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Poole's Bryony Page on "honour" of being Team GB flagbearer at Olympics
BRYONY PAGE spoke of her pride at being the first gymnast to be chosen as Team GB Flagbearer. Poole-based Page, who completed the set of Olympic medals with gold in Paris, was chosen to lead the British delegation into the stadium for the star-studded
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Large group of travellers seen at Christchurch park
TRAVELLERS have set up an encampment at Waterman's Park in Christchurch. It is reported that the travellers moved into the area earlier this afternoon. A group of travellers were last seen at Upton Country Park on August 9. Daily Echo has
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Beauty spot cordoned off by police after 'nails' and 'broken glass' found
A POPULAR beauty spot in Brockenhurst was cordoned off by police after safety fears. Visitors looking to soak up the sun were surprised when a large cordon had surrounded a section of the stream in Balmer Lawn. A spokesman for Hampshire and
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Poole's Bryony Page to carry flag for Team GB at Olympic closing ceremony
POOLE'S Bryony Page will be one of Great Britain’s flagbearers at the closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Bryony now has a medal of every colour in her collection after upgrading her Rio de Janeiro silver and Tokyo bronze with gold in
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PICTURES: Dancing in the streets as Christchurch Carnival parade returns
CHRISTCHURCH was awash with colour and fun at the weekend. Hundreds of people turned out to watch the popular parade as it made its way through the town centre on Sunday afternoon. There was singing and dancing in the streets, eye catching
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Aerobatic spectacles set to return to Bournemouth Air Festival
A FAN favourite is returning to the Bournemouth Air Festival this August. After their iconic debut at last year's festival, the Starlings Team will be back to perform mind-blowing aerobics in the air. Both aircraft are capable of unlimited
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WATCH: Smoke billows from late-night car fire in Bournemouth
AN INVESTIGATION has opened after firefighters extinguished a car found ‘well alight’. Firefighters rushed to the scene of a car engulfed in flames at Ensbury Park in Bournemouth. The late-night fire was extinguished and the incident has now
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Iraola provides injury updates on Senesi and Neto
ANDONI Iraola believes injury issues suffered by Marcos Senesi and Neto are not serious, with the start of the Premier League season looming. Goalkeeper and captain Neto missed Saturday’s final warm-up match against Girona due to a back issue,
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Munn’s goal secures winning return to Southern Prem for Wimborne
A GOAL from Cameron Munn proved enough for Wimborne Town to make a winning return to the Southern Premier Division. Munn’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for the newly-promoted Magpies over Hanwell Town at New Cuthbury. More than 500
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PICTURES: Mudeford RNLI Funday 2024
MUDEFORD RNLI's fun day was once again a roaring success with duck races, sea shanties, and more. The free event saw clear skies and big crowds basking in the sun to enjoy a wide range of attractions on Sunday, all while fundraising for the lifesaving
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Cherries close in on signing of Barcelona’s Araujo
CHERRIES are closing in on the signing of Barcelona full-back Julian Araujo, the Daily Echo understands. Araujo, 22, is set to join Cherries on a permanent deal for a fee of around £8.5million. The deal is also understood to not include any
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Which countries offer Brits Digital Nomad status? See all 51 destinations
Brits can travel all over the world and enter countries on a number of different visas, but some might not know what a Digital Nomad is. Basically, a Digital Nomad visa grants workers the right to legally live in another country, while working
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Man who went missing near Poole is found, say police
A MAN who went missing near Poole has been found, police have said. Jage Parker-Smith, 23, was reported missing having last been seen in Upton Country Park on the morning of Saturday, August 10. An urgent appeal was issued for information in
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Farm campsite applies for drinks licence
A FARM on the outskirts of Dorchester which has diversified with camping, a café and a farm shop is now asking for a drinks licence. Dewflock Farm at Winterborne Monkton is applying for a Premises Licence with public comments on the application
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PDSA warns all dog owners to 'always' check their pets for this one danger
Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of grass seeds this summer. While grass seeds might look small and harmless, vet charity PDSA warns that they can be dangerous for our four-legged friends. “If your dog likes to run around in long
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Bournemouth pair remain on bail after woman 'stabbed'
TWO people remain on police bail after a woman was stabbed in West Howe. Police officers were called to reports of an assault at a home in Rochester Road during the early hours of Monday morning, April 29. The victim was taken to Poole Hospital
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IN PICTURES: Remembering the Winter Gardens through the years
WITH plans in recent years for potential transformation of the site where the Winter Gardens once stood, we are taking a look back in pictures at the much-missed building. The story of the Winter Gardens is really the history of two buildings that
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Doctor issues warning over 5 signs of 'painful' and 'unsightly' leg condition
A doctor has issued a warning over five symptoms of a 'painful' and 'unsightly' leg condition. The medical professional has urged Brits to be aware of these 'subtle' signs which can affect people's everyday activities including walking. The
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These are the countries where your British pounds will stretch the furthest
Visiting a foreign country can be a costly endeavour with the booking of flights and hotels as well as the use of spending money making a huge dent in our wallets. However, there are a number of countries where the pound in your pocket will go
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Solar panel plan for historic building
THE TRUSTEES of Sherborne Museum are asking for planning consent for solar panels on one of its roof areas. The proposal is to install up to 14 panels, capable of generating 430w of power on the southern (rear) roof slope of the Abbey Gatehouse
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Major changes planned for student adventure centre
A DORSET field studies centre which has been visited by tens of thousands of students over more than half a century is to get a makeover. The Leeson House Field Studies Centre at Langton Matravers is run by Dorset Council, catering for up to 80
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Five unusual things found on Dorset's beaches through the years
A HOST of weird and wonderful items have been found on Dorset’s beaches in recent years. In 2022, the Daily Echo reported a Portuguese man o war was spotted on Bournemouth beaches thanks to recent storms. Visitors to our beaches have encountered
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Dangerous and potentially deadly animals and wildlife to watch out for in Dorset
AS THE weather warms up and we spend more time in the great outdoors, there are a number of dangerous species we need to watch out for. Luckily in Britain, deadly animals are not commonplace however there are still a great deal of dangerous animals
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Number of new homes in the New Forest could double under government plans
THE number of new homes in the New Forest could more than double under revised targets set out by the government. The government announced last week that councils in England would be given mandatory housing targets to help contribute to the overall
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Famous football referee helps raise £24k for New Forest hospice
A MAJOR fundraising event has netted £24,000 for a hospice facing an increase in demand for its services. Oakhaven's annual Golf Day saw 28 teams compete for the Oakhaven Charity Cup and a raft of other prizes donated by local businesses and individuals
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7 of the most romantic restaurants that you can dine at in the BCP area
If you're looking to find a romantic restaurant for a date then there are a few decent options in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. For those looking to impress their partner, there are a few places which offer high-quality food, service
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Pictures show how different Bournemouth town centre looked 15 years ago
Do you remember what Bournemouth town centre looked like 15 years ago? Since 2009, Bournemouth town centre, like many other town centres across the country, has changed a lot. With the loss of Imax, the pedestrianisation of Old Christchurch
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LISTED: How your supermarket scored when food hygiene inspectors visited
SUPERMARKETS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are subject to the same standards as any other shop, cafe or restaurant when it comes to hygiene. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing
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Speed limit to be reduced and road improved to 'reduce risk of crashes'
REDUCED speed limits are to be introduced along with road improvements near Upton Country Park. Dorset Council is to make some major changes to the approach to the country park from Poole Road, Upton. As a result, the westbound A35 off-slipway
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Eamonn Holmes to present podcast for Bournemouth firm
BROADCASTER Eamonn Holmes is to present a new podcast for a Bournemouth-based travel firm. The journalist and former This Morning host recently joined Not Just Travel as its new spokesman and ambassador. He will join longtime friend and TV
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Development hit with costs of £1m after village discovered
A DEVELOPMENT for 198 homes in Fordingbridge has been hit with costs nearly £1m after a Roman village was discovered on the site. Developers Cala Homes has had to amend its plans on land north of Station Road after a recent discovery of the remains
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Historical pub saved from closure and reopens with new owners
A DORSET pub that dates back to the 1800s has reopened under new management. The Kings Arms, situated in the historic market town of Wareham on North Street, closed in September 2023 and was put on the market for a new owner. Now, the pub is
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‘Loving’ man found dead by carer in home
A MAN was found by a carer in his home after passing away unexpectedly. Adrian Paul Johnson, 53 and known as Adie, was found unresponsive at his home in Poole before sadly being pronounced dead by emergency services. Assistant coroner for Dorset
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Plans lodged to build three bungalows in gardens of homes
PLANS to build three bungalows in the gardens of two homes have been lodged. Merryfield Homes Ltd have applied for outline planning permission for the scheme in Wheelers Lane in Bournemouth. The plans, if approved, would see three detached,