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What is the delay? Council project still not working year later

BOSCOMBE’S beachside ‘business park’ made up of shipping containers remains unoccupied more than a year after it was due to open.  Questions remain unanswered surrounding Toft Box Business Park’s usage after BCP Council initially said it would

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‘Someone could be killed’: Anger at traffic chaos caused by road works

ROADWORKS are sparking anger among residents and drivers as diverted traffic causes chaos on streets. Phase two of a £2million scheme to improve Holdenhurst Road, which began on June 24, has been diverting frustrated drivers down Windham Road in

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We asked Christchurch candidates six questions, here's what they said

IT is just one week to go until residents go to the polls in the general election. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six questions

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We asked Mid Dorset and North Poole candidates six questions, here's what they said

THERE is less than a week to go before residents go to the polls at the general election. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six

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Eastender star Todd Carty joins Lighthouse Christmas pantomime

A FORMER Eastenders star has joined the cast for Poole Lighthouse's Christmas pantomime. Known for his role as Mark Fowler in the popular soap opera, Todd Carty will join the cast of  Sleeping Beauty. Todd will play the role of King Tucker

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We asked Bournemouth West candidates six questions, here's what they said

WITH less than two weeks to go until the general election, campaigns are reaching their peak as residents prepare to go to the polls. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding

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We asked Bournemouth East candidates six questions, here's what they said

WITH less than two weeks to go until the general election, campaigns are reaching their peak as residents prepare to go to the polls. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding

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'They had taken over the prom pathway with DJ sets and speakers'

HUNDREDS of people took part in an 'exceedingly loud' unlicensed beach party on Boscombe beach. Starting at 2pm on June 30, hundreds of people attended the event near the land train shed. 'Exceedingly loud music' was reported from the event

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Ex drug addict celebrates 21 years sobriety with Pier to Pier swim

A BOURNEMOUTH woman with a history of drug addiction has helped raise nearly £300,000 for the British Heart Foundation.  Louise Hansford, 52 took part in the Bournemouth Pier to Pier swim which saw 1,200 swimmers taking on a 1.4 mile swim between

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Fundraising target reached for new eye simulator at Dorset hospital

A BRAND new state-of-the-art eye machine has been installed at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The eye simulator costs around £201,000 and was funded through various donations including Friends of the Bournemouth Eye Unit, who donated a staggering

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'It's impacting humans' health and dogs' safety': Group speak out over grass seeds

A DORSET animal charity has hit out over ‘negligent’ grass cutting from BCP Council. Grass seeds can cause eardrum ruptures in dogs, which could lead to death. Now, dog owners across the county are raising awareness of the danger that grass

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We asked Poole candidates six questions, here's what they said

POLLING stations will open for residents to vote in the general election in less than a week. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same

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We asked South Dorset candidates six questions, here's what they said

THERE are just days to go before residents go to the polls in the general election. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six questions

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We asked New Forest West candidates six questions, here's what they said

RESIDENTS will go to the polls at the general election tomorrow. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas, the Daily Echo posed the same six questions to each, to

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We asked North Dorset candidates six questions, here's what they said

CANDIDATES and campaigners are into the final days of canvassing as residents are set to go to the polls for the general election this week. With candidates from across the political spectrum standing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the

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Residents to go to polls at general election today

SIX weeks of campaigning comes to a close today with residents set to go to the polls in the general election. Candidates will find out if their campaigns have resonated with the public and volunteers will gather to run polling stations throughout

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'Real blow' as lifts project at station delayed again after decade-long campaign

A PROJECT to install lifts at Pokesdown railway station has been delayed again. As reported by the Daily Echo, the campaign to have lifts installed at the station began in 2011 but has faced numerous delays. The issue has been the subject of

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'This is an actual football club for fans and I want to win games'

FERNDOWN has formed its first football team in more than a decade in the hope it can help build a stronger community in the area. Ferndown town councillors, Cllr Simon Cable and Cllr Lawrence Wilson, have helped 'resurrect' a Ferndown football

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Chinese restaurant to open in former hardware store

A CHINESE restaurant will open in a former hardware store that closed after three decades. Moonlit Garden will open in the former CJ’s Hardware store at 125 Bournemouth Road, after BCP Council officers approved plans. Maggie Lo Catering Supplies

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Everything you need to know ahead of voting in the general election

THE polling stations are now open for the general election. We have put together this handy guide on what you need to know if you're heading out to vote. Where do I vote? Your poll card will contain the address of your polling station,

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In The Dock: Thefts of alcohol and children's clothes

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: LEE PURCELL, 40 and of Bournemouth, admitted possession of a controlled drug of class B, namely cannabis, in Wimborne Road in Bournemouth on April 24. He was fined £50. CARL MILES,

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Pirates made to work hard for home win over Edinburgh

POOLE Pirates were again made to work hard to record a home win over rock-bottom Edinburgh Monarchs at Wimborne Road. Promoter Danny Ford warned the standings were “misleading”, insisting it would be a “tough” meeting for Poole, especially given

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Body found in search for missing man from Poole

A BODY found by police is believed to be a missing man from Poole. Officers searching for missing Poole man Craig Hayward found a body. Dorset Police received a report at 9.48am on Wednesday, July 3 2024, that a man had been found unresponsive

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Delays after crash with bus and cyclist

4:45pm The cyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment of a minor injury.

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BCP parking scam: residents urged to be vigilant

A SCAM has been circulating several car parks in the BCP area. The scam involves fake QR stickers placed over the legitimate QR codes on the payment machines. When scanning the code, residents are asked to enter personal details, including

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Woman airlifted to hospital after falling from flyover

A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital after reports that she fell from the flyover in Poole. Police were called to Towngate bridge at 10.28am on July 3 after reports of a concern for welfare of a woman. It was later reported that she fell

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Investigation opens after car with fake plates smashes into wall

OFFICERS are investigating after a stolen car was rammed into a wall in Poole. It was reported that the glazing of a rear door at a property was smashed in on Bournemouth Road. A five-stone gold ring and a set of car keys were stolen during

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'Many feel it’s time for a complete change, time for reform'

CHRISTCHURCH Reform candidate says residents from Christchurch to Ferndown are ‘totally despondent’ with the ‘political elites.’ In a statement from Reform UK Christchurch and West Parley Candidate Robin Adamson, he said: “This Government broke

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Cherries reject £5m bid from Southampton for Aarons

CHERRIES have rejected a bid of £5million from Southampton for Max Aarons, the Daily Echo understands. Aarons joined Cherries last summer from Norwich City for around £7m and made 23 appearances. Having started the season in the team, the right-back

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ID at the ready ahead of tomorrow’s general election

WITH under 24 hours to go until the polls open for the general election, BCP Council are asking residents to get their photo IDs ready. In order to vote tomorrow, Thursday, July 4, residents will need to bring an acceptable form of photo ID with

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Emergency services in Poole town centre after woman falls from flyover

EMERGENCY services are attending an incident in Poole town centre after a woman reportedly fell from the flyover. A concern for welfare of a woman was reported to police at 10.28am on July 3 on the Towngate bridge in Poole. It was later reported

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RECAP: Sandbanks Ferry suspended for essential repair

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Last major poll predicts Dorset will be left with just ONE Tory MP

DORSET could be left with just one Tory MP on Friday morning, the last MRP poll ahead of the election has predicted.  Both Bournemouth constituencies – West and East – are predicted to go Labour’s way for the first time ever after voters go to

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Molesley hopes to rekindle ‘unrivalled’ loan links between Weymouth and Cherries

MARK Molesley is hoping to rekindle the “great relationship” Weymouth had with Cherries during his previous time in charge of the club. Molesley is back at the Terras and gearing up for another season in National League South. During his previous

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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

A rare 1p coin is expected to sell at auction for more than £200,000 as Brits have been warned to be aware of the value of their coins. Coin collecting is a hugely popular hobby, and if you are lucky enough to come into ownership of a sought-after

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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system

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Poole Town make two more signings as pre-season begins with a win

POOLE Town have signed two more players, just ahead of making a winning start to their pre-season schedule. Prior to a 3-0 win at Shaftesbury, Dolphins confirmed the return of two players. Luke Holmes is back for his fourth spell at the club

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Major blow to community group's bid to save popular activity centre

A community group set up to save a popular New Forest activity centre has suffered a major setback in its bid to buy the site and secure its future. Foxlease Activity Centre in Lyndhurst has been providing adventures for young people since being

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‘No future plans’ for derelict civic centre and multi-storey car park

NO PLANS have yet been decided for the future of Poole Civic Centre and its neighbouring multi-storey car park. The two buildings have lain empty since May 2022 when staff moved out of the Grade II listing building as part of the merger of BCP

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The BCP area's 2019 General Election results mapped - How you voted

The 2024 General Election is just a couple of weeks away now, and households around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be considering who to vote for. Rishi Sunak will be hoping to maintain the current majority that the Conservative Party

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Reform candidate says upcoming election is 'once in a lifetime opportunity'

A REFORM UK candidate standing in Poole has said the upcoming election is a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ to change the political landscape. Andrei Dragotoniu is representing the party in the general election on Thursday, July 4. He said

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New headteacher celebrates end of successful first year in post

A HEADTEACHER at a Poole school has celebrated the end of a successful first year in post. Ali Sinclar joined Oakdale Junior School in January 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and passion for teaching. Reflecting on her first year, Ali

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What items are not allowed to be packed in hand luggage? Rules you should know

Are you packing for a holiday? You might be starting to organise your suitcase as you prepare for your next trip. When travelling abroad, you’ll need to be aware of the things you can and can’t take in your hand luggage and with the usual long

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Dementia care home residents get revved up for motorbike surprise

A DORSET care home dedicated to supporting those with dementia surprised residents with a memorable biking event. Racing motorbike group Grumpy Grandads and the Top Hat Riders collaborated to bring smiles to residents at Colten Care’s Fernhill

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Parkfield School site will be transferred to government if school closes

THE Parkfield School site will be transferred over to the government, if the school closes. As reported, Reach South Academy Trust announced plans to close the all-through school by Bournemouth Airport, in June. This closure is subject to a

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Ford urges Perry to show Poole ‘made a mistake’ letting him go by impressing as guest

DANNY Ford has urged Max Perry to prove Poole Pirates “made a mistake” in letting him go, as he returns as a guest against Edinburgh Monarchs tonight (7.30pm). After a slow start to the season, teenager Perry was replaced at reserve by Vinnie Foord

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Cherries legend Pitman finds new non-league club to prolong career

CHERRIES legend Brett Pitman will prolong his career into another season, after finding a new club in non-league. Pitman, 36, came through Cherries’ academy and played a key role in their rise up from League Two to the Premier League, netting 102