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‘Bothering him’ - Iraola explains Christie injury absence from win over Everton
RYAN Christie missed this afternoon’s victory over Everton due to a knee injury, boss Andoni Iraola confirmed. Christie, who had featured in every Cherries fixture under the Spaniard since he arrived last summer, was forced to sit out against the
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Double century for Smith as Cherries maintain home record over Everton
CHERRIES stretched their unbeaten run to four games in the Premier League with a last-gasp victory over Everton. Dominic Solanke continued his prolific season before a brief hiccup saw a Neto mistake punished by Beto. However, there was a further
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‘Luckily it hasn’t cost us’ – Iraola on Neto ‘mistake’ for Everton equaliser
ANDONI Iraola says goalkeeper Neto “knows he has made a mistake” which allowed Everton to equalise at Vitality Stadium, but added: “Luckily for him and for all, it hasn’t cost us points.” With Cherries leading 1-0 thanks to a Dominic Solanke header
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Young reporter-Dance Show Extravaganza Lucy Baker THS
On Saturday the 16th of March, local Dorset dance school Dorchester ballet and dance club performed their show “The Shattered Spectrum” at the Weymouth Pavilion. It featured over 150 students performing a total of 43 dances. With a bewitching story
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Cherries gifted win over Everton by Coleman own goal after almost throwing game away
A GAFFE-FILLED end to Cherries’ match with Everton saw the hosts salvage all three points with a 2-1 win. Dominic Solanke had levelled Josh King’s record for most Premier League goals in a single season for Cherries with his 16th strike of the
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Wimborne's trip to Tavistock postponed at the last minute
WIMBORNE Town’s trip to Tavistock AFC was called off at the last minute in the Southern League Division One South. League leaders Magpies had hoped to continue their fine run of form in west Devon, Tim Sills’ charges having won their last five
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Tyler Adams handed first Cherries start as Ryan Christie misses out due to knock
TYLER Adams has been handed his first start for Cherries as Ryan Christie misses out against Everton. USMNT international Adams, who made his Premier League debut for the club last time out as a substitute, will start from the off after returning
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Chairman Bill Foley in attendance as Cherries take on Everton
CHERRIES owner Bill Foley is in attendance this afternoon as his side face Everton (3pm). The American billionaire has jetted over from the States to take in Cherries’ match against Everton this afternoon, his first attendance of 2024. He will
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'Dream start' - Pirates number one Lawson pleased with Poole's first meeting
PIRATES number one Richard Lawson labelled his side’s convincing win over Oxford Cheetahs as a “dream start” to the 2024 campaign. Poole were rampant to start their defence of the BSN series, dropping just one race as they ended 61-29 winners over
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Premier League: Cherries beat Everton after late drama - as it happened
7:32pm Thank you for joining us this afternoon. It's a short turnaround until Tuesday's game, but enjoy the long weekend
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Flooding shuts recycling centre as warnings issued
11:43am Flood warnings are currently in place for the Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch, as well as
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Pony found dead with 'dog lead' round neck
A pony has been found dead in a field with a ‘dog lead’ wrapped around its neck. The animal was found earlier this week in a rural field in the area of Hog Hill, Hilfield Hill and Up Cerne. The circumstances behind its death are currently unknown
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Warning to owners as cases of deadly dog disease discovered in Dorset
Two cases of the potentially deadly canine disease Alabama Rot have been confirmed in Dorset. A vet practice in Dorchester has now identified the disease in dogs in their practice for the first time which is also known as as CRGV (cutaneous and
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'Do not approach him': Man wanted after escaping from prison
A MANHUNT has been launched after a 51-year-old escaped from prison. Joseph Curley, who has links to Bournemouth, is wanted after escaping from HMP Leyhill on Sunday, March 24. He was there serving a sentence for burglary, fraud and driving
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Perfect Lawson as Pirates kick off new season with thumping of Oxford
NEW LOOK Pirates started the season as they mean to go on, thumping Oxford Cheetahs 61-29 as they began the defence of their BSN Series crown. Richard Lawson yet again starred (15), as did Zach Cook with a paid maximum (11+1) from four programmed
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Tully: Poole showed 'bottle' and 'bravery' in draw with AFC Totton
POOLE Town boss Steve Tully praised his side for showing “bottle” and “bravery” during their 0-0 stalemate with AFC Totton on Good Friday. Struggling Dolphins arrested a run of four straight defeats in the Southern League Premier South, holding
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'Jet2 news fantastic but transport links need to improve'
THE increased flights from Bournemouth Airport due to the announcement from Jet2 is fantastic news for the airport and potential employment. However, the current public transport options from Bournemouth Town Centre to Bournemouth International
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Tydeman double helps young Cherries come from behind to beat Charlton
KIAN Tydeman’s double was enough for Cherries’ development squad to come from behind and defeat Charlton Athletic away from home. After trailing at the break to Keenan Gough’s first-half strike, Tydeman’s brace inside 12 second-half minutes were
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These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)
I’m embarrassed to say I treat my dog as a human, from toys (including a ball pool thanks to the TikTok algorithm), to outdoor coats and food – I give her almost everything a child owns but in the most pet-friendly form. Is it because she is my
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Massive improvement in planning services after being hit by 'perfect storm'
PLANNING services at Dorset Council have massively improved after being hit by “a perfect storm” of problems after the new council was created in 2019. Council leader Spencer Flower says the early work to converge services from the previous six
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'Football club needs a permanent home'
‘SITE identified for Dolphin’s ground’ (Echo, March 15) paints a picture of BCP Councillors desperate to find a home for the football club. Perhaps a lot of them are, but I believe not chiefly for sporting reasons. Call me an old cynic, but
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Director of council children's services says Safety Valve 'does not work'
THE director of children’s services at BCP Council has said the Safety Valve programme ‘does not work’. Cathi Hadley said the SEND system needs to be considered nationally to make sure it works for everyone, as it currently does not. She said
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Predicted XI: Guessing game over Kelly and Kerkez - is Adams fit enough to start?
CHERRIES are back in Premier League action this weekend, but who should start in the team to face Everton? After a 17-day gap in fixtures Cherries are back for their final 10 games of the campaign, starting with the visit of the Toffees to Vitality
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B&M responds to rumours over 'new shop' in Bournemouth
A NATIONAL discount shop has responded to rumours it will move into a former Wilko unit. There has been speculation among Winton residents that B&M Bargains is looking to move into the old Wilko unit in Wimborne Road, the high street.
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All we know so far about 'the final' Bournemouth Air Festival
THIS year’s Bournemouth Air Festival has been subject to much discussion – mostly because it’s going to be the last of its kind. Will the air festival return in 2024? In a word, likely. BCP Council has said it will fund the air show one last
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Hotels, nightclubs and restaurants which shut down in March
HERE are five businesses which have closed in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and parts of east Dorset in March. Poole Quay Hotel The former Thistle Hotel finally closed its doors “with immediate effect” following months of speculation
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National Trust opens new motorhome site with best views of Purbeck
THE National Trust is opening the doors to a new motorhome site in Purbeck. Every pitch for the site near Worth Matravers will offer stunning views of the sea between the fields and hills of south Purbeck. The motorhome site sits within the
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PHOTOS: First look at inside new bar in Ashley Cross
A NEW bar is set to open this weekend in Ashley Cross and the Echo has had an exclusive first look. The former No10 Ashley Cross has had a complete refurbishment under new owners, reopening as Cardinals. The Nordic and maritime themed bar has
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In The Dock: Incidents in John Lewis and assaults in the Co-op
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: MICHAEL LIDDELL, 34 and of Bournemouth, admitted breaching a restraining order in Bournemouth on November 18, 2023, by contacting someone he was prohibited from contacting under the order
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New installations to uncover 'scientific secrets' of the seafront
NEW installations are set to reveal Christchurch’s 'important history' and 'fascinating cultural heritage'. The new signs and art installations are being introduced to Friars Cliff and Steamer Point Nature Reserve. Their aim is to inform residents
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Dad to run marathon after wife left with life-changing injuries by drunk driver
A DAD is set to run the London Marathon with a friend after his wife was left with life changing injuries by a drunk hit-and-run driver. Just over a year after Becky Sharp was hit by Dale Clark, Dan Sharp will take to the start line of one of the
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'Please, Bournemouth, stop the rot and turn things around'
I VISITED Bournemouth, having lived in what was a fabulous town, over 30 years ago, and was deeply saddened by the decrepit state of the centre's shops and scruffy surrounding areas. The town appeared awash with drunken homeless people, congregating
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Boscombe latest restaurant opens doors for Easter after refurb
BOSCOMBE'S newest restaurant will open doors in time for Easter after undergoing major refurbishment. Formerly vegetarian restaurant, Baboo-Ji, 20-year-old chef Sam Corner began renovations in February and has worked tirelessly to get the place
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Woman gives up 9 to 5 job for prosecco and art business
A BOURNEMOUTH prosecco and art workshop business is the Daily Echo's Trader of the Week. Started in 2022, Megan Austwick, 28, has given up her full time job to invest in her newly branded business, Tipsy Canvas. Described by herself as a
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'It's gone on far too long': Homeowners hit out at new build developer
HOMEOWNERS have criticised a new build developer for snags they say remain unfixed, more than a year after they moved in. Michael Livesey and Sally Trowbridge moved into their homes with their families at the Huntick Green estate from Morrish Homes