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UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Taxi crashes into tree after collision in Boscombe
A TAXI crashed into a tree following a collision with a van in Boscombe on Saturday night. Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries following the incident on Christchurch Road, near the Iford roundabout around 7.17pm. The six-seater
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Cherries: Tubbs seals Rotherham loan move (UPDATED)
BOSS Eddie Howe admitted he had been unable to offer Matt Tubbs regular first-team football after allowing the striker to join Rotherham on loan. The Verwood-raised frontman today ended weeks of speculation over his future by sealing a six-month
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Speedway: Ward urges Pirates to seize play-off chance
STAND-in skipper Darcy Ward is convinced that Greg Hancock-inspired Pirates are firmly in the play-off race – but he is warning his team-mates that now is the time to deliver. Ward gave his verdict on Pirates’ Elite League title prospects after
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UPDATED: A337 re-opened following crash involving police motorcyclist
THERE were several miles of traffic queues in the New Forest following an accident which left a police motorcyclist seriously injured. A stretch of the A337 was closed for five-and-a-half hours for investigations and recovery. It re-opened just
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Cherries: City draw completes home pre-season campaign
CHERRIES completed their home pre-season campaign with a largely dour 0-0 draw against Bristol City this afternoon. Eddie Howe’s men had the better of the first-half exchanges, before Sean O’Driscoll’s League One outfit dominated the second period
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Councillors welcome new homes development in Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH councillors welcomed the opening of new homes in Christchurch. Leader of the council, Cllr Ray Nottage and portfolio holder for housing, Cllr Sue Spittle met with representatives from Solum Regeneration who have built 17-two and three
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Top grade for Bishop of Winchester in latest Ofsted
STAFF and students at Bournemouth’s Bishop of Winchester Academy are celebrating after receiving “a huge vote of confidence” from government inspectors. Ofsted has graded the school good with outstanding features and praised its “great progress
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Zaardvark, Ggghost Townnn and KLLR, The Anvil Bournemouth
THE Bournemouth based Party’s Over record label host this free entry night of garage rock in a showcase of some of the town’s better alternative acts. Zaardvark are first with melodic math-noise. The trio pull out a powerful set consisting of instrumental
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Man charged after Poole Park police chase following hit-and-run
A MAN arrested in Poole Park in connection with a hit-and-run crash which left a woman and two children injured has been charged with numerous driving offences. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said a 25-year-old Bournemouth man had been charged
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Mini beauty queen Morgan to become real-life Disney princess
DREAMS really have come true for one little beauty queen, as a four-year-old from Poole has been chosen to compete in the final of a worldwide pageant at Disneyland. Morgan Bennett from Hamworthy will have the opportunity to turn into a real-life
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Revealed: the line-up for Arts by the Sea festival
THE inventive and award-winning Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival has revealed its line-up with more than 50 events incorporating music, dance, film and visual arts. Spectacular free outdoor arts events in the town centre, gardens and seafront
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Pirate ship tribute to Bournemouth schoolboy Taylor Fish, eight
THE memory of a much-loved Bournemouth schoolboy lived on when a pirate play ship was launched in his honour. Taylor Fish from Ensbury Park died on February 18 this year, three days after suddenly collapsing at his cousin’s birthday party.
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Sean Lock, Purple Van Man, Lighthouse, Poole
In his hilarious new show Purple Van Man, 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain Sean Lock is at his idiosyncratic best – full of surreal observations and bags of energy. Whether he’s bouncing around the stage while comparing binge drinking to moths attacking
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Eddie's Army: meet the band who have written an anthem for AFC Bournemouth
A LOCAL musician and AFC Bournemouth fanatic has written a song called ‘Eddie’s Army’ inspired by the Cherries triumphant promotion to the Championship. The track has received endorsement from the football club and positive reactions from popular
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Russell Brown's Chilled Tomato Essence (and you can transform the leftovers into a pizza sauce!)
A chilled tomato essence or consommé is a simple but stylish way to start a summer menu. You can serve it just with a dribble of your best olive oil or turn it into something altogether more complex with croutons, pieces of tomato and maybe some
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I brought my daughter up using homeopathy - and she's never had to see a doctor
Georgia Leach can’t remember the last time she was ill. In her entire life she hasn’t met her GP, has never taken an antibiotic and has never stepped in a hospital. While most of us are well-versed in avoiding spluttering patients in doctors’ waiting
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New investigation to be held into death of soldier Anne-Marie Ellement
PLANS for a fresh investigation into the death of a female military police officer have been welcomed by her family. Cpl Anne-Marie Ellement, 30, from Bournemouth, was found hanged at Bulford Barracks in Wiltshire after accusing two colleagues
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Fun for all the family at Devon Cliffs holiday resort
Finding a caravan holiday park with that magical element of escapism isn't as easy as it sounds. But Haven Holidays have lucked in with their picture-perfect Devon Cliffs spot. Nestled in Exmouth, the park offers everything you and your family
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Team Etsy: meet the Dorset crafters who are taking their wares to the masses
Ii comes from the Italian for ‘oh yes’, or maybe ‘as if’, if you want to go Latin. What isn’t in doubt is that the online store Etsy is the biggest thing to hit the craft world since Martha Stewart. And now Dorset has its own Etsy Team which
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Uneven, but friendly too
I WOULD like to take the opportunity of thanking the general public, especially those in Poole, for their kindness in helping me during my many falls experienced due to the many uneven pavements, not only in Poole, but places such as London. If only
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Cut traffic to ease problem
CLLR Filer completely misses the point (Letters, July 20). We all welcome the provision of decent segregated cycle paths along arterial routes. The 1.5km along Ringwood Road is a start (though falls far short in terms of quality compared to current
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Bookseller’s choice of the week: Our Songbirds by Matt Sewell
THIS time our recommendation is for two delightful books by Matt Sewell about our native British birds. Our Garden Birds, and the recently published Our Songbirds are both available in hardback gift edition at £10 each. In the first volume,
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Release of the Week: The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
SINCE the revelation that The Cuckoo’s Calling was penned by none other than Harry Potter author JK Rowling, interest in the book – and sales – have rocketed. But this book should not now simply be known for its hype, it should also be known for
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From Mr Tumble to Heaven 17: there's something for everyone at Camp Bestival
MULTI-award winning Camp Bestival will return to Lulworth Castle for a magical merry-go-round of endless fun for the whole family later this week. Rob da Bank’s wonderful brainchild is the off-shoot to the Isle of Wight’s 24-hour monster celebration
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Trends: our round-up of the best items on the high street
The answer, my friend.... Men’s t-shirt, £6 each. Next To dye for Tap into your creative side with Monsoon’s dip-dye shirt. The embroidered bib and fully buttoned front look fantastic worn open over jeans and a t-shirt. Dori Dip-Dye
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Coastal homes - and you don't even need to live beside the seaside...
Dorset residents will know there’s something special about being close to water, wide expanses of sea and sky, and living with open doors and broad horizons. Coastal homes are the fantasy of many, and the privilege of few. But so captivating is
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50 things to do before you’re 11 and ¾
To mark the start of the school summer holidays, the National Trust in the South West has launched its 50 things in 50 days festival. Running through to the end of August, each day of the festival focuses on a different one of the 50 things to
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Non-league: Bashley agree deal for striker Tim Sills
BASHLEY are set to win the race to sign former Conference goal poacher Tim Sills after agreeing terms with experienced striker. The ex-Aldershot and Torquay United frontman, 33, will sign on the dotted line before Bash host Ryman Premier outfit
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Kiosk opens at Lower Gardens
ONE of two specially built Purbeck Stone kiosks will finally open this weekend to serve food and refreshments to visitors in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens. The borough council has confirmed that the other kiosk will start trading next weekend following
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Sex beasts and trust abuse
YESTERDAY was not a good one for three specific individuals. Nor was it a particularly good one for the issue of trust. At Bournemouth Crown Court, a taxi driver turned rapist and a primary school teacher turned sick internet pervert were both
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Praise for whole team
I WISH to thank and praise the wonderful and dedicated team of people, who, when I went down unexpectedly with septicaemia, all played an important part in getting me back to a full recovery. To mention a few – my work colleagues at Laura Ashley
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Limit of 50 is ridiculous
WENDY Lucas makes a good point on speed limits (Letters, July 23). The 50mph speed limit on Canford Way and Dorset Way does seem to be quite ridiculous on such dual carriageways. There is, of course, a speed limit on the road through Holton Heath
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I need to be re-tested
I REALLY feel the need to respond to my own letter recently in the Echo regarding driving re-tests. The same day that letter was printed, I had to do a journey along the A31/M27/M3 at peak times when the traffic was slow moving and stationary at
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Bad parking prevalent
I READ with interest the letter in the Echo Tuesday 9th re: heartless motorists. We also have a problem with cars being parked right opposite our drive, also vans and 4x4s. This makes it very awkward when we wish to use our car, especially if there
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Feel the northern soul at New Jersey Nights
FRANKIE Valli fans are in for a treat as four West End singers belt out his hits at the Pavilion this week. The touring show New Jersey Nights will see performers sing his popular songs during a celebration of the career of one of the biggest selling
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Andy's 18-month Salvation Army walk comes to Bournemouth
A PENSIONER clad in a top hat and tails visited Bournemouth this week as part of an epic walk around the UK to raise funds for charity. Andy Peddle, 69, of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, is hoping to raise £100,000 by walking to as many Salvation
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Kate and William will have same worries as every other parent
WHY is anyone surprised about the wave of cooing and affection that’s swept the nation since the safe delivery of little Prince George? He’s a baby! And normal human beings are pre-programmed to go completely ga-ga when confronted with so new and
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Open-air arena 'will be ready' for Monday, says Bournemouth council
BOURNEMOUTH’S new open-air events space will be finished and ready for its official launch on Monday, council bosses have promised. The stage will be going up at the Pier Approach arena this weekend and a month-long programme of events will start
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VIDEO: Ice master - meet the man who creates frozen sculptures
As the chainsaw roars and a plume of snow arcs towards my face, I have two thoughts. Firstly, I hadn’t guessed ice-sculpting would be like this, fondly having imagined myself chipping away with a hammer and chisel. My second thought is that I haven
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Take step back in time with 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: Adaptable Coulibaly will add to Howe's options
BOSS Eddie Howe believes new signing Mohamed Coulibaly’s versatility will give Cherries added options and will avoid pigeon-holing the exciting prospect. Coulibaly has caught the eye in Cherries’ past two friendlies, walking off with the man-of-the-match
