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RECAP: Standstill traffic as Towngate Bridge closed
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Man said 15-year-old could have ‘screamed or shouted’ for help in alleged rape
A MAN accused of rape said the 15-year-old girl could have ‘screamed or shouted’ for help during the busy summer day on Bournemouth beach. Gabriel Marinoaica told Bournemouth Crown Court the alleged victim referred to him as her boyfriend and kissed
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Talking points as Cherries make Premier League history with comeback win over Luton
CHERRIES forged their way into the Premier League history books with their comeback win over Luton Town last night. Down by three goals heading into the half-time interval, second-half goals from Dominic Solanke, Illia Zabarnyi, and Antoine Semenyo
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Bournemouth's big wheel is back with a modern update
A POPULAR seaside attraction is back after a short winter break. The iconic Bournemouth observation wheel, which has proved popular with both residents and tourists, has returned to the beach. The wheel was taken down on January 29 this year
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More than £2,000 donated as Cherries and Luton raise cardiac health awareness
MORE than £2,000 was raised for heart charities as AFC Bournemouth and Luton joined forces to raise awareness of cardiac health. The two teams played their rearranged fixture on Wednesday, March 13, after Luton captain Tom Lockyer had a cardiac
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Ex-firefighter sentenced for sending explicit photos of himself to trainees
A FORMER firefighter has been sentenced for sending explicit photos of himself by Snapchat to three trainee colleagues, leaving them feeling “belittled, distressed and anxious”. Alastair Iles, of Winchester Road, New Milton, was convicted of three
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Luton boss Edwards: We couldn’t cope with ‘barrage’ from Cherries
LUTON Town boss Rob Edwards praised Cherries’ “power, quality and skill” as well as a “brilliant attitude” to overturn a three-goal deficit at Vitality Stadium. Edwards’s relegation battlers looked set to move out of the bottom three, leading 3
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No England call for Solanke as Toney and Watkins get the nod instead
IN-FORM Dominic Solanke has been left out of the England squad, for the final set of international fixtures before this summer’s European Championship. Solanke, whose only senior cap came in 2017, had been hoping for a recall after his best ever
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West Howe youth found with sling shot and pellets
A YOUTH in West Howe was found with a sling shot during a stop and search. Bournemouth police officers were patrolling the area in Bournemouth when they stopped the boy. During the search, he was also found to have pellets with the sling
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Men in balaclavas smash windows and kick woman in stationary car
TWO men in balaclavas smashed the rear windscreen and a window of a stationary car before assaulting one of the women inside. At around 6pm on Wednesday, February 28, two women were sat in the car in Walton Road, near to the junction with Singleton
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‘Easy to complain’ - Iraola hails ‘character’ of squad to complete epic comeback
ANDONI Iraola hailed the “character” his players showed to seal the biggest Premier League comeback in more than 20 years. Only four times previously in the competition’s 32-year history had a team fought back from three goals behind to win, the
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Cherries join elite list of just five clubs to win Premier League game from 3-0 down
CHERRIES last night became just the fifth team in Premier League history to win a game having trailed by three goals. Andoni Iraola's men trailed to 3-0 to Luton Town at half-time after goals from Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley
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'Not surprised Matt Tubbs resigned'
I AM not surprised that Matt Tubbs has resigned his position at Poole Town FC (Echo March 6) following a disappointing run of results. Football management has much in common with marriage, a delicate and difficult arrangement that usually starts
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'Americans stuck with Biden and Trump'
AMERICANS are stuck with two elderly contenders for president with an age gap of three years between them. Joe Biden is mocked for being elderly and all the things associated with growing old. But Trumps mental gaffes can't be ignored either. The
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'Parking charges increase will drive more people away'
BCP Council’s suggestion to increase parking and permit charges will not in my opinion generate additional income. I think it will have the opposite effect as it will drive more and more trade from the town centres to the out of town shopping complexes
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Woman who became stuck in mud is rescued
EMERGENCY services were called to rescue a woman stuck in the mud at Barton on Sea. HM Coastguard’s Lymington, Poole and Southbourne Coastguard rescue teams were sent alongside Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service
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When is the Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C on TV? How to watch on Channel 4
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) will return to our screens on Sunday (March 17) as a new group of stars get set to enter the famous tent in an attempt to raise money for charity. The 2024 series of Celebrity Bake Off
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It's cockroach season! Here's how you can prevent and get rid of them
Cockroaches are set to be a nuisance in homes across the UK but how do you get rid of them and prevent them in the first place? An expert has issued advice ahead of the rising temperatures in the summer season. Can you get cockroaches in the
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Royal Mint launches third and final 50p coin in its dinosaur range
Royal Mint has launched a new 50p coin as part of its dinosaur range. The collectable dinosaur range was revealed by the Royal Mint back in December in collaboration with the Natural History Museum. Director of commemorative coin at the Royal
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Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to everyone with a mobile phone ahead of 8 per cent price rises in April. The Money Saving Expert shared steps everyone should follow to reduce their bills next month. April’s increase comes on top of a
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Guide activity centre could be saved as group put in bid to buy it
A GROUP set up to save Foxlease Activity Centre in Lyndhurst is to submit a bid to purchase the site and secure its future. Foxie's Future has been campaigning since a decision by Girlguiding UK last May to sell off the much-loved 65-acre site
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Man 'acting aggressively' arrested for kicking and punching ATM machine
OFFICERS have arrested a man for causing criminal damage in Bournemouth. Police Constable Dominic and Inspector Ady responded to a call from staff monitoring CCTV of a man acting aggressively on Old Christchurch Road. Before police arrived
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Why Dame Prue Leith will 'step back' from Celebrity Bake Off after 2024 series
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is back on our screens this weekend but ahead of the new series, presenter Dame Prue Leith has spoken about her future on the Channel 4 spin-off. The 84-year-old has been co-hosting Bake
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Up to 500 applying to council for housing every month
DELAYS to register for housing need in Dorset means that it is now taking up to five months – with what Dorset Council says is a “significant backlog” of applications. Even for those who are homeless the council is warning that it could take four
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It's Christmas?! Lighthouse announces its festive panto
THERE may be nine months to go but Lighthouse Poole has announced its Christmas pantomime. Sleeping Beauty will be directed and written by CBeebies star, Chris Jarvis. Chris has written and directed several pantomimes for Lighthouse in the
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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Woman, 37, remains on police bail after 'stabbing' outside pub
A WOMAN remains on police bail after an alleged stabbing outside a Poole pub. The 37-year-old from Poole was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent late on Friday, March 1 following an "assault” outside The Churchill pub in Ashley Road, Parkstone
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Potholes across BCP - send us your pictures
POTHOLES are the bane of motorists’ lives. Many of us encounter them with some unfortunate drivers sustaining damage to their vehicles along the way. The Daily Echo is inviting readers to send us their photos of potholes or road issues causing
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Iraola hoping Semenyo returns from international duty with Ghana in same form
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola hopes that Antoine Semenyo returns from international duty with Ghana in the same rich form he is currently enjoying at Vitality Stadium. Two goals from Semenyo rounded off Cherries’ remarkable comeback at home to Luton
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Residents in shock as 'garden' is dug up and 'destroyed' in latest blow
SOUTHBOURNE’S “front garden” has been destroyed in another blow in the fight to keep the Crossroads car park. The previously green and vibrant garden on the corner of the car park was believed to have been dug up and removed on Monday and Tuesday
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Bournemouth MP calls for NHS staff to be recognised for long service
TOBIAS Ellwood has called on the prime minister to back his campaign to award NHS staff with accolades. Speaking in the Commons, the MP for Bournemouth East said those who have had long career in the NHS should be recognised for their service.
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Ryanair to launch new twice-weekly flights to Africa next month
FLIGHTS to Africa will soon take off from Bournemouth – in a first for the airport. Irish-based airline Ryanair will fly to Agadir on the south west coast of Morocco from April 1. Regular flights to the city will happen every Monday and Thursday
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Protesters stick signs to windows during fierce council meeting
PROTESTERS stuck objection letters to the windows of a council building in fierce opposition to a proposed church and care home. A large group of residents gathered inside and outside the Allendale Centre in Hanham Road, Wimborne to show their
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Fish bar apply to keep outdoor seating after post-pandemic success
A FISH BAR has applied to keep its temporary outdoor seating as a result of its popularity post-pandemic. Sobo Fish on Seabourne Road opened just before the Covid-19 pandemic in January 2020 and have said the outdoor seating has become an ‘integral
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'I'm a genuine paedophile'
A SEX offender told an undercover police officer, posing on a dating app, that he was a ‘genuine paedophile’. Leonard Vandervail confessed his sexual interest in children on a dating app and bragged that the youngest he had abused was four years
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Police launch Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service
DORSET Police and the police and crime commissioner have joined forces nationwide in launching the Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service. The service, run by independent charity Crimestoppers, will give the public an anonymous and confidential
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Town to go back in time to Civil War for weekend of living history
A TOWN is set to go back in time to host a re-enactment of an historic battle from the 17th century. More than 600 members of the English Civil War Society (ECWS) will come to Wimborne for the first time to stage the Battle of Wimborne. Between
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'Game-changer' to tackle theft, abuse and antisocial behaviour in BCP area
BUSINESSES, police and BCP Council are uniting to tackle antisocial behaviour and shoplifting in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Three of the area's business improvement districts (BIDs) are leading the new conurbation-wide 'Against Business
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New restaurant set to offer 'top-tier Thai experience'
A NEW restaurant striving to offer a “top-tier Thai experience” has opened its doors in Westbourne. The Nusara restaurant, a new venture by Andy Lennox as part of his Fired Up Collective, celebrated its grand opening last weekend. This latest
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Police force apologises to LGBT+ community for historic homophobic law enforcement
DORSET Police has apologised to the LGBT+ community for the way it enforced historic anti-LGBT+ laws. The force is the 13th to apologise to campaigner Peter Tatchell, whose foundation launched the #ApologiseNow campaign. In a letter to Peter
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Plans to create new special educational needs facilities at two schools approved
PLANS which will create new facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been approved. The Educational Alliance of Canford Heath (TEACH Poole) applied for certificates of lawfulness for two new modular buildings
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Inaugural wine festival set to be a corker
A BRAND new festival is set to come to Dorset this year – offering wine, food, art and music from across the county and beyond. The Dorset Wine Festival will take place in October at Highcliffe Castle and will see more than 50 wine exhibitors showing
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‘Believe’ – Iraola outlines ‘key’ to crazy comeback win over Luton
ANDONI Iraola says scoring early in the second half was the “key” to Cherries’ astonishing comeback victory over Luton Town. Cherries trailed 3-0 at Vitality Stadium, only for goals from Dominic Solanke, Illia Zabarnyi and two from Antoine Semenyo