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Iraola well aware of Cherries' home struggles in comparison to away form
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola admitted he has some concern over his side’s home form. So far this campaign Cherries have taken just 13 points from their 12 league fixtures, with only Luton, Burnley, and upcoming opponents Sheffield United holding
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Tributes paid to 'most selfless, kindest and loving' man who died in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died in a crash after his vehicle hit a tree. Ewan Seath, 19, was driving in a black Volkswagen Golf last month in Alderholt Road, Somerley, when it collided with a tree. Ewan, from Blandford, died at
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‘Very good connection’ - Iraola admits it is ‘a shame’ to see Hughes depart
HEAD coach Andoni Iraola said it is "a shame” that Richard Hughes will leave Cherries this summer, adding: “We have had a very good connection.” It was announced this week Hughes will leave his role as technical director, ending a decade-long spell
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Adams could return to Cherries squad for Sheffield United clash
MIDFIELDER Tyler Adams could take another big step towards a first-team return by being part of the matchday squad for tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Sheffield United (3pm). The United States captain has featured just once all season for
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Iraola: Cherries will have to manage Solanke as striker plays through pain barrier
HEAD coach Andoni Iraola says Cherries will have to manage striker Dominic Solanke as the striker plays through the pain barrier. Cherries’ talisman Solanke has been playing with a niggling knee issue since the turn of the new year. After missing
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'If only Charlie could speak...': Pony equipment stolen
ABOUT £1,600 worth of equipment for a pony was stolen from its tack room. New Forest pony Charlie had its room broken into in Pussex Lane, near Bournemouth Airport, Hurn. Items stolen from the tack include saddles, bridles and other sentimental
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Armed police and helicopter called to search for wanted man
ARMED police and a helicopter were called to search to find a wanted man ‘making threats to harm himself or police officers’. Shortly before 6pm yesterday, March 7, Dorset Police received a call from a man making threats to harm himself or any
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'We all want to make sure you are Ok' - renewed appeal for missing Poole man
OFFICERS ARE renewing their appeal to find a missing man from Poole. Richard Smith, 57 was last seen on February 29 in Julyan Avenue, Wallisdown. He is described as five feet 11 inches tall with very short hair and glasses. Richard was
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Road closed until further notice after sinkhole opens
A SINKHOLE has been causing traffic chaos for drivers in Swanage. Taunton Road is closed until further notice while repairs are underway. The sinkhole first appeared on March 7. Dorset Council is aware of the issue and Wessex Water has
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Cherries fans can subscribe to the Echo for just £4 for 4 months
CHERRIES fans who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy a new offer of £4 for 4 months, or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news and sport site online
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Ex-Royal Navy bomb marker shares story for International Women's Day
A POOLE resident shared her story about her time in the Women’s Royal Naval Service ahead of International Women’s Day. Kathleen, 98 a resident at Elizabeth House Care Home reminisced to staff and friends at the care home about her time in the
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Wilder: Cherries will be expecting ‘straightforward’ win
CHRIS Wilder says Cherries will be “expecting a pretty straightforward, comfortable home win”, if they were watching his Sheffield United side on Monday night. Rock-bottom Blades were thumped 6-0 at home by Arsenal earlier this week, conceding
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Cyclist survives 40ft drop off cliff
A CYCLIST has been left with 'minor cuts and bruises' after a 40ft drop off a cliff. Lymington and New Milton Police were called to help rescue a 68 year-old man who had fallen off a cliff at Taddiford Gap, Milford-on-Sea, at 2.30pm on March 7
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Cook looking forward to challenge of facing Blades side 'fighting for their lives'
CHERRIES midfielder Lewis Cook is “looking forward to the challenge” of facing a battling Sheffield United side tomorrow afternoon (3pm). The league’s bottom side visit Vitality Stadium with just two league wins since the last encounter between
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Police launch latest phase of operation to tackle drugs in region
DORSET Police has launched the latest phase of its operation to tackle drugs alongside neighbouring forces. The seventh phase of Operation Scorpion has begun across Dorset, Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
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Interim Poole boss Ellis focused on winning games and not own job prospects
INTERIM boss James Ellis is fully focused on helping Poole Town win football games rather than his own job prospects. After the departure of manager Matt Tubbs on Monday, Ellis was appointed as interim boss at Tatnam Farm. Whilst Dolphins are
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Bournemouth Echo readers can subscribe for just £4 for four months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Council to celebrate women in senior leadership roles
THE council is set to celebrate women in senior leadership roles this International Women’s Day. The three most senior elected positions in BCP Council are held by women – leader, deputy leader and chairman. The three mayors for Bournemouth
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'Shame on BCP Council for selling off car park'
SHAME on the BCP for selling off another car park. Parking anywhere in the conurbation is already difficult and every closure will only add to the problem. The building of flats (Beach Road) will generate a quick financial fix for the treasures
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'Drivers are the traffic problem'
FURTHER to previous correspondence on the traffic congestion across our towns, might I suggest that people look at their own behaviour? Almost every car and van sat in traffic only has the driver in it. One man I know drives barely half a mile
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Fund that helps small charities and groups awards more than £128,000
A FUND that helps small charities and voluntary groups has awarded more than £128,000 in grants. The Dorset Community Foundation Neighbourhood Fund has given grants of up to £5,000 to projects tackling social problems, including poverty, disadvantage
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Vehicle charging park refused because 'people will feel unsafe using it'
PLANS to install electric vehicle chargers at a Bournemouth site have been refused following concerns people will feel “unsafe” using them. Instavolt sought planning permission to install eight rapid electric vehicle chargers at land north of Chapel
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'My brilliant idea to improve road safety in BCP'
I HAVE a brilliant idea that would provide greater road safety and employment in the BCP area. Every motor vehicle on entering town limits would require a person in front waving a red flag. This would reduce speeds to a maximum of 5 miles per
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'My brilliant idea to improve road safety in BCP'
I HAVE a brilliant idea that would provide greater road safety and employment in the BCP area. Every motor vehicle on entering town limits would require a person in front waving a red flag. This would reduce speeds to a maximum of 5 miles per
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'Tram system would help ease traffic issues'
I SHARE the opinions of those readers who object to the continued attacks on the motorists firstly through the ongoing expansion of cycle lanes and now with the threatened 20 m.p.h. restrictions. They can only increase congestion. However, this
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Ghost hunters launch a search for Dorset's paranormal past
TWO women in Blandford Forum have taken on the task to find Dorset's hidden ghosts and paranormal activity. Blandford Forum residents Cathy Jacques, 48, and Sharon Churchill, 52, have become the area's first paranormal group as they hunt to find
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Float to Live festival set to return to Poole this weekend
POOLE RNLI has worked with Arts University Bournemouth students to create the second annual Float to Live festival. The festival on March 9 has a number of events set to be held on the day which have been created by 16 second year students on
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Bournemouth Pavilion opens for free community open day
BOURNEMOUTH Pavilion is set to open its doors for a free community open day. BH Live has announced it will open the doors of the Pavilion to celebrate the magic of theatre, music, and film at its free-to-attend open day on 13 April between 10am
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Business awarded Franchise Business of the Year
A BUSINESS that does removals, storage, art and antiques transport has been awarded Franchise Business of the Year. Your Man With A Van, based in Poole, received the award at the Federation of Small Businesses South West Small Business Awards.
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'I love watching them' - Redknapp big fan of Iraola's Cherries this season
FORMER Cherries boss Harry Redknapp hailed Andoni Iraola for doing a “brilliant job” at Vitality Stadium, adding: “He’s got them playing fantastic football.” Eyebrows were raised in the summer when Cherries decided to part ways with Gary O’Neil
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Bournemouth to get violence reduction unit to tackle knife crime
BOURNEMOUTH will be getting a violence reduction unit (VRU), it has been announced in the spring budget. The unit brings together partners to reduce violent crime while also addressing the underlying causes of those crimes, including knife crime
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Housing development 'progressing well' as move-in date nears
RESIDENTS will soon be able to start moving into a new housing development after years of planning and construction. Developers for Kingsmere Park off New Road, West Parley, have said construction work is “progressing well” with the first home
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Fight on to save popular paddling pool
THE fight is on to keep a popular Bournemouth splash park open. Redhill splash park, just off Redhill Drive, will reopen this summer no matter what, ward councillors Stephen Bartlett and Jackie Edwards said. But BCP Council has said it won
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Former hotel gutted by fire could be turned into 12-storey apartment block
A PULBIC consultation is underway to transform a former hotel site gutted by a fire into a 12-storey apartment building in the town centre. Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd is seeking views on the former Belvedere Hotel on Bath Road.
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Public consultation launched for large development in Poole
A PUBLIC consultation is being launched over a "significant" development in Poole. Property developer Kingsbridge Estates has purchased the 10.7-acre site at Sopers Lane, formerly owned by Siemens PLC. Planning consultancy Tor&co is launching
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"I was overwhelmed, helpless, angry, sad, and broken.": Woman's battle with cancer
A WOMAN has revealed the ‘torrent of emotions’ she experienced while battling breast cancer and lymphoedema. Lisa Salaman lives with her husband and two children in Ringwood and was 42 years old when she noticed a lump on her breast. Within
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In The Dock: Assaults, speeding and court order breaches
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: ANTHONY HOWELLS, 40 and of Fairfield in Christchurch, admitted stealing a pedal cycle to the value of £1200 from a woman in Christchurch on August 4, 2023. He was handed a community order
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Final decision not yet made on closure of doctor's surgery
PLANS to close a doctor’s surgery next month have still not been confirmed. Christchurch Medical Practice (CMP) has still not made a ‘final decision’ on whether it will shut its Burton surgery. At the end of last year, CMP announced it would
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Growing demand for swimming teacher offering adapted lessons for autistic people
A SWIMMING school offering adapted lessons for people with autism is desperately searching for a new pool. Company Aqua-Babe teaches from The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre in Poole but needs more space to meet the ‘growing demand’ for its
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PHOTOS: Three homes up for auction in Bournemouth
A DETACHED house in Bournemouth is to be auctioned with a guide price of between £180,000 and £200,000. The three-bedroom freehold property at 34 Oswald Road, near Winton Primary School, is among 147 lots across England listed in the March auction
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The Bournemouth duo who want to empower working women
A BOURNEMOUTH coaching duo have set out to empower women in the workplace. Coach Stef Allegrini and counsellor Sheela Hagan want to help women globally with their new movement, Beautiful Badass Women, and have started with their home town Bournemouth
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Halo nightclub closure poses increased risk of danger in town centre, says owner
THE owner of Halo nightclub says its closure poses an increased risk to safety at night in Bournemouth town centre. Ty Temel, owner of Halo nightclub, says the loss of the venue means there will be fewer trained security personnel available to