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UPDATES: Motorists told to avoid road after serious crash
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Emergency services called after two cars crash into parked vehicles
EMERGENCY services were called after two moving cars collided and slammed into three parked vehicles. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Charminster Road at 8.08pm on March 16 to support police with the crash.
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Debut delight for Cherries duo as push towards top spot continues
KELCI Bowers and Ellie Butler both scored on their debuts, as they helped their new side Cherries to a 3-0 win at Maidenhead United in the FA Women’s National League. Butler, whose arrival from Stourbridge was only announced on Friday, got off
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Party-goers forced to flee after police called to nightclub
UPDATE: Police say the incident did not involve a knife. Click here to read more. PARTY-GOERS were left frightened after rumours of a knife in a nightclub and police called. At around 11pm on Saturday, March 16, two police cars were witnessed
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‘Fought a lot’ – Iraola pleased with impact of Unal
ANDONI Iraola was pleased with the impact half-time substitute Enes Unal made as Cherries stormed back to beat Luton Town. Unal, fresh from his late equaliser against Sheffield United a few days earlier, replaced Alex Scott with Cherries 3-0 down
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Bridport set to become Dorset's first 'capital of culture'
BRIDPORT will become the first town to be the ‘capital of culture’ in Dorset. It is part of a new scheme which will see a town, village or hamlet be named the cultural capital of Dorset each year. Winning areas will receive £30,000 from Dorset
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‘Heroic people’ – Lockyer thanking paramedics in Bournemouth ‘emotional’ for Rob
LUTON Town boss Rob Edwards described the “emotional” moment Tom Lockyer met with the paramedics who saved his life at Vitality Stadium. In December, Luton player Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League clash with Cherries, which
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Wimborne leave it late to beat 10-man Malvern
LEADERS Wimborne Town left it late to emerge victorious against 10-man Malvern Town. Wimborne, who remain four points clear atop Southern League Division One South, had a man advantage from as early as the ninth minute after Joe Bullock was dismissed
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Dolphins’ struggles continue with heavy loss at Winchester
POOLE Town’s difficult spell in Southern League Premier South took another hit, as they were thrashed 4-0 away at Winchester City. Dolphins made the trip having lost eight of their last nine league matches and never looked like getting anything
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Dorset CCC discover 2024 fixture list
DORSET County Cricket Club have discovered their opponents for the 2024 National Counties season. Luke Webb’s men will tackle all three formats of the game, beginning with T20 before switching to one-day cricket and ending the summer with the three-day
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What is the spring equilux and when is it? See how it differs from the equinox
Noticing more daylight creeping in is just one of the many ways we know winter is coming to an end in the UK. Signs of spring are appearing all around us, from juicy green leaves sprouting on tree branches to the sun rising earlier each day.
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Time to test your knowledge! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Calling all box set bingers! These 17 questions will stump the biggest of TV fans
Do you know your Love Island from your Line of Duty? Your Dad's Army from your Downton Abbey? Put your TV knowledge to the test with our ultimate quiz. Whether you're a serial streamer or you root for reality TV, there is nothing better than curling
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Dorset's worst major roads for traffic revealed in new data
The worst A roads in Dorset for traffic delays have been revealed in new data, with several being behind the national average. The Department for Transport has released data on the average speed, delay and reliability of travel times on the Strategic
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Ru Paul's Drag Race sashays and slays its way to Bournemouth
RU PAUL'S Drag Race UK is set to head to Bournemouth. The tour will visit O2 Academy Bournemouth on May 3 in a brand new tour called Ru Paul's Drag Race UK vs The World. Bringing together 11 contestants from previous incarnations of Drag
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'Who should we believe over 20mph data?'
SALLY Wilton (letter, 14 March) thinks that the Echo is not reflecting a fair representation of views on the proposed 20 mph speed limit zones because those published are mostly against them. The paper can only print what readers send in – in proportion
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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer: Who's competing tonight?
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is returning tonight (Sunday, March 17) as a new batch of celebrities prepare to take on baking challenges. Each week, a new group of celebrities will enter the Bake Off tent and if you
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Gunman, knifeman and masked raiders - Saints player was threatened by them all
The late Saints stalwart Bryn Elliott was once asked who was the trickiest opponent he had faced. His answer was simple as it was understandable - a gunman. His playing days over, he and his wife Sheila ran an off-licence in Waterloo Road, Southampton
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Christie hails Cherries' character on a night to remember after comeback win
CHERRIES midfielder Ryan Christie admitted that there were a “few frustrated boys” at half-time during his side’s remarkable comeback victory over Luton Town, the Scot hailing the character and personality shown by his teammates in a 4-3 win. Trailing
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Record number of slavery victims referred to Dorset Police
A RECORD number of potential slavery victims were referred to Dorset Police last year, new figures show. Recent Home Office figures show 97 potential victims of modern slavery – which includes any form of human trafficking, slavery, servitude
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Eateries rated by food hygiene inspectors this week
CAFES, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and west Hampshire have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural
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Man to run 96 miles in four days for Young Lives vs Cancer
A RUNNER has taken on a challenge to run 96 miles in four days for Young Lives vs Cancer. Tom Oldham, 30, from Shaftesbury, ran four miles every four hours in four days. Starting on March 8 and ending on March 11, Tom laced up his running
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Bournemouth pub has range of beers and 'the best pizza I've ever had'
AN ALTERNATIVE 90s themed pub in Bournemouth - The Four Horseman is our Pub of the Week. This vibrant venue is located at the Triangle and boasts an exciting new collaboration with Four Corners Detroit-style pizza. Dan Sullivan manages the
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'Heartbreaking': Poole 'legend' diagnosed with motor neurone disease
A POOLE photographer has been left devastated after he was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. Chris Coope, 57, was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease, a condition that affects his legs and ability to walk. Due to the condition
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5 of the best walks in Dorset with a pub stop along the coast
Walking around Dorset is a fairly popular activity for some with the opportunity to take in its stunning scenery. Whilst the concept of the walk alone might be enough for some people, the added benefit of there being a pub along the route is a
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'I sold drugs to my teacher when I was at school'
A MAN who began drug dealing at the age of eight has told of how he became trapped and how he managed to escape his life of crime. Rhys is now a youth mentor with charity Escapeline, travelling around schools to tell his story and help protect