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FIFA approves movement of transfer windows and extensions to contracts
FIFA has approved the extension of player contracts until seasons are able to finish, with the coronavirus pandemic also seeing transfer window dates moved this summer. Football's world governing body has been working on recommendations and guidelines
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Sunseeker freezes payments to suppliers during coronavirus shutdown
SUNSEEKER has told its suppliers it will not be paying their invoices during its coronavirus shutdown. Poole's biggest private employer recently put a halt to production of luxury boats until the end of April, suspending work for the “vast majority
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'It’s heartbreaking to hear the Olympics have been postponed when I know I’m in good shape'
MELISSA Courtney-Bryant backed the postponement of the Olympic Games until 2021, even though she feels heartbreak at the decision. The 26-year-old Poole Athletic Club distance runner had achieved the 5,000m qualifying time for Tokyo 2020. She
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'If it starts tomorrow, I can go' – Danjuma determined to keep up diet and fitness amid English football's shutdown
CHERRIES winger Arnaut Danjuma revealed how he was keeping track of his fitness and diet amid football’s shutdown and said: “If it starts tomorrow, I can go.” The Netherlands international, like the rest of Cherries’ squad, is training at home while
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Boris Johnson to remain in hospital overnight
Prime minister Boris Johnson will remain in hospital over night. He is currently in St Thomas' Hospital where he was put in intensive care as a precaution. A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister’s condition is stable and he remains
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Premier League chief Richard Masters warns COVID-19 pandemic may cost 'at least £1billion'
THE coronavirus pandemic could cost the Premier League "at least £1billion", the competition's chief executive Richard Masters has warned. Masters said the cost could be considerably higher than that if the impact of the pandemic extends further
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PICTURED: Rare sun halo spotted in the skies over Dorset
A SUN halo was captured in the skies over Dorset earlier today. Eagle eyed readers have been in touch with the Daily Echo to share their pictures of the rare phenomenon. Picture by Nick Lucas The spectacle occurs when the sun shines
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Parking fines among the biggest motoring fines - Do you know where not to park?
Picking up your post to find an envelope, enclosing a hefty parking fine can be one of the most frustrating things in life. To avoid this, drivers are being urged to “brush up on their parking knowledge” says Tim Alcock from motoring giant, LeaseCar.uk
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758 more people die after testing positive for Covid-19 in England
A further 758 people who tested positive for the Covid-19 have died. The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 5,655. NHS England said patients were aged between 23 and 102-years-old. A total of
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Woman hurt in fall from horse as it is chased by out of control dogs
A RIDER suffered a broken collar bone after falling from her horse as it was chased by out of control dogs. Now police have appealed for information in a bid to track down the owner of two Bernese Mountain-type dogs. At around 10.05am on Wednesday
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Boris Johnson stable after night in intensive care, says No 10
Boris Johnson is “stable” after spending the night in intensive care following a worsening of his coronavirus symptoms, Downing Street has said. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said he had been receiving “standard oxygen treatment” but
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Two pedestrians hurt in collision with car in Wimborne
TWO pedestrians were hurt in a collision with a car in Wimborne. One woman was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries and a second person suffered minor injuries. One person trapped after car collides with parked vehicle and
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Anger that the Range is staying open despite the coronavirus lockdown
A MAJOR retailer in Bournemouth is under fire for continuing to trade despite the coronavirus lockdown. The Range, at Turbary Retail Park, is allowed to stay open because it sells some items classed as essential alongside its garden, homeware and
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Are we staying at home? What Google tells us about social distancing in Dorset
THE government’s orders for people to stay at home and maintain social distancing guidelines are largely being adhered to in Dorset, according to data released by Google. Using data collected in Google Maps on residents’ personal devices, the company
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Shoplifter who stole handbags and a purse from Beales in Bournemouth appears in court
A SHOPLIFTER who stole two handbags and a purse worth £325 from Beales in Bournemouth was given a 12-month conditional discharge. Lauren Danielle Jones, 32, of Crescent Road, Bournemouth, admitted committing the offence on New Year's Day when she
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Meet the new bathroom designer at Ripples Bournemouth
Living meets Ripples Bournemouth's new bathroom design consultant Faye Young Q: Can you tell us about your design background and past experience? A: After studying 3D Design at Bournemouth University, I moved to London to start my career
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Michael Gove self-isolating after family member displays “mild” symptoms
Michael Gove has become the latest member of the Government to go into self-isolation because of the coronavirus. It is understood the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is quarantining at home in accordance with official guidance after a member
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Man arrested after theft of NHS workers' bikes outside Royal Bournemouth Hospital
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of stealing bikes belonging to NHS workers from outside the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Three bikes were reported stolen on March 30 and 31. Following enquiries by officers from the local neighbourhood policing
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Raiders target two Co-op stores in one night with one man arrested
TWO Co-op stores were raided by burglars last night with one man arrested so far. Police were first called to the company's convenience store in Cranleigh Road, Southbourne at 9.23pm. The alarm was sounding and officers discovered the store
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'Clap for Boris' event to be held tonight for prime minister
Following the movement of Boris Johnson into intensive care last night, the public is calling for a 'Clap for Boris' event tonight. %headlines(article_ids="18363170", display="headlines") It comes after the nation started applauding NHS staff
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Boris Johnson in intensive care: Your questions answered
Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. What does this mean and will he continue to lead the country’s response to the pandemic? Your questions have been answered... Why has Mr Johnson
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Dorset MPs among thousands to send messages of support to Boris Johnson
POLITICIANS from across Dorset have given messages of support to Boris Johnson following reports he had been moved to intensive care at a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Mr Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit at
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'April Super Pink Moon' - How and when to see it in the skies this week
A so-called ‘Pink Moon’ will be spotted over the skies of the UK this week - NASA have confirmed. But what is the 'Pink Moon' and how can you see it? Here's everything you need to know. What is a Pink Moon? In recent years,
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Hundreds of rare animals and plants killed in heath fire
HUNDREDS of rare animals and plants were killed in a fire which destroyed heathland the size of two football pitches. Winfrith Heath is home to threatened wildlife and is home to all six species of reptile, including the sand lizard and smooth
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Cineworld bosses defer pay after all cinemas closed across globe
Cineworld bosses have deferred their pay packets for the past year after the company was forced to shut its entire portfolio of 787 cinemas. The world’s second largest cinema operator, which has a multiplex at Tower Park in Poole, said it is also
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Bournemouth fashion company promises you "The Perfect Dress"
No matter what your dress size, shape or height, we all want to feel fabulous when we get dressed in the morning, or for a night out. Perfect Dress Company, which was launched in Bournemouth earlier this year, has taken a new approach to fashion
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Leeds 'should be looking' at Cherries star Fraser, says former England full-back Danny Mills
FORMER England international Danny Mills urged Leeds United to make a move for Cherries winger Ryan Fraser. The Scotland star, who has also this week been linked with Arsenal, is out of contract at Vitality Stadium at the end of June. And Mills
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Runner in his 70s attacked by Irish Wolfhound-type dog as he exercises in Christchurch
A RUNNER in his 70s was attacked by a dog as he exercised in Christchurch. Police have appealed for information after the incident involving an Irish Wolfhound-type dog. The man had been for a run through Leigh Woods near Burton at around 6.20pm
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One person trapped after car collides with parked vehicle and lands on its side in crash
EMERGENCY services were called to Moordown last night after an accident which left a car on its side and a woman trapped. Fire crews from Redhill and Springbourne fire stations attended and helped one female out of the vehicle. Police and ambulance
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Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
7:13pm That's all for today's blog. Thank you for reading. We'll be back tomorrow for more live updates.
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson moved to intensive care in hospital
BORIS Johnson has been moved to an intensive care unit in hospital after his condition with coronavirus worsened. The prime minister was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London for precautionary tests on Sunday night as his coronavirus symptoms
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ON THIS DAY: Weir-Daley late show thwarts Bond's charges in home draw with Bradford
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 7 2007 LUCKLESS goalkeeper Neil Moss believes Cherries still need “one more win” to retain their League One status after the safety net was pulled from beneath them. Moss was beaten for the first time in more than six hours
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"I felt like I had been run over by a bus. I slept for 17 hours a day, had extreme chills and shivers"
TWO doctors have returned to the NHS to help staff faced with increasing pressure amid the coronavirus pandemic. Renowned business partners Dr Victoria Manning and Dr Charlotte Woodward, who work at cosmetic clinic River Aesthetics in Canford Cliffs
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Closure of Wallisdown Road postponed as roadworks are delayed
THE resurfacing of a main road in Bournemouth have been postponed. Work was due to begin in Wallisdown Road on Saturday as part of BCP Council's major series of works. A full closure was scheduled to be in place for two and half weeks from
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Picture of the Day: The garden companion
Echo Camera Club member Darryl Harrison captured this picture of a robin in his garden
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Micro-brewery planned behind pub 'would be used for guided tours'
PLANNING chiefs are studying proposals to build a micro-brewery behind a Hampshire pub and restore a former tollhouse next door. The application relates to a Lymington pub called the Monkey House, which used to be known as the Tollhouse Inn because
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Businesses asked to spell out the effect coronavirus crisis has had on them
BUSINESSES are being urged to spell out the effect the coronavirus crisis is having on them. On day one, Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) said it saw one-and-a-half times more calls for advice than it normally gets in a month. The
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Shoplifter pushed Tesco Express worker to the ground after refusing to hand back stolen wine
A MAN who pushed a Tesco Express worker on to a pavement after refusing to hand back stolen bottles of wine has appeared in court for sentence. Adrian Lashley, who had been barred from the Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth store several times, appeared
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What is a ‘viral load’ - and how it can affect symptoms of coronavirus?
While social distancing can help to reduce the virus being spread, it could also be effective in making the symptoms of anyone who is infected milder, scientists have said. This is because the ‘viral load’ of those suffering symptoms is reduced
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Elderly woman died of an overdose
AN ELDERLY woman found unresponsive at her Poole home died of an overdose, an inquest hearing has heard. Pamela Ann Mulloy, aged 80, died at her home in Barn Road, Broadstone, on December 5, 2019. On Monday (March 30) at Dorset Coroner's Court
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Missing man's body found at foot of TV mast
A FORMER carer was found dead at the foot of TV mast in Poole, an inquest hearing has heard. Darren Vincent, aged 47, of Cunningham Road, Bournemouth, was reported missing last month. Television engineers discovered his body two days later,
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Letter to the editor: It's time we all wore masks in public
SURELY the time has come when we should all wear masks when we go out. They don’t need to be medical masks. Even homemade masks made of cotton material will do. We know that masks will help prevent the airborne droplets from our coughs, sneezes
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Creekmoor company helps to brighten up Lewis-Manning Hospice's new hub
THE NEW headquarters for Lewis Manning Hospice Care in Poole have received over £6,000 of lighting for free courtesy of a Creekmoor based domestic lighting supplier. Saxby Lighting, which is part of the wider Poole Lighting group, is the latest
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Poole Bus Station: Alleyways closed in attempt to combat crime hotspot
THE ongoing effort to combat anti-social behaviour at Poole Bus Station has stepped up this week with the closure of two footpaths into the site. The alleyways were shut off yesterday (April 6) for an initial period of six months. While a public
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'Stay at Home': Father and son produce song during isolation
A FATHER and son have made a joyous song during isolation to bring a smile to everyone's faces during this challenging time. Dan Horn and his seven-year-old son Joey from Bournemouth wrote 'Stay at Home' over the course of two days, in-between
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Shop worker who confronted suspected shoplifter is allegedly struck with bottle of wine
A SHOP worker was allegedly hit with a bottle of wine and suffered deep cuts to his hand after he attempted to stop a suspected shoplifter. Police were called to the Co-op store, near Bournemouth station in Holdenhurst Road, at 2.13pm on Thursday
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Youths spotted drinking beer despite lockdown instructions to stay at home
A GROUP of ten youths have been spotted drinking beer together at a Dorset river - despite lockdown instructions to stay at home. Shona Blunden, 48, said she spotted the gathering on her daily walk along River Stour, near Iford Bridge in Christchurch
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Restrictions for dogs on beaches start next week
DOGS will be subjected to spring and summer restrictions on several beaches across Dorset and the UK next week. In previous years, dog owners were able to exercise their dogs in designated areas only. Now, the government has told people not
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Father-of-two launches fundraiser to get new wheels for paramedic who had hers stolen
A FATHER has launched a heartfelt fundraiser in the hopes of getting a new bike for a paramedic who had hers stolen. Boat worker Steven Ashby, 29, was "disgusted" after he saw an article on the Bournemouth Echo which told the story of a key worker
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The Lockdown Marathon: runner changes route as part of challenge to run 12 marathons
AFTER running along deserted lanes and tracks for almost four hours he has dubbed it the New Forest Lockdown Marathon. Graeme Staddon, who aims to complete 12 marathons in as many months, changed his plans to meet the requirements of social distancing
