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"Daunting" regime made dangerous prisoner go on the run, court told
A DANGEROUS prisoner went on the run from an open prison because he found the new regime “daunting”, a court has heard. “Institutionalised” John Burton, 29, was serving an indeterminate sentence for the kidnap of a man in North Dorset six years
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AFC Bournemouth: Cherries savaged by goal hungry Terriers (WITH VIDEO)
JAMES Vaughan’s hat-trick condemned Cherries to another miserable awayday beating as Huddersfield put five past Eddie Howe’s men at the John Smith’s Stadium today. Striker Vaughan became the second player to net three against Cherries this season
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Dreadlocks took 20 years to grow but now Gareth's sporting a new look after chop for charity
BOURNEMOUTH man Gareth Robinson is sporting a brand new look after cutting his hair for the first time in 20 years. The 35-year-old first had his hair twisted into dreadlocks when he was 16 and they became part of his life. But he made the
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Bisterne Scarecrow Festival is simply top straw
A SCENE from a summer fete painstakingly recreated in straw has won this year’s Bisterne Scarecrow Festival. The annual event, which takes place in the rural communities of Bisterne, Kingston and Sandford, between Christchurch and Ringwood, has
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Meet Bournemouth's Mr Angry: why I'm making an effort to complain
Zimbabwe, Simon Cowell, Iran, GCSE physics papers, the ‘sycophancy of financial journalists’, Europe – always Europe – unit trusts, Oxfam... it would be easier to list the things that DON’T make David Craig angry than those which do. At least that
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Five days to go: Relive Bournemouth Air Festival highlights in our new book
COPIES of the new Bournemouth Air Festival book and the festival brochure are set to fly off the shelves in the lead-up to this year’s event. With just five days to go until the action descends on to Bournemouth Seafront, from August 29 to September
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Matchday Live: Huddersfield v AFC Bournemouth
James Vaughan being replaced to a standing ovation by Jonathan Stead. Also coming on is Sean Scannell for Martin Paterson. Stead fires over from close range with his first touch. Hammill blasts well over from distance.... Speculative shot
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Drink drive deaths rise in Dorset
DRINK drive deaths in Dorset have risen by more than the national average. Six people were killed in collisions recorded by police as “impaired by alcohol” last year compared with four in 2011. Nationally the rise is around a quarter, prompting
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Skye’s dad to help others after total is reached
THE family of a Parkstone youngster set for a life-changing operation say they will use their experience to help others. A last-minute donation from the FJB Collection hotel group is expected to ensure that six-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer
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The Hoosiers, Mr Kyps
POP/rock trio, The Hoosiers, fitted in well during their set at Parkstone music venue, Mr Kyps, on Friday evening. They were upbeat and received a huge, warm welcome as they sprung on the stage, with their catchy tunes to move along to, in what is a
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Pokesdown sculptor donates Amy Winehouse bust to charity
A SCULPTOR is creating a bust of singer Amy Winehouse in the hope of raising funds for a charity set up in her memory. Linda Joyce is currently working on a portrait of Amy in a limited edition bronze and will donate the first one to the Amy Winehouse
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The Feeling: why we can't wait to play Bournemouth again
BRIT-award nominated five-piece band The Feeling are back from the wilderness with a new album and a whole new lease of life as they arrive in Bournemouth. The quintessentially English pop-rockers burst into the music charts in 2005 with the rousing
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Town full of creatives
IT’S great that the Arts by the Sea Festival is being held again starting on September 20. Bournemouth now also has a great cultural poetry scene with events being held at the Miramar Hotel and Winchester Club. Bournemouth is full of creative people
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Young pair were great
MAY I please, through the Daily Echo, express my deep thanks to a young couple who live in Kinson. Unfortunately on August 12, I sustained injuries following a bad fall in Columbia Road, Ensbury Park. This lovely couple came to my rescue and kindly
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The Love Affairs Of Nathaniel P by Adelle Waldman
ADELLE Waldman uses the hilariously observant mindset of Nathaniel Piven to create a witty debut novel about the life of a 30-something living in a gentrified corner of New York. Nate has received a six-figure advance for his first book and is
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Nettles are taking over
MY family and I have just spent a great month holidaying in Bournemouth and Poole, so much so that we are now returning after 32 years away from Bournemouth. Something that struck us which the locals seemed to take for granted is the encroachment of
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Don’t mention the pension...
WE have a German friend staying with us at the moment, we do not mention the war, but I was interested to see how our pensions related. The maximum earnings related pension in Germany is some £26,000 on average earnings of £29,000. The UK pension
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Notes from an orchestra: BSO conductor Kirill Karabits’s column
Kirill Karabits took up his post as Principal Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in 2009, becoming the first Ukrainian to have this role with a UK orchestra. In May this year Kirill, aged 36, received the Royal Philharmonic Conductor
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From Carousel to Les Miserables: Beyond the Barricade will delight musical fans
THE Beyond the Barricade show will look to capitalise on the increased popularity of Les Miserables as it returns to the Pavilion. The show will again take the audience on a journey through some of the world’s most famous musicals of the 20th and
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In The Dock: Poole
ROBERT MALINOWSKI aged 29 of Herbert Avenue, Poole. Admitted driving a Volkswagen car on Ringwood Road, Poole otherwise than in accordance with a licence authorising him to drive a vehicle of that class. No separate penalty. Licence endorsed. Also
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In The Dock: Corfe Mullen
AARON PAUL STEEL aged 25 of Pardys Hill, Corfe Mullen. Admitted driving a Peugeot car on Springdale Road, Broadstone without due care and attention. Fined £200. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £35. Licence endorsed with five points.
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House doctor: meet the feng shui expert making people's homes a better place to be
Many of us are familiar with the concept of Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement to create a harmonious home and workspace. But, equally, many would agree that the well-known ‘fixes’ for bad luck or energy; bulbous-leaved money plants
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The tile lady - one woman's lifelong passion for ceramic tiles
Does Jo Amey love a ceramic tile? You may as well ask if Rick Stein loves a fish; the lady is besotted. She fell in love with these architectural embellishments when studying ceramics and environmental design at Bournemouth’s Lansdowne College
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Get out and go wild in Dorset
Ever wanted to escape the crowds sometimes? To go off the beaten track? To stumble across somewhere new? In our modern digital world, much is made of our new-found freedoms – to work remotely, be contactable anywhere and always be online. Yet we
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Cenetarians’ parlour visit
THIS is to remind any of those living in Bournemouth and who are over 100 years old, that I would like to invite them to a birthday party in the Mayor’s Parlour on Monday September 9. Anyone who has not already contacted me and would like to come,
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Superman and friends return to the Metropolis
THE Superheroes Are Coming exhibition at Metropolis gallery in Westbourne is proving to be a hit across the board. All age groups have been visiting to see the work on show and have been able to identify with the characters brought to life by urban
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Body of a man found in public toilets at West Cliff
THE body of a man was discovered in public toilets at West Cliff, Bournemouth, on Friday evening. The grim discovery was made at around 6pm, the time when the toilets are closed to the public by the council. The cause of death has not yet
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Council chief: it will take years to find solution to gypsy and traveller problem
IT WILL take “years” to sort Dorset’s gypsy and traveller problem, the leader of the county council has admitted. Councillor Spencer Flower said a series of authorised encampments are planned for the future to alleviate the number of camps on public
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West End Boys - the Dorset performers set to make a name themselves in theatreland
Thousands of youngsters dream of becoming famous actors, but only a handful have the talent and tenacity to turn their wishes into reality. Two Dorset performers, Tom Prior from Dorchester and Miguel Brooking from Sherborne, are two of the lucky
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Chiswick Moran Hotel - an urban retreat with a large helping of 70s cool
Take a trip out of the centre of London to find a quiet breathing space in the Urban Jungle. Never having visited West London before I was surprised by how green it was. A short tube ride from the centre brought me and my partner to Gunnersbury
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New Season Runner Bean Salad with Crispy Hen’s Egg and Cured British Meats
Nick Atkins is a Michelin star trained chef who perfected his skills in the kitchens of the Academy of Culinary Arts, Chewton Glen hotel, Pebble Beach restaurant and private homes of high-profile clients across the south. He is the co-founder and
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BFA: Hurn Bridge to host Champions' Cup showpiece
THE Bournemouth FA Champions’ Cup will take place at Hurn Bridge on Tuesday (7.30pm). Hayward Saturday League kings Sway will battle for the silverware with Hayward Sunday League title winners Branksome Railway. Railway come into the clash
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Cherries: Cook happy with comparisons to distinguished defenders
STEVE Cook admitted he was flattered by comparisons with Cherries’ heroes of yesteryear and then set his sights on joining them in the defensive hall of fame. Cherries supporters this week mentioned Cook in an online debate which sparked discussion
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Speedway: Holder hails Poole duo ahead of GP Challenge
WORLD champion Chris Holder has backed his Poole Pirates team-mates Maciej Janowski and Tomas H Jonasson to succeed in tonight’s Speedway GP Challenge. Holder, currently sidelined after his horror smash at Coventry, first earned his place in the
