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Dorset star Georgia Hall hoping to raise thousands for NHS heroes by auctioning off unique US Open bag
DORSET star Georgia Hall is hoping to raise thousands of pounds to help NHS workers serving on the front line in the fight against COVID-19 by auctioning off a one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia. The world number 39, who is now based near Parkstone
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Beach runs and spinning are part of Stacey's new routine – as he has not properly kicked a ball in almost a month
DEFENDER Jack Stacey revealed it had been almost a month since he last properly kicked a football – as beach runs and spinning have become part of his training schedule. The Cherries full-back, who this week celebrated his 24th birthday, revealed
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Francis says #PlayersTogether scheme was not a 'knee-jerk reaction' to Matt Hancock's Premier League player wage comments
CHERRIES skipper Simon Francis said the Premier League’s #PlayersTogether initiative was not a “knee-jerk reaction” to health secretary Matt Hancock talking about top-flight players’ wages. The 35-year-old was speaking after members of all Premier
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Lush donates 3,000 soaps and hand creams to NHS staff
POOLE based cosmetics company LUSH donated soap and hand cream to Dorset NHS staff working on the frontline to tackle the Covid-19 coronavirus. The 1,500 bars of Outback Mate soap bars and 1,500 pots of Helping Hands cream are being distributed
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The best TV to watch this Easter weekend
Staying in all weekend has never looked so good. From laugh out loud comedies to spaghetti Western's there's a bit of something for everyone, so put your feet up and get the chocolate out. Let the television transport you to somewhere new
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Fun indoor activities - including an Easter egg hunt - for kids this weekend
The Easter weekend is among us - and for many its not gone quite to plan. With the UK in lockdown due to the coronavirus and the worry that brings, it’s more important than ever to make the holiday special. Here are some fun-filled activities
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Coronavirus: Dorset sees eight more deaths taking total to 54
Over 50 people have now died in Dorset after contracting coronavirus, Public Health England figures have revealed. The latest stats show 20 people have now died under the care of The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals, 18 at Poole Hospital
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Confirmed: Debenhams enters administration
Department store chain Debenhams has confirmed it has entered administration. The firm has appointed administrators from the FRP Advisory to oversee the process, after announcing it had filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators on Monday
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765 more hospital patients die after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing total to 7,248
ANOTHER 765 hospital patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in England, NHS England has said. The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has now risen to 7,248. The patients were aged between 24 and 103
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We review the classes at Yoga Lounge Bournemouth
Hayley Jones-Dowling takes on the 30-day Yoga Lounge challenge and discovers an exhilarating and enjoyable way to keep fit Like many others I am always on my own personal journey when it comes to diet and exercise, I have joined multiple
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More than £200k fines paid by parents over children's absence from school
PARENTS in Dorset were slapped with more than £200,000 worth of fines after their children missed school last year, new figures reveal. The Association of School and College Leaders says absence is not only disruptive to the pupil concerned but
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Foster care faces 'looming crisis' as coronavirus takes hold
AN INCREASE in the numbers of children in care across Dorset has prompted a warning that the nation faces a “looming crisis” in foster care due to the coronavirus. Children’s charities say England’s care system will be placed under great strain
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Heartless burglar who stole Christmas presents and commemorative coins is jailed
A BURGLAR who stole Christmas gifts and commemorative coins from a Bournemouth home has been jailed for 22 months. Rhys Curtis Millen, 24 of Cornish Gardens, Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday April 7 after admitting
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Cremations to stop in Poole and will take place in Bournemouth instead
CREMATIONS will no longer take place at the council-run facility in Poole due to concerns about the “worsening” condition of its equipment. BCP Council said funeral services would still be held at Poole Crematorium but that from Monday cremations
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Clap For Our Carers returns tonight for third week to honour key workers
CLAP For Our Carers returns for its third consecutive week tonight. Each Thursday at 8pm, people take to their doorsteps, windows, gardens and balconies to applaud key workers who are keeping the country running during the coronavirus pandemic.
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'He was such a joker and made us all laugh': Tributes paid to man who died in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid for a "kind, thoughtful and adoring" man who died in a car crash near Weymouth. Billy Denton suffered very serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene following an incident on the A354 on March 22. The 54-year-old
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'Everybody could see how good a player Matt Butcher was'
ST JOHNSTONE manager Tommy Wright described as a “smashing lad” Matt Butcher – as the Cherries midfielder impressed before the coronavirus pandemic. Butcher, who has been plagued with hip and knee problems in recent seasons, penned a loan deal to
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Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
4:20pm BCP Council's tourism team have created a strong emotional video echoing the Government’s advice to stay at home
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Here are the Easter supermarket opening times across the UK
Easter celebrations are set to be much different than usual this year as the lockdown shows no signs of ending soon. The Easter weekend begins on Good Friday (April 10), and supermarkets will still be open to allow shoppers to buy any essentials
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Man arrested after police respond to concern for welfare in Poole
OFFICERS responded to a concern for the welfare of a man who was reported to be in possession of a knife and refusing to leave a caravan. There were no other occupants inside and a cordon, in Fitzworth Avenue, Poole, was put in place for the safety
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"I was emotionally broken": Warning issued after former firefighter died after being found in sea
A FORMER firefighter who was found unconscious in the sea at Branksome Chine Beach had been drinking heavily, an inquest has heard. Tadeusz Trzpis, of Hayes, Middlesex, died at Royal Bournemouth Hospital on July 7, last year. Mr Trzpis, who
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Police helicopter used as officers locate missing Poole man
OFFICERS searching for a missing Poole man have confirmed he has been located. Jacek Nowotnik, 29, was reported missing having last been seen in Ringwood Road at around 1.30pm on April 8. Following searches by officers, with support from Dorset
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Coronavirus: Five more people die in Dorset taking total to 46
A FURTHER five people have died in Dorset after contracting coronavirus. As of April 7, 16 people had died under the care of Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals (RBCH), 15 at Poole Hospital, 11 at Dorset County Hospital and four under
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Wetherspoon pub boarded up after vandals smash fruit machines during raid
A WETHERSPOON pub in the New Forest has been forced to ramp up security measures while it remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Like thousands of watering holes across the UK, The Six Bells in Lymington has not opened now for more than
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Many businesses ‘facing cliff edge’ – and only one per cent have secured a government loan
MANY Dorset businesses are said to be on a “cliff edge” after it was revealed that just one per cent of firms nationally have successfully accessed a government coronavirus loan. Fifty-seven per cent of firms had three months of cash, or less, in
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'SME's need cash within days not weeks or businesses will fall into insolvency'
There is not a huge amount of love around for the banks at the moment it would seem. And I can understand why, Here are a couple of comments sent to me this week. ◾️'I have tried twice to contact HSBC. Both times I have been told I I’ll get a
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Easter weekend weather - what's the weather forecast for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend?
EASTER is fast approaching, with indulgent chocolate eggs not too far in the future. Despite government restrictions in place, Easter can still be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home or garden, especially as the weather is looking positive
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JK Rowling tweets pride at Royal Bournemouth Hospital staff for Harry Potter-style system
HARD-WORKING health teams battling coronavirus have received a huge morale boost thanks to their love of Harry Potter. They used the world-famous book and film series to redesign systems in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as the crisis began to
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'Dorset is closed to visitors': People told to stay away during Easter weekend
Dorset is 'closed to visitors' this Easter, with residents from across the county being urged to stay at home amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. BCP Council, Dorset Council and Dorset Police have joined forces ahead of the four day weekend
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Bournemouth In Bloom maintain competitions with photo submissions
BOURNEMOUTH in Bloom has announced that it still aims to hold its annual garden competitions, even though its current programme of events has been cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Usually, a group of judges tour the area to assess
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Family paint rainbow wall to show support for NHS staff and keyworkers
A six-year-old girl from Bournemouth, with the help of her mum, has decorated her house in rainbow colours in support of healthcare and other keyworkers. With many close friends and family members working for the NHS Rebecca Porritt and her daughter
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£11m given to hundreds of businesses to help them during the coronavirus pandemic
MILLIONS of pounds has been awarded to businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to help support them through the coronavirus pandemic. As of the end of Tuesday, BCP Council had given more than £11 million of the £128 million it received
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Picture of the Day: What are you looking at?
Echo Camera club member Julia Rosser spotted this very greedy blackbird in her garden on March 29, 2020.
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Ferndown community rallies together to form coronavirus support group
SUPPORT for the vulnerable and those in isolation is available from the newly established Ferndown Community Coronavirus Support. The support organisation is a locally organised charitable group of volunteers who have come together to help residents
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ON THIS DAY: 'Unacceptable' first half hurts Cherries in last-gasp defeat to Tranmere
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 9 2011 BOSS Lee Bradbury was left to rue an “unacceptable” first-half display as Cherries fell victim to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of struggling Tranmere. Bradbury’s men were made to pay for a below-par opening period
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Letter to the editor: We need your help to be there for children
I APPRECIATED the article in the Echo on April 2 about the high sheriff of Dorset’s award to me on for the voluntary work I have done since 1976 to Keep our charity, Fernheath Play, running. Please would you include some further information via this
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Man, 48, is jailed for ignoring a restraining order
A 48-YEAR-OLD man was jailed for 28 days after ignoring a restraining order. David Stuart Crosswaite, of Frances Road, Bournemouth, admitted committing the offence when he appeared before Poole magistrates on Thursday April 2. The court heard
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Domestic abuse helpline sees surge in calls during lockdown - how your partner could be breaking the law
The coronavirus lockdown has seen a surge in calls to the National Domestic Abuse helpline - the support charity Refuge has said. The charity, which provides specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence, said calls have
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For sale: Bournemouth town centre cafe on the market for £1million
A LARGE established cafe in the heart of Bournemouth town centre could be sold – if someone stumps up the £1million asking price. The Obscura Cafe in the middle of Bournemouth Square is available on leasehold terms. The venue, which is described
