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Cutler vows to put on 'clinical, explosive performance' on return to big fight-nights

DETERMINED Lee Cutler declared he was “willing to do anything” to showcase his skills back on the big stage – and is “absolutely buzzing” the chance has come on his doorstep. The man nicknamed ‘Chaos’ is set to fight Tanzanian puncher Meshack Mwankemwa

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Billam-Smith wants early victory - so wife Mia can get back to see new-born son!

PROUD dad Chris Billam-Smith revealed how he was hoping to get the job done early against Isaac Chamberlain at the BIC on Saturday – so wife Mia could get back to new-born son Frank! The couple welcomed their first child into the world around nine

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Woman made comment about shop worker's nationality and hit them in the face

A WOMAN made a comment about an off licence staff member’s nationality before hitting them in the face. Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they’d like to speak to in connection with the racially aggravated assault. At around 12.25am

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RECAP: 60 bales of hay destroyed in fire in Throop - latest updates

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Emergency services rush to fire in disused residential property

EMERGENCY services were called to a fire in an out of use residential property in Poole. Fire crews and police attended Bournemouth Road on Thursday morning to a blaze in the three-storey property. A spokesperson for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire

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Reports suggest Tavernier pushed to switch Boro for Cherries

REPORTS from Middlesbrough suggest that Marcus Tavernier rejected a new deal in order to push for a move to Cherries. 23-year-old Tavernier is reportedly set for a medical ahead of a move to Cherries for a fee in the region of £12.5 million, with

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'Neither of them have demonstrated any remorse': Police slam teenage killers

POLICE have described the “brutal attack” on Edward Reeve as an “atrocious crime” where the teenage killers showed “no regard” for the victim. Two boys, a 16-year-old from Christchurch and a 17-year-old from Bournemouth, were convicted of murdering

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'I’ll go in and give it my best shot' - Poole's Tai not 100 per cent but ready to give her best at Commonwealth Games

FOR more than a decade, Alice Tai had never spent more than three weeks out of the water so after the best part of a year on the side lines, the Paralympic champion is swimming into the unknown. Now 23, Tai missed out on last year’s Tokyo Games

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Creator of Gaia theory James Lovelock dies at Dorset home on 103rd birthday

LEADING environmental scientist and creator of the Gaia hypothesis James Lovelock died at his Dorset home on his 103rd birthday. In a statement, his wife and children said he died at home in Abbotsbury surrounded by family on Tuesday. They

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Van and bushes on fire in Bournemouth as crews battling to extinguish blaze

EMERGENCY crews are tackling a fire involving a van and nearby bushes in Bournemouth. A white van is on fire as well as bushes in Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, for which two fire engines are on scene battling the flames. Crews from Christchurch

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Travers pleased to see Rico back at the Vitality - and is looking forward to 'high quality' test against Real Sociedad

MARK Travers is looking forward to welcoming Diego Rico back to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday – but the Cherries keeper is perhaps more interested in the challenge Rico’s team, Real Sociedad, will pose the Premier League newcomers. The Spanish

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'He's constantly diligent' - Parker's praise for Shaun Cooper

SHAUN Cooper is helping more than just young players at Cherries – with manager Scott Parker grateful for the support he has shown him since arriving at the club. Parker has promoted multiple members of Cherries’ development squad to the first

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Heavy delays building in New Forest as motorists head to show

MOTORISTS have been warned of heavy delays in the New Forest. Traffic is building on all approaches to Lyndhurst as people make their way to the New Forest Show today. Heavy delays have been reported. #Lyndhurst #TheNewForest 🌲 -

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REVIEW: Mamma Mia! Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Escape to Villa Donna, forget your worries and enjoy two and a half hours of awesome music, fantastic costumes and a brilliant story. Family and friends are at the core of this and it was a treat to take my children to watch the touring West End

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Travellers moved on from Sandbanks Beach car park

NEIGHBOURHOOD police officers attended Sandbanks Beach car park yesterday to deal with an unauthorised encampment. A section 61 was issued early on Wednesday, July 27, due to disruption caused by a camp at the car park. Officers returned mid

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Poole's Bennett on Euro mission with England call

POOLE cycle speedway rising star Kenzie Bennett has been selected to compete for England at the European Nations junior team event in Manchester this weekend. Bennett, who is a student at Leaf Academy in Bournemouth, gained his first international

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Image released after man exposes himself on Sandbanks ferry

A MAN reportedly exposed himself to a woman on the Sandbanks chain ferry. The woman, aged in her 20s, was travelling on the chain ferry from Sandbanks to Studland at around 1pm on Friday, July 15. It was reported a man standing on the upper

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Store at Castlepoint to close for five days next week

A POPULAR clothing store at Castlepoint will be closed for five days next week. Next will be shut between Monday, August 1 and Friday, August 5. The temporary closure is due to the reconstruction of the walkway taking place at the shopping

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Police increase patrols following bus vandalism in Poole

POLICE have increased patrols in Poole following criminal damage and vandalism to buses. Due to reports of vandalism to buses in the Rossmore and Alderney area, the Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team has increased its presence in these locations

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'Obviously we feel for Birmingham' - Ford's sympathy for Brummies' injury issues

PROMOTER Danny Ford was sympathetic towards Birmingham Brummies and their injury issues – but he still maintains Pirates would have been victorious nonetheless. Brummies skipper Ashley Morris and former Pirate Stefan Nielsan withdrew after both

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More than 130 people in Dorset hospitals with Covid

MORE than 130 people are currently in Dorset hospitals with Covid, the local public health authority has said. Public Health Dorset said a total of 131 patients are in hospitals with Covid in its latest update on Monday, July 25. A spokesperson

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UK could see earliest autumn in 20 years following record breaking heatwave

The UK is seeing the earliest signs of autumn in more than 20 years after extreme temperatures and lack of rainfall.  Trees have already started to drop leaves and fruit beginning to ripen weeks ahead of schedule following record temperatures. 

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RECAP: Camp Bestival traffic and travel updates

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First televised court sentencing to be shown TODAY - how to watch

Legal history will be made at the Old Bailey as the first televised sentencing will take place, the Ministry of Justice has announced. On Thursday, Judge Sarah Munro QC is expected to be filmed as she passes the sentence on Ben Oliver for the manslaughter

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Millions of households set for £150 cash boost amid August qualify date

A previous version of this story confused the date for which people will need to qualify for criteria with a deadline to apply, which is not the case. The story has been updated to make this clear. Millions of households across England and Wales

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Martin Lewis reveals how changing your email address can save you £1,000

Martin Lewis has shared advice to anyone with a certain type of email address which could save them as much as £1,000. The Money Saving Expert founder was taking calls from ITV viewers on Wednesday morning’s instalment of This Morning. The

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The Railway Children and The Wombles Bernard Cribbins dies, aged 93

Bernard Cribbins, who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93, his agent said. The veteran actor also appeared in Doctor Who and the Carry On series in a career which spanned seven decades

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This is why a camera on the M27 flashed multiple cars at the weekend

THE MYSTERY surrounding a potential faulty speed camera on a busy motorway has finally been solved. Motorists driving along the M27 westbound on Saturday, July 23 were shocked to see a speed camera flash several drivers who were seemingly abiding

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One in 20 people who catch Covid suffer from long-term taste or smell issues

A new study has found that approximately one in every 20 people who catch Covid suffer from long-term issues with their smell or taste. This could mean that millions of people around the world may have suffered smell and taste problems for at least

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REVIEW: Taking Steps, Tivoli, Wimborne

REPERTORY theatre has returned to Dorset, with a small group of performers putting on no fewer than five plays in as many weeks at Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre. Taking Steps, by Britain’s favourite living playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, got the London

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Police take no further action over ground clearance of wooded area in Highcliffe

POLICE have dropped an investigation into the ground clearance of a site in Highcliffe with no further action being taken. Officers from Christchurch Neighbourhood Policing Team concluded there was not sufficient evidence that a wildlife crime

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Dorset Police to increase their presence along the beach front this summer

DORSET Police will put more police on the streets this summer as part of their summer policing plan.  In an interview with the Daily Echo, Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner addressed concerns about sexual offences taking place the seafront

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Now you can hire an e-bike to use across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

E-BIKES have been added to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hire scheme in a move that aims to “break down even more barriers” to car alternatives. Beryl has announced its BCP Council-wide scheme will now be bolstered by 20 e-bikes across

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Neighbours: everything you need to know about the last ever episode

After nearly four decades, the Australian soap has pulled out all the stops to end with a celebration of past and present, Gemma Dunn discovers. Everybody loves good Neighbours - and you'd be hard pushed to beat the bunch found on Ramsay Street

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Fish in country park pond died because of “fluctuating water levels”

FISH which died after a pond dried up in a Poole park died because they could not adapt to “fluctuating water levels”.  Several carp were found dead at Grove Lake in Upton Country Park late last week after a long spell of hot, dry weather evapourated

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Mother completes 'once in a lifetime' goal of swimming from Dover to Calais

AN AMERICAN mother who lives Bournemouth has completed a lifetime goal of swimming across the English Channel.  Laura Goodwin, from West Virginia, swam from Dover to Calais in a "once in a lifetime" challenge covering 31 miles.  Cheered on

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Bournemouth care home told to improve after 'unlawful' findings

A PURPOSE-built Bournemouth care home which caters for more than 60 elderly people has been told it must improve after inspectors found several “shortfalls”. Great Oaks care home in Poole Lane, Kinson, has lost its ‘Good’ rating given last year

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What women's football team coaches in Dorset say about the Lionesses impact

THE Lionesses success in the Euros will have a “massive impact” on women’s football, says a Dorset coach. Female football players, coaches and managers have reacted to England’s 4-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday which saw them secure a place in the

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Stroke survivor fears thousands could miss out on ‘miracle treatment’ which saved him

A DORSET stroke survivor fears thousands could miss out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved him. Dr John Stephens, 58, had a stroke at his home in Spetisbury, near Blandford, in September last year. He was getting out of bed ready for work

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Why these five people have appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court

BOURNEMOUTH SEAN LEE STANLEY, aged 33 and of Westover Road, Bournemouth, admits failing to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following release from a period of imprisonment in that he failed to keep in touch with his supervisor in

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IN FULL: Tour of Britain sprint points revealed for Dorset stage

More details about the Tour of Britain's Dorset stage have been revealed ahead of the event visiting the county in September. The locations of the King of the Mountains and sprint points for the Dorset stage have been published. Riders will

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‘Bournemouth should be promoted as first garden city of the modern era’

READERS may recall that a year ago in my capacity as the built environment consultant of the Bournemouth Civic Society I had a letter published by the Echo, strongly criticising amongst other things, the deliberate allowing by the parks department

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Picture of the day: Exploring Old Harry

Sharin Trevelyan captured visitors exploring the stunning Old Harry Rocks on a calm summers day.

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Builder's debts of £16m to go unpaid - and staff are owed a month's wages

A PROMINENT builder involved in a landmark development on Poole Quay owed around £16million to unsecured creditors who are unlikely to see any of their money. All 107 jobs at Brymor Construction Ltd were saved when its business and assets were

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“Callie would’ve really loved this": Dog owners pay tribute to pet charity founder

DOG owners have lined the streets to show their respects for a woman who dedicated her life to saving Staffies. Crowds of people and their pets gathered in Kinson on Wednesday to say their final goodbyes to Callie Byrne, the founder of Staffie

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9 events not to miss in BCP and Dorset this weekend

A BUMPER line-up of events will take place across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset this weekend. Festivals, a family fun day and a carnival are among the big events going ahead. The weather is looking dry and settled

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Quarry business spends £290,000 on trucks to cut its emissions

A QUARRYING business has invested £290,000 in two lorries in a bid to reduce its emissions to net zero by 2040. Suttle Stone Quarries spent the money on two Volvo vehicles, which it says are more energy efficient, for delivering loose stone.

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'People need the escapism': Nusara restaurant to open in Wimborne

A RESTAURATEUR is defying “tougher and tougher” times by opening a new venue in the centre of Wimborne. Thai food restaurant Nusara – which already has sites in Poole and Christchurch – is due to open in Crown Court, off the Square, on Wednesday

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91-year-old daredevil gran refuses to slow down ahead of Spitfire flight

A FEARLESS pensioner with a wealth of daredevil exploits to her name is set for the ride of a lifetime when she takes to the skies to help pilot a Spitfire. Dawn Goodson isn’t your average 91-year-old great grandmother. Despite having broken