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AFC Bournemouth: Cherries confirm Wilshere loan signing
CHERRIES have completed the stunning capture of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan until the end of the season. The England star, who featured for the Three Lions at Euro 2016 and has 34 international caps, arrived at Vitality Stadium tonight
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AFC Bournemouth: Cargill loaned to Gillingham
CHERRIES youngster Baily Cargill will hope to have secured vital game time after joining Gillingham on loan. The defender, who spent time at Coventry City last term, will link up with the League One Gills until January. England Under-20 international
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Junior doctors set for more strike action
THE BRITISH Medical Association has announced plans for further industrial action as it says the government refuses to address its concerns with the junior doctor contract. The next wave of junior doctors' strikes will see medics involved in five
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AFC Bournemouth: O'Kane joins Championship outfit Leeds
MIDFIELDER Eunan O'Kane has finalised a permanent switch to Leeds United for an undisclosed fee. The Republic of Ireland international's move brings to an end his four-year spell at Vitality Stadium. O'Kane has signed a two-year deal. The
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Larmer Tree Festival will not go ahead next year, organisers announce
THERE will not be a Larmer Tree Festival next year, organisers have announced. They are taking a break and will return in 2018, it was revealed today. The family-friendly festival is held at Cranborne Chase. In a statement, organisers said
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Stolen Yorkshire Terrier Millie reunited with owners
A DOG that was stolen from kennels has been reunited with its family.Maria Mosley and her husband, Adrian, from Poole, had put their three dogs into Noarck Boarding Kennels and Cattery on Friday, August 19, for two nights to spend time away with their
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Crews tackle car fire in Bournemouth
Fire crews battled a car blaze in St Luke’s Road, Bournemouth. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 2.20pm. A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Control said the vehicle was “well alight”.
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'An unquestionable danger to the public': sex offender who abused young girls is jailed
A "HORRIFIC" sex offender who presents an "unquestionable danger" to the public has been jailed. David Francis Shepherd was convicted of a string of offences involving young girls in the Philippines, including four offences of rape of a child under
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AFC Bournemouth: Wiggins joins Birmingham on loan
CHERRIES left-back Rhoys Wiggins has completed a loan move to Birmingham City until January. The Blues have the option to extend Wiggins's temporary stay until the end of the season. The former Charlton man has not made a competitive appearance
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Tools worth £10,000 and van stolen from Christchurch
TOOLS worth £10,000 and a works van have been stolen from a Christchurch workshop. Police are calling for those with information to come forward after the theft, which took place sometime between 7.45pm on Friday, August 19 and 7.30am the following
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Missing: gold medal awarded to hero of Penlee lifeboat tragedy kept in 'secure unit' at RNLI
A GOLD medal awarded to one of the heroes of the Penlee lifeboat tragedy has gone missing from a secure unit at a charity head office in Poole. The historic artefact, presented posthumously to volunteer coxswain William Trevelyan Richards in recognition
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Dog attacked by Mayor of Poole's pet recovering from its injuries
A SMALL dog attacked by the Mayor of Poole's Akita is recovering from its injuries. The Lhasa Apso has not died, as earlier reported in the Daily Echo, but Cllr Xena Dion admitted her large Akita, called Diesel, escaped and attacked the little
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Condor Ferries cancels all day trips due to Liberation fault
Condor Ferries have cancelled all day trips today due to a technical fault. A fault with the fuel system was discovered on the Liberation last night during a crossing from from Guernsey to Poole. Following an investigation by both Condor engineers
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WATCH: Pod of dolphins swim alongside lifeboat during shout off Swanage
A POD of dolphins swam alongside the all-weather lifeboat in Swanage as it was launched to help a yacht which had broken down. Both the boats from Swanage Lifeboat Station were required to help just before 12.10pm which an urgent call from
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Transfer deadline day: Jack Wilshere joins AFC Bournemouth on loan
10:56pm To finish off the day, Cherries have signed Romania youth international Mihai Dobre for the club's under-21s squad
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Eight homes evacuated after fire at block of flats
EIGHT families were evacuated from a block of flats in Poole following a fire in a first floor apartment. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) were called to the incident at Martello Road South, Canford Cliffs, just after 1pm
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Education experts drafted in at Parkfield School after 'disappointing' results
EDUCATION experts have been drafted in at crisis-hit Parkfield School in Bournemouth.A letter sent to parents on Thursday said the team had been called in following a "disappointing" set of SATs results at primary school level.It follows a difficult
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Mayor of Poole "devastated" after her pet escapes and kills small dog
UPDATE: The dog has not died and is recovering from its injuries. Cllr Xena Dion admitted her large Akita, called Diesel, escaped and attacked the little dog as it walked past her home in Poole with its owner. A DOG has died after being attacked
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Councillors 'not muzzled' over merger plans, say chief executives
DORSET'S 330 councillors are free to express their views on the controversial council merger issue while the public consultation is happening. Council chief executives have confirmed councillors have not been 'muzzled' during the process, even
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AFC Bournemouth star Cook: We thrive on being written off
GROUNDED defender Steve Cook is adamant there is no reason for Cherries to panic and is confident the Dorset side will soon rack up vital Premier League points.Cherries sit second-bottom of the embryonic standings having lost two and drawn one of their
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Small businesses in Bournemouth growing faster than anywhere else in the country
BOURNEMOUTH’S small and medium sized businesses are growing at a faster rate than anywhere else in the country, research has suggested.The Barclays Prosperity Map found small businesses in the area had seen their turnover rise by 19 per cent since last
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AFC Bournemouth: World Cup spot is dream for Smith
BRAD Smith is desperate to reach the World Cup with Australia and says getting to Russia 2018 would fulfil a lifelong dream.Cherries' summer recruit is part of the Socceroos squad due to open their Group B qualifying campaign against Iraq in Perth
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Charity box stolen from woman raising funds in Kilimanjaro climb
A WOMAN fundraising for a charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro has had one of her charity boxes stolen from a shop in Poole.Melissa Scott, who lives in Parkstone, is trekking 5,895metres to the summit at the end of September for the homeless charity Big
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Can you help Caroline raise money for pioneering cancer treatment?
Pictures being taken on FridayA MUM with terminal cancer has launched a desperate campaign to pay for pioneering treatment. In May last year, Caroline Rowland was given the devastating news she had terminal stomach cancer – and that it had already spread
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Just cancel the standing order with the EU...
WHY does the prime minister need to get “ideas” from her Cabinet for arranging Brexit? Ignoring Article 50 just proves she is not keen on the whole idea or capable of the mammoth task of re-organising the UK’s relationship with the EU. The
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Concerned about fortnightly bin collections
WE are a family of four. I have two small boys, one still in nappies, and I am very concerned about the fortnightly bin collections. Every two weeks our recycling is full to the top and that is the bigger blue bin. The smaller black bin is
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Waste of money
RESIDENTS of Poole will be interested to learn that it appears that the full amount of money lent to the Coastal Credit Union by the Borough of Poole has been lost. I vividly recall the then Leader Cllr Atkinson advising council what a fantastic thing
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New Forest museum awarded £62,000 in funding
A MUSEUM dedicated to showcasing the history of the New Forest has been awarded £62,200. The New Forest Ninth Centenary Trust, which owns and runs the New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst, was awarded the money by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
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OFFER: Half price day trips to Guernsey with Condor Ferries!
Condor Ferries is offering Daily Echo readers a half price day trip to Guernsey this autumn. Sail high speed from Poole from just £15 per adult return. Un-spoilt beaches, beautiful countryside, and idyllic villages are all just a few hours
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Summer cycling restrictions are lifted tomorrow (but you still can't walk your dog on some beaches)
Cyclists will be able to ride along the prom during the day from tomorrow. Each year during July and August, annual restrictions mean there's no cycling on the prom between 10am and 6pm. The zig zags and access slopes from West Overcliff and
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Poole's first Travelodge is officially opened today - and you're invited
THE official opening of Poole's new Travelodge will take place today, with a special event for residents. The hotel at Lifeboat Quay on Holes Bay Road is the first Travelodge to open in Poole, and the sixth in Dorset. %headlines(article_ids
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Tributes paid to "great father" who drowned at Sandbanks
THE widow of a man who drowned in rough seas off Sandbanks has paid tribute to “a great father.”Jayarajah Katheeswaran, from Borehamwood in Hertfordshire, was pulled from the water by lifeguards after getting into difficulty outside the safe-swim zone
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No more weekly bin collections for Poole residents starting this autumn
RESIDENTS across Poole will lose their weekly rubbish collections from October as part of a fortnightly scheme council bosses say will claw back £500,000 a year.Cash-strapped Borough of Poole (BOP) will start contacting residents by post this week to
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Plans for new medieval-themed play area to go on display
PLANS for a new secure play area in New Milton will be unveiled to the public this weekend.New Milton Town Council are putting plans for for the recreation ground on display on Saturday for residents.As well as new equipment for children, there will also
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Trail of mess left behind by travellers at Sandbanks
A GROUP of travellers camped at Sandbanks have left a trail of mess and unhappy holidaymakers in their wake.A encampment of eight motorhomes had been at Sandbanks Car Park since Wednesday and left late on Monday - leaving council staff to clear up a trail
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Speedway: "I feel like I've been run over by a truck" – but Hans keeps open mind on Pirates comeback
DEFIANT Hans Andersen refused to rule out a comeback for Pirates amid fears he could be ruled out for the rest of the Elite League campaign.The former Grand Prix star broke the ring finger on his left hand and sustained a head injury during Poole'
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Fire-ravaged Bournemouth sports hall to reopen on Friday
CUSTOMERS are counting down the days to when a popular sports bar reopens for business.Sharkey's Sports Bar was forced to close its doors in January when a major fire engulfed the entire pool hall.But following months of refurbishment the Old Christchurch
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This patch of neglected land has been transformed into Southbourne's Garden of Eden
A NEGLECTED patch of land has been transformed into a “little garden of Eden” thanks to one man’s efforts.Situated next to the roundabout on Southbourne Overcliff Drive, the land was once overgrown with weeds and strewn with litter. But bongo player and
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Will we end up with poor quality services if councils merge?
I REFER to the letter in Monday’s Daily Echo from Nancy Curtis. There is a choice and I hope the people will make the right one. It is important that Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole keep their individual identities. I agree with Christopher
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Super council plans have got worse
THE plan to abolish Poole and Christchurch councils to create a Super Council was exclusively revealed by the Echo last September. As this plan was to reform our local democracy, its exposure as a plan being cooked up in secret did not bode well for
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Youth sport: Quintet chosen for School Games duty
FIVE Bournemouth athletes have been selected to compete with the United Kingdom's elite at the School Games. Jacob Peters, Danielle Broom, Jack Williams, Edward van Wingerden and Lucy Gadd are among 1,600 athletes set to strut their stuff across a
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A letter from Queen Victoria was found in a box of bric-a-brac donated to Julia's House
A LETTER which was signed by Queen Victoria has raised £395 for a children's hospice. The official document, which is dated 1860, was found folded up and tucked into a book placed in a cardboard box full of bric-a-brac which had been anonymously
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My neighbour's tree look dangerous, can you help me? Police plea as nuisance 101 calls continue
PLEASE help us stop nuisance 101 calls.That's the plea from Dorset Police as unnecessary calls and enquiries to the force have continued over the summer.From reporting an injured bird to needing help with a driving licence renewal, the latest batch
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Dorset named most popular retirement county for 2016
Dorset has been named the top county for pensioners to retire to. The research, carried out by Prudential, revealed that Dorset is the most attractive county for pensioners looking for the highest quality of life. West Sussex and Herefordshire
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Letter to the Editor: Where's that £350m Boris?
Hardly a day goes by when we are not reminded of the financial crisis facing the NHS with a figure quoted of £22 billlion efficiency savings being needed. So what happened to the famous Red Bus which Boris Johnson ( now Foreign Secretary) paraded
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Final touches being put to new Daily Echo book celebrating BSO
BOURNEMOUTH'S world class orchestra is to be celebrated in a brand new Daily Echo book. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has just finished a hugely successful season. But readers can relive their achievements in a 160-page hardback
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Picture of the day: Do you recognise any of the players from this cricket match?
Do you recognise any of the players in this picture of the annual cricket match between the Mayor of Bournemouth's XI team and Bournemouth Echo at Meyrick Park in 1990? It was a close exciting game and the Echo won 148 for 7. Echo players included
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New license granted 'to cull more than 2,000 badgers' in Dorset
A new license has been granted that could see more than 2,000 badgers culled in Dorset. Natural England has confirmed the criteria has been met to allow seven new licenses to be issued in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire