Archive
-
Date
Howe says Cherries will have 'work to do' mentally with players when football returns
BOSS Eddie Howe insisted there would be “work to do” on the mental side of the game once Cherries are back in training. Howe’s squad have not been on the training field together for seven weeks, with the Premier League suspended on March 13 due
-
Date
'We are past the peak' Boris Johnson says about coronavirus outbreak
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK was “past the peak” of the coronavirus outbreak and “we are on a downward slope”. Boris Johnson, leading his first Downing Street press briefing since recovering from coronavirus, paid tribute to the NHS
-
Date
Government misses daily coronavirus testing target - here's how many have been tested
The Government's target of 100,000 daily coronavirus tests set at the start of April has been missed. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said during a press conference on April 2, 2020, that he was "determined" to reach the six figure goal of 100,000
-
Date
One person taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash on the A37
One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash between a car and a lorry on the A37. A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "We received a report at 7.50am of a collision on the A37 in the area of Long Ash Lane involving
-
Date
Muscliffe Lane closed due to gas leak
Muscliffe Lane is currently closed at the junction with Granby Road and Cox Avenue due to a gas leak. Police and SGN are currently on the scene and the bus route has been affected. A tweet from Bournemouth North Police said: “We are currently
-
Date
Two cut from wreckage after crash involving car and HGV on the Avon Causeway
TWO people have been cut from the wreckage after a crash involving a car and an HGV on the Avon Causeway. Police, fire and ambulance crews are on the scene and the road was closed between Hurn and Sopley. Police were called at 11.34am to reports
-
Date
Clap For Our Carers to return for sixth week running tonight
CLAP For Our Carers is set to return once again tonight. The weekly show of appreciation takes place every Thursday evening at 8pm. Members of the public take to their doorsteps, balconies, gardens and driveways to applaud the key workers helping
-
Date
391 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus
A FURTHER 391 people who tested positive for the Coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 20,137. Patients were aged between 15 and 101 years old. NHS England said 15 of the 391
-
Date
Coronavirus: One more death confirmed in Dorset puts total at 119
ONE more death in Dorset hospitals has been confirmed by NHS England. The figure for the county now stands at 119. 49 of the deaths have come at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals. At Poole Hospital, 35 people have died, an
-
Date
Moroccan Couscous Salad recipe
We may not be able to get out and enjoy the sunny weather as much as we’d like but that’s no reason not to enjoy the varied and delicious tastes of summer. And what better way to celebrate the season than a plate of fresh, crisp, healthy salad?
-
Date
Lockdown nature activity ideas from the National Trust
Stargazing and making homes for your garden‘s wildlife are among the exciting activities the National Trust has suggested for children to engage with during lockdown Whatever is happening to us, our friends, family and colleagues, we can
-
Date
Lottery millionaire in Poole is yet to come forward - could it be you?
A £1MILLION lottery prize remains unclaimed more than three months after the ticket was bought in Poole. Now The National Lottery is encouraging players to use their time in lockdown wisely by checking all old tickets. Tickets for millions of
-
Date
Oasis and Warehouse collapse: More than 1,800 jobs set to be lost
More than 1,800 jobs are set to be lost at Oasis and Warehouse as administrators said they were unable to rescue the company behind the brands. Deloitte said that all stores will close indefinitely and online sales will be stopped. The failure
-
Date
'The prospect of bringing the virus home to my family isn't something I want to think about'
CHERRIES skipper Simon Francis admitted his concern over returning to football amid the COVID-19 pandemic and added: “The prospect of bringing the virus home to my family isn't something I want to think about.” The 35-year-old defender has not featured
-
Date
Children's toy car and scooter among fly-tip in New Forest lane
A FLY-TIP containing a children's toy car, a scooter and a variety of other items was left discarded near a New Forest lane. An appeal has been launched by New Forest District Council (NFDC) to track down the culprit who trashed the area in Stem
-
Date
Nearly four in 10 people in Bournemouth live in flats with no outdoor space of their own
BOURNEMOUTH residents are less likely to have their own outdoor space than anywhere else in the region, according to government data. Now BCP Council is being urged to take this into account when considering social distancing measures during the
-
Date
REVEALED: How much every Dorset and New Forest candidate spent in 2019 general election campaign
A BREAKDOWN of the thousands of pounds invested by the region's political hopefuls in last year's general election has been revealed – including one MP whose finances equated to just nine pence of spending per vote. Across the 10 Dorset and New
-
Date
Swanage footpath closed for six months following landslip
THE public footpath at Sheps Hollow, Swanage will be temporarily closed due to a landslip making the steps and boardwalk unstable. The closure will come into place on May 9 and last for six months. There is no alternative route. A statement on
-
Date
Foods to boost your immune system
Dorset's award winning nutritionist and corporate wellness expert Barbara Cox tells Living what you should be eating to boost your immune system. "Don’t worry if you can’t face following them all at once, you can follow them in steps, and very
-
Date
Revealed: Domestic abuse deaths 'three times higher' than last year - how to get help
Latest figures have revealed that the number of domestic abuse killings recorded in the UK are currently three times higher than this time last year. Counting Dead Women - a project tracking the number of UK women killed by men - has found that
-
Date
Explained: Why pubs may limit drinkers to three pints once lockdown is lifted
A number of changes could be implemented once shops, leisure facilities and pubs reopen their doors in the coming months. Here's what you need to know. What social distancing rules could pubs face? When pubs reopen for business, patrons
-
Date
WARNING issued for more models: Is your washing machine a fire risk?
HAMPSHIRE and Dorset residents could be at risk of domestic fires due to faulty washing machines. It comes as Whirlpool recalls almost two dozen more models of washing machine amid fire risk fears. The firm's vice-president apologised for the
-
Date
Coronavirus: the latest across Dorset and the UK
5:21pm A short video has also been played explaining the R number, which is the rate of infection of the virus. During
-
Date
Aldi offers face masks to all staff in stores
Aldi has offered face masks to its entire store-based workforce to protect staff during the coronavirus lockdown. The decision comes in addition to screens being installed at 7,000 checkouts and gloves made available for workers. Last week,
-
Date
Missing man Antony Wallis is located, say police
A MAN who went missing in Poole sparking a search has been located, police have said. Police received a report concerning the welfare of Antony Wallis, 45, at 11.44am on Wednesday, April 29. In an update on Wednesday evening, Dorset Police
-
Date
Coronavirus: 46 people have died in Dorset care homes
MORE than 40 people have died from coronavirus in Dorset care homes. The statistics are released by the Office for National Statistics and the Care Quality Commission. They are categorised under local authorities and published weekly. %
-
Date
Odeon owner 'won't show Universal Pictures films' after lockdown
THE owner of Odeon cinemas has said it will refuse to screen any films from Universal Pictures in a row over the future of theatrical releases. The dispute started when the boss of NBCUniversal suggested future blockbusters may be released simultaneously
-
Date
Family pay tribute to NHS after losing husband and dad to coronavirus
A FAMILY has paid tribute to the NHS after losing their husband and dad to coronavirus. Richard Place, 52, died at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Saturday, April 18. Richard suffered from a rare form of bone marrow cancer and was due for
-
Date
Free Beryl Bikes scheme for key workers is extended until summer
THE free Beryl Bikes scheme for key workers has been extended until the summer. BCP Council and Beryl Bikes, who launched the partnership after the lockdown was implemented, say 'significant demand' led to the decision to keep the initiative going
-
Date
Letter to the Editor: Life in lockdown
IT had to happen some time I suppose. The coronavirus has spread throughout the world. This has profoundly affected everyone’s life in the form of ‘lockdown’. At first I was profoundly saddened by the thought of not being allowed to be close to
-
Date
Mum of five young children, 33, dies after battle with aggressive breast cancer
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a “passionate and loving” mum-of-five who lost her battle with cancer aged 33. Hayley Davies Bateman fought aggressive breast cancer for two years before making a dying wish for friends and family to take care
-
Date
The incredible story of the civil servant from Bournemouth who was tasked with talking to Adolf Hitler
It was one of the most remarkable stories of World War Two. The anonymous civil servant from Bournemouth who made two journeys in 1938 to meet the man was who terrifying Europe and would soon start a global conflict. The senior Whitehall official
-
Date
Motorist at wheel of Ford car had never sat a test or even had driving lessons
A MOTORIST stopped by police in Bournemouth town centre had no driving licence and reportedly had never sat a test or even had lessons. Members of the Dorset Police No Excuse Team are continuing to monitor the county's roads during the coronavirus
-
Date
'Every major group' backs calls to give more help to hospitality sector
EVERY major business and hospitality body in the Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Wimborne area has backed a call from local operators for more government support. The new network Wonky Table has written to ask for more help, including an extended
-
Date
Price comparison site reveals most popular place in Dorset to raise a family
COMPARE the Market has discovered the local areas in Dorset with the highest percentage of married couples with children, revealing the most popular areas to raise a family. The price comparison site has discovered that Purbeck is Dorset's most
-
Date
Letter to the editor: Why doesn't BCP Council stand up for Poole Hospital's A&E?
AM I alone in wondering why the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council seem to be unable to speak up on behalf of their residents and challenge the appalling decision to merge the Poole Hospital with Bournemouth Hospital? There is little justification
-
Date
More than 2,000 testing slots free over next five days at Poole coronavirus test centre
A LARGE number of testing slots are available at the coronavirus testing centre in Poole over the next five days. As of 11pm on Wednesday, April 29, more than 2,000 slots were available for people to book at the site on Creekmoor park and ride,
-
Date
Wetherspoons says it plans to open its pubs in June
PUB chain Wetherspoon's said it plans to reopen its bars and hotels in June, as founder Tim Martin revealed the extent of the carnage caused to the business due to the coronavirus lockdown. Plans have started and bosses said they hope to benefit
-
Date
Bournemouth Town Centre BID chairman on how we should look for light at the end of the tunnel
There are a number of significant talking points this week as we enter the sixth week of lockdown. The government is due to review the current restrictions this time next week, so we can only hope for some light at the end of the tunnel. ◾️The
-
Date
BrewDog 'will buy customers a pint' when bars reopen - how to claim your drink
BrewDog has said it will buy customers across the country a pint of Punk IPA once the UK lockdown ends. The Scottish brewing giant has pledged a free pint per customer when its bars reopen - a gift which can be claimed in pubs across
-
Date
Tui extends cancellation of holidays - here's what you need to know
Tui - the UK’s biggest tour operator - has extended the suspension of its holidays for another six weeks. The company said all trips would be cancelled up to and including June 11, and warned customers wanting cash refunds that its call centres
-
Date
Forest MP Sir Desmond Swayne asks if garden centres will reopen "in short order"
A NEW Forest MP has questioned the government about reopening garden centres as the industry suffers under the coronavirus lockdown. Sir Desmond Swayne’s intervention came on the day the Daily Echo reported that Haskins Gardens Centres had furloughed
-
Date
'It's been very difficult to enforce': Police and council struggle to prevent skate park use
EFFORTS to prevent people from accessing a Bournemouth skate park during the coronavirus lockdown have been "very difficult". The decision was taken by Dorset Police and BCP Council to close skate parks and playgrounds across the conurbation to
-
Date
'He epitomises the best of British': Dorset MPs and hospitals salute Captain Tom Moore on his 100th birthday
NATIONAL hero Captain Tom Moore celebrates his 100th birthday today and thanks our readers for helping him raise almost £30 million for the NHS. The World War Two veteran, whose incredible fund raising efforts during the coronavirus pandemic have
-
Date
Bank issues alert about new wave of TV licence scam emails
An alert has been issued after a new wave of scams were reported to be in circulation. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has warned of an increase in theft due to TV licensing scams. In a pop-up message on its online banking app, the bank revealed
-
Date
Rubbish tips in Dorset to reopen "as soon as practically possible"
A COUNTY-WIDE plan is being drawn-up to reopen rubbish tips in Dorset “as soon as practicably possible”. BCP Council is working with Dorset Council on a “coordinated” way to make sure the facilities can be managed safely. It comes after local
-
Date
Builders at NHS Nightingale Hospital used Dorset-made alarm system to ensure social distancing
BUILDERS turning Birmingham’s NEC into a Nightingale Hospital for coronavirus patients were given an alarm system developed in Dorset to make sure they kept to social distancing rules. SiteZone Safety donated six of its personnel distancing systems
-
Date
Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump not responsible for 40,000 deaths
JUST to keep the balance right, I’d like to remind Robert Readman (‘Just like the film’, April 21) that Donald Trump is not responsible for the death of 40,000 Americans. If he wants the answer to that, look the other side of the planet. BOB
-
Date
Letter to the Editor: Coronavirus will teach us to respect Mother Nature
IF we can take some hope from the tragedy that is unfolding amongst us, it is perhaps that we will come to better understand our dependence on the natural world. Humanity comes from the world’s web of living and non-living things. Evolving over
-
Date
Bournemouth residents net £1000 from People’s Postcode Lottery
FOUR people in Bournemouth are celebrating after winning £1,000 each as a result of their lucky postcode. The Feversham Avenue neighbours netted the windfall when BH8 9NJ was announced as a Daily Prize winner on April 28. People’s Postcode
-
Date
Picture of the Day: Feeding opportunity
Mazz Blehs of the Echo Camera Club posted a selection of photos of the local wildlife enjoying the treats on the bird table, with this Squirrel looking like it’s trying to blend in with the garden ornament.
-
Date
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is ensuring people remain connected with special email during the coronavirus crisis
THE ROYAL Bournemouth Hospital has devised a way for patients to keep in touch with their friends and family while visiting restrictions are in place due to the outbreak of coronavirus. The Trust has launched a ‘Keeping in Touch’ email address for
