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Speedway: Gritty Poole clinch a point at Wolves
INJURY-ravaged Poole Pirates produced their customary end-of-season grit to pocket a deserved point when losing 48-42 at Wolverhampton. Without all three heat leaders, Neil Middleditch’s men fought for every point and stayed within six of the flying
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Thieves break into Build-A-Bear during jewellery shop raid attempt
WOULD-be thieves raided a Bournemouth toy shop as part of a bid to steal jewellery, police believe. The offenders broke into the Build-A-Bear Workshop in Commercial Road at 10.30pm on Sunday, September 4. They made their way in through the
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Junior doctors suspend planned strikes
Junior doctors have suspended the industrial action planned for next week. Last week the British Medical Association announced training medics would perform a series of strikes by withdrawing labour, including emergency care, for a week each month
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Unconscious woman rescued from fire in flat
Fire crews rescued an unconscious woman from a fire in a flat in Poole this morning. Firefighters forced their way into the ground floor flat in Norton Way shortly just after 10am. According to a spokesman from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service
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Ringwood's paralympic sprinter pulls out of Olympics in row over able-bodied athletes
Ringwood athlete Bethany Woodward has withdrawn from the forthcoming Paralympic Games over allegations that some more able-bodied athletes are being wrongly classified to boost medal prospects. The Ringwood sprinter, who won a silver medal in the
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'Fight' outside kebab shop leaves number of people injured
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a "number of people" were injured during an alleged assault outside a kebab shop. Officers were called to a report of a fight outside The Golden Kebab on Bournemouth Road at 2.33am on Saturday
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Speedway: Pirates could replace Andersen for play-offs
PIRATES could replace injured charger Hans Andersen ahead of the Elite League play-offs. Andersen’s British season was plunged into turmoil when he broke the ring finger on his left hand during Poole’s defeat at Leicester on Bank Holiday Monday
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Speedway: Pirates missing key trio for Wolverhampton clash
PIRATES will be without their top three for tonight's trip to fellow title chasers Wolverhampton. Grand Prix star Chris Holder, Polish charger Krzysztof Buczkowski and skipper Hans Andersen will miss out through injury. Holder damaged his wrist
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Hundreds of police officers, firefighters and council workers signed off 'due to stress'
HUNDREDS of police officers, firefighters and council workers have been signed off with stress-related illnesses. The Daily Echo can reveal that 277 members of staff at Hampshire Constabulary were signed off due to stress-related illness in 2015
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UPDATE: A338 Wessex Way reopened after man seriously injured in crash
PART of the A338 Wessex Way was closed for six hours after an early morning crash. Police and ambulance were called to the scene at 3.29am. A man has been taken to Poole Hospital with serious injuries. Traffic is heavy on the Wessex
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Bankruptcy fear
My recently published letter regarding the council merger occasioned a lot of comment (including an erroneous one concerning my previous employment) and a response published on Wednesday headed ‘Will we end up with poor quality services if councils
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Have you seen missing Katie Miles? Police 'increasingly concerned' about pregnant woman
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing pregnant woman from Poole and are appealing for the public's help to find her. Katie Miles, 29, was last seen leaving Poole Hospital at 6pm on Tuesday. She was due to return
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AFC Bournemouth: Eddie Howe believes Jack Wilshere signing can inspire side to reach 'another level'
EDDIE Howe believes the high-profile loan signing of Jack Wilshere can inspire his side to reach "another level".Wilshere made an impressive 45-minute debut during Saturday's testimonial game against AC Milan, playing an advanced role in
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Hamworthy Bus lifeline
THE Bat bus, which was mentioned by Joyce Philpot (Echo, August 30), is a lifeline for many in Bournemouth. Supported by Bournemouth council, it gives accessible transport to many disabled and elderly people. Everyone has a good time. For
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Stop making excuses over traveller sites
WHAT part of no suitable sites available does Martin Underhill, Dorset PCC not understand? As he is so opinionated perhaps he would like to suggest a suitable site in the conurbation. No I don’t for one minute believe he would find one, so please
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How much of Poole belongs to estate?
YOUR report that Poole, surely one of the wealthiest towns in the country, intends to restrict refuse collections to once a fortnight prompts me to ask how much of Poole still belongs to the Canford Estate? It is a matter of historical fact that
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Tribute to Whitney Houston comes to Regent Centre
EXPERIENCE The Greatest Love Of All when a live concert featuring Whitney Houston’s biggest hits comes to town. It stars the breathtaking vocal talent of South Africa’s Belinda Davids and has toured the USA, Canada and Australia. Accompanied by a full
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'Something has to change and we are listening to people': council leaders response to restructure issues
In reply to Andy Martin's column on Saturday, Dorset's council leaders outline their position on proposals to restructure the county's local authorities and the current public consultation surrounding the issue. Andy Martin is right in his view
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Driest and warmest August in three years - but summer was "duller than average" overall
THE last month of summer in Bournemouth was the driest and warmest for three years.But generally the season was "duller than average" with the second lowest amount of sunshine in 28 years.While August broke no records, Charles Thomas, Bournemouth
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Condor Ferries service review 'not linked to customer survey'
CONDOR Ferries says an ongoing review of its services is not linked to a damning customer survey. The survey, which was carried out by the Guernsey Condor Consumer Group, revealed that more than 1,000 passengers said they were either somewhat dissatisfied
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In The Dock: Two people who have appeared in court from Christchurch and Wimborne
MICHAEL GREGSON aged 30 of c/o Dorset Road, Christchurch, admits to failing to comply with a community requirement of a suspended sentence order made by Bournemouth Magistrates on 14/10/14 by failing to report as directed for the Supervision Requirement
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Work to start on £1.75million overnight beach huts
WORK on a £1.75million project to build Bournemouth’s first overnight beach huts is about to start.The 15 units at Boscombe’s Manor Steps will be akin to miniature holiday homes, with each featuring six beds as well as a shower and toilet.Approval for
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Heard about a 'secret plan' to reform the NHS? Here's what Dorset's says
PLANS to create one emergency hub in Dorset and close three of the county's community hospitals are all part of a greater strategy to balance the books amid a dire funding crisis in the NHS. An investigation commissioned by campaign group 38 Degrees
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Harry Redknapp supports Jack Gudge's family at memorial football tournament
HUNDREDS of people attended the inaugural football tournament held in memory of tragic teenager Jack Gudge.Described as a fitting memorial for the football mad teenager - the six-a-side tournament at Kinson Manor Playing Fields yesterday also attracted
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Shared space back on agenda as 'only quarter of residents like the Boscombe scheme'
THE Boscombe shared space area will be discussed at the next community forum meeting later this month. Residents will be able to put their questions about the scheme to councillors and officials. Bournemouth council has dubbed the project a
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Letter to the Editor: The reason there can't be one council for Dorset
MARTYN Underhill wonders why the idea of a one council for the whole of Dorset is not one of the options in consultation for the much overdue review of local government in our area. If he had been interested and involved in our area for a bit longer
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Works to watch: delays likely as roadworks begin around Dorset
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays on roads around Dorset due to roadworks starting this week. Traffic will face delays on Parley Lane from today until Friday September 16, due to construction work. Wessex Water is constructing a new site
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BB gun thugs shot out car window moments before hit and run crash
MINDLESS vandals shot out the window of a car just minutes before its owner and her young grandchildren were due to get in the vehicle.Karen Sherman was preparing to leave her home with the tots - aged three and one - when she heard a sudden bang outside
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Picture of the day: How Bournemouth Square used to look
This undated postcard of Bournemouth Square and Gardens belongs to Anthony Beare of Bournemouth. It shows the transport station on the left and the Hotel Empress in the background. Do you have a nostalgia picture to share with us? Email
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Dorset Wildlife Trust backs petition to end the badger cull
THE Dorset Wildlife Trust is backing a petition to end the badger cull.As reported last week, the government has granted new licences for badger culling, one of which could see more than 2,000 badgers killed in Dorset.The trust is supporting the online
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Who will run Highcliffe Castle tearooms? Council opens operation up to offers
QUESTIONS have been raised over who will run Highcliffe Castle tearooms as the council puts the operation out to offers.The popular venue at the historic castle has been run for the past 17 years by Sean Kearney, who also owns the Cliffhanger at Highcliffe.The
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Hilton head chef to be blindfolded for charity cooking challenge
THE head chef of Bournemouth’s Hilton Hotel will take part in a blindfolded cooking competition to raise money for the Dorset Blind Association.Food fanatics will get to enjoy a three-course meal while watching Matt Budden battle against other local chefs
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Poole nursing home is sold for millions - with £600k improvements planned
A PROMINENT Poole nursing home has been bought in a multi-million pound deal.Birds Hill Nursing Home has been acquired by Luxury Care Group, with the exact figure not disclosed.The new owner plans to spend £600,000 on improvements to the 75-bed home over
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Mum who charges parents £2k to potty train their children to appear in TV documentary
A BOURNEMOUTH entrepreneur who charges parents £2,000 to potty train their children is appearing on a Channel 4 documentary tonight.Too Posh To Parent is a look behind the scenes of wealthy families and the people hired to provide bespoke parental services
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Wax on, wax off: Cherries Trust chairman raises funds for children's cancer charity
CHILDREN fighting cancer have been given a helping hand after Cherries Trust chairman Tony Maycock stepped up to give something back - though probably more than he bargained for.Inspired by 10-year-old cancer patient Felix Brown the trust chairman was
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Investigation into officials after raid at hand car wash
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into the conduct of immigration officers after a raid over the weekend.Officers descended onto Professional Hand Car Wash at Wimborne Road in Moordown on Saturday morning (SEP 3) after being handed information.But staff
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Council put back dog mess bins - after replacements not ready to be installed
DOG bins have been replaced at a Christchurch beauty spot after reports of dog mess piling up.Two bins were removed at Stanpit recreation ground recently before new ones were installed at the popular dog walking spot.But after reports of bags being left