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Firefighters called to free people stuck in lift
CHRISTCHURCH firefighters released four people stuck in a lift at Kings Avenue earlier this evening. Crews isolated the power supply and used lift keys to gain access, a spokesman for the fire service said.
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Two-car crash in Herbert Avenue
POLICE attended a collision in Herbert Avenue, Poole, this afternoon. Two vehicles, a silver Peugeot 206 and a blue BMW estate, were involved in the incident. Both police and an ambulance attended, but only minor injuries were reported. The collision
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Cherries: Hornets hit Howe's men for six (with video)
CHERRIES’ hopes of springing a surprise against much-fancied Watford were extinguished during a disastrous 14-minute spell at Vicarage Road today. Eddie Howe’s men enjoyed the better of the first half and had deservedly reached the break on level
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Meet Legacy, the former Olympic rescue boat helping to keep swimmers safe
A FORMER Olympic rescue boat has been given a new lease of life helping keep swimmers safe off Poole’s premier beach. The 5.85 metre rib was bought for RLSS Poole Lifeguard, based at Sandbanks, by local charity the Talbot Village Trust. At
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Children’s author Guy Bass shares funny stories in Ringwood
AWARD-winning author Guy Bass gave fun-filled performances at two Ringwood venues, fresh from showcasing his popular spoken word show at Camp Bestival. The children’s author and Blue Peter Book Award winner shared silly stories and read from some
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I didn’t lose my hair during chemotherapy - but I’ve shaved it off anyway
A MUM who did not lose her hair during chemotherapy has had it shaved off anyway. Jean Simpson, 62, says she wanted to 'give something back' to Cancer Research UK. Jean has also told how she decided to have what she thought was a healthy breast
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Tree branch down in Branksome Park
A LARGE tree branch is hanging down near to the crossroads between Leicester Road and Bury Road in Branksome Park. Police have confirmed that the local authority has been informed, and the road is not blocked. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said:
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UPDATED: Yacht towed to Poole Quay after fears of fire
A YACHT was towed back to Poole Quay this afternoon after an overheating engine sparked fears there was a fire on-board. The vessel, crewed by a family with children, was towed to land by a lifeboat. A spokesperson from Dorset Fire and Rescue
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Matchday Live: Watford v Cherries
Watford 6-1 Cherries: Match report and post-match video reaction to follow from Vicarage Road. Match report from Watford http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/10605027.Cherries__Hornets_hit_Howe_s_men_for_six/
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Thousands flock to Ellingham Show - traffic delays on A338 and A31
THOUSANDS of people are descending on Ringwood today for the annual Ellingham Show. The traditional country show, staged by Ellingham and Ringwood Agricultural Society, is held on the beautiful Somerley Park Estate on the banks of the River Avon
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Owner devastated after antifreeze kills cats
A DEVASTATED animal lover is calling for justice after three of her cats were poisoned with antifreeze. Sarah Tiller, of Sterte Road in Poole, took rescue cats Candy, Pixie and Snowball to the PDSA charity in Moordown after discovering they had
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UPDATED: Welcome to Bournemouth sign a “flight of fancy”, says councillor
THE final section of the £76,000 Welcome to Bournemouth sign has been hoisted into place. Last night was the final night of closures on the A338 to allow the sign to be secured on the recently refurbished pedestrian footbridge above the A338 Wessex
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Summer fun for everyone at Kingcombe Centre
Schools are out, and the Kingcombe Centre is inviting visitors to spend some happy summer days there with creative activities for kids and splendid summer strolls. Have you ever thought about what lurks beneath a pond’s surface, or wanted to delve
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You'll feel right at home at Hoburne Naish
Hoburne the holiday company recently celebrated its 100th birthday and a lot has certainly changed since farmer and founder John Burry purchased Hoburne Farm in Christchurch and began to host families in an array of old buses and railway carriages
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Bookseller’s choice of the Week: Raffles and the Golden Opportunity and Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Book Store
THIS month I have chosen two very distinct books. The first, Raffles and the Golden Opportunity, charts the extraordinary life of Sir Stamford Raffles, the controversial English adventurer, imperialist, linguist, naturalist and disobedient employee
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Della Galton: my latest novel was inspired by the fact that half of my family are alcoholics
“A lot of people’s perception of a writer is someone who wafts around in this lovely dress, waiting for the muse to strike,” says Della Galton. Crikey, if even half of what she’s just told me about how hard she works to make a respectable living
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New Forest Eton Mess
Tony Beales and Head Chef Maciek Kijewski from Dorset catering firm Beales Gourmet share their secret to creating the perfect Eton Mess, using local ingredients New Forest Eton Mess 4 portions 160g golden caster sugar (including 55g for
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Summer beauty: essential buys to keep you glowing through August and beyond
Dorset style expert and former beauty queen Katie Farley gives her tips on how to gear up for the summer sear Summer is in full swing here in Dorset and who would have ever have thought we’d be complaining because it’s too hot? We just aren
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Let in the light: conservatories can be a great way to increase your living space
We’ve had a fair few sunny days this year, but the British weather can be notoriously fickle. With a conservatory, you can enjoy the garden whatever the weather while remaining safely under cover. Conservatories are versatile too, and can be
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Traffic misery for a month on A35
ROADWORKS start on Monday as part of an engineering project climaxing with a weekend closure of the busy Bakers Arms roundabout. Dorset County Council says motorists are unlikely to suffer any disruptions for at least a month, as initially work
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Release of the Week: Lolito by Ben Brooks
AFTER the success of his novel Grow Up in 2011 Ben Brooks releases his highly anticipated follow up, Lolito. It tells the story of 15-year-old Etgar, an unscrupulous teen with mild agoraphobia and a borderline drinking problem. Reeling from
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‘Give us action plan’ Poole Hospital told after shortfalls found during inspection
POOLE Hospital has been told to draw up an action plan after inspectors found shortfalls in one area. The Care Quality Commission made a three-day unannounced visit to the hospital in May, observing and talking to staff, relatives and patients.
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Abuse that kills so many young lives
IF YOU want a platinum-plated, fur-lined, ocean-going example of just how twisted life in Britain has become, the case of the 13-year-old paedophile victim branded as predatory should tell you. Prosecutor Robert Colover – the man you’d imagine
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In the Dock: Bournemouth
SIMON PENNY aged 41 of Mount Pleasant Drive, Bournemouth. Admitted failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis in the course of an investigation into whether the defendant had committed an offence. Fined £280. To pay victim surcharge of £28
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In The Dock: Wimborne
PAUL NIGEL MASON aged 50 of Churchill Close, Wimborne. Convicted in absence of keeping a Ford at Rosemary Road which was unlicensed. Fined £200. Excise back duty of £42.50. Costs of £90.
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Delicious cabaret show set to thrill at Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival
A SEASIDE spectacular will be looking to whip crowds into a frenzy at the upcoming Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival. Mobile street-art show, Mr Wippy and the Connettes, will be performing their popular touring show outside an antique ice-cream
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Homes plan is no good
I BELIEVE Bournemouth Council is wrong to allow the building of nine holiday lets in the plans for the cliff-top site (‘Flats and restaurant plan for cliff-top site’, Daily Echo, July 25). There is a shortage of houses for homes so allowing the
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I was rolling in the aisles
I had to write to say how much I enjoyed Phil Cool at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth on July 27. He is a fantastic comedian and impersonator. He said it was his last show and he certainly gave us great value for money. It’s not often someone
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Soak wrists to stay cool
TO HELP you sleep during this summer weather try putting your wrists in the water from a cold tap for at least two minutes. Back when I was a child living in Kinson before the Second World War when the horse drawn water cart came along spraying
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Clean-up time in filthy park
NO ONE can deny we live in a beautiful part of the country and Poole Park plays a part in this. However, on visiting the park recently I was appalled at the amount of duck faeces on the walkways and grass. It was causing concern for young mums
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Electric Youth performers are set to create a buzz at the Tivoli
AN AMERICAN touring ensemble is stopping in Dorset during a European tour which includes dates in London and Disneyland Paris. The singing and dancing group Electric Youth will perform high-energy, choreographed performances of classic rock and
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How to get Google’s Chrome on your TV
THE new Chromecast gadget will bring the internet browser Google Chrome to your television, for around £25. It looks like a slightly oversized USB stick. At one end there’s an HDMI plug that goes into the back of your TV. At the other,
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In The Dock: Wareham
SHOHIDUL ISLAM aged 37 of North Street, Wareham. Convicted in absence of failing to deliver to the Secretary of State that part of the registration document relating to the transfer of a vehicle to a person who was not a vehicle trader. Fined £200.
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In the Dock: Verwood
MATTHEW MATLEY aged 40 of School Close, Verwood. Convicted in absence of keeping a Skoda at Ringwood Road which was unlicensed. Fined £200. Excise back duty of £55. Costs of £90.
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In the Dock: Ferndown
LEROY BRUCE REDMAN aged 47 of Linden Road, Ferndown. Admitted possessing a lock knife blade at Co-Op, Castle Lane West. Committed to prison for 20 days. Also admitted possessing a kitchen knife at Co-op, Castle Lane West. Committed to prison for 20
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Keep all dogs on leashes
I HAVE just returned from yet another walk where two dogs, namely highland terriers, were allowed to run barking and growling at my two dogs, which were both on leads. If they had been children, they would have been terrified or hurt. People think
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Fracking site delay is good
WITH a Tory government minister sounding so wildly enthusiastic about fracking for shale gas (Echo, August 2), it is reassuring for us that PEDL 238 (a drilling block with corners round Corfe Mullen, Hamworthy, Mudeford and Bransgore and so effectively
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Kitchen fire damages thatched cottage in East Dorset
A PLASTIC radio left on a hob accidentally caused a blaze in a Three Legged Cross cottage last night. Fire crews from Verwood and Ferndown attended the thatched property at 7pm yesterday after a call from the owner. Two sets of breathing apparatus were
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The Legend Continues, Navi as Michael Jackson - Pier Theatre
WE were all on our feet dancing and singing along to the unmistakable songs of the King of Pop. Navi is a real showman and this performance was even better than his last appearance at the Pier, he and his two fellow dancers pulling off some impressive
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Horse bolts through busy town centre after crash
A HORSE bolted through a busy town centre after a collision on Friday evening. The animal, which was towing a carriage in Swanage’s High Street, fled after a crash with a vehicle. Although the carriage overturned during the incident, pictured
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We're doing all we can to stop illegal traveller camps, say councils
DORSET councils say they are doing all they can to stop illegal traveller camps as new guidance was issued by the government yesterday. The Department of Communities and Local Government outlined the legal powers councils and landowners have to
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Councils have "completely failed us", say travellers
ROMANY travellers are calling for a permanent site in Dorset and say they feel “completely failed” by the council. Members from Kushti Bok, a Dorset traveller community group, said the unauthorised encampments are the outcome of council leadership
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Non-league: Dorset rivals lock horns in Burbidge feud
POOLE Town chiefs were last night considering whether to report Dorset rivals Weymouth to the Football Association after the Luke Burbidge transfer saga had taken a controversial twist. The 21-year-old, who signed non-contract terms with Poole
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AFC Bournemouth: Harte hungrier than ever for success
VASTLY-experienced Cherries defender Ian Harte is relishing life at Dean Court and insists he is hungrier than ever to taste success. The left-back is arguably the most seasoned campaigner in the Cherries squad following an illustrious career in
