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King Charles set to deliver a personal Easter message to the nation this weekend
King Charles is set to deliver a personal message to the nation this Easter. He will stress the importance of acts of friendship “especially in a time of need” in the wake of his and the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis. Charles’ pre-recorded
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Motorists warned of large pothole in the middle of the road
MOTORISTS have been warned of a large pothole in the middle of a road in Lymington. The hole is located in the middle of B3054 close to the Crockford Clump car park. Lymington and New Milton Police have asked motorists to ‘drive carefully’
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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
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‘I want title number 11’ – Middleditch gives his take on Pirates’ class of 2024
TEAM boss Neil Middleditch says the disappointing end to last season has given Poole Pirates extra motivation to get “back on track” and secure another league title in 2024. Pirates won the BSN Series in 2023 and topped the SGB Championship league
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School headteacher leaves with immediate effect
A SECONDARY school has announced its headteacher has left with 'immediate effect'. Queen Elizabeth's School, in Blandford Road, Wimborne, said its headteacher, Simon Firth, had left the state secondary school to 'pursue other opportunities in
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Bike signs in road with no cycle lanes are slammed by residents
BCP COUNCIL has been slammed for painting bike signs on a residential road with no cycle lane in Bournemouth. More than a dozen large bike signs have suddenly appeared in the middle of the carriageway causing confusion to motorists as it now appears
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Cafe announces 'difficult decision' to close
A COMMUNITY café has announced it will close down after 13 years of trade this week. Bosses at Not Just Sundaes said the business model is “no longer viable” leading to the board of trustees make the “difficult decision” to close on Thursday afternoon
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Young Reporter Wessex Creative Writing by Evie Mason Thomas Hardye
Each year, the Thomas Hardye School holds an engaging creative writing workshop for a large group of students from local first and middle schools. The event is organised by the librarian at Thomas Hardye on behalf of the Wessex MAT and brings together
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Dog owner's desperate plea to find missing cockapoo
A DOG owner has issued a desperate plea to residents in searches for her missing cockapoo Winnie. Winnie went missing from the Knights Road area of Bearwood between 7am and 7.30am on Monday morning, March 25. Owner Hannah Cullen said the six-month-old
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Woman found dead on path leading to beach
A WOMAN has been found dead on a path leading to Bournemouth beach. A passerby had found the woman on Middle Chine in Westbourne just before 6am on Wednesday, March 27. Emergency services rushed to the pathway and she was pronounced dead at
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'Considerable' progress in service's 'front door' but still 'more to do'
‘CONSIDERABLE’ progress has been made in the council’s children’s services ‘front door’, but there is still ‘more to do’. BCP Council’s children’s services were rated as inadequate by Ofsted in 2021. Since, the inspectorate has carried out
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Teenage boy injured in crash involving car at roundabout
A TEENAGE boy was injured in a crash involving a car at a roundabout. Between 3.15pm and 3.30pm on Thursday, March 21, Dorset Police received a report of a crash at the Hoburne Roundabout in Highcliffe Road, Christchurch. The crash involved
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RECAP: Police cordon off path leading to beach
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New boss Tully disappointed by Poole defeat but encouraged by performance
NEW POOLE Town boss Steve Tully admitted he was disappointed by his side’s defeat to Hungerford Town but felt encouraged by the performance. Despite taking a first-half lead through Toby Holmes, Poole lost 2-1 to Hungerford in Tully’s first game
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Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall
The new Ofgem price cap comes into effect in April, as the average household is set to see energy bills drop by 12.3 per cent. The new price cap will see the average household spend £1,690 per year, the lowest price in two years, down from £1,928
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Bournemouth hour-by-hour forecast for March 28 amid 50mph 'strong winds' warning
A yellow weather warning for "strong winds" has been issued for Bournemouth and other areas of southern England by the Met Office for Thursday, March 28. It is expected to last from 7am to 8pm and gusts of 50mph are anticipated, which could rise
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Strong winds set to batter BCP with weather warning issued
STRONG winds are set to batter Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the Met Office has warned. Gusts of around 50mph are widely expected with potential for 60mph to 70mph winds and large waves along the coast. The Met Office has warned there
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'Do not eat': Morrisons warning as disease-causing germ linked to meningitis found
Morrisons has issued a “do not eat” warning after a disease-causing bacteria was found in one of its products. The popular supermarket is recalling The Best Taleggio because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can lead
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The best times and days to use your washing machine, dishwasher and more
There's no good time to do our laundry and dishes but did you know that you could save money if you time your weekly chores right? Whether it's cooking dinner for the family or hoovering the house, we spend so much of our lives doing chores.
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Kerkez left out of Hungary's win over Kosovo as precaution over calf issue
HUNGARY manager Marco Rossi stated that Cherries defender Milos Kerkez missed the 2-0 win over Kosovo out of caution after picking up a calf issue. After helping his country defeat Turkey in the first of two friendlies this international break,
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Cherries international round-up: Zabarnyi and Ukraine qualify for Euro 2024
CHERRIES’ Illia Zabarnyi helped Ukraine qualify for Euro 2024, playing the full 90 minutes of their 2-1 win over Iceland. The Ukrainians had trailed at half time of the play-off final after Albert Guðmundsson’s opener, but quickly restored parity
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Cherries trio miss out on Euro 2024 after defeat to Poland on penalties
THREE Cherries missed out on a trip to Euro 2024 in Germany as Wales lost out on penalties to Poland. After nothing could separate the two teams in 120 minutes of football, with no goal scores, the tie headed to penalties. It was a mixed game
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Plymouth trip postponed due to ‘spongy’ track at Coliseum
POOLE Pirates’ scheduled trip to Plymouth Gladiators this weekend has been postponed due to a “spongy” track at the Coliseum. Pirates, who are set to begin their season at Wimborne Road against Oxford Cheetahs on Friday, were due to head to Devon
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Man Utd reportedly want talks with former Cherries boss O’Neil
MANCHESTER United want to speak with Gary O’Neil about a possible role at Old Trafford, according to a report by ESPN. O’Neil, 40, was handed his first managerial role by Cherries in November 2022, after a successful three-month interim spell.
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Man to appear in court over serious injury crash
A MAN is due to appear in court for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Shortly before 10pm on Saturday, July 22, 2023, the serious crash happened in Parley Lane at Hurn, near Bournemouth Airport. It involved a dark blue Ford Fiesta
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Man arrested for assault and robbery of 70 year old in Poole
A MAN has been arrested after a man in his 70s was allegedly assaulted in Poole. The man reportedly stole a leather pouch containing a bank card from the man. Dorset Police said at around 3pm on Sunday, March 17, 2024, a man aged in his 70s
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Taskmaster host and Inbetweeners actor to come to Bournemouth in 2025
COMEDIAN and actor Greg Davies is coming to Bournemouth next year. The Taskmaster host will be heading back out on tour for the first time in seven years. He will be coming to the Bournemouth International Centre on March 4 and 5 with his 2025
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McDonald's slashes price of Happy Meals by 40 per cent ahead of Easter
McDonald’s is cutting the price of its Happy Meals for families this Easter with a 40% price drop. The new offer comes as the fast food chain announces its first-ever Happy Meal partnership with card game Uno with a variety of card packs available
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Dorset swimming pools receive huge cash boost to 'aid survival'
Three Dorset swimming pools have received a huge cash boost from a government scheme. This comes as part of a government scheme that will see 325 swimming pools and leisure centres across England receiving a share of £60.5 million to ensure their
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‘Lose control’ – Neto explains why he is ‘not a big fan’ of social media
CHERRIES captain Neto says he is “not a big fan” of social media, admitting: “It is very easy for people to just lose control.” Earlier this season, Neto’s teammate Adam Smith spoke out about some abuse he had received from Cherries supporters,
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Sale now on for Cherries fans to trial digital Echo subscription - £2 for 2 months
CHERRIES fans who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy a new offer of £2 for 2 months, or over 30% 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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'Give me old fashioned technology'
THE ‘technical issue’ that prevented Greggs (Echo, March 21) from taking payment demonstrates perfectly how potentially flawed are all IT systems. The manual till I used for 50 years in the retail trade had a till roll on which I wrote details
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'Grass verges are in a state everywhere'
READING the letter from Peter Burt (on letters page), he is quite right in thinking that the state of the grass verges are in a state, not just in West Howe, but everywhere that BCP refuses to upkeep. Poole is in a disgusting state, not just with
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Swanage RNLI lifeboat station features on Antiques Roadshow
ANTIQUES Roadshow honoured RNLI Swanage exploring its history and a historic model ship donated by V&A curator. Antiques Roadshow visited Swanage RNLI in its most recent episode of the show aired on BBC One on March 24. Speaking to coxswain
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Bournemouth Pavilion open 'al fresco' South Terrace and bistro
Bournemouth Pavilion's terrace and bistro is set to re-open for summer. BH Live has announced plans to reopen its al fresco South Terrace and Bistro on March 28 for the summer season. The South Terrace, which overlooks Bournemouth Gardens
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Hotel teams now provides funeral services with stunning views
FUNERALS can now be held in the Purbeck hills thanks to an exclusive partnership between a hotel and director. The hotel Kingston Country Courtyard has partnered with Douch Family Funeral Directors to offer its 16th century barn for services.
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Cuss has 'great trust' that Cherries will return to winning ways after Keynsham draw
CHERRIES boss Steve Cuss has “great trust” that his side will respond in the right fashion to their disappointing draw at home to Keynsham Town. In front of 6,162 fans at Vitality Stadium, Cherries were left to settle for a point after a 1-1 tie
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Poole taste defeat to Hungerford in Tully’s first game in charge
POOLE Town were unable to find a victory in new manager Steve Tully’s first game in charge, losing 2-1 at home to Hungerford. Toby Holmes had given Dolphins a first-half lead but a brace from Elliott Dugan in the second period turned the game on
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Bournemouth Echo readers can subscribe for just £2 for two months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% 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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Unlimited travel by road, sea and rail available on one ticket
UNLIMITED travel by sea, road and rail across some of the most scenic places in Dorset can now be bought on one ticket. Morebus has teamed up with City Cruises and the Swanage Railway to offer a day out by bus, boat and steam train. The special
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Lower Gardens 'shambles' with 'lack of investment and money'
BOURNEMOUTH’S Lower Gardens has been branded a “shambles” because of graffiti which is being left uncleaned. The appearance of the historic Victorian garden leading to the seafront reflects a lack of investment or money, a councillor said.
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Jet2 teases further expansion after 'major milestone' at Bournemouth Airport
BOURNEMOUTH Airport’s newest airline operator announcement is a “major milestone” in its history but the growth may not be stopping here. From April 2025, Jet2 will fly from Bournemouth to 16 destinations from 27 flights a week by two planes and
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Residents’ misery after cladding chaos in high-rise
CLADDING chaos has pushed residents to the brink after years of building work attracts trespassers, rodents and “serious health and safety concerns”. Berry Court, in St Peter’s Road in Bournemouth, was deemed a flagship property filled with “high
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Meet the five-year-old golf prodigy swinging for the top
A BOY aspiring to be the next Rory McIlroy has been dubbed a “natural” golfer at just five years old. Lucius Roberts from Verwood became engrossed in the sport after watching the Masters on TV last July, at the age of four. Rebecca Roberts,
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WATCH: Speeding car narrowly misses on-coming traffic and hits another
A SPEEDING car narrowly missed oncoming traffic as it dangerously overtook vehicles in Bournemouth. A taxi driver was left shaken when a 4x4 car smashed into his car and sped away. Ali Nuri, 42, was travelling in Boundary Road with a passenger
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In The Dock: Drug driving and thefts from charity shops
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: GREGORY KEITH JONES, 70 and of Castle Farm Road in Lytchett Matravers, was found guilty of failing to give information to police on March 9, 2023, relating to the identification of the
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Man stole £1650 gold necklace from jewellers
A MAN has been jailed after stealing expensive jewellery from a Bournemouth jewellers. Alois-Beny Vatamanelu stole a gold necklace to the value of £1650 from Roses of Bournemouth Jewellery Shop in Wimborne Road on January 17. The 28-year-old
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'Disappointing and disgusting' public toilets in Bournemouth slammed
A SENIOR support worker for those with disabilities has been left shocked by the state of a public disabled toilet. Andrew Muir, 42, from Poole, has been left frustrated by the poor quality of Bournemouth Lower Garden's disabled toilets while
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'Bigger and better' eco fair set for return to market town
A “bigger and better” eco fair is set to return to Ringwood this spring. Ringwood Actions for Climate Emergency (RACE) has announced the return of the Ringwood ECO Fair to the Furlong Shopping Centre on Saturday, May 11. Now in its 4th year
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Thief jailed after targeting convenience stores in Bournemouth
A SERIAL thief has been jailed after targeting two convenience stores in Bournemouth. Dylan Leslie Brewer, 42, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on March 20 after admitting to multiple theft charges. He had taken multiple items from the
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Restaurant wins prestigious award in 'remarkable feat for Dorset culinary scene’
A RESTAURANT in Highcliffe has picked up a prestigious award in what has been described as a "remarkable feat for Dorset’s culinary scene". The Lord Bute has been awarded the best luxury restaurant in Dorset in the LuxLife Food and Drink Awards
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Major wine retailer 'progressing in plans' to open in town centre unit
PLANS to bring a major wine retailer to Christchurch are ‘progressing’. Majestic Wine has earmarked a building in Saxon Square for a new store. The specific building is already home to a number of shops and offices, but planning permission
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Website and service launched by partnership that is 'leading the way' in UK
A NEW website to help support those who are facing homelessness and a service to support those struggling in rented homes have been launched. Homelessness Partnership BCP’s new website and its Let’s Talk Renting service were unveiled to the public
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All you need to know on Jet2 at Bournemouth Airport including flight locations
Bournemouth Airport is set to welcome a new flight operator shortly as Jet2 has announced it will be expanding its UK business there. It will become the company's 12th UK base airport and it is expected to add up to 27 extra flights a week in the
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Dorset's 'best family festival' set to return with a host of tribute acts
A POPULAR music festival returns to Dorset promising to ‘the biggest and the best yet.’ The countdown is on for the return of the family festival Teddy Rocks, taking place during the first May bank holiday weekend from May 3 to 5. Held in Blandford