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Air festival organisers warn drones are banned
AIR Festival organisers have warned that drones are banned from the event. The annual four-day spectacle will showcase a range of different aircrafts, completing displays in the sky from August 29 to September 1. The festival organisers set
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Car window smashed by thieves who made off with a road bike
THE rear window of a vehicle was smashed by thieves in Poole. Officers are investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. The theft occurred between 12am and 9am on Saturday, August 17. A vehicle
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Seven people stopped and searched for drugs in Bournemouth town centre
POLICE carried out seven stop and searches following reports of drug use in Bournemouth town centre. Officers Roz, Justin and Neil undertook foot patrols on Friday, August 23, as part of the 100 days of summer operation. While out, they carried
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Winter Fuel Payment update as Rishi Sunak backs proposals for commons vote
Rishi Sunak has backed proposals for a Commons vote on the winter fuel payment. The former prime minister is one of several MPs to have signed an Early Day Motion (EDM), urging the Government to back down on its policy to end the universal winter
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Two vehicles destroyed in fires on different floors of a car park in Poole
FIREFIGHTERS responded to reports of flames emerging from a multi-storey car park near Poole Quay. Two vehicles caught on fire and were located on different floors of the multi-storey car park on Old Orchard road in Poole. On Saturday, August
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Best spots to enjoy a hearty Ploughman's lunch in Dorset and the New Forest
The Ploughman's lunch is a British pub staple that is enjoyed by many around Dorset and the New Forest. Consisting of crusty bread, meats, cheese and other accompaniments such as pickled onions, boiled eggs and salad, it supposedly resembles what
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What do major retailers charge for postal returns? ASOS, Boohoo, Asda and more
Buying clothes online comes with the risk that the item you bought might not fit, and as a result, some people will want to know what the cost of a postal return would be ahead of time. Free returns used to be regular practice in this scenario
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Check bank holiday supermarket opening times - Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more
Are you heading out to the shops over the bank holiday weekend? If you are, it’s important to note that supermarkets often change their opening times for bank holidays. Whether you forgot to grab some milk or you’re hosting a last-minute BBQ with
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Max Aarons 'searching for more minutes' at Cherries despite missing Forest squad
MAX Aarons is searching for more minutes in the Cherries team after being left out of the squad at Nottingham Forest. The defender missed out on the squad selected for the first game of the season, with new signing Julian Araujo starting on the
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'Only wished we stayed longer' - 5 of the best hotels in Bournemouth to visit
Bournemouth is a very popular coastal spot in Dorset, and understandably attracts plenty of tourists, especially during summer. Many people wanting to make the most of a trip to the town will likely stay over a night or two in a hotel, of which
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'Sympathy for Poole Park cafe owners'
I HAVE a lot of sympathy for the owners of the cafes in Poole Park. We have lived in Lilliput for two years. In our first year, and until the Whitecliff gate closed, we would regularly drive through on impulse and park up for a walk and an ice
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Police happy with pub plans after call for licence review
DORSET Police say they are now happy with the Butcher’s Dog pub– after concerns about the way it was being run during a music festival. They had called for a review of its Premises Licence after officers came across unreasonable noise levels and
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Teams gear up to pull 35-tonne aircraft in Dorset charity event
Bournemouth is set to host the 2024 Dorset Plane Pull event this August bank holiday. Twenty-one teams of 20 people will pull a 35,000kg aircraft 50 metres in a bid to raise money for charity. The event at Bournemouth Airport will be overseen
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Cherries set to host Worthing as they aim to continue perfect start
CHERRIES are set to host Worthing this Sunday as they look to continue their winning start to the season. AFC Bournemouth beat Bristol Rovers 5-0 away from home last time out and sit top of the National League Division One South West. They
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Poole Pirates 'much-improved' with 'feel-good factor' back in camp
DANNY Ford was pleased to see a ‘much-improved’ Poole Pirates side as they emphatically beat Workington Comets in the first leg of the BSN Series semi-final. Pirates beat Comets 59-31, after coming into the meeting off the back of consecutive losses
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Looking for a quiet beach day? Here are 5 of the most secluded in Dorset to visit
Dorset is a county that has the benefit of many stunning beaches to take in but some may seek out some more secluded options if they want to enjoy a quieter day trip. Thankfully there are a few options for those with this criteria in mind, with
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Milford on Sea set for major coastal protection upgrades in September
MILFORD on Sea is set to undergo coastal protection improvements. New Forest District Council will be improving protection along the coastline at Milford on Sea by placing rocks in front of the seawall, repairing groynes and adding shingle to increase
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Newly renovated Hobbycraft Bournemouth offers free kids workshops
HOBBYCRAFT Bournemouth is set to offer free workshops following the completion of its in-store renovation. The refreshed store environment includes improved hobbies and projects, haberdashery, Knit and Stitch and digital crafting areas, offering
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Vintage petrol pumps and signs under the hammer in Sherborne
A COLLECTION of vintage petrol pumps and enamel signs are to be put up for auction in Sherborne next month. The lot, which includes automobilia pieces dating back to the 1920s, is expected to fetch around £10,000 in the Charterhouse automobilia
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Police use lorry to catch drivers using phone - Echo joins Dorset traffic cops
DRIVERS using mobile phones while at the wheel in Dorset are being caught by police officers in lorry cabs. Dorset Police added a lorry to its arsenal for the first time last week to help in the fight against illegal usage after the National Highways
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BCP's Olympians beat South Africa, Jamaica, Portugal and Poland in medal table
COUNCIL leader Millie Earl has paid tribute to the conurbation’s Olympic heroes following a much success in Paris. Bryony Page, who trained at Poole Gymnastics and Trampolining Club, took home gold in the women’s trampolining. Ellie Aldridge
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Andoni Iraola: Newcastle 'always going to be a threat'
ANDONI Iraola is expecting ‘a lot of threats’ from Newcastle United as they come to the Vitality Stadium this weekend. The Cherries boss was previewing the clash with former AFC Bournemouth player and manager Eddie Howe on Sunday, August 25.
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'I think he's a pure number nine': Evanilson set to make Cherries bow
EVANILSON is expected to make his first Premier League appearance for AFC Bournemouth on Sunday against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle. Cherries boss Andoni Iraola said the Brazilian striker has trained well with the team in the week leading up to the
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Grandmother of stab victim pleas against knife crime
A TEENAGE boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a late-night stabbing in Poole. A 15-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, along with a 16-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of affray after an
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Family butchers thriving on ‘traditional high street’ after 27 years
A FAMILY butchers is thriving on a “traditional high street” serving fresh produce for 27 years. Griffs Family Butchers, which has been cutting up some of the finest meats in Broadstone since 1997, is the Daily Echo’s Trader of the Week. Sean
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Former Bournemouth MP slams police response to protests as an 'appalling waste'
A FORMER Bournemouth MP said the police response to the Bournemouth protests was an “appalling waste of resources and manpower.” Speaking to the Daily Echo, Sir Conor Burns said having officers from five forces was disproportionate to the number
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80-year-old man prepares for 15,000ft skydive
A BOURNEMOUTH man who climbed to Everest Base Camp at the age of 74 is now preparing to skydive at 80. Gordon Lewis, from Westbourne, is one of six people who have agreed to jump from 15,000 feet for the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF).
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Police officers warn public of planned horse drive
DORSET Police is warning residents of a planned horse drive due to take place. A horse drive will take place around Verwood and Three Legged Cross. Disruption is expected on the roads and there is expected to be a crowd of people during the
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Marvel 'superhero' serenaded at vibrant funeral by Spiderman band
SOME 100 people turned up in their brightest outfits to remember a brave and courageous little boy. Ellis Edwards from Bournemouth was diagnosed with high-risk, stage 4 Neuroblastoma in March 2019 at five years old. Ellis made headlines in