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FA Cup: Giant-killing Hammers shock Wimborne
DELIGHTED Simon Browne described his players’ performance as “outstanding” after Hamworthy United had stunned Wimborne in an FA Cup shock. The Wessex Premier outfit upset Wimborne 3-1 in a preliminary round win which Browne labelled “the best result
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Management team forced to don boots for depleted Verwood
ACHING Adie Arnold admitted he was in no hurry for a repeat performance after he and his backroom staff had been forced to make shock playing comebacks. Verwood Town boss Arnold, assistant Andy Darnton and coach Danny Saxby dusted off their boots
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Gillespie fires Poole to Southern Premier summit
JAMES Wood hailed the proven goalscoring prowess of Richard Gillespie after the hotshot frontman had dramatically fired Poole Town to the summit. Southern Premier new boys Poole rocketed to the top of the table when Gillespie’s last-gasp winner
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Darts: Mitchell secures French Open crown
DORSET darts star Scott Mitchell landed the French Open title and then admitted it had been one of his sweetest successes. The 43-year-old thrower followed in the illustrious footsteps of the likes of Rod Harrington, Peter Manley and Martin Adams
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Road closed after accident on B3081
Six people escaped shaken but unscathed after a crash between two cars, one towing a caravan. It happened on the B3081 between Verwood and Ringwood around 7pm on Sunday night. Police have closed the road while recovery takes place. The
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AFC Bournemouth: Record signing Rantie in surprise Malmo farewell
CHERRIES are tomorrow expected to put the finishing touches to their move for Tokelo Rantie after the striker surprisingly made a farewell appearance for Malmo. Rantie, whose signing was announced by both clubs on Wednesday, came on as a second-half
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Perrett's Verdict: Doncaster Rovers 0 AFC Bournemouth 1
IF Tokelo Rantie is treated to a DVD of this compellingly one-sided and chance-laden contest, he will no doubt be licking his lips. As a striker coming into the English game for the first time, Cherries’ record signing could ask for nothing more
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AFC Bournemouth: Pitman claims winning strike
BRETT Pitman insisted he had opened his goals account for the season as he claimed Cherries' clincher at Doncaster. Striker Pitman raised his arm in celebration after he had appeared to divert Charlie Daniels's free-kick beyond Rovers keeper Ross
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Fireworks and fun at Night Air at the Piers
THERE were fireworks, planes and loud, dance-filled fun at the second of Wave 105's Night Air at the Piers evenings. It started with up-and-coming girl group, Neon Jungle, who brought some fun, bouncy pop to the beach at Boscombe. Following
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Bourmemouth Air Festival is "perfect" say pilots
BOURNEMOUTH Air Festival pilots have sung the praises of this year’s event. With great weather on tap for the sixth event, the crowds were treated to a wide variation of displays. Blades pilot Mark Cutmore said: “It’s just perfect, it’s one
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Did you take a winner? How to enter the annual Bournemouth Air Festival photo competition
Here's how to enter the Daily Echo and Castle Cameras are launching the 2013 Bournemouth Air Festival Photographic Competition. Photographers of all ages are invited to take send in your favourite photos you have captured during the four-day extravaganza
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Simply the best: The 2013 Bournemouth Air Festival draws to a close
The record breaking sixth Bournemouth Air Festival drew to a spectacular close with the general view that it was greatest show yet. THE grand finale didn't quite materialise as planned, but there was still plenty to see as Bournemouth Air Festival
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Which attraction gets your vote as Bournemouth’s best?
THE public are being urged to vote for their favourite establishment or attraction at this year’s Bournemouth Tourism Awards. Set to be held at the O2 Academy in Boscombe on November 21, the awards, now in their eighth year, will celebrate the
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UPDATED: Traffic-stopping protester arrested after two-hour stand-off
A PROTESTER dressed as Spiderman who stopped traffic after hanging from the Wessex Way flyover at Cooper Dean has been arrested. The road was closed southbound for two-and-a-half hours after the man hung a sign from the flyover. Police brought
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Bournemouth Air Festival: in pictures
More than 1.5million people, a unique tribute to our flying heritage, heart-stopping aerobatics and a pilot paying to refuel using a credit card - has this been the best Bournemouth Air Festival ever? Relive all the action so far with some of
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Sir David Frost dies aged 74
Broadcaster Sir David Frost has died at the age of 74 after a suspected heart attack. Sir David's career spanned journalism and daytime television presenting, including The Frost Report and That Was The Week That Was, but he will be best remember
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Satisfy your inner snooper during Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
If you’re the sort of person who comes over all unnecessary at the sight of a crenellated parapet, or who would kill for an oriel window, then this is the week for you! From finials to fanlights, belfries to buttresses, all will be starring in
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Bournemouth Air Festival: Day Four Live! Vulcan flight cancelled for safety reasons
@Bournemouthecho great photos and a great event. Shame about the Vulcan, feel sorry for those that travelled far to see the old girl — @Jason_Pope 01 September 2013 @Bournemouthecho #bmthairbest #RedArrows sat, amazing
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Top location, good food and great ambiance - West Beach has it all
On a warm summer’s evening Bournemouth could almost pass for a Mediterranean resort – apart from the very large, very English pier of course. But that pier only adds to the charm of the view from West Beach, the fantastically-located fish restaurant
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Granddaughter could have died after cars blocked ambulance from getting to her
A DISABLED man from Poole has threatened to smash any car blocking the road outside his house after an ambulance could not reach his convulsing granddaughter. Terry Leach, 53, has also launched a formal complaint against Poole Borough Council regarding
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Meet the couple on a mission to champion the best food Dorset has to offer
For the last three years, Kay and Martyn Pring have been on a mission – to reflect the best of Dorset’s food products. Their little shop, situated in the very heart of the county’s countryside in Bere Regis, is crammed full of local produce, from
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An elegant country house in the heart of the forest
Woods Corner is an elegant and spacious country house with a wealth of period features situated in a delightful rural location, surrounded by open forest and within a mile of the village centre. The property has excellent secondary accommodation
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Things to see and do in September
Bestival Elton John, Snoop Dogg, Fatboy Slim and The Cuban Brothers are just some of the plethora of acts lined up for the 10th anniversary of Bestival, which takes place on the Isle of Wight from September 5 to 8. Festival-goers can also take
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Vulcan's heart should keep beating - meet the couple helping to keep the much-loved aircraft in the skies
It was at the old Bournemouth airshow at Hurn airport in the 1970s that Bryan Keet first saw her; those mighty Rolls-Royce engines with their 32-tonne thrust, ripping the air as she blasted into the skies to swoop and circle her adoring fans. “
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The Maldives: idyllic islands are a dream come true
Of all the dreamy locations used in James Bond films, it’s remarkable that the Maldives hasn't been among them, as the views are to die for. But all that could change if the movie’s producers drop into Per Aquum’s latest luxury five-star island
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Five people taken to hospital following serious crash
A HEAD-ON crash on the A338 near Fordingbridge yesterday resulted in five people being taken to hospital, two with "serious" injuries. The emergency services were called after two vehicles collided on Salisbury Road, between Fordingbridge and
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Meet Captains Club pastry chef Tim Gower
The Captains Club in Christchurch is not just any hotel, it is a magnificent hotel which has become firmly rooted in the local community. This striking contemporary, four-star boutique hotel resides on the banks of the River Stour, just a short
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Bournemouth Air Festival Day Four: what's happening today?
It's the last day of the Bournemouth Air Festival, and if you're trying to work out whether to come, here's what you need to know. IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Vulcan flight has been cancelled, according to its Twitter feed, because of a fuel leak. More
