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Alice Tai wins Paralympic gold with games record
POOLE-born Alice Tai topped the Paralympic podium less than three years after opting to have her right leg amputated to cap a super Saturday for Great Britain’s swimmers in Paris. The 25-year-old from Barton on Sea completed a 36-minute gold rush
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Poole hold on to draw in FA Cup first qualifying round
POOLE Town hold onto a draw against Swindon Supermarine in the FA Cup First Qualifying Round. Steve Tully’s side will go to a replay taking place on Tuesday evening after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Swindon Supermarine this afternoon.. There
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Iraola praises side's spirit after comeback win in 'worst performance of season'
ANDONI Iraola felt that today’s performance against Everton was the worst of the season but praised his side’s spirit as they came back from 2-0 down on 87 minutes to win 3-2. Cherries were second best for much of the 90 minutes as the hosts saw
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PICTURES: Cloud fails to dampen spirits on final day of Bournemouth Air Festival
CLOUDS and drizzle failed to dampen the mood during the final day of Bournemouth Air Festival. Thousands lined Bournemouth beach on Saturday, August 31 to watch adrenaline-filled performances take to the sky. In what could be the final Bournemouth
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Do you know them? CCTV bid after Jack Daniel's stolen
A CCTV image has been released of two men police want to identify after Jack Daniel's was stolen from a supermarket. Police are appealing for information after two bottles of Jack Daniel's were stolen from Morrisons in Station Road, New Milton,
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Cherries come from 2-0 down to beat Everton with dramatic stoppage time winner
AFC BOURNEMOUTH came from 2-0 down with just minutes to play to win all three points against Everton at Goodison Park. Everton scored two goals in a dominant spell after half time to lead 2-0, and looked more likely to build that lead than squander
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Pirates secure spot at summit with win over Edinburgh
POOLE Pirates secured top spot in the SGB Cab Direct Championship with a victory over Edinburgh Monarchs. The four point victory in the Scottish capital, coupled with Oxford’s defeat at Scunthorpe, meant Pirates cannot be caught at the summit of
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Man stabbed near supermarket in Poole
A MAN has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Poole. The man aged in his 40s sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening on Friday evening, August 30. Dorset Police received a report at 9.35pm from the ambulance service
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REVIEW: ART, Lighthouse, Poole
IF YOU don’t know much about art but know what you like, as the saying goes, then you will have some sympathy for the protagonists of this multi-award-winning play who struggle to appreciate the finer points of a piece of creative activity. The
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Cherries win late after being 2-0 down at Everton
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BMW severely damaged after crashing into pub
A BMW has crashed into a town centre pub. The grey 1-Series coupe was driving in Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre on Saturday morning, August 31. But at around 7am, the car ended up crashing into the George Tapps pub, leaving
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Dog owners issued warning after ice cream mix up results in £2,000 vet bill
A mum is warning pet owners to be vigilant while enjoying ice creams this summer after her greedy dog stole and swallowed a Magnum whole, leaving her with a £2,000 vet bill. Shelley Coupland's daughter Sophie Baile was enjoying a milk chocolate
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Dorset by the Met Office
THE MET Office has released a yellow warning for Dorset as thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the country. A yellow warning spreading from Dorset to Newcastle has been released by the Met Office as thunderstorms and as much as 75mm of rain
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Police give update after man glassed in early hours
A MAN attacked with a glass bottle in the early hours of the morning in Bournemouth town centre is no longer in a critical condition, police have said. The man in his 30s was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries initially described as life-threatening
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RECAP: Day three of Bournemouth Air Festival
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Driver's shock as he comes across 'huge' dying cow in the middle of the road
A driver has spoken of the shocking moment he found a "huge" cow in the middle of the road after a hit-and-run in the New Forest. Gary Burnett, 52, was on his way home at around 8.30pm on Thursday after work when he rushed to the rescue of the
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Man fighting for life after being glassed in town centre
A MAN is fighting for life after being glassed in Bournemouth town centre. The man aged in his 30s has been taken to hospital following an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning. At 4.11am, police received a report from the ambulance
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RECAP: Police cordon near Bournemouth Triangle after bottle attack
6:05pm We will be closing our blog. We will keep you updated if there are any further developments.
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Specialist care and education for vulnerable young people
White Trees Group is an established and dedicated provider of specialist care and education services for vulnerable young people. With a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of young people who face significant challenges. White Trees Group
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Shops, styles, and services that impress!
Discover a wide range of top-notch services conveniently located in Asley Cross. From a trusted, experienced dog-groomer to a boutique florist specialising in gorgeous flower arrangements, everything that you need can be found near you. Take a
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Places to Eat and Drink in Ashley Cross
After a quick bite to eat or looking to celebrate with a luxurious feast? In Ashley Cross, there are plenty of excellent culinary establishments to choose from. Whether you fancy a proper pub meal, a romantic Italian dinner or a hearty lunch in
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Bournemouth Air Festival 2024: what's flying on day three
IT’S the third and final day of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024. If you haven’t had the chance to get to this year’s event yet, today is your last chance. Flying starts from 2pm and displays include the Black Cats, Jet Pitts, Typhoon and
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MP emphasises environmental sustainability during nursery visit
AN MP has visited a nursery in Bournemouth to discuss the expansion of funded childcare. Tom Hayes, MP for Bournemouth East, spent time at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital-based Tops Day Nurseries where he engaged in discussions about the upcoming
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MP to start holding regular surgeries from next month
MP JESSICA Toale will start holding regular surgeries for her constituencies from September. The MP for Bournemouth West was elected as the town’s first ever Labour MP on the election on July 4, beating former Conservative MP Conor Burns by more
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'Where were the police in Bournemouth?'
EVERY day I read articles in the Echo about another stabbing or assault in Bournemouth, we went into Bournemouth Saturday evening 24th for a meal and whilst walking to and from the restaurant it was very busy with people going to bars and clubs, but
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Annual fair for stamp and postcard enthusiasts returns in Poole
THE POOLE and Bournemouth Stamp and Postcard Club is hosting its annual fair in September. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7 at St Dunstan's Church Hall, Upton Community Centre, in Poole from 10am to mid-afternoon. For this
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'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 400 times its face value at auction this month. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £210 on eBay after inspiring a mini-bidding war
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The Ivy advertises jobs as sources reveal opening date
THE Ivy could be open in time for Christmas, sources have told the Echo. Jobs are now being advertised for the premium restaurant chain ahead of its opening in Bournemouth town centre. Roles up for grabs include a sous chef, assistant restaurant
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Dorset farmer sows seeds of kindness with large donation in honour of late wife
A DORSET farmer has selflessly donated nearly £8,000 to a hospital department in memory of his late wife. Philip Trim gave £7,500 of his earnings to the radiotherapy department at University Hospitals Dorset in thanks to the care his wife received
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'I prefer to control the things we can control': Iraola on referee decisions
ANDONI Iraola doesn’t focus on referee decisions going Cherries’ way after two controversial late calls in his side’s last two games. AFC Bournemouth had a would-be winner ruled out against Newcastle last Sunday, before West Ham were awarded a
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Talented baker who was featured in OK! Magazine is Trader of the Week
A DORSET support worker with a talented side hustle as a baker is Daily Echo’s Trader of the Week. Natalie owns Cake Art Co, a bakery business situated in Ashley Cross. Before moving to Dorset last year, Natalie lived in Hampshire where her
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Cherries head to Merseyside for Everton clash: preview
CHERRIES travel to Merseyside for their final league game at Goodison Park, aiming to return to the south coast with their first three points of the season. Andoni Iraola’s men head to Goodison with their hosts looking for a strong response after
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'I know that the game is going to be difficult': Iraola previews Everton clash
ANDONI Iraola is expecting a difficult game at Goodison Park despite Everton’s poor start to the season. Previewing the game on Merseyside, the Cherries boss said Everton were good in their opening defeat to Brighton, despite the 3-0 scoreline,
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Performers speak out on the future of Bournemouth Air Festival
BOURNEMOUTH Air Festival pilots and performers have said it would be a “travesty” if the event did not go ahead in the future. Pilots have spoken of their fondness for the festival and why Bournemouth is such a special place to perform. (