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Lawson takes it to the max as Pirates punish patched-up Brummies
PIRATES proved far too strong for patched up Birmingham as they breezed to a 56-34 victory away from home in the Championship Jubilee League. Richard Lawson was the star of the show at Perry Barr with 15-point maximum from five rides. Already
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Cherries reportedly see bid accepted for Tavernier
CHERRIES have reportedly agreed terms to prise midfielder Marcus Tavernier away from Middlesbrough, according to the Daily Telegraph. 23-year-old Tavernier, who has already made over a century of appearances for Boro, is supposedly set to arrive
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Boxing icon Barry McGuigan: Chris is the kid that pushes himself to the limit
IT HAS been almost five years since boxing icon Barry McGuigan arrived in Bournemouth to officially unveil Chris Billam-Smith as a fighter under his management. Speaking about the man nicknamed The Gentleman that day, he said: “Cruiserweight is
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Delays as A35 partially blocked after crash
COMMUTERS have faced delays and slow traffic as the result of a two-vehicle crash on the in Bere Regis. The A35 is partially blocked going Eastbound due to an accident on the Shell Roundabout just before the A31. The blockage has led to slow
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LISTED: All the bus stops which WON'T be served after Morebus vandalism
Morebus has taken the decision to halt their routes in parts of Poole after 8pm due to the attacks on their vehicles, drivers and passengers. These are the stops which will affected after 8pm. Police say they will be putting on patrols and
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Bus service changed indefinitely to protect passengers from 'dangerous' attacks
A KEY bus route through Poole has been altered indefinitely in order to protect drivers and passengers from continued attacks. Morebus have said that they will cease serving Herbert Avenue and Arne Avenue in Poole after 8pm until further notice
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Seamers on top as Bournemouth pick up priceless victory
SEAMERS Dan Conway, with an immaculate 5-16 return for Bournemouth, and Dan Goodey, with a six-wicket response for Bashley (Rydal), ruled the roost at Chapel Gate, where 17 wickets fell for 163 runs before tea. But Jake Hurley prevailed with an
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Talk TV presenter Kate McCann breaks silence after she collapses live on air
Talk TV presenter Kate McCann has broken her silence after she collapsed live on air during Tuesday's Conservative leadership debate. The TV host released a statement on Twitter the following day revealing that she would return to the show on
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GUILTY: The teenage killers who attacked 'talented musician' in his own home
TWO teenage killers have been found guilty of murdering a “talented musician” in his own home on New Year’s Eve 2021. A 16-year-old boy from Christchurch and a 17-year-old boy from Bournemouth were found guilty of killing Edward Reeve, 35, in his
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CCTV appeal after a bronze propeller was stolen from a garage in Poole
A LARGE bronze propeller was stolen from a property in Poole. It is reported two men entered a garage at an address in Jolliffe Road, Poole on Friday, July 8 at around 1.25pm and took the propeller. It is further reported that the two men
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Baker treble sees Wimborne beat Verwood in Steve Moore Memorial Trophy
NEW-LOOK Wimborne impressed with their first home friendly played in front of fans, beating Verwood 3-0 to lift the Steve Moore Memorial Trophy for a seventh time in a row, reports Graham Dunn. After being kept at bay by Darren Shepherd’s young
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Fire crews called to Norfolk Royale Hotel after cooking fumes set off an alarm
THE Norfolk Royale Hotel in Richmond Hill was evacuated after a false alarm prompted fire crews to attend the Bournemouth hotel. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were at called at 1.36pm on Wednesday, July 27 after alarms went off in
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Teenagers found GUILTY of murdering 35-year-old Edward Reeve on New Year's Eve
TWO teenagers accused of stabbing and slashing 35-year-old Edward Reeve to death have been found guilty of murder. A 16-year-old boy from Christchurch and a 17-year-old boy from Bournemouth were accused of murdering Mr Reeve in his home in Heath
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Police called after sudden death of man at property in Bournemouth
Police were called to a home in Boscombe on Tuesday following the sudden death of a man. Officers and forensic experts were seen at the property in Windsor Road on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Dorset Police received
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Next of kin appeal for woman who died at home in Bournemouth
HELP is needed to find the next of kin for an elderly woman who died at her home in Bournemouth. The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to locate the next of kin of Jessima Hunter, who was 77 years old when she died at her
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Car found burnt out days after sheep and lambs were killed in field
A CAR was found burnt out just days after 14 lambs and sheep were killed in a field in east Dorset. The discovery was made after a vehicle entered a field in the area of Tollard Royal and killed the 14 sheep and lambs sometime between 7pm on Sunday
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Anthony backing himself and friend Zemura to show Premier League 'how good we are'
JAIDON Anthony is keen for the Premier League to see what he and close friend Jordan Zemura can do – with the Cherries winger stating it was “special” to share a breakthrough season with his fellow academy graduate last term. During the previous
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Buses disrupted after lorry becomes stuck at roundabout
BUS services were disrupted after a lorry became stuck at a roundabout in Bournemouth on Wednesday morning. Morebus reported an articulated lorry was stuck at the roundabout at Yeomans Road. The bus operator said as a result, its m1, 14, 15
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What the weather will be like in Bournemouth in August
AUGUST will be a “fairly typical” British summertime month with above average temperatures, a Bournemouth weather expert has said. Giving his outlook for next month, DorsetSun said August will be warmer than average with a settled start, before
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Two people arrested in connection with a Land Rover stolen in Alderholt
TWO people have been arrested after a Land Rover was stolen from a property in Alderholt. Dorset Police, together with Wiltshire Police, arrested a 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle at an address
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Murderer Russell Causley could have first public parole hearing
A man who murdered his wife in 1985 could be one of the first prisoners to have a public parole board hearing. An application has been made for the next hearing to consider the release of Russell Causley, now aged in his late 70s, to take place
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Boscombe clifftop fire: what could have caused it to break out
A HUGE fire on the clifftop at Boscombe may have been caused by discarded smoking materials or glass that magnified the sunlight. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the exact cause of the fire on Monday night just after 7pm may never
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Smithies latest goalkeeper to train with Cherries
CHERRIES have confirmed that former Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Alex Smithies is training with the club this week. Head Coach Scott Parker had previously told the Daily Echo that after Jonas Lossl spent time with Cherries in their Portugal training
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Kate Garraway extends GMB break to be 'by husband's side'
Kate Garraway is extending her break from Good Morning Britain after husband Derek Draper was admitted to hospital last week in a “very serious condition”. Derek Draper fell ill in March 2020 after contracting coronavirus and has required a long
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CCTV issued after hundreds of pounds of goods taken from two supermarkets
POLICE have issued CCTV images after hundred of pounds worth of goods were stolen from two stores in Blandford. Shortly before 7pm on Monday 20 June 2022 a man and woman entered the Tesco store at Stour Park and filled up a shopping trolley with
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McDonald's adds four new items to menu as fan favourites axed
Fast food giant McDonald's is axing four fan favourite items as they make way for four new exciting products. The Taste Of Italy menu saw the Italian Stack, Crispy Chicken Italiano, Mozzarella Dippers and the Tiramisu McFlurry all added. But
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Love Island star storms out of villa as family issues statement
Love Island’s Luca Bish removed his mic and stormed out of the villa following a confrontation with partner Gemma Owen. The scenes played out on last night’s show as a final week dumping looms for one unlucky couple. The altercation saw the
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Teenager assaulted after confronting boys who racially abused him
A TEENAGE boy was assaulted after confronting a group of boys who had racially abused him in Poole. It is reported that at around 8pm on Wednesday July 20, a teenage boy was racially abused by two other boys in Madeira Road. The two boys left
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If you've owned an iPhone or Samsung since 2015 you could get money back
People who have bought an Apple or Samsung phone from 2015 could be entitled to some compensation as a multi-million-pound legal claim has been filed. As reported by The Metro, the consumer rights group Which? has launched a £480m claim over allegations
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Car dealer raises thousands in support of cancer charity
ONE of the South of England’s biggest car dealer groups with a dealership in Taunton is continuing to raise thousands for charity and support local communities, with over £30k raised in the past 12 months and similar ambitions for the rest of this
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Lorry and car involved in crash in Bournemouth
A LORRY and a car were involved in a crash in Bournemouth on Wednesday morning. The crash in Oakmead Gardens was reported to police shortly after 7.50am. No injuries were reported. A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “We received a report
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West End and TV stars to perform two-night concert in coastal town
WEST End talents are coming to Swanage for a two-night charity concert raising money for the local RNLI. Paul Burton Productions are bringing a new production of Tonight at the Musicals to The Mowlem on Thursday July 28 and Friday 29 at 7.30pm.
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Roof climbing youths invited to reclaim left bag after running away from police
YOUTHS who ran away from police after climbing on a school roof have been invited to reclaim a bag they left behind. A police community support officer working with Bournemouth Police attended Heathlands Primary Academy in West Howe on Tuesday,
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'These roads are too dangerous': Bus company halts service as vehicles smashed up AGAIN
A bus company has been forced to halt their service on two roads in Poole, saying the roads are 'too dangerous'. Just days after youths caused chaos when they smashed the windows of two buses with rocks, Morebus have now had to halt the service
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Three at the back, free form attack and less 'sideways' passing - first impressions of Cherries' new system
SCOTT Parker’s post-match comments regarding transfers perhaps overshadowed what would normally be a big talking point following the defeat to Bristol City on Saturday – the complete change in system from last campaign. Of course, it would be remiss
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Shooting stars: How to see Delta Aquariid meteor shower in Bournemouth this week
Whether you are an experienced stargazer or not, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower is a sight you'll not want to miss. This show of shooting stars occurs every year from mid-July to late August, reaching its peak at the midway point. The moderate
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Developers make fourth application to build in busy area of Christchurch
A PROPOSAL has been lodged to build apartments in one of the busiest areas of Christchurch. A planning application has been launched to build a three-storey block of apartments at 55 Somerford Road. The proposal outlines the demolishment of
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Bournemouth Echo Café of The Year: nominate your favourite!
We want you to nominate your favourite café. Please let us know and they could be in with a chance of being awarded our Cafe of The Year. Nominations will be open until July 30, 2022. We will then publish the top cafes as chosen by the
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Phone scams reported to HMRC fall in the South West
PHONE scam reports have fallen by 83 pent cent in the south west over the last year, new regional data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. In the south west, 522 phone scams were reported to HMRC in June this year compared to 3,110
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'Switch off your engines': crackdown on motorists parked near schools
A NEW campaign has been launched to help improve the air quality outside Dorset schools. BCP Council, Public Health Dorset (PHD) and walking and cycling charity Sustrans have launched a ‘Clean Air Schools’ campaign which aims to reduce engine idling
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Extra information issued over consultation on buffer zone for abortion clinic
FURTHER information has been provided on a consultation deciding whether a buffer zone should be placed around a Bournemouth abortion clinic. BCP Council have released information to help people answer “ambiguous” questions included in an ongoing
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Look inside the £2m home with "breathtaking" views across Poole Harbour
A HOME on Poole’s highly sought-after Evening Hill offering “breathtaking” views across the harbour has gone on the market for £2m. Described as a “charming character house with stylish contemporary interiors”, Lilliput House was originally built
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The restaurants from Bournemouth's past you miss most
WHICH restaurant from Bournemouth’s past do you miss most? We asked people on the Daily Echo’s Facebook page and more than 600 people responded. How many of these restaurants do you remember? 1. Coriander on Richmond Hill - fantastic
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Water company accused of treating New Forest 'like open sewer'
Campaigners are demanding immediate action to stop sewage discharges into rivers in the New Forest after data shows hundreds of incidents in recent years. River Action, a charity that campaigns to stop pollution of the UK’s rivers, has written
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Charred earth shows extent of damage caused by Boscombe clifftop fire
RESIDENTS living next to Boscombe overcliff have described the moment a fire broke out on the clifftop on Monday night. Fire crews battled the clifftop blaze near Boscombe Pier just after 7pm on Monday, closing the seafront road to allow firefighters
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'Trailblazing' hotel scoops national award for welcoming people with disabilities
A FAMILY-run hotel has won a national award and been described as a “trailblazer” for its efforts to welcome people with disabilities. Bournemouth’s Marsham Court Hotel beat hundreds of entries to win the Accessibility Award at the Cateys, run
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Picture of the Day: How Westbourne looked over a hundred years ago
This fascinating old postcard was submitted by Martin Huse gives us a great snapshot of the corner of Poole Road and Seamoor Road in Westbourne circa 1910. The premises to the right now features the Gossip Restaurant.
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Former Oakdale Adult Learning Centre could become extra-care housing
HOUSING which allows the elderly independence whilst having staff on site could be built on the Oakdale adult education centre site in Poole. BCP Council are looking for architects to produce detailed designs for an extra-care housing scheme in
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Appeal to find "pride and joy" Jaguar XF stolen from property in Bournemouth
APPEALS have been made to find a car stolen from a man with cancer in Bournemouth. Seventy-two-year-old Harry Harrington had his “pride and joy”, a grey Jaguar XF estate, stolen from his driveway in Doveshill Crescent between 11pm on Saturday,
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Swanage Carnival is back this weekend! All you need to know
IT’S one of the biggest annual events in Swanage’s calendar. Thousands of people are set to descend on the seaside town when Swanage Carnival returns this weekend. The eight-day extravaganza will feature more than 100 events including a procession
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PICTURES: Do you remember the long hot summer of 1976?
IT’S the year that is always called to mind during a heatwave. The pictures above show just how intense the long, hot summer of 1976 was. Earlier this month, Britain recorded temperatures of 40C for the first time. The Met Office has said
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Mother speaks out after her 14-year-old son was stabbed with a kitchen knife
THE MOTHER of a 14-year-old boy has spoken out after he was stabbed in the leg with a 'kitchen knife' during an attempted robbery. The 14-year-old was stabbed in the leg during the incident which involved a group of young people 'who were after
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‘Vast rift over climate change is very worrying’
I FIND the message of Chris Bulteel’s letter on climate change (‘Leading The Way’, July 25) greatly worrying. His letter demonstrates the vast rift between those concerned by inaction on tackling climate change and those with the belief that we
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Holiday park plans 'a step too far' say fed-up residents
A flood of objections has been received over proposals for an outdoor stage, bar and other new activity areas at the Haven Weymouth Bay holiday site at Preston. Some residents are complaining that on-going disturbances from all three holiday sites
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Holiday park's hopes for year-round chalet use rejected over travel “carnage”
ATTEMPTS by a New Forest holiday park to have all its accommodation available for guests year-round have been rejected over concerns it would worsen travel “carnage”. Sandy Balls holiday village in Godshill, near Fordingbridge, hoped to remove
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Yellow Buses struggling with driver shortage and have to "rebuild" business
YELLOW Buses has apologised to customers after staff shortages and a difficult period means it has had to “rebuild” the business. The bus operator has reduced its commitment to route 3 from Westbourne to Royal Bournemouth Hospital to ease the
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Teacher at specialist school banned after breaching professional standards
A TEACHER has been banned from teaching indefinitely after asking to be alone with a pupil, emailing the pupil’s mother under the name ‘Tom Jones’ and making critical comments about colleagues in emails. Mrs Jayne Geary, an English teacher at Southlands
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BCP schools take in almost 100 Ukrainian refugee pupils
SCHOOLS in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have offered almost 100 places to children fleeing the Ukraine conflict, new data shows. The UK Government currently operates resettlement schemes for refugees and migrants leaving Ukraine, Afghanistan
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Victorian mobile photographic studio goes up for auction
A VICTORIAN mobile photographer’s studio, which has spent most of its life at Swanage, is looking for a new home. The studio will go under the Charterhouse Auction gavel on Friday, August 5. Richard Bromell from Charterhouse said: “This is
