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AFC Bournemouth: Howe heartened by performance despite defeat
MANAGER Eddie Howe praised Cherries’ performance but admitted his men had paid the ultimate price for wasteful finishing in their League Cup defeat at Watford. Cherries were knocked out of the competition following a 2-0 loss at the hands of their
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Hammers boss Browne breaks his Poppies duck
SIMON Browne piloted Hamworthy United to third place in Wessex Premier after finally laying to rest his Bournemouth Poppies hoodoo. Dominic Allen’s penalty and a finely-taken Lee Chudy strike earned Hammers a 2-1 win over their neighbours at the
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AFC Bournemouth: Missed chances prove costly in League Cup exit
PROFLIGATE Cherries were made to pay for missed opportunities as their poor record in the League Cup continued at Vicarage Road tonight. The Dean Court outfit more than matched a much-changed Watford team for long periods and created enough chances
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AFC Bournemouth: Cherries seal record Rantie deal (UPDATED)
ASSISTANT boss Jason Tindall insisted Cherries had made a clear statement of intent by winning the battle to sign sought-after striker Tokelo Rantie. Cherries today completed the high-profile capture of Malmo star Rantie on a four-year contract
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Matchday Live: Watford v AFC Bournemouth
That's all folks. We'll have some reaction from Eddie Howe online soon. Hope you enjoyed the updates.
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Ship owners fined over Poole harbour oil spill
THE owners of a ship have been fined £2,000 after failing to report that it had been responsible for an oil spill in Poole Harbour. Faversham Ships Limited admitted the charge in a prosecution brought by Poole Harbour Commissioners under section
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Damon Wright remanded in custody over murder charge
A BOURNEMOUTH man accused of murder will appear before Crown Court later this week. Damon Wright, 31, appeared at Southampton Magistrates today, charged with the murder of Kevin Wyeth, who was found in an alley way off Defender Road in Woolston
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Blog: Sign up to the Bournemouth Marathon Festival and raise funds for the JTYAF
Reporter Paula Roberts is running her first half marathon at the first Bournemouth Marathon Festival in October. She is being trained by Bournemouth’s Fitness First personal trainer Karen Morison and raising funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers
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Forty-five years of Great Dorset Steam Fair
WIDELY recognised as the biggest heritage and cultural show in the world, the Great Dorset Steam Fair will be celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. The inspiration for what has become one of Europe’s largest outdoor events resulted from the
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Plane pull brings in the funds
TEAMS of fundraisers took on the challenge against a Boeing 737 at the fifth annual Dorset Plane Pull at Bournemouth Airport on Monday. The 27 teams, each made up of at least 20 participants, competed against each other to pull the 35,000kg aircraft
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Dorset councils join forces on services to save cash
A JOINT service between four Dorset councils could be given the go-ahead in a further bid to save money. Councillors at the Borough of Poole and the three authorities within the Stour Valley Partnership – Christchurch, East Dorset and North Dorset
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Hundreds turn out for celebration of Ceejay Broadhead's life
MORE than 250 family and friends attended the funeral of “free spirit” Ceejay Broadhead. Mourners wore tie dye clothes and bright colours in a celebration of the 19-year-old and let off balloons outside the Immanuel Church in Southbourne after
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Bournemouth Air Festival: Unique flypast brings five heritage planes together for first time
UP to a million people are set to descend on Bournemouth over the next four days as the sixth annual Air Festival gets underway tomorrow. And Air Festival goers will be in for an extra special and unique treat this year. The display by Avro
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Thousands in fines for Poole Harbour speeders
TWO men have been fined and ordered to pay substantial costs by Bournemouth magistrates after being convicted of speeding in Poole Harbour. Daniel Taylor, 38, of Birchington, Kent, and Martin Blake of Hagley, West Midlands, both exceeded the 10
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Have your say on future of Holdenhurst
RESIDENTS in Holdenhurst are being given a say on plans to preserve the historic Bournemouth village for future generations. The east and west of the picture postcard village are currently two separate conservation areas in recognition of their
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Homeless no longer get direct access to Bournemouth shelter
HOMELESS people will no longer get direct access to a night shelter under a new system in Bournemouth. Council chiefs are putting the final touches to a new system whereby those in need of a roof over their head will have to go directly to the
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Sevens Boat Shed told to take down unauthorised decking
THE owners of Sevens Boat Shed restaurant in Poole Park could be asked to remove decking, an area of artificial grass and a stainless steel balustrade put up without planning permission. A retrospective application by Eddie and Brenda Mitchell’
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Police appeal following indecent exposure in Boscombe
POLICE are hunting a man who indecently exposed himself to three young girls in Boscombe on Sunday August 18. The incident happened at around 6pm in the park area near to the Shelley Manor Medical Centre on Beechwood Avenue. The victims, three
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Bournemouth Air Festival: One to day to go!
THOUSANDS of eyes will look to the skies tomorrow for the sixth Bournemouth Air Festival. The event, which runs until Sunday, will see a mix of state-of-the-art fast jets, historic aircraft, daring aerobatics and much more. The flying kicks
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Christchurch is least deprived town in Britain
CHRISTCHURCH is the least deprived large seaside town in the country, a study has found. The Office for National Statistics based their findings on population sizes and considered data on health, housing and employment from 2010. The three
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Supercouncil could set us back by years, says Bournemouth council leader
MERGING Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch into one city-sized local authority would be "very expensive and hugely disruptive", the leader of Bournemouth council has said. Uniting the Conurbation – an independent campaign to create one city along
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RAF press officer’s work life revealed
WITH Bournemouth Air Festival about to get under way tomorrow, a Dorset woman has unveiled a priceless historic archive of her husband’s work. Daphne Moody, of Southbourne, has kept photographs, clippings and hundreds more historic documents from
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Tea party for charity
A charity tea party was held at the Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club at the weekend and raised around £500 for Breast Cancer Care’s Strawberry Tea campaign. For more information visit breastcancercare.org.uk/strawberry or call 0870 164 9422
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Learn more about shiatsu
September is Shiatsu Awareness Month – a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy which can help treat back and mobility problems. To celebrate, Shiatsu Society members have joined together to offer some special promotions visit shiatsu society.org
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New survey to shape future of NHS
HEALTH organisations across Dorset have come together for The Big Ask - a unique survey backed by the Daily Echo which will help shape NHS services in the future. This week we look at some of the initiatives introduced to improve the patients’
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Air festival soaring again
The waiting is nearly over. The sixth Bournemouth Air Festival begins tomorrow and the excitement is as palpable as it was when the event launched in 2008. There were plenty of sceptics at the time but they were quickly proved wrong. The festival
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John and Anna Daly
DOES anyone remember my parents John and Anna Daly from Glasgow who lived in Bournemouth in 1963? My father was a chef and died in the Blue Lagoon Restaurant/Club, Sandbanks Road, Poole in August 1963, three weeks before I was born. They would
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When I’m sixty-four
I have just found out that anybody over the age of sixty four is not entitled to claim for either Disability or Mobility Allowance. However, if one claims for such under that age, the assistance lasts for life, providing they still are entitled
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Wave bye to nature views
THE news has been broadcast that a few more parking spaces have been approved for Avon and Stour Courts located at Eagle and Poole Road. What hasn't been broadcast is the removal of the trees and grass and the very lovely open green space that's
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Message from bone marrow donor
BY giving one day of her life to donate bone marrow, Laura Oakley was able to give someone a second chance at their life. The 27-year-old from Bournemouth, who donated bone marrow in June 2012, is now thrilled to hear she is a match for someone
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Chinese complete deal for Poole’s Sunseeker
THE deal to sell Poole-based Sunseeker was completed yesterday. As reported earlier this year in the Echo, China-based Dalian Wanda Group has paid £320 million for the yacht builder. Dalian, China’s largest commercial property and entertainment
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Pupils take part in young enterprise event
MORE than 300 pupils from 13 schools across Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset took part in an event designed to help them prepare for work. The Young Enterprise Employability programme consisted of eight interactive workshops and a mock interview at
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Cup of coffee to cut cancer
CANCER Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving lives through research. The charity has made enormous progress in the fight against cancer and continues to do so. However, we have only been able to do that thanks to
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Hoosiers in fine form at Mr Kyps
POP/rock trio, The Hoosiers, fitted in well during their set at Parkstone music venue, Mr Kyps. 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 small and intimate
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Wish you were here next year
As the curtain falls on the last of the entertainment at Pier Approach, I must add my appreciation to the council for a fantastic set-up. Having seen 75 per cent of the acts I was amazed by the talent on show, from the youngsters of Bournemouth
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Programme for Bournemouth's third Arts by the Sea Festival unveiled
CLEAR your diary for next month as the programme for Bournemouth’s third Arts by the Sea Festival has just been announced. This includes a colourful array of theatre and dance events from September 20 to October 12. There are several haunting
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UPDATED: Tributes paid to Tesco driver who died in house fire
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Tesco home delivery driver who died in a house fire in Poole on Tuesday afternoon. John Applebee, 68, was rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries after a blaze tore through his Canford Heath home. Paramedics
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Meet the Miss Demeanour pilot at Echo book signing
THE pilot of one of the most popular aircraft at the Bournemouth Air Festival will be signing copies of the Echo’s spectacular book today. Jonathon Whaley, who flies the Miss Demeanour Hunter Jet, is pulling on his flying suit and spending time
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Dorset MPs sceptical over Syria action
DORSET MPs have spoken of their concerns about the crisis in the Middle East ahead of Thursday’s Commons debate on Syria. The prospect of UK/US military intervention has increased following last week’s chemical gas attack which has been blamed
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Man fighting for life after being found in Poole alleyway
A MAN is fighting for his life in a coma after being found with serious head injuries in a Poole alleyway. Detectives say it is unclear exactly how the 53-year-old was injured, but his condition was so serious doctors placed him in a medically
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Coombes claims best of British double
DORSET tennis veteran Matt Coombes enjoyed the double delight of lifting the Over-45 British Seniors’ singles and doubles titles at Wimbledon. Coombes triumphed 7-6, 7-6 in a tense final against GB over-45 team-mate Paul Scullard (Hampshire) before
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AFC Bournemouth: Pugh says quality will stand Cherries in good stead
MARC Pugh believes Cherries’ quality will stand them in good stead as they search for some consistency following a Jekyll-and-Hyde start to the season. Pugh came off the bench to bag Cherries’ consolation in their 5-1 reverse at Huddersfield on
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AFC Bournemouth: Howe to tread carefully with Daniels
BOSS Eddie Howe insists Cherries will tread carefully with Charlie Daniels as he bids to avoid becoming the latest victim of a long-standing club injury curse. Left-back Daniels is currently suffering with a persistent condition known as plantar
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Poole mum critically injured in caravan crash dies
A POOLE mother critically injured in a caravan crash over the bank holiday weekend has died. The 48-year-old suffered life threatening injuries when the Land Rover Discovery she was travelling in overturned on the A35 between Dorchester and Bridport
