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UPDATED: North Dorset road reopens after two-vehicle crash
THE A30 Salisbury Road in Shaftesbury has reopened following an earlier collision. Two vehicles were involved in the crash, and traffic queued westbound between the B3081 Higher Blandford Road junction and the A350 junction for much of the afternoon
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Underage booze sting snares five shops in the New Forest
A STING operation to catch retailers selling booze to underage teens has been hailed a success. A test purchasing initiative was carried out at off-licences and pubs in the New Milton and Lymington areas of the New Forest. Five cashiers have
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Back behind bars: career burglar jailed for three years after admitting to 35 burglaries
A CAREER burglar is back behind bars after admitting to 35 house break-ins. Jason Baccus, 37, was jailed for three years after pleading guilty to one count of burglary and confessing to a string of others across Dorset and Hampshire. Prosecutor
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Deserving carers get a day out at Adventure Wonderland
A CONVOY of heart-covered taxis carried deserving children and their families to Adventure Wonderland in Hurn yesterday for a very special fun-filled day out. Heart FM team-up with United Taxis, Bournemouth Children’s Services and the adventure
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Council closes recreation ground over fears it's next destination for travellers
HUNDREDS of children have been left disappointed after fears of a new traveller invasion led to the cancellation of a weekend of sport. Corfe Mullen Parish Council made the decision to call off all activities on the recreation ground after travellers
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Post office to close for 12 days
SOUTHBOURNE Grove Post Office will close for 12 days for refurbishment from Thursday, August 15. Customers returning to the store from 11am on Tuesday, August 27 have been told will find a modern open plan environment and increased opening hours
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AFC Bournemouth: Cherries reject second Swindon offer for Thomas (UPDATED)
CHERRIES have rejected a second bid from Swindon Town for striker Wes Thomas, the Daily Echo can reveal. Dean Court director of football Tom Mitchell confirmed that the fresh offer from the Robins had been turned down. Swindon, who had already
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£4m investment in Poole’s maternity unit as birth rate soars
WORK has begun on a £4million building programme at Poole Hospital’s maternity unit to help it cope with an expected 1,400 extra births a year. The redevelopment at St Mary’s will provide 13 more maternity beds and three birthing pools. The
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Purbeck Folk Festival's got something brewing
AS many festivals start to stock the bars with their ales, ciders and lagers for the ever-so thirsty revellers, not many would be able to say, hand on heart, that all their ales and draught products have been sourced locally. They might be able
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Vulcan flying in for Bournemouth Air Festival
THE Vulcan is coming. Today the Daily Echo can reveal that the crowd-pleasing Cold War bomber will be at the Bournemouth Air Festival this year. Fundraising efforts by the Bournemouth branch of Vulcan to the Sky and donations from Merley House
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Christchurch 'well looked after'? Britain in Bloom judges must be blind, says OAP
A 91-YEAR-OLD Christchurch resident has dismissed the area as ‘disgusting’ and questioned the glowing report by prestigious Britain in Bloom judges. Former college lecturer Eric Johnson said: “The area is an absolute disgrace. “The pavements are
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Save our Odeon: hundreds sign up to campaign to stop cinemas moving to Nautilus complex
MORE than 1,000 people have backed a Facebook campaign to keep Bournemouth’s cinemas where they are. Campaigners say the town’s traditional cinemas offer huge screens and grand Art Deco architecture that would not be reproduced at a multiplex nearby
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Councils should act faster over illegal traveller sites, says government
Councils must act quicker to shut down unauthorised encampments and illegal traveller sites, local government secretary Eric Pickles has said. He claimed that too often councils claim ''nothing can be done'' about the problem and fail to use the
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Whales in Cubicles come to Sixty Million Postcards
THE fantastically named Whales in Cubicles are set to play Sixty Million Postcards on Thursday. Although only releasing their debut single last year, Whales In Cubicles have supported Tribes, Turbowolf and Dinosaur Pile-Up, as well as heading out
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Michael Jackson tribute tonight at The Pier Theatre
Shamone. Pay homage to the King of Pop with The Legend Continues – starring Navi, the world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artist. The acclaimed tribute show promises to provide the world’s closest experience to an original Jacko concert
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Local band news
FEARNE hold the launch for their sophomore album, Songs on Postcards, at Centre Stage next Thursday. The 11-track album, which was two years in the making, is the follow-up to their 2007 release Colour in a World of Grey. Their show at Centre Stage
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The Ramona Flowers hit Mr Kyps in September
BRISTOL based The Ramona Flowers are set to play Mr Kyps in Poole on September 12. The band has recently wowed audiences as the touring support band for Bastille and Hot Chip. “Sometimes you hear music and something about it instantly gets
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Hero bus driver saves passengers life with unscheduled stop at A&E
A QUICK-thinking bus driver has been labelled a “hero” after he helped save the life of a pensioner by driving him to A&E in a double-decker bus. John Bishop, 69, from Redhill collapsed on the 2A Yellow Bus just as it was approaching the Royal
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Meet Dorset's first Chihuahua therapy dog
A PINT-SIZED pooch has made canine history by becoming Dorset’s first chihuahua therapy dog. Five-year-old Barbie, who is eight inches high and weighs just six pounds, more than makes up for her small stature by bringing joy to Poole hospital patients
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Theatre round-up
FRIDAY Pavilion - Stomp BIC – Aquaria Tivoli – Bedroom Farce SATURDAY BIC - Aquaria Pavilion – Stomp Pavilion – Family Fun Day Tivoli – Bedroom Farce SUNDAY Pavilion – That’ll Be The Day TUESDAY BIC – Aquaria Regent – Swinging Sixties WEDNESDAY BIC
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Rockin' and a rollin'
POPULAR rock’n’roll variety show That’ll Be The Day returns to the Pavilion theatre on Sunday and then every Wednesday from August 28 to September 14. Featuring hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, the touring show comes complete with colourful outfits
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Dancing on the terrace
SHAKE your tail feather on the streets with the contunuing summer season of events at Pavilion Dance, Dancing Terraces. Every weekend throughout the summer, on a Friday or Saturday evening from 7-9pm, the terraces, which overlook the Lower Gardens
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Burlesque for Essex boy
FROM Essex to Bournemouth, Harry Derbidge is one of the country’s most recognisable reality TV stars with his bleached blond hair-cut, fake tan and unlikely catchphrase of “shut-uuuuuuuup!” But we are about to see the former The Only Way Is Essex (
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In The Dock: Wimborne
CHRISTINA JAYNE MAYO aged 46 of Stone Lane, Wimborne. Proved in absence that the defendant was the person in whose name a vehicle was registered which did not meet the insurance requirements. Fined £200. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £110
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In The Dock: Poole
CHRISTOPHER PAUL LAWRENCE JONES aged 26 of Good Road, Poole. Admitted criminal damage to a window belonging to a flat at Good Road, Poole. Community order made. The defendant required to participate, under supervision, the Integrated Domestic Abuse
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Annie Mac at the O2 Academy
RADIO 1 DJ Annie Mac will be behind the wheels of steel when she arrives at the 02 Academy Bournemouth on November 15. The night will be in support of her latest mix album Annie Mac Presents 2013. The album will be released on the October 14
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In The Dock: New Milton
SARAH HARRISON aged 31 of Longleat Gardens, New Milton. Proved in absence the defendant used on Christchurch bypass a Ford which was unlicensed. Fined £400. Excise back duty of £71.25. Costs of £90.
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In The Dock: Ferndown
EMMA BALDRY aged 23 of Morden Avenue, Ferndown. Convicted in absence of failing to deliver to the Secretary of State that part of the registration document containing the particulars relating to the transfer of a vehicle to a person who was not a trader
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Spencer Matthews at halo
MADE IN Chelsea heartthrob Spencer Matthews will be hosting student night Saints and Sinners at halo nightclub this Monday. The night has already seen reality TV celebrities such as Jamie Laing, Gaz, Lucy Watson, Joey Essex and many more. Spencer
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In The Dock: Christchurch
JAMES ANTHONY ALLINGHAM aged 34 of Plantation Drive, Walfkord. Convicted in absence of keeping an MG on Plantation Drive having made a declaration that the vehicle would not be used on a public road, the previous licence having expired. Fined £400.
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News round-up
RESEARCH by Eden Vauxhall in Dorset reveals that it’s the little things in life that make the biggest difference when it comes to putting Brits in a brilliant mood. Topping the list of reasons to feel happy is enjoying a sunny day, with two thirds
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In The Dock: Blandford
JONATHAN WOODS of Crossways Dairy, Blandford. Convicted in absence of being the person in whose name a vehicle was registered which did not meet the insurance requirements. Fined £200. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £110. GLENN ANDREW
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Jimnys pressing on
FOUR retired Suzuki Jimny fans are now well on their way around the planet on a huge fundraising tour in aid of Save the Children and the Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington, Hampshire. The expedition was masterminded by retired businessman Leslie Carvall
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CityFibre: We'll transform Bournemouth into a ‘gigabit town'
BOURNEMOUTH businesses are being promised gigabit speed broadband services as CityFibre rolls out its pure fibre network across the town. It says the launch will ‘transform businesses, delivering greatly increased efficiency, competitiveness and
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Three lucky to be alive after ice-cream boat capsized
THREE people aboard an ice cream boat were rescued after the vessel capsized near Hengistbury Head on Thursday afternoon. The three people were picked up by crew aboard the passing vessel, Badgers Retreat, who took them to Mudeford Quay where they
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Drivers and cyclist warned of pony round-ups in bid to prevent accidents
WALKERS and cyclists will be given advance warning of pony round-ups in the New Forest in a bid to prevent a serious accident. It follows several incidents last year in which residents and visitors to the Forest were caught up in the round-ups,
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Wightlink ferry battle may be lost, but war goes on, say campaigners
WE will fight on! - That was the message last night from campaigners after they lost the latest round of their legal battle against new Wightlink ferries operating on the Lymington to Yarmouth route. Members of the Lymington River Association (
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Newton Faulkner announced as latest Night Air performer
ACOUSTIC guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner has been announced as the latest act to be confirmed for Night Air at the Piers that takes place as part of the Bournemouth Air Festival. The multi-platinum selling artist is set to release his new album
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Tree attacks are a danger
FIREFIGHTERS have had to tackle a number of heath fires caused by arsonists this summer. Now some people have set light to palm trees. Yesterday firefighters went to Bournemouth Lower Gardens where two palm trees were ablaze. Watch manager
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Wild flowers are fantastic
CONGRATULATIONS to Christchurch Council or whoever planted all the wild flower seeds around the town. Stony Lane/Bypass roundabout looks great and the edge of the playing fields at Jumpers before you go over Iford Bridge is wonderful. We need
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New TDi engine for Audi A3
AUDI has announced details of the all-new A3. It will feature a new 2.0 TDI 184ps engine in addition to the 150ps version. Available in front-wheel-drive or quattro form, prices range from £24,375 to £30,055 and deliveries start in September
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The best chip shop in Dorset: Salt and Vinegar makes UK's Top 50
A FERNDOWN fish and chip shop is frying high after being named as one of the best in the country. Salt and Vinegar in Ringwood Road was one of 300 shops competing for trade magazine Fry’s first-ever 50 best restaurants. And after months of
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MG3 will undercut rivals
MG has laid down the gauntlet with its new supermini – announcing that the range will top out at £9,999. The good news for young drivers is that it is predicted to be in insurance category 4E. All models benefit from signature front LED lights
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School bus service facing the axe under council cuts
A BUS service that takes some of the least affluent children in East Dorset to school is under threat. The 844 school service, which serves the Heatherlands estate in Ferndown, may stop running after a proposal by Dorset County Council to remove
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Lives at risk: coastguard hoax caller making three fake calls a day
A SERIAL hoaxer with a fascination for the coastguard helicopter is putting lives at risk. Coastguards believe that someone who just wants to see the rescue chopper flying has been responsible for numerous unnecessary callouts. And they are
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Men arrested over Westbourne Jack Daniels raid released on bail
TWO men have been released on bail after being quizzed about a robbery in a Bournemouth convenience store. The raid, which sparked a major police response, saw a customer hit over the head with a bottle of Jack Daniels. Two men, aged 36 and
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"Help me" - Mum's desperate phone call home from hospital death bed
A DYING 84-year-old woman made a desperate mobile phone call to her family to say she was getting no help from hospital staff, it has been claimed. Dorothy Simpson told her son she was having difficulty breathing and that no one at Royal Bournemouth
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Getting rid of lake’s islands
I AGREE with Jim O’Brien’s letter ‘Islands are weed cause’ in Friday’s Echo August 2. I spent many hours on the lake in the 1940s/50s rowing and sailing people round the lake. I lived just opposite the Civic Centre and the park. We had no problems
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We need to tap reserves
I NOTICE the demo season is in full flow with the usual rent-a-mob appearing in Sussex protesting against an oil exploration rig. Perhaps protesters should make themselves familiar with the actual situation rather than over hyped “Chinese Whisper”
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Get ready for Bournemouth’s third Arts by the Sea Festival
GIRD your loins for an incredible line-up at the celebratory opening weekend of Bournemouth’s third Arts by the Sea Festival. Friday through to Sunday of September 20-22 sees an eye-popping mix of exciting outdoor performances for all the family.
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Tested - BMW M3
THIS totally formidable performance icon is so skin-tingling you couldn’t possibly drive it without the biggest smile on your face. The new car is slightly softer than the old straight-six variant, but all the better for it. It is easier to
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"Malicious" heath fire started at Kinson Common
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Kinson Common on Thursday evening after a fire was started. A crew from Redhill Park were called to the scene around 7.20pm and used a hose reel jet and beating to extinguish the flames. Around 200square metres of
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New plan must aid pedestrians
DRAWINGS for the proposals for Ashley Road improvements were on display in St John’s Church Hall and continue to be available on Poole website and in Branksome library and in Bookworms. What we get in central Ashley Road are wider pavements on
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Wessex League: Potters boss looking forward to Priory clash
THREE months after rejecting the Priory post, Adie Arnold insists his Verwood side are capable of conquering suitors Christchurch in tomorrow’s derby date at Potterne Park (3pm). The Hurn Bridge outfit asked Arnold to replace outgoing success story
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Southern League: Bournemouth's battle to be defined by crunch clashes
MARTIN Miller admits the next two matches will be make-or-break for Bournemouth’s battle to avoid bottom spot in the Premier Division. The Lions will look to roar against an out-of-sorts Totton & Eling outfit (1pm) who shifted three key players
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Cherries: Hughes can help Howe in Italian job
SHOULD team director Eddie Howe require any inside info on Cherries’ Italian job, he need look no farther than crew member Richard Hughes. The midfielder will be hoping to feature when Cherries visit Watford tomorrow – with the Hornets set to include
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Cherries: Allsop seeking club's clean sheet record
STAR stopper Ryan Allsop will tomorrow bid to carve his name in Cherries' history when he steps out against Championship big guns Watford at Vicarage Road. Goalkeeper Allsop, who is known to his team-mates as Rocky, will be hoping to keep a club
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Sailing: World bronze medallist James has a new project
POOLE’S James Henson may have only just won world youth bronze but he must quickly settle into a new partnership if he is to build on it – according to RYA youth racing manager Duncan Truswell. The 18-year-old helm – alongside crew Oli Greber –
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Golf: Sophie is the pride of Dorset at Oake Manor
PARKSTONE’S Sophie Keech won her second national title of the year when she scored a five-shot victory in the English girls’ open championship at Oake Manor, near Taunton in Somerset. The 17-year-old Dorset star, who is already the English schools
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Frightened Rabbit set for End of The Road Festival gig
SELKIRK quinte Frightened Rabbit are following a clutch of summer festival appearances with a show at the End of The Road Festival later this month. The band will be performing at the annual festival that takes place at the Larmer Tree Gardens
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Fire service was amazing
I recently had to renew one of our smoke alarm batteries. We have two, one upstairs and the other downstairs. I noticed that on the side of the alarm, a notice saying the section needed renewing after 10 years. As our alarms are connected to the
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Cherries: Fraser keen to fly in Championship
RYAN Fraser is determined to make a big impact by showcasing his exciting skills in the unknown territory of the Championship. The winger, nicknamed Wee Man and Ryzi, has made a flying start with an impressive cameo against Charlton followed by
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Tennis: West Hants double up for historic success
YOUNGSTERS from the West Hants Club celebrated writing their names into the history books as they became the first team to successfully defend national team tennis titles. The under-16s and under-18s girls again lifted their crowns at the National
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Swimming: Costume hitch is no problem for Speers
POOLE’S Dan Speers is now the second fastest 16-year-old in Britain – and the fastest in England – after scooping a silver medal at the National Youth Championships. And it wasn’t just his opponents he had to deal with in Sheffield. The Bournemouth
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UPDATED: Temporary camp set up to ease illegal occupations
A TEMPORARY transit camp for travellers is being opened in North Dorset in 10 days time as pressure builds to find a more lasting solution to repeated incursions on public land. With the opening of the camp at Tarrant Hinton on August 21 – a week
