnership in Ibiza on Saturday night (20.07.13) and although he was nervous because
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Magic Mike is coming to Broadway
Channing Tatum is bringing 'Magic Mike' to Broadway. The 33-year-old actor-turned-producer has confirmed the comedy drama movie about male strippers is to become a musical in New York's famous theatre district. Posting on his website, Channing
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Crime may be down, but so is satisfaction with Dorset Police
DESPITE police spending cuts recorded crime in Dorset has dropped by 12 per cent but victim satisfaction is lower than other forces, according to a new report. While Dorset Police is meeting its financial challenge, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary
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A cinema, 14 restaurants and 300 new jobs: work on Nautilus "leisure hub" to finally get underway - and it's higher than the Imax
WORK on a new £50 million “leisure hub” in Bournemouth town centre will finally get under way in February next year. The Nautilus development will create around 300 new jobs and provide the town with a nine-screen cinema, 14 restaurants and 350
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Hostage victim tells of her terror at hands of drug den flatmates
A woman held hostage in a Bournemouth house has spoken out about her terrifying ordeal. Zoe Mitchell, who is now 25, was bound and gagged after her former flatmates Marc Bird and Victoria Hall lured her back to her flat last December when she left
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By royal appointment: The 16 babies who share our future king’s birthday
SIXTEEN babies born at the two main hospitals now have the same birthday as the new prince. Poole’s St Mary’s Maternity Unit welcomed 15 new arrivals on the same day as Prince William and Kate’s boy, while there was one at Royal Bournemouth.
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Sports Festival marks the Olympics
POOLE is celebrating the first anniversary of the London Olympics with its own sports festival. On Sunday Poole Park will be filled with a host of different activities to try, showcasing the sporting opportunities that exist across Poole and Bournemouth
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Video: Tiny tots get first graduation ceremony as they head for school
MORTAR boards flew in East Dorset this week as new graduates celebrated the end of the summer term. But the tiny alumni dressed in red gowns weren’t students at the end of their time in education, but children who haven’t yet reached school age
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When the eyes of the nation turned to Christchurch
FOR 11 weeks in 1993, the gaze of the national news media was focussed on an unlikely place – Christchurch. Prime Minister John Major was facing an unwelcome by-election in a traditionally safe Conservative seat, with commentators suggesting his
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Blue, The Feeling and Diana Vickers: NIght Air at the Piers is back!
THE organisers of Bournemouth Air Festival are promising a star-studded line-up for this year's Night Air at The Piers events. The Wave 105 stage at Boscombe pier will feature Blue, The Feeling, Stooshe, Lucy Spraggan and Diana Vickers on Friday
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Open air joy for 50 years
CONGRATULATIONS on the beautifully illustrated double-page spread (Wednesday July 17) celebrating Brownsea Open Air Theatre’s Golden Jubilee. Proud as I am to be one of the few still around who were in at the very beginning, also worthy of note
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Not a big fan of hut parade
I WOULD like to comment on the sale of a beach hut in your paper for £200,000. I find it insulting as I have a one bedroom flat, with water and electricity, a well maintained garden and years of paying my bills and trying to keep the place in good
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Litter pickers little heroes
Litter pickers little heroes WE went to the beach on Wednesday evening, July 17, only to be confronted by litter and rubbish left during the day. To our delight two little girls, Ellie and Jess, who we have never met before, cleared that section of
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Thankful for precious days
Today will be the end of an era but a time to reflect on a truly happy and memorable chapter in our lives, as the proud parents of two wonderful sons. For it is a day which brings to a close our affiliation with the Epiphany CE Primary School at
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Man denies failing to stop at scene of accident which left cyclist with "life changing" injuries
A MAN has denied failing to stop at the scene of a road accident in which a cyclist sustained “life-changing injuries”. Adrian George, 38, of Avon Court, Owls Road, Bournemouth, appeared before Bournemouth Magistrates’ yesterday. He is accused
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Council admits to making mistakes over handling of West Parley travellers
DORSET County Council has admitted to making mistakes in its handling of an illegal travellers' encampment in West Parley earlier this month. Around 12 caravans moved onto the recreation ground along Parley Close on July 2 and stayed for nine days
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Girl, 5, falls in water after rail on Wonderland ride gives way
A FIVE-year-old girl ended up in the water at a Dorset theme park when a damaged hand rail gave way. Ellie-May Milligan slipped underneath a boat on Adventure Wonderland’s new Battle Boats ride, according to her mum. Sarah Milligan told how
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In the dock: Bournemouth
JOHANNES MARTHINUS FILMALTER aged 44 of Fernheath Close, Bournemouth. Convicted in absence of driving a Land Rover at Wareham without insurance. Fined £600. To pay victim surcharge of £60. Costs of £85. Licence endorsed with six points. LAURA HILDA
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Rescued by kindly folk
I WOULD like to thank three people that came to my aid. My mobility scoter for some reason went into free running down a steep slope at Boscombe. At some speed my machine hit the wall, turned over with me trapped under it. The man and women saw me
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VIDEO: Young Cherries fan suffers broken wrist from Real Madrid star Ronaldo's free kick
A YOUNG Cherries fan suffered a broken wrist after a free kick taken by Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo struck him. Charlie Silverwood, 11, was sat behind the goal when he was hit by the ball, which broke his wrist in two places. But
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Nautilus starts to emerge
THE Trevor Osborne Group believes the way is clear for it to build its long awaited Bournemouth leisure complex. If work gets under way next February as announced, the Nautilus project could create 300 jobs. It will also bring controversy if
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Bournemouth Men's League: Dozen delight for Cliff table-toppers
BOSCOMBE Cliff clocked up their 12th victory of the season when overcoming their nearest challengers Southbourne in Section One. Cliff, as is their might, finished the stronger to win 80-63. Southbourne’s Richard Poole (21-18) gave the only response
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Cherries: Jordan follows in dad's footsteps with match against Real Madrid
FORMER Tottenham favourite John Chiedozie had to push the pedal to the metal to make his trip down Memory Lane on Sunday. He shouldn’t have been surprised though. After all, fleet-footed son Jordan – a hot prospect with Cherries’ development squad
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Pirates: Only the best replacement for Holder will do for Ford
MATT Ford revealed he may not replace crocked star Chris Holder for Pirates’ Elite League run-in and insisted only one of speedway’s top names would do. The Wimborne Road chief is adamant he would rather utilise the rider replacement facility for
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Sunday League: Christening comes first for Cranborne
CRANBORNE crashed to the bottom of the Dorset Longham Garden Machinery Division One standings after scratching their fixture at Dewlish – in favour of attending christening. Former team-mate Andy Tubbs – brother of Cherries striker Matt – asked
