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Misconduct panel sent out after officer accused of sex conversation about colleague
A POLICE misconduct panel has been sent out to rule on an officer accused of talking about having oral sex with a female colleague. The serving Dorset Police officer is facing allegations of gross misconduct during a train journey travelling home
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'Amazing singer' and family man dies aged 85
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'happy, cheerful and loving man' who passed away aged 85. One of the last remaining Romany Gypsies from Christchurch, Moses Fredrick Penfold, died on June 11, 2024, at 11am, of heart failure. In a strange coincidence
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Serving police officer found guilty of misconduct after sex conversation
A SERVING Dorset Police officer has been found guilty of misconduct after staff spoke about performing oral sex on a colleague. A misconduct panel heard that police staff played ‘snog marry avoid’ on a work trip and joked how much they would need
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Plans lodged to convert language school into 18 flats
A PROPOSAL has been lodged to convert a language school into flats. Planning permission is being sought for the conversion of Bournemouth Language School (BLS) into 18 apartments. Applicant Archos Investment Ltd said the school “does not have
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Piles of dog poo 'posing health hazard' at park
‘PILES of dog poo are posing a health hazard’ for users of a Bournemouth park. That is the view of one resident who has noticed a growing number of dog poo sacks dumped at Oakmead Green, in the West Howe area. Jon, 45, recalled the green once
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'They will do Poole proud': Trampolinists qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics
TWO Poole based trampolinists have qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Bryony Page and Izzy Songhurst have been selected to represent Team GB at the games this summer. 33-year-old Bryony is already a double Olympic medallist and is heading
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Revealed: the winner of Bournemouth Echo Pub of the Year
THE wait is finally over. After Daily Echo readers voted in their droves, we can now reveal the winner of our Pub of the Year competition. The votes have been counted and verified and we are delighted to announce the winner of the prestigious
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Community group encouraging people to donate clothes to charity in project
A COMMUNITY group is encouraging more people to get involved with a project to donate unused clothes to a charity. BCP Bring Community Power is planning to donate clothes and tinned food to Hope for Food, which helps people living in poverty.
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Candidates discuss housing and cost-of-living at hustings
WITH two weeks to go until the general election, Bournemouth candidates gathered to discuss housing and the cost-of-living crisis at a hustings event in Boscombe. Bournemouth East candidates Tobias Ellwood (Conservative), Tom Hayes (Labour) and
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Six-week-old foal put down after driver breaks its back
A SIX-week-old foal from the the New Forest was put down after its back was broken in a hit-and-run by a passing driver. The foal was found on June 13 at 10.20pm on the B3078 near Fordingbridge after a driver hit her and fled the scene. Due
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'Life-changing’ Christchurch teaching team picks up national award
A ‘LIFE-changing’ Christchurch teaching team has picked up a national award. Christchurch-based Futures has won a Certificate of Excellence in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. The Futures programme is operated by leading charity Autism
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In The Dock: Stalker called woman 142 times and left her 81 voicemails
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: SCOTT SANDERS, 41 and of Romsey Road in Winchester, admitted criminal damage to property after damaging two glass entrance doors at Job Centre Plus in Cotlands Road in Bournemouth on January
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Concerns raised over accuracy and availability of town council documents
CONCERNS have been raised over the accuracy and availability of public town council documents. Members of the public have challenged Christchurch Town Council on its recording of meeting minutes and the timing of the publication of the meeting
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PICTURES: Magna Academy year 11 prom
A POOLE secondary and sixth form school celebrated prom in style as the year 11's prepare for a new chapter. Magna Academy students donned their best suits and dresses for the event at Hamworthy Club on June 20. A wide variety of cars and dresses
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Shaftesbury confirm departure of star Pitman due to Cherries coaching commitments
FORMER AFC Bournemouth and Portsmouth striker Brett Pitman has been released by Shaftesbury, the Rockies have confirmed. At the time of writing, Pitman has not yet been snapped up by another club. Shaftesbury confirmed his departure was due
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Amber wildfire alert issued by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
AN AMBER alert has been issued ahead of the summer heatwave in the coming days. The alert is the possibility of a wildfire that could spread quickly and easily. Large areas of open land, such as heathlands, fields, and even cliffsides are most
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Residents encouraged to check polling station ahead of election
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to check their designated polling stations ahead of the general election. With less than two weeks to go until the election on July 4, residents can check where their nearest polling station is on the BCP Council
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Man hospitalised with broken jaw after group assault
A MAN was hospitalised with a broken jaw after being assaulted in Swanage. The victim, a man in his 30s, got into an altercation with five people riding motorbikes and was assaulted by one of the group. The South Western Ambulance Service and
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Popular Dorset ferry back in operation after months of delay
MUDEFORD ferry is back in action just in time for summer after months of issues due to stormy weather. The popular ferry service between Mudeford Quay and the beach at Mudeford Sandbank, has been out of action since November 24 last year.
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Hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol stolen from a Waitrose
HUNDREDS of pounds worth of alcohol has been stolen from a Waitrose in Ringwood. Police are investigating an incident involving the theft of nine bottles of spirits, valued between £200 and £300, which occurred just after Saturday, May 18.
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Staff at school call off part of strike after progress in negotiation
STAFF at a private school charging up to £6,000 per pupil have suspended part of their strike action after progress in pay talks. National Education Union (NEU) members at Ballard School in New Milton were due to walk out for five days. Staff
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Metropolitan Police referred to IOPC over Bournemouth stabbing
THE METROPOLITAN Police has referred itself to the policing watchdog over contact its officers had with the man charged with murder following the Durley Chine Beach stabbing. Amie Gray, 34 was stabbed to death on Durley Chine Beach on May 24.
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What countries do you need 6 months validity on your passport to travel to?
Making sure your passport is in date before you jet off on your holiday is just one more thing to add to the never-ending checklist before you can truly get into relaxation mode. However, it wouldn’t be the ideal situation if you realised your
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Pedal car grand prix cancelled due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
THE British Pedal Car Grand Prix in Ringwood has been cancelled due to "several unforeseen circumstances". The event, which has been a staple of the calendar and attracts huge crowds to the town, was due to be held on Sunday, July 7. Bur organisers
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Poole rally driver Duffy named best in class by Circuit Rally Championship
POOLE rally driver Joseph Duffy has been named the best driver in his class after claiming the Circuit Rally Championship Class E title for the 2023/24 season. Duffy, who only took up rallying last year, built on a second-placed finish in 2022/
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'Mysterious' carnivorous sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters
Did you know that 'the world’s most mysterious shark' can be found in British waters? Greenland sharks are the second largest species of carnivorous shark after the great white. While they can be found in deep waters around the UK, humans rarely
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Ford: Pirates should take heart from pushing Oxford all the way in superheat defeat
POOLE Pirates promoter Danny Ford believes his side should “take some heart” from their clash with Oxford Cheetahs after pushing their hosts all the way in an eventual superheat defeat. A tight clash at Oxford Stadium ended in a 45-45 draw after
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What is the summer solstice and what time does the sunset near me today?
Every year, the summer solstice sees thousands of people gather around Stonehenge as they mark the annual event. The day, often referred to as the 'longest day of the year' is often highlighted in people's calendars as it's the day with the most
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Man pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault of girls on Bournemouth beach
A 24-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to the rape of a girl aged between 13 and 15 and the sexual assault of another teenage girl on Bournemouth beach. The offences are alleged to have taken place close to the Bournemouth Oceanarium at the Dorset
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3 pubs in the BCP area named as finalists for Great British Pub Awards 2024
THREE pubs in the BCP area have been named as finalists for categories in the Great British Pub Awards 2024. Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar in Bournemouth, Bermuda Triangle Pub in Poole and The Barking Cat Alehouse were nominated. The Great British
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Leicester appoint former Forest boss Steve Cooper
CHERRIES’ Premier League rivals Leicester City have appointed Steve Cooper as their new manager on a three-year deal. Cooper, 44, had been out of work since leaving Nottingham Forest in December but has succeeded Enzo Maresca at the King Power
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Comedian and writer to bring UK tour to Poole
A LEGENDARY comedian and writer has been lined up for a series of shows in Poole this autumn. Dom Joly, best known for his multi-award winning prankster television series, Trigger Happy TV, will bring ‘The Conspiracy Tour’ to Poole Lighthouse in
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Boy arrested after widespread video of teen attacked at bus station
A BOY has been arrested after a video of a teenager being attacked at a bus station was widely spread on social media. It was reported that at around 3.30pm on Thursday, June 13, a boy was assaulted at Poole bus station by another male who was
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Man snatched gilet containing wallet and phone from gym locker
A MAN snatched a gilet containing keys, wallet and phone from a gym locker in Christchurch. It was reported that between 10.25am and 10.40am on May 23, a man gained entry to a victim’s locker at the Anytime Fitness gym in Saxon Square. A gilet
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LIVE: Sandbanks Ferry suspended for 'essential repairs'
2:44pm Sandbanks Ferry said at 1.30pm repairs are progressing. Its next update will be at 7pm. Our next update
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Winter flights to Iceland launched from Bournemouth Airport
BOURNEMOUTH Airport’s newest airline is set to launch flights to Iceland. Jet2 has announced a new programme of exclusive trips to the volcanic island for winter 2025/2026. This will see three dedicated trips in total from the airport. This
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Video shows exciting moment that rare flightless bird lays its eggs
A special moment between two threatened 'emu-like' birds has been caught on video for the first time at a popular Dorset attraction. Mike and his son three-year-old Liam were visiting Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park when they captured on video the moment
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Crazy capers during Poole Park Challenge in 2004
Excitement was in the air as a wild sporting event made its comeback at Poole Park. Participants braced themselves for the ultimate challenge of consuming thirty-six cakes and chugging five gallons of authentic ale on June 26, 2024. Prior to
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Coffee chain temporarily closes Poole site for ‘developments’
A CHAIN of coffee stores has closed its Poole site temporarily to make way for new developments. Maravi is known for its specialist coffee and cakes and was first launched in Malawi, south east Africa. It has since been brought to the UK with
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'There’s hardly anybody about': Businesses still open despite works
FIVE weeks of roadworks in Fordingbridge are well underway, and the town's independent businesses are determined to keep customers coming. The carriageway works started its first out of five phases on Monday, June 10 and are expected to be completed
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'Sci-fi thriller' film featuring celebrities being filmed in the New Forest
A SCI-FI thriller featuring celebrity stars is being filmed in and around the New Forest over the upcoming weeks. The film, Cloner, is being filmed by production company TF Films across Fordingbridge, Breamore and Nomansland. The story is based
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How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer
When it's a warm summer day, there's nothing like a picnic or barbecue in the sunshine. But for many outdoor eating can quickly become a bit of a nightmare at this time of year with the buzzing sound of a wasp heading your way. Wasps are normally
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6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre. Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings. A few animals from the centre are listed
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'Bournemouth Airport needs to expand'
I FOR one am very pleased that Jet2 are coming to Bournemouth bringing even more choice to travel from our local airport but it comes with problems. The facilities at the airport are not designed to cope with this amount of traffic. TUI, Ryanair
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Kerkez and Christie's Euro fates go to last day clash between two Cherries' countries
CHERRIES duo Ryan Christie and Milos Kerkez’s Euros fates will be decided in the final game of Group A, Kerkez’s Hungary losing as Christie’s Scots drew. Both Scotland and Hungary had lost their opening matches, against Germany and Switzerland
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Dominic Solanke 'happy' at AFC Bournemouth amidst speculation over his future
AFC BOURNEMOUTH star Dominic Solanke insisted he is happy at the club despite speculation over his future, stating that “it’s a part of football”. After a fine campaign in front of goal, Solanke grabbing 19 goals in 38 Premier League appearances
