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'Slight injuries' following two-car crash
PARAMEDICS and police were called to a two-car crash earlier today. The incident in Southbourne occurred just before 11am and resulted in 'slight injuries' for some of those involved. A blue Mazda and a blue Volkswagen - both registered to
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Met Office issues weather warning for Dorset
DORSET is set to be battered by heavy rain after the Met Office issued a weather warning. The first drops were forecast to fall about 3pm and the weather warning is in place until 9pm this evening. A statement from the Met Office said: "Please
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Late-night train to run from station so music fans can get home from gig
SOUTH West Trains have agreed to operate a Friday evening train service from Holton Heath, to enable revellers to get home from a local weekly gig. Train bosses were approached by the Freestyle Music Centre, which is putting on three local bands
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£8,000 raised in memory of former head girl who died from epilepsy after giving birth
A CHARITY appeal in memory of a former Bournemouth head girl has smashed its target. Faye Holden's friends aimed to raise £2,500 when they kicked off their fund raising with a charity night for Epilepsy Research UK. But they have already raised
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Overnight closures on A35 Upton Bypass from Sunday
The A35 Upton Bypass will be closed overnight in both directions from Sunday, September 4 until Thursday, September 8. The closure is due to investigation works for bridge protection due to start next year. The road will shut at 8pm each night
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OFFER: Get £6 off when you spend £15 or more at Smyths Toys Superstore today!
Smyths Toys Superstore in Bournemouth is having a birthday party today and to celebrate, they have a special offer for Daily Echo readers. Located at Mallard Road Retail Park, BH8 9PE doors open at 9am today with a live DJ, FREE face-painting (
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Lush steps up production in Germany and moves some jobs abroad after EU vote
POOLE’S cosmetics giant Lush says it has accelerated production in Germany and moved some jobs abroad since the vote to leave the European Union. The company says 18 staff from six European countries have left the UK to relocate to Dusseldorf since
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Picture of the Day: The early bird catches the worm
Swanage at 6.30am, a really beautiful sight, taken by Robin Boultwood. Do you have a picture of Dorset to share with us? Email photos@bournemouthecho.co.uk
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Star Wars and Doctor Who actors at Bournemouth's Film and Comic Con this weekend
A HOST of Star Wars actors will be headlining Film & Comic Con Bournemouth, which will be taking place this weekend at the BIC. Meet the stars of TV and film who will be taking part in autograph sessions, photo shoots, free talks and more.
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WIN: A luxury short break at Burnbake Forest!
Stylish and chic, Burnbake Forest Lodges are a collection of architect-designed lodges set in a magical, woodland oasis surrounded by dramatic coastlines, blue flag beaches and the stunning Purbeck countryside. A rural wildlife haven, rabbits hop
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Letter to the Editor: Time Bournemouth found a stopping place for travellers
IN ANSWER to Cllr David Smith’s letter of Thursday, September 1, I would also like a chance to ‘put the record straight’. Travellers who come into town are only doing what many have done for more than 600 years. All the old stopping places
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Shower cost the taxpayer nothing at all
I’D LIKE to reply to the letter from Mr Edwards concerning the new beach shower at Boscombe Pier (Daily Echo, August 27). Mr Edwards will be pleased to know the shower has cost the Bournemouth Council tax payer nothing at all. It has been sponsored
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Garden to be transformed into tranquil space for abuse victims
A CHARITY aimed at supporting victims of abuse hopes to develop their garden in a bid to provide a space of 'comfort and tranquillity'. Staff at Victim Support, based in Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, have started digging up their greenery to make
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AFC Bournemouth: Howe's mixed feelings over international absences
EDDIE Howe has admitted to mixed feelings over the international break.Cherries currently have a string of players in action across the globe with Max Gradel, Joshua King and Artur Boruc potentially earning game time this weekend.Lewis Cook could play
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Barrister in court charged with sexually abusing a boy
A BARRISTER has appeared in court charged with sexually abusing a boy in the 1970s.Rupert Massey, 70, spoke only to give his name in a preliminary hearing held at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court yesterday morning.Massey, of Langdon Place, London, is charged
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Police take motorcycle safety campaign to Poole Bike Night
OFFICERS from Dorset Police were the special guests at Poole Bike Night this week.For the first time, biker representatives from the South Western Ambulance Service, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Dorset Police and Dr Ian Mew - Doc Bike
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Popular sports bar reopens, eight months on from devastating fire
A POPULAR sports bar reopened last night eight months after it was devastated by a major fire. Sharkey’s in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, was engulfed in flames on Tuesday, January 5 after a fire spread through the connected block of flats
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Turtle Bay in bid to stay open until 1.30am - but fears raised it will make noise and crime worse
FEARS have been raised that crime and disorder could rise if a Bournemouth bar/restaurant is granted a licence extension. Turtle Bay, in the Citrus Building in Horseshoe Common, has applied to open until 1.30am on Friday and Saturday nights - an
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Rugby: Croker hopes for Lions title push
HEAD coach Will Croker believes Bournemouth can challenge for top spot in National Three South West ahead of today’s opener at Salisbury (3pm).Lions ended fifth under Croker last term but have brought in the likes of army second-row Dave Bates and Kiwi
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Cricket: Miller bids to end second captaincy stint with Division One crown
MARTIN Miller will today aim to end his second stint as Bournemouth captain on a high by leading his team to the Southern Premier League Division One title.The 44-year-old has had the armband since 2013 but plans to step aside following the clash with
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Sea of 1,000 handmade sunflowers brighten up Poole Park
A MOVING display of 1,000 handcrafted sunflowers has been unveiled at Poole Park.Each of the sunflowers, which will remain at the park’s rose garden throughout September, represent the life of a person cared for at the Forest Holme Hospice.The plastic
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Meet the young penguins making a splash at Bournemouth Oceanarium
A NEW colony of penguin ’toddlers ‘ have already proved a hit with their fellow feathered friends and visitors at Bournemouth Oceanarium.Six juvenile Humboldt penguins, captive born and bred at Folly Farm in Wales in April, have taken residency alongside
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AFC Bournemouth boss Howe: O'Kane needed window of opportunity
EDDIE Howe hailed the impact of Eunan O'Kane in Cherries' meteoric rise before admitting the midfielder had needed a move to prevent his career from stalling.Republic of Ireland international O'Kane brought down the curtain on four glittering
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Talented rescue dogs take part in first ever ‘Olympups’
RESCUE dogs showcased their athletic abilities at the very first ‘Olympups’.To celebrate the success of Team GB at the Rio Olympics, and to help keep homeless hounds entertained, Dogs Trust organised its very own version of the international sporting
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Cook these: Three recipes from Natasha Corrett’s new book, Honestly Healthy In A Hurry
THE phrase "your freezer is your best friend" isn't one you'd automatically associate with healthy-eating hero Natasha Corrett. But, she tells Taste, it's all about the prep, prep, prep...If you should ever have any doubts over the
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Saved: The miracle children who survived a torpedo from a German U-boat
At the end of August 1940 the Dutch steam passenger ship Volendam was en route to Canada with over 300 evacuee children on board when it was torpedoed late in the evening by a German U-boat in the Atlantic. Miraculously, everyone survived with the exception
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In The Dock: Eight people from Poole who have appeared in court
TERRY JOHN COOK aged 40 of St Helier Road, Poole, admits to possession of 2.8 grams of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B, at Poole on 7/8/16. Also admits breach of commission of a further offence while on conditional discharge for 12 months imposed
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In The Dock: Christchurch
JAMES ONEIL aged 31 of Hunter Close, Christchurch, admits to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at Bournemouth on 6/8/16 when he was suspected to have driven a motor vehicle and committed an offence. Fined £400. To pay £40 victim
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Weekend column: Andy Martin on why the council merger plans should matter to you
LET’S start from the position that ‘something must be done.’ We are talking about the vexed subject of local government reorganisation, so please don’t turn the page just yet. Now is your chance as residents of Dorset to have a say on whether
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Become a reading volunteer and help child literacy
AS WE approach the 50th celebration of International Literacy Day on Thursday, September 8, we are reminded of the importance of reading when it comes to ensuring children have the skills to reach their full potential. Yet last year alone more
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5,000 sign petition to save hospital from closure
MORE than 5,000 people have signed a petition to save St Leonards Hospital from closure.It was revealed in July that Alderney, St Leonards and Westhaven hospitals, in Poole, Ferndown and Weymouth respectively, have been recommended for closure by NHS