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Speed watch volunteers suffering abuse: the Echo spends an hour on the road
VOLUNTEERS being shouted at, sworn at and being confronted with an in-yer-face abusive tirade. Sounds inconceivable for somebody giving up their time to litter pick or feed soup to the homeless, but for community speed watch volunteers, this could
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Home Secretary joins election campaign in Poole
HOME Secretary James Cleverly joined Mid Dorset and North Poole’s candidate on the campaign trail on Friday afternoon. Michael Tomlinson, the Conservative candidate for MDNP who has been MP since 2015, knocked on doors around Upton before settling
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Pilates instructor ‘making a difference’ through classes for chronic illness
A PILATES instructor aiming to making a difference for people with chronic illness’ is the Daily Echo’s Trader of the Week. Lucy Munson, 25, founder of Move with Lu, said it is her passion to help others after living with her own chronic illness
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TUI welcomes first customers to new Bournemouth branch
TUI has celebrated the opening of its new store in Bournemouth. The travel company unveiled its new branch at Castlepoint shopping centre for the first time on Friday. Customers were welcomed in from 9.30am and treated to a glass of fizz to
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Plans for new sports bar showing 'all the big games' to open in town centre
A NEW sports bar could be coming to Bournemouth town centre. The ‘Q Sports Bar’ has been earmarked to open within Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre. Unveiling details online, the owners said: “Brand new sports bar with elite tournament standard
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Westbourne eatery applies to sell alcohol
AN eatery in Westbourne has applied to sell alcohol. The owners of Francos Yard submitted a new premises licence application to BCP Council’s Licensing Authority. It requests permission for recorded music at the site, as well as ‘on sales’
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Indi's opens Indian street food restaurant in Ashley Cross
A POPULAR Indian restaurant in Bournemouth has opened a new venue in Poole. After being open for 25 years in Westbourne, Indi's, has decided to open a new restaurant in Ashley Cross inspired by traditional south Indian street food. Indi's
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Coffee brand fills the former Dancing Moose unit in Wimborne
A MIDLANDS-based coffee brand is set to open a new store at the former Dancing Moose site in Wimborne. BEAR is an independent coffee house, kitchen, and bar brand that will open its eighth store in Wimborne this autumn. Co-founder Craig Bunting
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Bournemouth named top seaside hotspot for car crime
BOURNEMOUTH has been named the worst seaside hotspot for car crime, according to latest data. Figures on Police.UK show 493 vehicle crimes were reported in the seaside town in 2023. The town experienced an average of 36 reported incidents
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Swanage man 'honoured' to receive MBE for his dedication to the RNLI
A SWANAGE man who served for more than 50 years as an RNLI volunteer has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. David Corben, 73, has been awarded an MBE by His Royal Highness King Charles for his dedicated voluntary support to the Royal
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Poole man awarded BEM for helping disadvantaged children during lockdown
A POOLE man who helped give laptops to disadvantaged children during lockdown so they could continue their education has been awarded the British Empire Medal. Rob Franks has been awarded the medal for services to young people and to the community
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Listed: Residents receiving King's Birthday Honours in Dorset
MULTIPLE Dorset residents have been honoured by His Royal Highness for their contributions to society. The great and the good have been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours for making a substantial change where it was needed and developing innovative
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Kate Middleton to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis this weekend
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton will make her first public appearance this weekend at the Trooping the Colour parade. In March, Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer sharing in an emotional video message, the Princess said
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Police update on investigation into reported rape at park
POLICE say no evidence was found in relation to an investigation into a reported rape at a park in Poole. It was reported a teenage girl had been raped at Upton Country Park at approximately 7pm on Sunday, June 9. Following an investigation
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Man pronounced dead after requiring 'medical assistance'
A MAN has died following a medical incident in Boscombe. A man in his 50s has passed away after requiring medical attention on Christchurch Road earlier today. Road closures were put in place along whilst emergency services dealt with the incident
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‘Don’t want to let them down’ – Billam-Smith keen to keep impressing McGuigans
CHRIS Billam-Smith expressed his continued gratitude to the McGuigan family, insisting: “Every fight, I never want to disappoint them.” Billam-Smith turned pro under Shane McGuigan in 2017 and has gone on to have a remarkable rise, all the way
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School announces plans to close
A SCHOOL is set to close its doors ‘due to unsustainable numbers of pupils’. Reach South Academy Trust recommended to the Department of Education that Parkfield School, in Christchurch, should close ‘by mutual consent’. There will be a ‘phased
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Cherries announce pre-season Spanish double header at Vitality Stadium
CHERRIES will face Champions League opposition in pre-season, with Girona visiting Vitality Stadium. They are one of two La Liga clubs booked in for friendlies in Dorset in August, the other being head coach Andoni Iraola’s former club Rayo Vallecano
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Bournemouth casino announces free burger deal ahead of the Euro's
A BOURNEMOUTH casino is offering free burgers to celebrate both Father’s Day and The Euro Championships. Grosvenor Casinos will be giving away a free burger to any dads that share the same first name as either Scotland’s or England’s football
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‘Changes every day’: Iraola discusses Cherries’ summer plans as transfer window opens
ANDONI Iraola says there will be “circumstances money cannot control” when it comes to Cherries’ summer transfer plans, adding: “The market changes every day.” Today marks the official opening of the transfer window, allowing clubs in England to
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Woman forced to pay nearly £30 for 'attempting' to damage window
A WOMAN has been forced to pay £26 after attempting to damage a window in New Milton. Donna Marie Wells, of Marryat Road, was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates on June 12. Wells attempted to break a window at a property on Marryat Road shortly
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New burger restaurant offers 100 burgers to first customers
A NEW burger restaurant will giveaway free burgers to the first 100 customers. Burgshake, a fast-food burger restaurant chain, will open its third branch in Winton in Wimborne Road opposite Domino's on June 21 and will offer 100 free burgers to
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Heavy police presence after incident in Boscombe
5:31pm This live blog is now over. 5:31pm
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Road closed after crash in Christchurch
12:47pm This blog is now over as the road has returned to normal.
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Temporary traffic lights in place after 'huge' water leak
TEMPORARY traffic lights are expected to be in place for the next week after a “huge” water leak. A water leak on the B3069 High Street through Langton Matravers was found on Thursday evening, June 13. Although the road was initially closed
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Gosling 'graciously' joins Daniels in signing for 11th-tier club
DAN Gosling has joined fellow Cherries favourite Charlie Daniels in signing for non-league outfit Westfield FC. Established in 1911, the club is now owned by Cherries legend Steve Cook, who grew up in the area near Hastings. And while he is
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Two arrests after vehicles stolen from north Dorset
TWO people have been arrested after vehicles were stolen from north Dorset. Officers stopped a vehicle on the A350 at Charlton Marshall, near Blandford, shortly after 2pm on Thursday, June 13. It follows two cars that were stolen from Sturminster
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Every word Lloyd Kelly said on why he left Bournemouth for Newcastle
AFTER months of speculation, Lloyd Kelly's next destination was confirmed this week, as he joins Newcastle United on a free transfer. The defender made 141 appearances for Cherries, having joined from Bristol City in 2019. Speaking to Newcastle's
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'He was taken far too early' Family tribute to crash victim in North Dorset
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died after being hit by a car in north Dorset. Emergency services were alerted to an incident on the A350 Main Road near Compton Abbas involving two cars and a pedestrian at about 7.46pm on June 6. The cars
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Fire service improves diversity in workforce by 5.8 per cent
THE fire service has improved the diversity of its workforce, a performance review has revealed. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service improved the diversity by 5.8 per cent compared to the five-year average. The figures were shared
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Swashbuckling pirates set to celebrate one of Poole's most famous sons
SWASHBUCKLING pirates and landlubbers alike are set to celebrate one of Poole’s famous sons this weekend. Harry Paye Day will return to Poole Quay and the town centre on Saturday, June 15. The annual event, organised by the Pirates of Poole
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Burton house fire believed to have been started deliberately
A HOUSE fire in Burton which created giant plumes of smoke is believed to have been started deliberately. An abandoned house in Salisbury Road, Burton, was set alight on June 10. Seven fire engines from Dorset and Wiltshire, Hampshire and
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What is the Trooping of the Colour? See times and how to watch
King Charles III is marking his 76th birthday this year with a number of events taking place across the country to celebrate the monarch. The King has two birthdays with the official one taking place on a Saturday in the middle of June. This
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Image appeal to locate owners of recovered bikes in Poole
MULTIPLE BIKES suspected to be stolen have been recovered in Poole. Officers raided an address in Coles Avenue on May 25 and recovered several pedal bikes. A 41-year-old man from East Sussex has been arrested on suspicion of theft offences.
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Airline operator to open Castlepoint store with ribbon cutting ceremony
A RIBBON cutting ceremony and a cheeky glass of fizz are some of the many experiences to welcome TUI to Castlepoint. The travel company is opening its doors to customers today at the Bournemouth shopping centre. A spokesperson for the travel
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High value bikes snatched in late-night burglary
TWO high value bikes have been stolen during a late-night burglary in Bournemouth. The pedal bikes were reportedly taken from a property in Carbery Avenue between 11.30pm on Wednesday, June 12, and 1.20am on Thursday, June 13. Now, police are
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Further appeal to identify owner of suspected stolen bikes
A RENEWED appeal has been launched to reunite the owners of three bikes expected to have been stolen. 25 bicycles believed to have been stolen were located at an address in Christchurch earlier this year. A 52-year-old man and a 17-year-old
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Swanage Fish and Food Festival cancelled last minute
A POPULAR seafood event in Swanage has been forced to cancel its two-day event. The Swanage Fish and Food Festival has been cancelled due to the upcoming weather hitting the coast this weekend. The weekend includes events such as foraging
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New cross-county busses added to Morebus fleet
MOREBUS is celebrating the arrival of six brand new buses to serve its X3 service, with two special events planned this month. The new double decker Alexander Dennis E400 MMC vehicles will serve the popular route between Bournemouth, Ringwood
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Fathers travel for free this Sunday on Morebus
MOREBUS is once again marking Father’s Day by offering the region’s youngsters the chance to take their dads on the bus for free. The Poole-based bus operator will provide complimentary travel for fathers on Sunday, June 16 as long as they are
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'How Parking woes in BCP could be addressed'
I NOTE that one of your readers has been upset by being given a parking ticket. For residents wishing to avoid this, BCP has provided a website which can be consulted that shows all parking restrictions on roads. For those with blue badges
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'We won': Cycling rebellion claim victory in Poole Park gate debacle
CYCLING Rebellion has taken to social media to celebrate the closure of Poole Park's Whitecliff gate saying 'we won'. The post comes after BCP Council voted to keep the Whitecliff Road and Twemlow Avenue gates closed to vehicles and CR has said
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Ringwood woman to walk 150k and skydive for Dogs for Autism
A RINGWOOD woman has committed to walk 150km and skydive to raise money for an autism dog charity. Elisa Bygrave-Singh, 44, will walk 150km and jump from a plane to raise money for Dogs For Autism, a charity that helps train companions for those
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Hidden treasures on the Isle of Purbeck
Swanage Jazz Festival The annual Swanage Jazz Festival is back on 12 – 14 July with some exciting developments. Alongside the 50 top quality bands in the ticketed programme, the festival is reaching out to residents and holiday visitors with a
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Voters reminded of rules ahead of general election
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole residents wanting to vote in the general election must register before the deadline on midnight 18 June if they have not already done so. Voters can apply online on the government’s website and registration
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New housing development named at ceremony
BROADSTONE First School has been chosen to name a new housing development in the area. AJC Group’s new 33 one- and two-bedroom affordable apartments in Station Approach is to be called Trailway View. The selected shortlist included ‘Steamer
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Huge meet up for French bullldog owners to take place
AN EVENT billed as the New Forest’s biggest ever French bulldog meet-up takes place this autumn. Frenchie Fest will be held at Exbury Club in Exbury on Sunday, September 29. An organiser said: "Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of adorable
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Lewis Cook wants to stay at AFC Bournemouth for as long as possible
LEWIS Cook wants to remain an AFC Bournemouth player for as long as possible – sharing his excitement at the “upward trajectory” of the club. Midfield maestro Cook saw a clause in his contract met last season, extending his current terms at Vitality
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10 past and present Cherries players set for summer international tournament action
FOOTBALL fans do not have much longer to wait to get their fix of top level action again, with a summer of international tournaments ahead. Tonight sees Euro 2024 begin in Germany, when Cherries’ own Ryan Christie looks to earn his 50th Scotland
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Summer transfer window now officially open for Premier League clubs
THE TRANSFER window has officially opened for Premier League clubs, allowing teams to conduct business until the end of August. Clubs in England’s top four leagues will have until 11pm on Friday, August 30 to conclude their business for the start
