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How will the coronavirus contact-tracing app work?
Test, track, and trace has become a key message in the fight against coronavirus and on Monday we learned more about the third element to this crucial approach. Contact tracing is seen as one of several possible remedies to help the UK out of lockdown
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Green Giant sweetcorn urgently recalled over fears it could be 'unsafe to eat'
SHOPPERS have been urged to return tins of sweetcorn immediately after a recall from its manufacturer. General Mills has recalled tins of Green Giant Original Sweetcorn because some seams may be faulty due to a packaging issue - which could make
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New novel examines double agent's role at top secret base in New Forest village
HE WAS the infamous double agent who passed secrets to the Russians during the Second World War and part of the Cold War. British intelligence officer Kim Philby was a member of the Cambridge Five, a group of spies who passed so much information
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Coronavirus: One more death in Dorset takes total to 128
ONE more person has died in hospitals across Dorset as a result of coronavirus, NHS England has confirmed. The total for the county now stands at 128. The latest death came on May 3 at Poole Hospital. It means the total for the hospital
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Co-op store thief ordered handed curfew to stay at home
A WOMAN has been put on an electronic curfew after she stole meat, washing up liquid and beer from a shop in the New Forest. Emma Louise McIndoe, 29, stole steak, washing up liquid and beer from Co-op in Hordle on April 28. She had already been
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'It is retrospective and inaccurate': Council criticises Taxpayers Alliance 'Town Hall Rich List' report
FIGURES for payments to a former Dorset County Council officer released by the Taxpayers Alliance have been criticised for being ‘retrospective and inaccurate’ by the current council. The Alliance claims the highest paid employee at the former Dorset
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Body cameras given to seafront rangers after they are spat at and physically abused
SEAFRONT rangers in Bournemouth have been given body cams following a “concerning” rise in abuse from the public. BCP Council brought forward plans to buy cameras for its staff who have reported being spat at and physically intimidated. Cabinet
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Sell town hall and cut more jobs: The Conservatives' plan to plug council funding gap
BOURNEMOUTH Town Hall should be sold and more jobs cut as part of efforts to address the financial impact of the coronavirus, Conservatives members of BCP Council have urged. The council has forecast that, even with the £22million already provided
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MP Conor Burns resigns as trade minister after 'making veiled threats to further his family’s interests'
BOURNEMOUTH West MP Conor Burns has resigned as the Minister of State for International Trade after "making veiled threats to use parliamentary privilege to further his family’s interests." It comes after a committee report concluded he breached
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Love Island cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic
LOVE Island has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Series seven of the popular TV show, which airs on ITV2, will be moved to 2021. In a statement released this morning, Kevin Lygo, Director of Television at ITV, said:
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Star Wars Day: Here's how to watch all films in order
Movie fans around the world are preparing to mark Star Wars Day today (Monday, May 4, 2020). But what is it all about? Here's what you need to know. What is Star Wars Day? The day is celebrated on May 4 every year with fans wearing
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Diversions at busy Christchurch junction start today for six weeks
DIVERSIONS and traffic signals will operate at a busy Christchurch junction from today. Southern Gas networks will be carrying out works in Stour Road and Barrack Road until June 16. Vehicles travelling from Tuckton towards Christchurch railway
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Chris Holder, Darcy Ward and Dave Watt reunited to relive Pirates' 2011 Grand Final triumph
FORMER Pirates stars Chris Holder, Darcy Ward and Davey Watt will be reunited this week to relive one of the club’s Elite League triumphs. The Wimborne Road outfit are streaming their 2011 Grand Final win over Eastbourne on Wednesday (7.30pm) and
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Pundit Danny Mills believes Ryan Fraser is a 'Mourinho-esque player'
PUNDIT Danny Mills believes Ryan Fraser would be a good option for Tottenham, should the winger decide to leave Cherries. Football Insider last week claimed the Scotland international “would be keen” on joining Jose Mourinho’s men. And former
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How to celebrate VE Day with a stay at home 'street party'
WHILE we can't have the street parties many had planned to mark VE Day, there are still lots of ways to celebrate that won't break social distancing rules. The early May bank holiday was moved to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day this year.
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Police officer jumps into moving vehicle as driver flees 'because he's in self-isolation'
A POLICE officer was forced to jump into a moving car after a motorist refused to get out when stopped and tried to drive off because "I'm in self-isolation." An officer from the Dorset Police No Excuse team stopped a red Mercedes in St Aldhelms
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Coronavirus: 204 more people die in hospitals in England, taking total to 21,384
4:50pm Councils could restrict access to rubbish tips by only allowing cars with particular number plates to visit on
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What will Britain’s post-lockdown workplaces look like?
As the UK’s coronavirus cases begin to stabilise, calls for an end to the nation’s strict lockdown rules continue to grow. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to reveal a road map next Sunday, detailing exactly how restrictions will be eased
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Picture of the Day: Southbourne cliff works in 1960
The major coastal cliff works taking place at Southbourne in 1960 to help protect the cliffs against erosion along with the local council adopted a policy of purchasing the houses on the cliff top and flatten them to make it amenity land. The Southbourne
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Award winning author John le Carre to become Dorset charity patron
Acclaimed espionage author John le Carré, best known for his novels Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, is to become a patron of Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity. The author was invited
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Bournemouth and Poole College scraps A-levels to the dismay of current and future students
SCORES of students have been left in the lurch after a college announced it was no longer offering new A-level courses. Bournemouth and Poole College will not be taking on any new A-level students in September. Of the 79 students currently
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Letter to the editor: It's time to reopen the tips
I AM sorry to see the increase in fly tipping since the closure of local household disposal tips. It is the irresponsible actions by a few, that spoils our beautiful county and costs us the taxpayer a considerable amount for clean-up. I believe
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Letter to the editor: We need lessons in using face masks
WALKING up Barrack Road one day last week, a young(ish) man strode past me, obviously on his way to the shop. In one hand he was swinging his shopping bag and in the other hand he was swinging a face mask. When I got into the shop, there, of course
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Letter to the editor: We need to see police enforcing lockdown
OUR daily walk usually takes us through Bournemouth gardens to the pier and back again. When we reach the section between the tennis courts and the Square, we find a number of the benches occupied by groups of men (no evidence of social distancing
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Letter to the Editor: It is time to open pubs and restaurants
SIX weeks into lockdown, we are all getting twitchy. Starting today, open pubs and restaurants, who will only take people who have booked (so they can keep the numbers acceptable to lockdown rules). Garden centres and DIY should have been open
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Letter to the Editor: Time for lessons on wearing face mask
WALKING up Barrack Road one day last week, a young(ish) man strode past me, obviously on his way to the shop. In one hand he was swinging his shopping bag and in the other hand he was swinging a face mask. When I got into the shop, there, of course
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Christchurch car company leaves premises after missing out on grant
THE owner of a small car care company in Christchurch has been forced to close its doors and leaving their current business property after an unsuccessful application for a small business rates relief grant meant that having their unit was not "financially
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Surprise for school staff as pupils cover fence with messages of support
A HEAD teacher has spoken of her joy after pupils decorated her school fence with messages of support as a surprise. Pupils at Talbot Primary School in Poole were busy all weekend to ensure their teachers and support staff had a warm welcome when
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Coronavirus test confusion: People book slots and drive to site but find no signs of testing facility
DOZENS of people were left frustrated and perplexed in a Dorset car park after a mobile coronavirus test centre was nowhere to be seen. After booking appointment slots for a facility in Blandford listed on the government’s online portal on Friday
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Motorbike dealership goes into administration after coronavirus lockdown deals 'final blow'
A MOTORCYCLE dealership which drew enthusiasts from all over the country has gone into administration. The family behind Three Cross Motorcycles said the coronavirus lockdown had caused a “catastrophic cash flow crisis” and dealt a “final blow”
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'This is a cliff edge for the whole industry': Bar owner's appeal to save popular Bournemouth venue
A POPULAR Bournemouth music venue has launched an appeal to prevent its demise amid the coronavirus lockdown. Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar in Boscombe could be forced into a permanent closure if social distancing measures remain in place for an extended
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Funeral directors back campaign for people to bow when a hearse goes by
A GROUP of funeral directors is backing a campaign for people to bow when a hearse goes past during the coronavirus lockdown. Douch Family Funeral Directors says social distancing requirements are making funerals especially difficult for mourners
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Do you recognise this man? Tesco staff member spat at by 'intoxicated' customer
A POLICE investigation has been launched into an assault which saw a man spit at a Tesco employee after he was refused alcohol. A man entered Tesco Express in Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, and went to browse the wines and spirits section.
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Letter to the editor: It's time to start reopening
SIX weeks into lockdown, we are all getting twitchy. Starting today, open pubs and restaurants, who will only take people who have booked (so they can keep the numbers acceptable to lockdown rules). Garden centres and DIY should have been open all
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Police chase on bicycle leads to seizure of drugs and thousands of pounds in cash
A DRAMATIC police chase on bicycles led to officers seizing thousands of pounds and evidence relating to a drug dealing operation. The incident began when an officer spotted two suspicious teenagers cycling through Hordle on Saturday afternoon.
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PICTURES: Second flight packed with PPE lands at Bournemouth Airport
THE second flight delivering a large haul of personal protective equipment (PPE) for NHS workers landed at Bournemouth Airport yesterday. In the latest charter delivered by European Aviation, the Airbus A340, now known at 'Nightingale 1', brought
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Letter to the editor: Lockdown has reminded us to appreciate gardening
IT is commendable that the Echo has teamed up with Poole’s Lewis Manning Hospice with the innovative idea of holding a gardens competition as a fundraiser for such a worthy cause. One is mindful how gardening has taken on a new dimension during
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Letter to the Editor: Tips could reopen with modifications
I AM sorry to see the increase in fly tipping since the closure of local household disposal tips. It is the irresponsible actions by a few, that spoils our beautiful county and costs us the taxpayer a considerable amount for clean-up. I believe
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Letter to the Editor: Where are police controlling cornavirus lockdown?
OUR daily walk usually takes us through Bournemouth gardens to the pier and back again. When we reach the section between the tennis courts and the Square, we find a number of the benches occupied by groups of men (no evidence of social distancing
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Urban Beach restaurant runs 'drive through' service – but warns 80pc of industry could go under
A POPULAR Bournemouth restaurant group ran a drive-through service at the weekend in an attempt to recoup some income in the coronavirus crisis. Urban Guild operated a contactless service for customers who booked in advance to collect their meals
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Hotel in Bournemouth reopens for key workers only
A BOURNEMOUTH hotel has reopened for key workers. Ocean Beach Hotel, on East Overcliff Drive, took the decision to reopen and said it was “in line with government advice”. A post on the hotel’s Facebook page said: “In line with government guidelines
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Driver of stolen vehicle attacks police with catapult when cornered
A MAN injured two police officers and a police dog by firing a catapult at them. The man was driving a Land Rover which was suspected to have been stolen in Dorset before fleeing and attacking officers when cornered. He was pursued by Wiltshire
