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Chris Billam-Smith backing explosive middleweight Lee Cutler to 'go all the way' and pick up titles as part of exciting career
COMMONWEALTH champion Chris Billam-Smith believes close friend Lee Cutler can emulate his own title-winning success and help enhance the area’s growing boxing reputation. Originally from Verwood but now based in Parkstone, Cutler has powered his
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Missing man Brett Candy is found safe and well after appeal
MISSING Wareham man Brett Candy has been found safe and well. Brett, aged 54, was reported missing having last been seen at his home address in the early hours of Saturday April 4. Following searches by officers, he has now been located in the
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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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Car destroyed after garage fire
A CAR was destroyed after a fire in a garage during the early hours of this morning (April 10). The incident was reported at around 3.10am in The Forestside, Verwood. Fire crews from Verwood and Ringwood attended. A post on the Verwood
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Nearly 3,000 homes affected by power cut in West Moors
NEARLY 3,000 homes were temporarily without power due a fault on the SSE network in West Moors last night. Most were affected for a few minutes but around 200 customers were without power for nine hours. The fault developed at 7.20pm and affected
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Watch: Dorset's incredible show of solidarity as police dazzle at hospital for Clap for Carers
Dorset Police turned out in force with a dazzling show of flashing blue lights for the weekly Clap for Carers event yesterday. Local officers and staff not deployed on other incidents showed their support for the NHS, key workers and carers at
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Power cut leaves Christchurch families without supply
A POWER cut in Christchurch has left families without supply this morning. Properties in Somerford, in the BH23 3 area, are affected and are unlikely to be reconnected until this afternoon. A spokesman for SSE said: "We’re sorry for the loss
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"This is it, the UFOs are coming now": Dorset residents witness mysterious moving lights
SEVERAL slow-moving, mysterious bright lights were seen travelling across Dorset towards the New Forest on March 29. Around 80 moving lights were spotted, the majority of which were travelling in a straight line one after the other. The lights
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Have you seen Brett? Appeal to trace distinctive missing man with gold tooth and British Bulldog tattoo
POLICE have appealed for help to find a man missing from his Wareham home for early a week. Officers hope someone will have seen Brett Candy, described as having a gold tooth and a tattoo of a British Bulldog on his back. Mr Candy, 54, was
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Letter to the editor: A shambolic country with no deputy PM
I AM sorry to say it but what a shambolic country we live in. Many will say that is unfair. World-wide, all counties have been hit very hard. That is true but this pandemic is bringing into the sharpest focus the enormous cumulative failings
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PICTURES: When 7,000 turned out for the Easter People conference in 2,000
Up to 7,000 Christians gathered in the spring sunshine at Meyrick Park in Bournemouth for the Easter People conference on April 30, 2000. With the emphasis on families, revellers young and old turned out to sing, dance and celebrate the Easter message
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Salvation Army launch biggest ever food donation drive to help the vulnerable
The Salvation Army has launched an urgent appeal to supermarkets, wholesalers, philanthropists and the corporate sector to help their biggest ever food donation drive. The church and charity is seeking bulk donations of non-perishable food to feed
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Mental health hotline launched to help NHS staff
NATIONAL Health Service chiefs have launched a mental health hotline to help support the 1.4 million NHS staff dealing with the coronavirus. NHS staff will be able to call or text a free number staffed by thousands of specially trained volunteers
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Tobias Ellwood insists hospitalised Boris Johnson is 'mentally able to make decisions'
BOURNEMOUTH East MP Tobias Ellwood says the prime minister is both "accessible" and "able to make decisions". The former defence minister made his comments speaking to Sky News, as Boris Johnson has now spent three nights in intensive care with
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'Without them Bournemouth would not exist'
THE mayor of Bournemouth has paid tribute to community workers, volunteers and hospital staff workoing through the Covid-19 outbreak. Cllr Susan Phillips, who is currently working remotely, has already suspended her community engagements due to
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These are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden
With the sun shining and warm weather to rival the canary islands, it can be tempting to get your kit off in the privacy of your own garden to avoid any tan lines. But there are rules to follow if you want to stay on the right side of the law.
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11 heartwarming stories you may have missed this week (guaranteed to cheer you up)
We wanted to show off some of the good news stories we've written about this week. There's plenty of good news out there at the moment - despite the unprecedented situation we've found ourselves in. So here's some of our favourites from this
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Morebus urges passengers to stay away over Easter
MOREBUS has urged passengers to stay away if they can over the Easter weekend. The bus operator will be running its newly-adapted Sunday service on Good Friday and Easter Monday with the weekend coronavirus timetables remaining the same. A spokesman
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'Keep cats indoors': British Veterinary Association issue plea to self-isolating pet owners
The British Veterinary Association has urged households and people who are self isolating to keep their cats indoors during the coronavirus pandemic. This is everything you need to know. Should I be keeping my cat indoors during the lockdown
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The "essential retailers" open at Poole's Dolphin Centre over Easter
Poole’s Dolphin Shopping Centre will have revised opening times this Easter weekend with “essential retailers” open only over the four-day break. Under the current government lockdown rules people should only leave their homes under the following
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'Stay at home': These are all the car parks that are closed across Dorset
DOZENS of car parks across Dorset will remain closed over the Easter weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic. Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, almost 40 car parks have been closed in a bid to deter visitors. People have been told to
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Bournemouth language school is broken into in early hours
A MAN broke into the EF Language School in Bournemouth in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police officers on patrol were alerted the sound of an alarm at the school in Poole Road at around 12.30am. A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “A
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Vodafone wants to install a new 5G mast in Bournemouth (and it would 'reduce radiation exposure')
BROADBAND provider Vodafone is seeking permission to install a new mast and 5G antennas in Pokesdown. The faster internet technology has proven controversial with some in recent months, with several wild theories circulating online. Bournemouth
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"We continue to fight it vigorously": Action group continue battle against plans for 600 homes on fields
AN ACTION group opposed to a development of up to 600 properties and a 62-bed care home is continuing its battle to block the scheme. The Save Land North of Merley group had been due to present a petition of more than 1,000 signatures to a BCP Council
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Picture of the Day: Bournemouth Square in 1974
Wonderful old postcard from 1974 of Bournemouth Square was sent in by Daily Echo reader Roy Freer. It shows the old roundabout and junctions leading to Richmond hill, left, with Old Christchurch Road and Gervis Place to the right. Do you remember Bournemouth
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ON THIS DAY: Seagulls scuppered as Cherries' charge for the Premier League continues
ON THIS DAY – APRIL 10 2015 EDDIE Howe saw Cherries maintain pole position in the Championship before dismissing suggestions they were now favourites for automatic promotion. Second-half goals from Yann Kermorgant and Callum Wilson earned Cherries
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Man is accused of causing death by dangerous driving nearly two years after fatal crash
A MAN accused of causing death by dangerous driving will appear in court nearly two years after a fatal crash at a notorious accident blackspot. The 21-year-old has been issued with a postal requisition to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court on Friday
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PICTURES: Easter in the 1980s - were you pictured in your bonnet?
As we approach an Easter bank holiday weekend like no other, join us as we look at pictures from Easter in the 1980s. Some kids donned elaborate bonnets with head-worn dioramas depicting the resurrection of Jesus, while others were clearly made
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University enforces 'no detriment' policy amid during Covid-19 outbreak
BOURNEMOUTH University have announced that they are to implement a ‘no detriment’ policy for student, providing them with two-week extensions to their studies. A petition was started by Bournemouth University students and after receiving 2,500 signatures
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Macmillan Unit temporarily relocated to Bournemouth Hospital
THE Macmillan unit and specialist palliative care unit at Christchurch Hospital is being temporarily relocated to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. A spokesperson for The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust said this
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Police send youths home who congregated in Bournemouth skate park
A GROUP of youths congregated at a skate park in Bournemouth on Wednesday, prompting police to disperse them. The nation is currently in its third week of lockdown and people are not to leave the house unless it is essential. Bournemouth North
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Dorset GPs make changes to help fight coronavirus
GP PRACTICES across Dorset are helping to protect communities from the spread of COVID-19 by making changes to the way they work. These changes are making the most of available technology and helping to protect both staff and patients, whilst at
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'They have managed to conjure up 600 masks': New Forest building company donates 600 masks to fight coronavirus
A BUILDING company based in Ringwood has donated over 600 pieces of personal protective equipment to help during the coronavirus outbreak. Banbury Builders, a specialist building contractors, has donated facemasks through a Hampshire-wide campaign
