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Howe reveals Mepham was 'getting closer' to return from injury - and 'could have a big impact' when football resumes
EDDIE Howe revealed Chris Mepham was “getting closer” to a return ahead of English football’s shutdown and said the defender “could have a big impact” on Cherries' final nine games of the campaign. Wales international Mepham last week posted a
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Returning star Adam Ellis labels Pirates as the 'Barcelona of speedway in the UK'
PIRATES charger Adam Ellis insisted it was not a hard decision to return to Wimborne Road and described the club as “the Barcelona of speedway”. The 24-year-old was announced as returning to the Dorset outfit for 2020 back in December, having mainly
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Cherries stars part of newly-launched #PlayersTogether initiative to help fund the fight against COVID-19
CHERRIES are part of a player-driven contribution fund initiative to help those fighting the coronavirus pandemic on the NHS frontline – as well as other key areas of need. Premier League players have tonight launched #PlayersTogether – a collective
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Man arrested following burglary in Bournemouth store
A MAN has been arrested following a burglary on a store in Bournemouth. Police received a report of a burglary on progress in the early hours of April 8. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We were called at 2.55am on Wednesday, April 8,
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Bournemouth teenager helping to keep people singing in self isolation
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl from Bournemouth Collegiate School is helping others to interact and carry on singing by providing virtual singing lessons to clients in the UK and overseas. Rosita Ferranti Roy, who attended Sylvia Young singing classes in London
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828 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for Covid-19
A FURTHER 828 hospital patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have died. It brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 6,483. NHS England said patients were aged between 22 and 103-years-old. %headlines
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Boris Johnson ‘responding to treatment’ in intensive care with coronavirus
Boris Johnson is “responding to treatment” as he remains in a stable condition in the intensive care unit where he is being treated for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. The Prime Minister continued to be in “good spirits” on Wednesday after
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My Dorset: Grove Hotel manager Brenden Howard
Brenden Howard is general manager at The Grove Hotel in Bournemouth, a unique, not-for-profit hotel owned by Christchurch-based charity, Macmillan Caring Locally which provides special holidays for people living with cancer and life-limiting illnesses
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Camp Bestival organisers 'closely monitoring' coronavirus situation
ORGANISERS of Dorset's Camp Bestival say that plans for the summer family festival are proceeding 'as planned'. The festival is due to be held on the Lulworth Estate from July 30 to August 20 and had Fatboy Slim and One Direction's Liam Payne lined
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Virus warning for over 70s living with younger family members
DORSET has almost 17,000 elderly people living with someone of working age which experts warn could expose them to an increased risk of catching coronavirus. The Government advises anyone aged 70 or over to be “particularly stringent” in following
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Aldi launch Baby and Toddler special event - with home delivery
Supermarket chain Aldi has brought back its Baby and Toddler Event - but with a few changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the crisis continues, Aldi have introduced an option to pre-order items and have them delivered in order to avoid queues
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Christchurch costume producer swaps sequins for scrubs
A FAMILY owned costume producer in Christchurch has traded sequins for polycotton to help make scrubs for healthcare workers. Carry On Costumes have answered the call to arms to help make protective equipment and clothing for frontline health workers
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Former Liverpool coach believes Harry Wilson is worth '£25million-£30million'
COACH Michael Beale insists Harry Wilson “would excel in a team who are dominating the ball” and valued the winger at between £25million and £30million. Wales international Wilson has scored seven times in 23 Premier League games for Cherries this
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Morrisons and Deliveroo team up to offer 30-minute grocery deliveries
Morrisons will offer a 30-minute delivery service from 130 stores for basic essentials, teaming up with takeaway delivery app Deliveroo. The link-up, which launched on Tuesday, is aimed at ensuring anyone who is in self-isolation or cannot reach
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Could you have coronavirus without any symptoms? How to protect yourself and others
Fresh concerns have been raised over the possibility of contracting coronavirus without displaying symptoms. The 'highly contagous' virus is thought to spread from human to human transmission, via small droplets from the nose or mouth when someone
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Coronavirus: 41 people die in Dorset, NHS England confirm
MORE than 40 people in Dorset have now died after contracting coronavirus, latest figures from NHS England has confirmed. 41 people have died in total, 13 under the care of the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15
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Coronavirus: Volunteering for the NHS? We want to hear from you
Hundreds of thousands of people have reported for duty to help the NHS cope during the coronavirus outbreak. More than 750,000 people signed up to the NHS’ call for volunteers in just four days when the scheme launched last month. This is more
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GALLERY: 38 pictures of the Pink Supermoon as seen over Dorset
A SPECTACULAR Super Pink Moon lit up the skies in the early hours of this morning. Stargazers and early rises were treated to a stunning view of April’s full moon thanks to largely clear skies. April’s full Moon often corresponded with the
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Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
5:20pm Chancellor also says the Prime Minister's condition is improving in hospital
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ON THIS DAY: Ritchie says Cherries have belief after striking double against Reading
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 8 2014 MATT Ritchie is convinced an injection of belief has been behind Cherries’ recent purple patch. Ritchie netted twice as Eddie Howe’s men moved to within two points of the Championship play-off places thanks to a 3-1
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Retired shipbuilder dies of asbestosis
A RETIRED shipbuilder died of pneumonia is hospital years after working with asbestos. Stanley Tomlinson, aged 82, of Sandy Mead Road, Bournemouth, died at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital on November 22, last year. Coroner Brendan Allen opened
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Retailers, your community needs you! How to take part in delivery service for the vulnerable
THE Daily Echo is teaming up with local retailers to help them provide residents, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, who have now been advised to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a free delivery service for essential items such
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Apprenticeship scheme going ahead despite coronavirus crisis
A MANUFACTURER is pressing ahead with an apprenticeship recruitment drive despite the coronavirus crisis. Superior, which is a vocal supporter of apprenticeships and runs its own training academy, is preparing for its September intake. It is
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Boots may only allow customers to shop for ‘essential items’
Boots shoppers may be restricted from browsing non-essential items as part of plans to safeguard staff and stick to Government guidelines as the coronavirus crisis continues. The pharmacy chain - which has stores across the country - has now introduced
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Royal Mail has made big changes to delivery and collections - here's what's new
ROYAL Mail has changed its delivery office depot opening and closing hours amid the coronavirus crisis, as well as altering the way it makes deliveries. The depot changes came into effect on Monday and have been put in place to ensure a safe and
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Swanage Railway makes urgent SOS
SWANAGE Railway has launched an urgent Save Our Service (SOS) appeal to help 'plug the financial hole' caused by the coronavirus shutdown. The heritage railway is currently closed until further notice, during what is usually one of its busiest periods
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Christchurch factory to produce 15,000 valves which will help save lives
THOUSANDS of valves needed for a Formula 1 team's breathing aids are being produced around-the-clock in a Christchurch factory. Peter Day Precision Engineering has been asked by Mercedes F1 to create 15,000 of the components for its CPAP (continuous
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Here are all the changes made to New Forest services amid the coronavirus outbreak
NEW Forest District Council has taken measures to advise their residents during the coronavirus lockdown. This includes a helpline that has been set up to support those living in the Forest, including practical help for frail or vulnerable Hampshire
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Bournemouth and Poole based personal trainer launches Youtube channel to keep people fit during isolation
LOCAL personal trainer Sean Burgess has taken to Youtube to provide free exercise classes amid the coronavirus outbreak. Usually based at The Junction in Broadstone or the YMCA gym in Bournemouth, Sean has had to adapt his working life since the
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Homeless man caught with cannabis at Horseshoe Common in Bournemouth is fined
A MAN caught in possession of cannabis at Bournemouth's Horseshoe Common has been fined £50. Homeless Emmanuel Olugbemi Olu Oyelumade, 45, admitted committing the offence on October 8 last year when he appeared before magistrates in Poole on April
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Picture of the Day: Cherry Bear in 2008
There will lots of readers missing the football be it from playing the game or watching it. Here’s a little reminder from back in 2008 of AFC Bournemouth’s mascot Cherry Bear, seen here failing in style to save a penalty at the press call to show of
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Letter to the editor: So sad for our struggling garden centres
IT was with the greatest sadness that I learned our local garden centres, and especially those of Stewarts, are now at risk of losing entire stocks of plants and shrubs with the total lock-down and social distancing restrictions imposed. It is commendable
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PICTURES: Easter bonnet parade in Poole in 1990
GLORIOUS Easter bonnets were on parade in Poole when the Longfleet Age Concern Pop-in centre opened its doors. Traditional bonnets covered in rabbits, eggs, fluffy chickens and colourful flowers made the judges' task a difficult one on April 16,
