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Non-league: Kemp's correct call as Christchurch compete with Winchester

CHRISTCHURCH 0 WINCHESTER CITY 2 IT WASN’T the first time Graham Kemp turned out to be right after raising a few eyebrows with his opinions ahead of a Christchurch fixture. And while King Kempy reigned supreme at Hurn Bridge, his pre-match

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Winton wallop Corfe Mullen

IN-form Winton walloped Corfe Mullen by a whopping 268 runs to keep the pressure on the top two in Division One. Badral Alam (66) and Saturday skipper Ally Williams (28) got the hosts off to a strong start at King George V Playing Fields before

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Verwood boss Arnold swoops for nomadic striker Kittle

VERWOOD Town boss Adie Arnold has bolstered his attacking options with the capture of much-travelled frontman Joe Kittle ahead of tomorrow's trip to Brockenhurst (7.45pm). Kittle made Potterne Park his latest port of call following spells with

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Ringwood pair lead an impressive local charge in Bournemouth Open

RINGWOOD pair Lee Croad and Peter Ward led an impressive local charge at the 96th Bournemouth Open – but two visiting stars turned on the style in the battle for the prestigious singles prize. Apart from one blip in the weather on Tuesday, the

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UPDATED: A31 reopened at Ashley Heath and Sturminster Marshall after accidents

THERE are tailbacks on the A31 eastbound after a multi-vehicle accident near the turning for the Ringwood roundabout. Two fire crews from Ringwood were called to the scene at 3.38pm. A driver was removed from a blue Vauxhall Corsa and taken

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Mum of girl hit by biker presents crossing petition to council

A MUM has made a plea to council chiefs after her daughter was hit by a motorbike on a busy Bournemouth road. As reported in the Daily Echo, Corinne Lovell, from Kinson, was walking her daughter, Shannon, seven, to school at around 8.35am when

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Recycling rates rocket in Christchurch

RECYCLING rates in Christchurch and East Dorset have rocketed since a new scheme was introduced last year. The Recycle for Dorset collection scheme was launched in October 2012 with residents sorting rubbish into recycling, rubbish, food waste

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Ethan’s bike is dream come true

A LUCKY lad will share more adventures on two wheels with his father thanks to a one-of-a-kind Bournemouth event. Ethan Webb, nine, was picked randomly from hundreds of spectators to win the surprise giveway at the Bournemouth Night Sky Ride last

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Keep Wimborne TIC open, plead residents

HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition urging the council to keep Wimborne’s Tourist Information Centre open. The Daily Echo revealed on Wednesday that centres in Christchurch and Wimborne will no longer be council-run as part of ongoing cost-cutting

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Don't miss your chance to enter the Echo Child of the Year competition

TIME is running out for parents who want to put their youngsters forward for the Daily Echo Child of the Year 2013 contest. Proud parents who think their child has special star quality have until August 24 to enter them into the portrait competition

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Arts by the Sea will feature beach spectacular

AN INCREDIBLE line-up will open Bournemouth’s third Arts by the Sea Festival. There will be a stunning mix of outdoor performances from Friday, September 20, until Sunday, September 22. Joe Rush and his Mutoid Waste Company’s giant articulated

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Your chance to meet crime commissioner

RESIDENTS IN Boscombe will have the chance to meet Dorset’s police and crime commissioner on Thursday. Martyn Underhill will attend a forum at East Cliff United Reformed Church in St Swithuns Road between 2pm and 4pm. The event is open to any

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Studland heath fire killed rare protected reptiles, experts confirm

A NUMBER of protected reptiles were killed during the latest Studland Heath arson attack, experts have confirmed. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service fought the wildfire at Godlingston yesterday evening, 24-hours after tackling another deliberate blaze

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Picture special: Perseid meteor shower delights stargazers

STARGAZERS enjoyed a spectacular light show last night, thanks to the Perseid meteor shower. The annual display, which occurs when the Earth passes through a trail of dusty debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, can be seen between July 17 and August

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Bournemouth hospital to get new bus hub

WORK will get underway next month on a new bus hub in front of Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The project will mean a dedicated bus space with new shelters, an improved waiting area and a covered walkway to the hospital entrance. There will also

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Rail fares to increase by 4.1% in January

Rail users face another "massive" increase of around 4.1% in fares in the new year after new inflation figures signalled more "misery" for passengers. RPI inflation rose by 3.1% in the year to July, down from 3.3% last month, but regulated fares

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Relive the high points of the Air Festival with our new book

WITH Bournemouth Air Festival now just three weeks away, a chance to relive the first five years of the event will soon be yours. The Daily Echo’s new air festival book, in association with Castle Cameras, hits the shelves on August 19, and will

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Mini festival raises £3,000 for Julia’s House

MINI music festival Codefest, held by a leading local and national provider of IT solutions, raised £3,000 for Julia’s House children’s hospice. This is the second year running that the company Codestone, whose technology centre is in Poole, has

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In The Dock: Wimborne

PETER JOHN NURDIN aged 20 of Juniper Close, Wimborne. Admitted a breach of non-molestation order, by making a comment on Facebook when prohibited by an order made by Bournemouth County Court. Committed to detention in a young offenders institution

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In The Dock: Poole

ALEXANDER GUY REEKS aged 39 of Sterte Road, Poole. Convicted in absence of driving a Mercedes insulated van at Wimborne Road without a test certificate. Fined £20. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £85. JODIE TAZMIN TRAVERS aged 20 of Hill

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Turbary Common travellers told council will apply for eviction order

TRAVELLERS camped on a children's play area in Bournemouth will be moved on 'as soon as possible', the council said yesterday. Around 15 caravans moved onto the area at Riggs Gardens, Turbary Common, on Friday. Andy McDonald, parks manager,

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Tory councillors choose Poole gyratory option two

THE three Conservative councillors representing Hamworthy on Borough of Poole have nailed their colours to the mast over the town’s gyratory system options. Cllrs Mike White, Graham Chandler and Mike Wilkins favour option two, which keeps two lanes

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Open air film screening

 TICKETS are on sale for Stars by the Sea, an open air screening of Dirty Dancing, starring the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, in the grounds of Knoll Beach Discovery Centre, Studland, this Saturday. If the weather is wet, the film will

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In The Dock: Christchurch

ASHLEY PALMER aged 22 of River Way, Christchurch. Admitted driving a Ford Fiesta at Courtenay Road with 90 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. Fined £175. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £85. Disqualified from holding a driving

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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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Technicolour extravaganza

FRESH from the hit television series Steps: On the Road Again and an arena tour, Ian ‘H’ Watkins is back at Bournemouth Pavilion this month starring in the title role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream-coat. The musical, one of Tim Rice

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VIDEO: Meet Garry, Europe’s second best Elvis impersonator

ELVIS tribute singer Garry Foley is celebrating after coming second in a Europe-wide competition to honour the King. The 45-year-old, who lives in Creekmoor, was the runner-up at Europe’s Tribute to Elvis competition in Blackpool earlier this month

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In The Dock: Blandford

MARK ASHLEY GAMBLIN aged 22 of Miles Field, Blandford Forum. Admitted driving a BMW at Ivy Cross roundabout car park, Shaftesbury, without insurance. Fined £180. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £35. Licence endorsed with six points.

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Low budget film screening

INDIE Screen Dorset, a new initiative supporting local independent filmmakers, launches at Lighthouse in Poole tonight with a screening of Suki Singh’s Emulsion. Indie Screen provides the opportunity for filmmakers to get their low budget feature

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In The Dock: Bournemouth

SAMANTHA ANGHARRED ROSE aged 33 of Maclean Road, Bournemouth. Admitted possessing 1.17 grammes of ketamine, a class C drug. Discharged conditionally for six months. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs of £85. JOHN CARRINGTON aged 47 of Campbell

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Unforseen consequences

NUMBSKULLS who set fire to heathland obviously don’t realise the consequences of their actions. They seem to believe that firefighters will attend the scene, put out the blaze and it won’t affect the service anywhere else. As proved in Purbeck

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Aquaria was a great show

 Last night I attended the show Aquaria at the BIC. Never have I seen such a performance with such diversity. Amazing, colourful and exquisitely designed costumes together with high flying acts, fire performers, underwater dancers, all the while accompanied

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Transit sites to solve problem

There are few issues that cause more strife than the so called travellers issue which comes up like clockwork in Poole and Bournemouth every year. The solution to this problem is the provision of transit sites, as councils have been urged to do

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Tourists must be welcomed

I’VE been reading with interest some of the recent letters about the seafront, especially as I emailed the Tourist Office weeks ago ... to which I had no reply. The August 6 Letters Page had letters re: no seats on the promenade and one about the

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AFC Bournemouth: Mitchell keeping mum on Rantie speculation (UPDATED)

CHERRIES chairman Eddie Mitchell today refused to be drawn on reports of a second failed bid by the club for Malmo striker Tokelo Rantie. Sky Sports yesterday claimed Cherries were one of three clubs to have tabled an offer in excess of one million

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Ringwood recluse eaten by her cats, inquest told

A WOMAN was eaten by her own cats after her dead body lay undiscovered in her home for several weeks, an inquest heard. Janet Veal was found in the kitchen of her isolated Ringwood home after neighbours raised the alarm, concerned that they had

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Three patients diagnosed with breast cancer after Bournemouth doctor gave them all-clear

THREE patients have had treatment for breast cancer despite being given the all-clear by a junior doctor who failed to follow proper procedures. A total of 462 patients who attended a clinic at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital between January 2011

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VIDEO: "If someone had been in flat blaze, they wouldn't have come out alive" - fire chief hits out at Studland Heath arsonists

FIREFIGHTERS could have reached a devastating property fire even faster if the service hadn’t been battling an arson attack on Studland Heath at the same time, it has emerged. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) group manager, Andy Fox, told

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"I was diagnosed with breast cancer after doctor at Bournemouth hospital gave me the all clear"

A BREAST cancer patient, diagnosed 20 months after a junior doctor at Royal Bournemouth Hospital gave him the all-clear, says the experience has “turned his world upside down.” The 63-year-old Bournemouth man, who does not want to be identified

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Police cordon off Hengistbury Head as body found

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Police cordon in place around large area at Hengistbury Head

POLICE have cordoned off a large area at Hengistbury Head this morning. The activity is centred around the smaller car park at the clifftop site. There were numerous police vehicles and scenes of crime officers in the car park. One Echo

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Non-league: Poppies duo return for testing trip to Moneyfields

POPPIES boss Ken Vaughan hopes to have Max Crow and Will Robinson available for tonight's testing trip to Moneyfields (7.45pm). Crow returns to the squad after missing Friday's 1-0 defeat at Sholing while midfielder Robinson is set to recover from

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Non-league: Cuffie claims Christchurch can surprise Kemp's City

MANAGER Michael Cuffie believes his Christchurch players will be out to prove wrong predecessor Graham Kemp when they host Winchester City tonight (7.45pm). Kemp, Priory's most successful manager, left Hurn Bridge to take the City hotseat in the

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Dorset Saturday: Baczala brothers star in Swanage success at Broadstone

THE Baczala brothers made a mockery of Broadstone’s impressive recent form as their brilliant bowling helped secure a delicious league double for Swanage at the Delph. Third-placed Broadstone, who had won six out of seven league matches since losing

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Dorset Saturday: Parley close in on Premier League crown

UNBEATEN Parley moved to within touching distance of the Premier League championship as they swept aside their latest victims Weymouth by 126 runs at Redlands. The victory, coupled with defeat for second-placed Ferndown Wayfarers, handed Roshan

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Cherries: Watford didn't deserve six says Blissett

LUTHER Blissett believes Cherries would have learned some valuable lessons from their Vicarage Road beating – from two contrasting halves. Blissett was among the crowd to see two of his former clubs do battle on Saturday with Watford eventually

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Poole Town: Killick reckons Elliott can be Ekow friendly

BOSS Tom Killick believes Poole Town’s new signing Ekow Elliott can make an impact for the Dolphins with his unique playing style. Elliott, 23, was snapped up by the Tatnam outfit after impressing on trial. The winger made 37 appearances and scored

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Cherries: Blissett believes solid season would suit AFC Bournemouth

LUTHER Blissett – the man who fired Cherries to their highest finishing position in history – believes his former club should set their sights on consolidating in the Championship. Blissett, who watched Watford drub Cherries on Saturday, says finding

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UPDATED: Firefighters tackle another heath blaze at Studland - the second in two days

FIREFIGHTERS were this morning damping down after arsonists caused another major heath blaze at Studland. Four fire engines, four Land Rovers and one Uni Mog vehicle were called to the site near Agglestone Rock after Dorset Fire and Rescue Service