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Police thank Bournemouth for support after death of Amie Gray
Dorset Police has thanked Bournemouth residents in an "unsettling week" for the town after the death of Amie Gray. Police leaders in Dorset Police have thanked Bournemouth residents for their "support" and "patience" after the death of Amie Gray
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20-year-old man charged with murder of Amie Gray
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Amie Gray in Bournemouth. Nasen Saadi, 20, from Croydon, has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the stabbing of 34-year-old Amie Gray, from Poole and another
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Aarons: Iraola signing a new contract ‘gives the whole club confidence’
FULL-BACK Max Aarons says seeing boss Andoni Iraola sign a new contract “gives the whole club confidence”. After an influential first season in charge, Iraola has put pen-to-paper on a fresh deal, which ties him to Cherries until 2026. The
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Man tried to snatch bike off 12-year-old boy in attempted robbery
A MAN tried to snatch a bicycle from a 12-year-old boy by grabbing him by his clothing in Christchurch. At around 7.30pm on Thursday, May 30, the boy was in Whitehayes Road in Burton when the man approached him. He grabbed the boy by his upper
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Court cases and inquests: Why we report on them and what we can publish
The Bournemouth Daily Echo reports on court cases and breaking incidents that are in the public interest but there are laws and regulations that we must follow. Reporters are trained in media law to ensure that articles comply with reporting restrictions
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Christchurch bridge to partially close for six weeks
A MAJOR Christchurch road will be partially blocked for six weeks to undergo bridge maintenance. Barrack Road Railway Bridge will be refurbished to ‘enhance the durability of the bridge and ensure its longevity for the benefit of all residents
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Self-styled ‘Joker’ made pillow with face of ex he ‘tried to kill’, court told
The jury in the trial of a man who modelled himself on The Joker have been shown a photograph of a pillow adorned with the movie villain’s picture, as well as the face of his girlfriend whom he is accused of attempting to kill. Anthony Yewman,
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Wimborne add two more players to 2024/25 squad
WIMBORNE Town have agreed terms with two defenders for the 2024/25 season. Wimborne skipper Sam Jackson has committed for a second campaign, while the Magpies have also secured Harvey Wright’s services following his exit from Poole Town. The
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All you need to know ahead of Take That's concerts at St Mary's this weekend
Legendary pop band Take That are coming to Southampton this weekend for two concerts at St Mary’s Stadium, for This Life On Tour. The band are touring their ninth studio album and the band – consisting of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald
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Poole RNLI called to help 28ft yacht off harbour entrance
POOLE RNLI volunteers were called to help a yacht off Poole Harbour's entrance which had encountered issues earlier in the day. The 28ft yacht with one person on board suffered difficulties off Poole Harbour's entrance on May 30 at 6pm. Launched
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Countdown is on to popular summer beach festival
THE countdown is on to a popular beach festival taking place this summer. Sandfest returns to Sandbanks on Sunday, July 14. MC and rapper Dizzee Rascal, who is known for hits Bonkers, Dance Wiv Me and Holiday, will headline the event. He
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‘Poole Speedway wouldn’t run without those guys’ – Praise for Pirates track staff
DANNY Ford reserved special praise for Poole Pirates’ track staff for their efforts in ensuring Wednesday’s meeting against Berwick Bandits was completed. It was an incident-packed contest from heat one, which was re-run twice due to a big crash
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Two men released without charge after 'disturbance'
TWO MEN were taken into custody following a ‘disturbance’ in Charminster. Armed police swarmed a Charminster property yesterday after reports of a disturbance in the area. Buses and motorists were diverted as police dealt with the incident
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Police granted extra time to question man on suspicion of murder
DETECTIVES have been granted extra time to hold a man arrested on suspicion of murder in custody. The 20-year-old man from Croydon was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after two women were stabbed on Durley Chine beach.
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Midfielder Doyle to join Hamworthy after Portland exit
PORTLAND United have experienced their first loss of the summer after midfielder Brin Doyle joined Hamworthy United. Former Dorchester Town youngster Doyle spent two spells with the Blues either side of featuring at the Avenue Stadium during the
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Experts warn you could be owed £1,500 in tax refunds
Households have been told they could be owed thousands in tax refunds by HMRC after the average refund rose by 6.1 per cent last year. The latest data release by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, has revealed that the average taxpayer could be
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Poole Town secure striker from League One club
POOLE Town have bolstered their attacking line with the acquisition of striker Tom Hewlett. The ex-Burton Albion forward, 22, managed just two appearances for the Brewers and was shipped out on loan to eight clubs in five years. And, despite
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Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?
Summer is the time of year when Brits across the country pull out their trusty BBQ to cook up some tasty treats. However, the smoke from these can become a nuisance, leaving many wondering what the law is regarding this in the UK. If you want
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value
A rare Blue Peter 50p Olympic coin has sold for more than 500 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in
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Centrepoint is hiring for a brand new service in Bournemouth
If helping to combat youth homelessness in the UK is something you feel deeply about, Centrepoint is looking for someone just like you. As the UK’s leading organisation in this sector, Centrepoint, alongside its partners, supports more than 16,000
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Lane blocked after broken down vehicle
11:12am This live blog is now over, delays have eased. 11:01am
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Dramatic rescue as car fills with water after plunging into river
A car plunged off a bridge into the river below leading to a dramatic rescue. Two members of the public rushed to the scene and freed the driver as the car started to fill with water. Police said the car had come off the bridge following a
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You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election
UK households have been warned they could face an £80 fine for failing to register to vote ahead of the upcoming general election. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the next UK general election would take place on July
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WATCH: Video tells remarkable story of Poole's role in D-Day
A NEW video telling the remarkable story of Poole’s vital role in D-Day has been produced to mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord on June 6. The allied invasion of Europe was the beginning of the end of World War Two. It involved
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More than 10k dogs expected to descend on Burley Park for Dogstival
DOGSTIVAL, dubbed the “Best Pet Day Out in the UK”, will be held in Burley on the first weekend in June. More than 10,000 pooches of all shapes, sizes, ages and breeds are expected to gather in the small village on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday,
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Pub closed for a decade to become residential property
A FORMER Dorset pub has been re-classified as ‘residential’ after being not calling last orders for more than a decade. Dorset Council planners have accepted the change of use for the Ship Inn at Langton Matravers. Evidence presented to them
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Murder investigation enters seventh day
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
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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Mother's tribute to 'wonderful son and brother' on anniversary of beach deaths
DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance has shared a heartwarming tribute leading up to the one-year anniversary of the Bournemouth beach deaths. Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12 passed away at Bournemouth beach on May 31 last year after the pair
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Pub of the Year 2024: the shortlist (and how to vote)
Your nominations for the Bournemouth Echo Pub of the Year are in and now is the time to vote for your winner. You have nominated in your thousands to tell us who you think is the best. All you have to do now is vote for your winner and they
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PICTURES: D-Day anniversary plaque unveiled by 99-year-old local veteran
A plaque marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day has been unveiled at the station where young American soldiers boarded trains on their way to the horrors of Omaha Beach in Normandy. The tribute was unveiled at the Swanage Railway by 99-year-old
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Dorset beach 'brilliant for swimming' named one of UK's best dog-friendly ones
A Dorset beach which is "brilliant for swimming" has been named as one of the best dog-friendly ones in the UK. Man O'War Beach was featured in a list from The Guardian among nine others which were selected by the travel writer Lottie Gross.
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Teen’s ‘dreams come true’ after securing spot in Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals
A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has had his “dreams come true” after his dance group secured a spot in the Britain’ Got Talent semi-finals. Tyler Vandevelde, 16, is a proud member of Phoenix Boys and is celebrating after receiving the golden buzzer in the
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Anthony and Brooks send messages to fans of Leeds and Southampton as loans end
CHERRIES duo Jaidon Anthony and David Brooks have taken to social media to send their messages of thanks to loan clubs Leeds United and Southampton. Saints beat Leeds 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday, in the Championship play-off final. Brooks started
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'An honour' - Poole shooting star Bray invited to Houses of Parliament
SHARP shooter Richie Bray revealed he was delighted to be able to visit the corridors of power after he was invited to the Houses of Parliament. The Poole para shooting star was one of 20 athletes to receive the special invitation to a parliamentary
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22-year-old kickstarts tattoo business supporting clients with mental health
A WOMAN has kickstarted a tattoo business at 22-years-old, aiming to support clients with their mental health. Caitlin Batcheldor has been inundated with requests after launching her tattoo studio, Asylum Artistry, in Ringwood Road, Bournemouth
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International fashion brand Mango to open at Bournemouth retail park
INTERNATIONAL fashion brand, Mango, has announced it will be opening its first Dorset store in Bournemouth. Both Mango and Castlepoint, in Castle Lane West, confirmed the exciting news after job adverts were spotted online. The store will takeover
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Clucking Fantastic! KFC announces it will reopen branch
KFC has confirmed its Ferndown branch will reopen months after it closed. The Ferndown branch of the fast food chain shut its doors for good in September Despite fears the closure would create another abandoned unit in the area, KFC has reassured
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Motorist group to 'forever challenge' council decision on Poole Park closure
A MOTORIST group has said it will ‘forever challenge’ the council after its controversial decision to keep some entrances to Poole Park closed to traffic. Following a unanimous vote at BCP Council’s cabinet meeting on May 22, it was decided the
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Olive trees removed and replaced with new plants and flowers
SEVEN olive trees that were sponsored by the Beales department store when they were planted have been removed and replanted by the council. BCP Council removed the trees from the planters in Beale Place, outside the now vacant store, with the trees
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'It is a disease': Petition to tighten knife crime laws signed 10,000 times
A PETITION set up by the mother of a fatal stab victim has reached 10,000 signatures. Sarah Robinson, the mother of teenager Cameron Hamilton who was stabbed to death in Bournemouth, has set up a government petition to tighten the laws surrounding
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Workspace helps boost town's footfall by 10 per cent
A POOLE workspace in the Dolphin shopping centre has helped increase town centre footfall by 10 per cent. The Foundry has been labelled to be a major driver in increasing footfall in the town centre, according to BCP Council. Nicknamed the
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Christchurch motorbike rider to race in the Isle of Man TT
A Christchurch motorbike rider will race in the Isle of Man TT race, returning after his debut year in 2023. Christchurch motorbike rider, Jack Petrie, 26, has made his way to the Isle of Man to race in his second TT race weekend which is due
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New Bournemouth workplace hub to open in Bobby's
A £2 million workplace hub project will open in Bobby's department store in Bournemouth town centre. Bobby's has partnered with social-impact startup, Patch, to open a workplace hub for entrepreneurs, creatives and community builders. Patch