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Revealed: How influx of beach visitors will be dealt with this weekend
BCP Council has revealed its plan for this weekend as the area prepares for an influx of visitors amid soaring temperatures. Hotel bookings are above 95 per cent and a number of additional measures will be in place to deal with issues such as illegal
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Bournemouth weather: Met Office reveals exact time heatwave will peak on Saturday
The heatwave continues and temperatures are set to rise over the weekend, heading for weather warnings at the start of next week. The alert has been issued as the mercury is expected to reach around 27C in this area, with other parts of the UK
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Red Arrows schedule 2022: Full list of shows you can see this year
The Red Arrows’ schedule for 2022 is already well underway but there is still plenty of opportunity to see the world-famous aerobatic team in action. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will be flying overhead in locations across the UK and Ireland
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Parker reveals Solanke struck three times in training game, before firing against Sheffield Wednesday
SCOTT Parker revealed how “sharp” Dominic Solanke netted three times in a training game last week – before getting on the scoresheet against Sheffield Wednesday. Solanke, who played the second 45 minutes in the Dorset club’s 2-1 victory over the
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Cook and Solanke strike Cherries to victory over Sheffield Wednesday
DOMINIC Solanke was once again on target as Cherries kicked off their pre-season schedule with a 2-1 training match victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Boss Scott Parker played two separate XIs for the first and second halves in the behind-closed-doors
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Second fire in 24 hours hits Dorset village with acres of crops destroyed
A SECOND field fire within 24 hours near an east Dorset village has seen around 44 acres of standing crops destroyed. More than 15 fire crews descended on a field in Edmondsham, a village near Verwood, this afternoon after a large fire broke out
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'Only travel if necessary': Speed restrictions on trains during hot weather
SPEED restrictions will be in force on South Western Railway services next week due to the predicted hot weather with people urged only to travel if absolutely necessary. Temperatures are set to reach up to 40C in London and around the mid-30s
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'Make sensible choices': plea to residents ahead of busy weekend
‘Make sensible choices when contacting emergency services this weekend.’ That’s the message from Dorset Police ahead of what is expected to be a busy few days in the county as temperatures soar. Last week saw a 17 per cent rise in 999 calls
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Fire that engulfed historic church in Mudeford believed to be accidental
THE fire that devastated a church in Mudeford is believed to have started accidently. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service suspect thursday night’s fire at the All Saints Church had started accidentally, with investigations set to continue
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Millions of UK workers set for cash boost under new laws
Millions of UK workers will receive a welcome cash boost as new laws on tipping for hospitality workers come into force TODAY. New legislation, backed by the government today (Friday 15 July), will ban employers from withholding tips from their
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'Call 999 if you see him': police searching for wanted man
POLICE are searching for a wanted man from Poole - with residents urged to call 999 immediately if they see him. Ryan Alderman, 28, is wanted after failing to appear at court when required in connection with offences of assaulting an emergency
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Delays of 40 minutes on A31 at Ringwood
MOTORISTS are facing long delays on the A31 at Ringwood this afternoon. One lane is blocked on Poulner Hill at Pickett Hill on the westbound carriageway. Delays of around 40 minutes are being reported. There are reports of an incident.
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Basso: I would have loved to come back to Pirates
DYNAMIC Dane Benjamin Basso insisted it was “difficult” for him to leave Pirates over the winter – and did not fully close the door on one day returning as a home rider at Wimborne Road. The 21-year-old was parachuted in mid-season to help Pirates
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Killick issues update in regard to star Lee's absence
POOLE Town striker Tony Lee has been granted time off by the Southern League Premier South club to deal with a personal issue. Whilst speculation surrounds the striker's future at the BlackGold Stadium, the Daily Echo understands it is not in relation
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RECAP: Field and crop fire near east Dorset
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Minor Injuries Unit closed this weekend due to Covid staff absences
A MINOR Injuries Unit (MIU) in Dorset will be closed this weekend due to Covid related staff absences. The MIU at Swanage Hospital will be closed on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17. Dorset HealthCare said anyone in the Swanage area with
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IN PICTURES: Historic church in Mudeford ravaged by huge fire
A HUGE fire broke out at an historic church in Mudeford on Thursday evening. Onlookers watched on in shock as the fire raavaged All Saints Church. More than 50 firefighters from across Dorset and the New Forest battled the fire throughout the
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Southern League reveal fixtures for 2022-23 campaign
THE SOUTHERN League has confirmed the fixture list for the 2022-23 campaign. Dorset and New Forest based clubs across the Southern League Premier South and Southern League Division One South found out their opening day opponents, with Poole Town
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Bears keep play-off hopes alive with double delight against Brunels
WITH AAA enjoying a well-earned weekend off, it was the turn of the Single A Bournemouth Bears to fight through two tense games in order to keep their play-off hopes alive. On a roasting hot day in Ferndown, Bournemouth hosted the Bristol Brunels
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Young Cherries prove too much for Poole Town in friendly win
CHERRIES’ young guns comfortably dispatched senior opposition in the form of Poole Town Thursday evening, with Shaun Cooper’s charges recording a 3-1 win at the BlackGold Stadium. All four of the goals came from players that had the distinction
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Eastenders star announced for Bournemouth Christmas panto
AN EASTENDERS star will be swapping Albert Square for panto in Bournemouth this Christmas. Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, will be performing as Fairy Bon Bon in the production of Beauty and the Beast at the Pavilion Theatre. Emma has
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Ibsen Rossi set for medical ahead of League One switch
ZENO Ibsen Rossi is set to undergo a medical at Cambridge United today ahead of a permanent move to the League One club, the Daily Echo understands. The 21-year-old, who joined Cherries' academy from Southampton in 2017, made his first-team debut
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DVSA gives warning to learner drivers as thousands of tests are wasted per month
The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has given a warning and some advice to learner drivers to ensure fewer driving tests are wasted per month. Currently, more than 6,000 tests are being wasted due to learner drivers not showing up, which
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Man charged over alleged rape and kidnap in Dorset
A MAN has been charged by detectives investigating an alleged rape in Sherborne. Dorset Police received reports a woman had been raped at an address in Earls Close at around 1pm on Thursday, July 7. Following an investigation by Dorset County
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Fitness the key for Dembele as Portugal training matches approach
SIRIKI Dembele insists "match fitness" is the main focus for Cherries from their upcoming pre-season training matches in Portugal. Scott Parker's side are set to take on League One outfit Sheffield Wednesday today (5.30pm), before facing Portuguese
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REVIEW: Broadway Showtunes, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
FROM South Pacific to Saturday Night Fever, Sondheim to Six, Broadway Showtunes is an absolute delight from start to finish. A must-see for any musical theatre fan, the annual production, staged by Bournemouth's not-for-profit Big Little Theatre
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Price hike warning issued to anyone who uses a Visa or Mastercard
Millions of Visa or Mastercard users have been issued a warning over new charges. British customers face new EU shopping fees after firms have increased so-called interchange fees for online credit and debit cards for UK to EU transactions.
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Rhod Gilbert 'disappearing for a while' after cancer diagnosis
Comedian Rhod Gilbert has revealed he will be “disappearing for a while” after he announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. The funny man released a lengthy statement on his Facebook account on Thursday. He said: "As a proud patron of Velindre
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Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in car amid UK heatwave
UK Drivers are being warned the way they use air conditioning in cars could land them fines of up to £5,000 amit Met Office warning over the current heatwave. Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237
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Urgent health warning issued to every man in the UK over deadly disease
An urgent health warning has been issued to every man in the UK amid the UK heatwave. The Met Office has issued a ‘risk to life’ warning with temperatures expected to reach a scorching 36C next week. It means parts of the country will be hotter
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RECAP: Aftermath as fire tears through historic church in Mudeford
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Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl from Bournemouth
POLICE are searching for a teenage girl who has gone missing from Bournemouth. Kiara Millward, aged 13, was last seen at around 8.30am on Wednesday, July 13, in the Southbourne area. Kiara is described as white, five feet five inches tall and
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Heatwave: what you need to know if you live in Dorset
A HEATWAVE is set to bring temperatures in the 30s to Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset next week. An amber alert for “extreme heat” will be in place with the Met Office warning the hot spell could lead to “potential serious
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'Please pray for us': Mudeford Church will be closed 'for the foreseeable future'
A community has asked people to pray for them after a huge fire tore through their church and hall. Members of All Saints Church in Mudeford have posted on social media following the devastating blaze on Thursday night. More than 50 firefighters
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Dorset Police refers itself to watchdog after crash which left six injured
DORSET Police has referred itself to the policing watchdog following a major crash involving a police car which left six people, including two children, injured. At around 10.10pm on Saturday, July 9, a road traffic collision occurred on Littlemoor
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Netflix announces 'magical' new feature - but there's a catch
Netflix has announced a brand new feature will be added to the streaming platform to make some its most popular programmes even more immersive. The streaming giant is adding spatial audio support to select TV shows and films including Stranger
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Middlo 'pleasantly surprised' by manner of Poole's win over Glasgow
BOSS Neil Middleditch admitted to being "pleasantly surprised" by the manner of Poole Pirates' victory over fellow title hopefuls Glasgow Tigers on Wednesday night. Second-placed Glasgow came into the meeting on the back of three convincing league
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Rothwell outlines 'biggest strength' as he recalls stunning goal against Sheffield Wednesday
JOE Rothwell recalled his stunning solo goal against Sheffield Wednesday, before explaining: "My biggest strength is to travel with the ball." Rothwell struck a late equaliser at Ewood Park, to earn former club Blackburn Rovers a point with a 1
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As it happened: Killers sentenced for Bournemouth manslaughter and robberies
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Land Rover used for a series of business burglaries across Ringwood and Dorset
A LAND Rover which was used in a series of business burglaries was seized on Wednesday night. Officers from Ringwood Police spotted the cream-coloured Defender, after it was reported for being in connection with a series of burglaries in Ringwood
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Plea for councillors to be retrained on social media use as complaints surge
A CALL to retrain councillors in use of social media platforms has been made in light of rising complaints against BCP Council members. The majority of complaints made against councillors in 2021/22 – 18 of 34 – related to behaviour or actions
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Reggae fans rejoice as Dorset's biggest celebration makes awaited return
LEGENDS of reggae will rub shoulders with the stars of tomorrow as Dorset’s biggest dedicated festival to the genre is to make its long-awaited return. The three-day Wilkswood Reggae Festival will once again be held at Wilkswood Farm in Langton
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Traditional Dorset pub has a "cosiness to it, and a good atmosphere”
A VILLAGE pub boasting “cosiness” and “great food”- St Peters Finger is Pub of the Week. Found in the village of Lytchett Minster, St Peters Finger is a traditional British pub and a member of the Hall and Woodhouse family. The pub is managed
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'What is being done about litter and illegal parking?'
FOLLOWING the article in today’s Echo entitled Rubbish on beach anger, I saw, last Sunday, litter discarded on the East Cliff right in front of where the goats were grazing. I am a local resident who is fed up with the influx of weekenders causing
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10 people who have appeared at Poole Magistrates Court
BOURNEMOUTH ADAM MCKINNON, aged 35 and of Keeble Road, Bournemouth, admits driving a motor vehicle in Kinson Road, Bournemouth, on January 17 without due care and attention. No separate penalty. Driving record endorsed. Also when suspected of having
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Revealed: Top 10 UK car models with the best MOT pass rate
When buying a car we try to make the right choice by finding the perfect model that will be best suited to us. We can make sure we choose one that we like the colour of, one that drives well and will fit all our belongings in but we never know
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Charities step up to support homeless as council now activate emergency measures
CHARITIES are stepping in to offer support and help to rough sleepers as BCP Council now say they WILL activate emergency measures. BCP Council told the Daily Echo earlier this week, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) would not be activated
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'A blight on the landscape': Calls to remove 'junk' left in Poole for decades
CALLS have been made to remove “a blight on the landscape” that has been left in Poole Harbour for more than a decade. Old, abandoned and ruined boats have for some time been seen scattered on an area near Fisherman’s Slipway, along with what
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Wheelie bins are coming to the New Forest - and a new waste disposal facility
PLANS to transform rubbish and recycling collection services in the New Forest have been fully approved. New Forest District Council’s proposals to reduce waste and improve their recycling rates in line with national targets were approved at a
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'We do it for him': Family who lost loved one to cancer set to take part in 24hr charity relay
A FAMILY who lost a loved one to cancer are preparing to take part in a 24-hour charity relay this weekend. Sarah Hutchings and her husband Scott will be joining more than 100 other fundraisers to take part in the Relay for Life event for Cancer
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At the limit: Hospitals near 100 per cent occupancy as heatwave warning issued
HOSPITALS have “very little bed space” and families are urged to help get patients home as extra pressure is expected as a result of the heatwave. Poole Hospital is currently at 96.7 per cent capacity, while the Royal Bournemouth Hospital is at
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Picture of the Day: Poole Gasworks at Baiter Park
It's easy to forget just how big the former Poole Gasworks were. But this old aerial photo taken in 1981 from Baiter Park looking towards Holes Bay gives you a stark reminder of Poole's industrial heritage and the major changes that have happen
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Luxury store closes its doors in town centre
A LUXURY leather goods retailer has closed its store in the centre of Ringwood after three years of hampered trading. Osprey London shut for good in Ringwood’s Furlong shopping centre on Tuesday, July 12, following a “mutual” decision from the
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'Physical retail is important to us': Lush spends £7.6m on new and refurbished shops
LUSH has said physical retail remains crucial to the business as it invests £7.6million in new and revamped shops. The Poole-headquartered cosmetics maker is spending the money in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Last week, it agreed a
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Shoplifter banned from entering all Boots, Co-op and Tesco stores in Dorset
A SHOPLIFTER has been banned from entering any Boots, Co-op or Tesco store across all of Dorset for two years. John Raymond O’Hear, aged 33, has also been told he must not enter any retail premises in a specified area of Bournemouth. The restrictions
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Dirt bike ridden on recreation ground 'in manner which would cause alarm and distress'
AN OFF-ROAD motorcycle which was ridden in a manner deemed to “cause alarm and distress” was stopped by police in Poole yesterday. Officers from the Poole neighborhood policing team were in Turlin Moor recreation ground when they spotted the motorcyclist
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Eddie Izzard takes over Bournemouth school for special event
COMEDIAN Eddie Izzard was in attendance as a Bournemouth school travelled back to the 1940s to celebrate women in war service. A morning of Second World War history, celebration and nostalgia was had recently at the Talbot Heath School during a
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Number of fines handed out for beach camping a mystery as tension grows
THE NUMBER of fines dished out to illegal beach campers by BCP enforcement officers over the last week is still not known. Frustration has been growing among some members of the community over the number of people seen camping along Bournemouth
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Dorset's ambulance service under "extreme pressure" as it preps for weekend
THE ambulance service said it is under “extreme pressure” as it prepares for a busy weekend in the blistering heat. With temperatures expected to soar over the weekend, South Western Ambulance Service has urged people to only call 999 in a life-threatening
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Electric barbecues along Branksome Chine out of order due to damaged cable
BARBECUES along the seafront at Branksome are out of order after contractors working at a café damaged the electricity cable. The council confirmed they aim to fix them “as soon as possible” after builders at the Rockwater Café at Branksome Chine