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Sadi at the double as young Cherries win away in Wales with 2-0 victory over Cardiff
CHERRIES' development squad bounced back from their Hampshire Senior Cup exit to AFC Totton with a 2-0 victory away at Cardiff City in the under-21s Professional Development League. Goals from Dominic Sadi in either side gave Cherries all three
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Bike with camouflaged seat stolen outside Wareham service station
A BMX bike with a camouflage seat was stolen outside a service station in Wareham. The bike is described as a grey, 24-inch StayStrong Magor BMX bike with black wheels that was taken between 5.55pm and 6.10pm on February 17. The incident occurred
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Dango: Learning new left-back role tough but I'm more than happy to help Cherries
CHERRIES winger Dango Ouattara admitted it was tough learning a completely new position but shared he was happy to do whatever it takes to help his side. Burkinabe international Ouattara joined Cherries as an out-and-out winger in January 2023
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Fire and police respond to van crash on A35
6:57pm We will be closing our live blog. 6:57pm
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Man found guilty of raping 15-year-old girl on Bournemouth beach
A MAN who raped a 15-year-old girl in the sea on Bournemouth beach has been found guilty by jury. Gabriel Marinoaica, of Darlastan, Walsall, West Midlands, was found guilty of three charges of sexual assault and another charge of rape. During
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Man arrested after four flat burglaries in Poole
A MAN has been arrested after multiple flats were broken into in Dorset. Several distraction burglaries have been taking place in the Upper Parkstone area. Officers identified and arrested the man on March 14 after conducting door-to-door
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One lane blocked after broken down vehicle on A31
4:43pm #A31 Eastbound - All lanes CLEARED between #A338 Salisbury Rd #Ringwood and #PicketPost after the earlier
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Ellis calls upon Poole to impose themselves on Winchester this weekend
CARETAKER Poole Town boss James Ellis has called upon his charges to impose their game on upcoming opponents Winchester City. Dolphins travel across the county border this weekend to face Winchester, with just two points and one place separating
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Red Nose Day competition taking place at The Daily Echo
A Bournemouth office is fundraising for Red Nose Day through an evening of Quiz-ioke. The event will be held at This Workspace in Bournemouth and feature a mixture of quizzes and karaoke. The evening hopes to drum up money which will go to
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Sills: Confidence is flowing at Magpies ahead of final push in title battle
WIMBORNE Town boss Tim Sills feels that confidence is flowing through his side as they reach the end of their promotion push, but called upon his team to maintain their high standards. Magpies have garnered a strong run of form at the perfect time
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Man sat on bench pulls down trousers and flashes another man
A MAN sat on a clifftop beach pulled his trousers down and flashed another man. The victim, in his 20s, was sat near the clifftop at Branksome beach, Poole, on Sunday, March 10 at around 9.45pm when the man approached him. According to the
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Caravan worth thousands of pounds is stolen
A CARAVAN worth thousands of pounds was stolen from a caravan park in east Dorset. A white and orange Bailey Unicorn III caravan was taken from a caravan park. The incident occurred at a park in High Street, Sixpenny Handley, at around 7.40pm
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Shop worker reveals New Year's resolution to have sex with child under 10
A charity shop worker deemed to have "alarming and complex views" was caught with 16,000 images of child abuse and revealed she had a New Year's resolution to have sex with a child under 10 years old. Samantha Norris, who is in the process of
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AECC University College hold pop-up health and support event
A COLLEGE has invited the local community to attend its free health and support pop up event. Staff and students from AECC University College have invited the public to the event on March 18 - 28. The event is the first of its kind by the
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Man arrested after damaging car with knuckle duster
A MAN has been arrested after using a knuckle duster to damage a vehicle. The driver of a grey Hyundai Tucson exited their vehicle and punched the rear off-side window of a beige Fiat 500 using a knuckle-duster, whilst in stationary traffic.
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Does my dog have a food allergy? How to spot the secret signs
We all want to do the best for our dogs, but how can we tell if we are harming them with the food we are giving them. Looking after our beloved pets involves recognising the subtle signs of potential food allergies and intolerances. From tummy
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How to save on your broadband bills ahead of April price rise
Broadband prices are set to rise for millions of people from next month, with many households facing a price increase between 8 and 9 per cent. BT, Virgin Media and Vodafone are among the major providers hiking their prices from April 1, and experts
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Wanted man on the run after threatening someone with gun
A WANTED man is now at large after threatening someone with a firearm in West Howe. Several undercover armed police cars were seen canvassing the area and speaking to nearby residents. An altercation broke out between two men which ended up
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Riverdance announces Bournemouth shows as part of 30th anniversary tour
Irish dance group Riverdance has announced a 30th-anniversary tour for 2025, and they will be playing three shows at Bournemouth as part of that. The group, which has its roots in Irish dancing, will be touring 30 UK venues in 2025 to celebrate
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REVIEW: Rob Auto, Lighthouse, Poole
WHMSICAL, quirky, eccentric, captivating, engaging, sincere, understated, bumbling, moving, charming, warm – all words that have described Rob Auton. I’d add a few more – hairy, diffident, soul-searching, awkward, odd. Very odd. Auton’s stage
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Cherries set for fixture moves after Aston Villa advance in Europa Conference League
CHERRIES are set to see some of their Premier League games moved as a knock-on effect of Aston Villa’s progression in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Unai Emery’s Villans eased past Ajax thanks to a 4-0 second leg victory on Thursday to reach
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Cherries starlet Scott receives maiden England under-21 call-up
CHERRIES midfielder Alex Scott has received his maiden call-up to the England under-21 side. Lee Carsley named Scott amongst his 24-strong squad for England’s under-21s Euro qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Luxembourg this month. Born on the
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Poole bolster squad with Zouma loan and Santos return
POOLE Town have strengthened their squad ahead of the final months of the season with two new signings. Winger Alefe Santos returns to Tatnam Farm after departing at the start of the season, whilst defender Yoan Zouma joins on loan from National
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All UK airports that won't be scrapping the 100ml liquid rule just yet
This summer, some airports in the UK will have new rules regarding how much liquids can be carried in hand luggage. However, not all airports will be scrapping the 100ml liquids restriction. If you’re wondering which airports will continue
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Jury sent out to deliberate verdict in Bournemouth beach rape trial
THE jury in the trial of a man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in the sea of Bournemouth beach has been sent out to begin its deliberations. Gabriel Marinoaica, 20, is charged with rape and four counts of sexual assault after an incident in
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Gold jewellery stolen from property in Poole
GOLD jewellery was stolen during a burglary in Poole. Thieves broke into a property in the Twyford Way area. Officers searched the home and discovered gold jewellery was stolen. The incident occurred between 7pm and 8pm on March 8.
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Witness appeal after attempted burglary in Poole
A burglary was attempted at a property in Poole in broad daylight. A back door, back gate, and security light were damaged at a property on Holnest Road. Nothing was stolen from the property. The incident happened between 3.30pm and 7pm
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Some McDonald's restaurants in BCP closed
SOME McDonald’s branches in the BCP area are reportedly closed this morning after an international IT system fault. It’s not clear how many in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are closed this morning, but at least the Tower Park and Wessex
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Purbeck named one of best places to live in south west
PURBECK has been named one of the best places to live in the south west by the Sunday Times. The Isle of Purbeck, which includes Swanage, Wareham, Lulworth, Wool and more, has been praised by judges for being “the place to live a country life
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‘Killing us’ – Iraola explains two things that went wrong in first half against Luton
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola says the physicality of striker Carlton Morris was “killing us” as Luton Town opened up a three-goal lead at Vitality Stadium. Cherries looked out of sorts defensively as they found themselves 3-0 behind at half-time
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Man treated for injuries after multi-vehicle crash on Poole flyover
A MAJOR flyover was closed on Thursday evening during rush hour after a crash. Dorset Police received a report of a two vehicle crash on Towngate Bridge flyover in Poole, past George Roundabout, at 5.15pm on March 14. Police officers rushed
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How a £226k grant will be used to transform a major attraction
One of Hampshire's top attractions has been awarded a £226,000 grant towards the cost of a major upgrade. The National Lottery Heritage Fund handout will help the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu transform the main exhibition hall, which was built
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Community facility that shut during lockdown set to be replaced by homes
A community facility that closed during the first Covid lockdown is set to be replaced by houses - despite nine objections to the scheme. Civic chiefs have approved an application to build four homes on land currently occupied by a WI hall in Lodge
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Dorset suffers among highest rates of fraud in country
NEW research has revealed that Dorset Police has the ninth highest rate of fraud reports over the last year. The analysis, carried out by QR Code Generator QRFY, looked at data from Action Fraud and the Office for National Statistics. It uncovered
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Decision to close town's only bank 'disastrous' for community
A DORSET town is set to lose its last remaining bank - although plans for a new banking hub have been set in motion. Lloyds Bank has announced that it will be closing its branch on Cheap Street from January, 16, 2025 - prompting a local councillor
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Pictures: Thriving restaurant investing in Bournemouth town centre with refurb
A THRIVING national restaurant chain has invested in its Bournemouth town centre site with a sparkling refurbishment. Cosy Club, in Old Christchurch Road, has been a favourite spot for residents and visitors alike for almost nine years. The
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Florist creates Bouquet of Hope to support hospice
A WIMBORNE florist has created a bouquet to help create funds for a hospice. Carnival Flowers has created a Bouquet of Hope to raise funds for Poole-based Forest Holme Hospice. £5 of each bouquet sold will go to the hospice with the co-owner
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'Man is biggest threat to wildlife'
HAVING read the proposal to ban dogs from entering the water at Stour Nature Reserve and not to let them off the lead. I would like to bring your attention to another species of being that has and is causing more damage. This species leaves
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Police continue to investigate prep school 'bomb scare'
POLICE continue to investigate a bomb scare at a private school in Bournemouth. Nobody has been arrested after the scare at Talbot House Preparatory School in Firs Glen Road, Winton, last November, police have said. The day had only just
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Bournemouth Uni vice chancellor replaced after 14 years
BOURNEMOUTH University’s long-standing vice-chancellor is to leave his role in the summer. Professor John Vinney, who has been at the helm since 2010, will step down in August and be replaced by professor Alison Honour. Professor Honour has
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'Lorries should have netting to prevent roadside litter'
FURTHER to various comments regarding litter around our conurbation, I wrote to the government two years ago suggesting all lorries, pickup trucks and trailers should be covered by netting or sheets before being allowed to use the public highways.
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'Opening your home to a refugee changes how you view the world'
A WOMAN who opened up her home to refugees said being a host “changes how you view the world”. Sojung Kim-McCarthy and her husband Dermot have welcomed four refugees into their Bournemouth house since signing up with organisation Refugees at Home
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Dorset attraction running family offer for Easter holidays
A POPULAR family attraction is offering a money saving offer for families this Easter. Snowtrax in Matchams Lane is running an Easter holiday family activity voucher offer. Families can save 30 per cent on a day of thrills, spills and food.
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'No excuses left for indignant drivers'
BOURNEMOUTH Daily Echo appears to like giving lots and lots of space on their letters page for people who don’t want a 20mph limit in the town as if this is the majority opinion. I doubt that is the case as in the Echo on Feb 28 there is an article
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Egg-cellent: Retirement home gathers Easter eggs for food bank
MORE than 100 Easter eggs have been collected by residents at a retirement home to help a foodbank make families' Easter wishes come true. Residents at Rothesay Lodge in Highcliffe spent more than two weeks collecting Easter eggs of all different
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'Meaningful debate and consultation needed on 20mph'
ERIC Hayman argues that wider adoption of 20mph speed limits across BCP is wrong (Letters 13 March). His primary argument is that diesel- and petrol-engined cars are less efficient driving at 20mph. However this argument is itself wrong. At a constant
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'He was Tyler from the beginning' - Iraola on Adams' Prem debut for Cherries
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola was pleased to see midfielder Tyler Adams make his Premier League debut for the club, stating: “I think he is going to be a very good addition for this last part of the season.” Over a year on from his last top-flight
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New town centre flats built on car park can't be moved into
RECENTLY built town centre flats can’t be moved into – because an electrical substation has not been installed. A five-storey block of 11 flats has been built on Cabbage Patch car park at the end of St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth town centre.
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New plans to transform 1930s church into apartments
A 1930s church could be turned into residential apartments in new plans submitted to BCP Council. Pure Town Planning detailed in a Design and Access Statement, on behalf of the Bournemouth Gospel Hall Trust, that developers are looking to transform
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Bournemouth border terrier wins top prize at Crufts
A DOG from Bournemouth took home a prestigious award with the help of her best friend at Crufts. Bramble, a 13-year-old border terrier, won the Best Veteran In Breed title at this year's competition. Owner and avid dog lover, Jodie Forbes
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Grand reopening of Christchurch's historic town hall
THE GRAND reopening of an old Dorset town hall has 'marked a historic moment' for the community. After months of meticulous restoration work, Christchurch Town Council said it is 'thrilled' to announce the grand reopening of the iconic Old Town
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'I'd be gutted': model railway club at risk of closure after owner's death
A MODEL railway club at risk of closure is ‘desperate’ to find a new home. Founded in 1982 by Jim Etheridge, the Christchurch Modern Railway Club was created to bring train fanatics together. In 2021, Jim passed away and now his wife has decided
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Plans for 11 flats above shop in High Street given green light
PLANS to build an extra 11 flats above a shop in Poole High Street have been given the green light. The approved scheme, for 131 High Street, on the corner with Globe Lane, will extend and convert the first floor of the building, while adding a