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LIVE: Young girl stabbed in Christchurch - huge emergency response
10:11pm Read more on the incident here 8:39pm
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Dozens of firefighters tackle restaurant fire - as diners and staff evacuated
A TOWN centre restaurant was evacuated on Tuesday evening after a fire broke out inside. Diners and staff had to rush out of Puro Gusto in Gervis Place, off Westover Road in Bournemouth at around 5pm on August 20. Smoke was seen pouring out
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RECAP: Restaurants evacuated after fire breaks out
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Town mayor pays tribute to Jon Egging on 13th anniversary of his death
TODAY marks 13 years since the passing of Jon Egging, a former flight lieutenant for the Red Arrows. Flt Lt Egging died when his Hawk aircraft crashed shortly after a Red Arrows display at the 2011 Bournemouth Air Festival. His plane came down
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REVIEW: Sister Act at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
GET your habits out – the nuns are in town! Having been an avid fan of the original 1992 Sister Act film, I knew the soundtrack and songs were going to be different and wasn’t sure what to expect – but Sister Act the musical blew me away.
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Car collided with wall on busy Bournemouth roundabout
A CAR has crashed into a wall on a busy Bournemouth roundabout. The Southwestern Ambulance Service has attended with Dorset Police. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “At 2.57pm on Tuesday 20 August 2024, we received a report of a single-vehicle
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Discounted retail store to close after 50 years
A DISCOUNTED retail store is set to close after more than 50 years of trade in Wimborne. Bailie House Warehouse and Coffee Shop, on Dullar Lane, announced its closure on social media with hundreds of customers expressing their sadness. The
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WHO issues important update on mpox outbreak and addresses Covid similarities
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is not the new Covid-19. The WHO declared a global health emergency last Wednesday (August 14), due to the rapid spread of mpox. The virus has appeared
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Road cleared after crash involving two cars
A ROAD was blocked after a crash outside of Wareham. Motorists had to divert from the area while emergency services dealt with the incident. At the time of the incident, a spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “At 11.44am on Tuesday 20 August
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Two men climb roof of garage and cause severe damage
MORE than £3,000 worth of damage was caused to a garage when two men climbed on its roof. The men scaled the roof of a resident’s garage in Belvedere Road in Charminster, Bournemouth, at around 8.50pm on Wednesday, July 24. In doing so, the
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Debut hattrick helps secure flying start to season as Cherries win 5-0
A DEBUT hattrick for Jenna Markham got Cherries off to a flying start in the National League Division One South West. AFC Bournemouth beat Bristol Rovers 5-0 thanks to goals from Ellie Strippel and Gemma McGuiness, alongside Markham’s rapid 19-
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Man punched and glassed outside eatery in late night assault
A MAN in his 20s was hospitalised after being punched and struck with a glass bottle outside a Bournemouth eatery. Officers have issued CCTV images of men they would like to speak to in connection with an assault. The victim, a man aged in
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Derren Brown brings his mind control skills to Bournemouth next year
A MIND-BOGGLING master of mind control is coming to Bournemouth next year. Derren Brown, an award-winning master of psychological illusion, will be entertaining audiences for four nights of magic next August. Only Human is Derren’s 19th tour
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Poole shop saved after CTD Tiles falls into administration
A POOLE tiling store has been saved from closure after its company fell into administration. CTD Tiles has been forced to shut 56 of its stores across the UK. Business administrators said 268 workers were made redundant after the collapse.
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More than 10,000 animals released into New Forest
NEW data has revealed more than 10,000 animals were released into the New Forest last year, but more were killed or injured in crashes. The data produced by the Verderers of the New Forest, whose role is to protect and regulate the New Forest,
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a collision with a car. Officers were called to Tregonwell Road in Bournemouth at 3.44pm on Monday, August 19 after reports of a crash. The road was closed while emergency
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Man accused of murdering woman on seafront due to give plea
THE man accused of murdering a woman on Bournemouth seafront is due to give his plea next month. Nasen Saadi is charged with the murder of 34-year-old Amie Gray and the attempted murder of 38-year-old Leanne Miles at Durley Chine Beach on May 24
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6 incredible images of Bournemouth featuring unique views from the 1950s
Echo reader David Gillam has shared a fascinating collection of photographs capturing Bournemouth's transformation in the 1950s. Taken by his father, a carpenter working on various local construction projects, these images offer a unique glimpse
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Council rule on plans for swimming pools and holiday lets
SWIMMING pools and holiday lets feature in planning decisions for Purbeck and East Dorset – decided in recent days by Dorset Council. The area has also seen an increase in applications for extensions and refurbishment work. Full details of
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Swanage and Wareham begin pre-season with loss to neighbours Bournemouth
SWANAGE and Wareham Rugby Club began their pre-season with a creditable loss to neighbours Bournemouth. Hosts Bournemouth are in the league above Swanage and Wareham and ran out 24-17 winners, in a match played in four quarters of 20 minutes.
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New training ground will be 'massive plus' for Cherries
CHERRIES' new training ground will be a ‘massive plus’ for the squad as it is set to move in in the new year. Lewis Cook told the Daily Echo that he was ‘buzzing’ that the side are soon to move into the new state-of-the-art facilities at the former
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New Bournemouth MP resigns councillor seat in Westminster
BOURNEMOUTH West’s newly elected MP has resigned her seat as a councillor in London. Jessica Toale was first elected as councillor for the West End ward in the City of Westminster in 2022 before her general election win for Labour last month.
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Couples invited to free wedding open day at Compton Acres
A VILLA in Poole is to hold an open day for its wedding services this autumn. The Italian Villa at Compton Acres is inviting couples to explore the beautiful grounds, meet wedding suppliers and envision their big day. Held on October 6 between
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Technology given spotlight at Dorset conference
TECHNOLOGY was given to spotlight during an event at Bournemouth and Poole College last week. The annual re:connect 2024 brought together the county’s tech community to discuss the breadth and diversity of tech and tech enabled businesses in Dorset
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Ferndown coach operator in final for industry award
A FERNDOWN-based coach operator has reached the finals of an industry awards ceremony. Heathside Travel is one of 81 finalists selected for the Routeone Awards 2024 – the most esteemed awards programme for the coach and bus industry. Celebrating
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Social media favourite to attend popular Purbeck festival
YOUNG farmer and social media favourite Sophie Gregory will be ‘going live’ at this year’s Planet Purbeck Festival. The charismatic young Dorset farmer – voted Dairy Industry Woman of the Year in 2021 – will join an impressive array of speakers
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Worker died in crash when ‘stopping to urinate’ between lorry’s axles
A WORKMAN was crushed to death under a lorry after he ‘stopped to urinate'. Thomas Joseph McAuley, 54, was working on resurfacing the road in Redwood Drive, Ferndown, on July 5, 2022 when he died. At around 11am, he placed himself within
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Concrete plant cements itself in Dorset's history books with new idea
DRIVE-throughs seem to pop up everywhere at the moment – whether it be for coffees, a burger or even a Greggs. But one Dorset businessman has spotted a gap in the market: a drive-through concrete plant. Carters Concrete, in Henbury Lane Industrial
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First £1 coins to feature King Charles III enter circulation - have you got one?
The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III have entered circulation. Nearly three million of the new designs will be making their way into people’s pockets and tills across the country this week, via Post Offices and banks throughout the UK.
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Mother and son chronicle a decade long battle with anorexia through a podcast
A MAN has documented his ten-year battle with anorexia since being discharged from St Ann’s eating disorder unit. Harry Nye, 26, set up a podcast alongside his mum, Jacqueline, to raise awareness of what eating disorders look and feel like for
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Young carers gifted five-day music course
FREEMASONS have offered support for young carers from Bournemouth and Poole. With £1500 funding from Dorset Masonic Care, matched with a further £1500 from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the young carers were able to attend a five-day music
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Project manager wins prestigious award for work at new housing development
A PROJECT manager has been recognised for his work at a Ferndown housing development. Dave Murnane, from Hengistbury Head, won a Quality Award in the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job competition. The 55-year-old
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Care home residents enjoy beach themed party
RESIDENTS at a Poole care home spent an afternoon basking in the sunshine as they enjoyed a beach themed party. Carers at the The Lindsay Bupa Care Home organised the event for residents to experience summer in the comfort of their home. They
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Parking wars as Bournemouth Airport 'ruthlessly crushes competition' for spaces
BOURNEMOUTH Airport has been accused of ‘ruthlessly trying to crush competition’ for car parking. The airport is ‘doing a disservice to its customers’ by closing down cheaper parking options, the owner of Parley Lane Parking said. Parley Lane
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'I was about to get married when I was diagnosed with the disease my mum died of'
A BOURNEMOUTH woman was about to get married when she was diagnosed with the same disease her mum died of. Jenny Howard was just three years old when her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite undergoing treatment, just two years later
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In The Dock: Man ‘stripped completely naked’ in public
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JAMIE PETER CAMPION, 33 and of Walton Road in Bournemouth, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following his release from a period
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New café applies to sell alcohol
A NEW Alice in Wonderland inspired café has applied to sell alcohol. The owners of The Looking Glass in Winton have submitted a premises licence application to BCP Council. It requests permission to sell alcohol for consumption within the premises
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Rebuild of fire-destroyed church given the green light
A PROJECT to rebuild a fire-destroyed church has been given the green light. The formal plans for the rebuild of Mudeford All Saints have been approved by BCP Council. As reported, the historic church became engulfed in flames on the evening
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Deer put down after being caught in barbed wire fencing
A DEER had to be put down after being found caught in barbed wire. A roe buck was found caught with its leg in barbed wire fencing in Blandford. Vets at Moyles Court Wildlife Rescue rushed to the animal’s aid but the damage to its leg once
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Young sailors conquer channel in overnight race
HUNDREDS of children in 13 yachts sailed from Guernsey to Poole to celebrate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. Young people from across the UK, including a team from the Gorsemoor Scout Group, crossed the channel, conquering the elements in an overnight
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Positive-thinking woman celebrates turning 100
A RINGWOOD care home resident who always looks on the bright side of life has celebrated her 100 birthday. Edna, who lives at St Ives House in Horton Road, was joined by her friends and family from across the country for a special celebratory lunch