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'Brilliant' Bournemouth crowd helped push England for late comeback: Futcher
THE Bournemouth crowd at Dean Court helped push England U21s on to get a late winner against Ukraine, head coach Ben Futcher said. The Young Lions went behind after a goal from Taras Mykhavko on 70 minutes, but a late brace from James McAtee in
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McAtee scores stunning late brace as England come from behind against Ukraine
ENGLAND U21s left it late to come from a goal down to defeat Ukraine at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium, thanks to two well-taken James McAtee goals in the final five minutes. After a goalless first half where England were the better side, it was
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Biker caught hitting wing mirror of passing car ordered to pay costs
A MOTORCYCLIST has been told to pay a driver after he smashed a wing mirror when riding by. The 28-year-old man from New Milton has received a community resolution after causing damage to a vehicle he passed in Old Milton Road on September 11.
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Coroner writes to Education Secretary after beach tragedy inquest
A CORONER has written to the Education Secretary calling for better water safety for children following the inquest into the deaths of two youngsters at Bournemouth. Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, 12, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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Vet issues warning to dog owners over 'Garbage Gut' dangers
Dog owners are being warned of the dangers of Garbage Toxicosis, sometimes known as Garbage Gut. Walkies is the highlight of the day for most dogs - in fact, recent research shows that ‘walk’ is one of the words which gets our dogs’ tails wagging
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Woman comes forward after reported racial assault on shop worker
A WOMAN has come forward following reports a shop worker was assaulted in Boscombe. It was reported that at around 12.35pm on Thursday, September 19, a woman was attempting to return items to a store at the Sovereign Centre in Christchurch Road
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The road closures in place this weekend during Run Bournemouth
THOUSANDS of people will lace up their trainers for Run Bournemouth this weekend. The big annual event will see children and adults take part in six races across Saturday and Sunday along the seafront. Saturday will see a junior 2k at 2pm,
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Pub to re-open after nearly four months of closure
A RINGWOOD pub which closed earlier this year is re-opening its doors to punters. The London Tavern in Linford Road is due to re-open this evening (Friday, October 11). A new publican has moved in and will be running the Stonegate Group owned
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Dog rescue centre is refused despite 2,500 signatures of support
A DORSET DOG rescue and rehoming centre at Ashley Heath has been refused planning permission – despite a 2,500 signature petition in support. Dorset councillors decided the use of the site by Waggy Tails could be a potential risk to adjoining heathland
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Dorset charity worker scoops up £2.5m luxury property after winning prize draw
A DORSET charity worker is celebrating after winning a £2.5m house - for just £10. Jo Booth, 61 who has worked with homeless people for more than 20 years, has won the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Yorkshire. The grandmother of two
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Two men charged with attempted murder following serious crash
TWO MEN have now been charged with attempted murder after a man was airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries following a serious crash in Bournemouth. Officers were alerted to reports of a crash on October 7 at 10.10pm involving a black
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PICTURES: Amazing Northern Lights dance across Dorset's skies
THE Northern Lights danced across the skies over Dorset and the New Forest on Thursday night. Spectators rushed out of their homes to capture the dazzling display on camera. Photographers from the Daily Echo’s Camera Club on Facebook were among
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Poole couple on honeymoon in Florida felt hotel shake during hurricane
A NEWLYWED couple on their honeymoon at Disney World in Florida said they felt their hotel room “rumbling and shuddering” after being hit by Hurricane Milton. Rebecca Hargrave, 38, and her husband, Isaac Hargrave, 25, from Poole, said there is
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Motorists face delays after traffic light malfunction during morning rush hour
MOTORISTS are having difficulty completing their journey this morning after a malfunction with traffic lights. A new set of temporary traffic lights were installed on Lansdowne Road. However, the traffic lights are blocking the area due to
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Teenager taken to hospital after falling from footbridge
A TEENAGE girl has been taken to hospital after reportedly falling from a footbridge in Bournemouth. Dorset Police received a report at 3.33pm on Thursday, October 10, of a concern for the welfare of a teenage girl on a footbridge in the Alum Chine
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How can you take a photo of the Northern Lights? (A guide for beginners)
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural wonder that paint the night sky with shimmering colours, helping to create a beautiful image. Naturally, people in the UK who are lucky enough to be able to see the Northern Lights from where
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Why have Northern Lights sightings become more frequent in recent years?
The Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, are a mystical and shimmering phenomenon that occasionally lights up our skies. It can be seen near the poles of both the northern and southern hemispheres with it being aurora borealis in the north
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Plan to convert Dorset barn into homes refused
THE CONVERSION of a modern barn on the outskirts of a Purbeck village into three homes has been turned down – for a second time. The site, on the eastern edge of Worth Matravers, is said to be ‘particularly prominent’ within the Dorset National
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'Not one penny of savings made' by council amid row over financial 'black hole'
Saving money at Dorset Council could become an expensive business with ‘a substantial investment’ likely to be needed in high-tech equipment. As with businesses across the globe, much of the council’s ‘savings’ will be based around getting us,
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Dorset Police featured on Crimewatch Live for investigation into beach rape
A NATIONAL TV show has featured an incident that sparked a nationwide manhunt following a rape on a Dorset beach. Crimewatch Live has reported on the investigation into a rape on Bournemouth beach in July 2021. Gabriel Marinoacia, 20, was
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NHS issues urgent self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases
The NHS has issued guidance for Brits if they experience symptoms during the latest surge in Covid cases. Experts explained how to best manage the illness, which includes avoiding certain common nighttime habits. The XEC strain was first detected
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Man assaulted by men carrying crow-bar in daylight brawl
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man was reportedly assaulted by a group in Westbourne. Officers were alerted to a report of an assault on Prince of Wales Road and Nelson Road at around 2.05pm on October 10. It is reported that a
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New immersive role play centre has successful first month
MORE than 2,000 people have flocked to a new indoor immersive role play centre in Hurn. Despite the Discovery Village only opening in September, it has been “inundated” with bookings and reviews along with 10,000 website hits, its boss has said
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Start-ups flying high with business angels
INNOVATIVE entrepreneurs in air traffic control and sports bras won interest from investors at a Dorset Business Angels pitch event. The early-stage companies secured the support following presentations in front of potential backers and guests
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More than 1,000 lives saved on railways in Wessex region
MORE than 1,000 lives were saved on railway lines in the Wessex region over the past five years, Network Rail have said. There were 1,077 interventions made at stations across Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Somerset and Devon that feed into London
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Wimborne Christmas lights switch on next month
WIMBORNE will light up for Christmas at the end of November, it has been confirmed. The market town’s annual Christmas light switch on is expected to be attended by thousands of people. The free-to-attend annual event will see the lights
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Green councilllor calls for reforms to BCP voting system
A GREEN councillor is calling for reforms to the voting system at the next local election. Parties that come to power in the UK are currently elected through the First Past the Post system, where the distribution of seats does not accurately reflect
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Wetherspoon pub can now open later after council finds no problems
A WETHERSPOON pub is now allowed to stay open for longer after being given the thumbs up by the council. The Parkstone and Heatherlands in Wimborne Road, Winton is allowed to stay open until 1.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. And on Sundays
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REVEALED: The American air show operator looking at Bournemouth takeover
BCP COUNCIL has been having talks with a California-based air show operator, the Echo can exclusively reveal. Pacific Airshow is the “largest air show in the United States by attendance” when it is held annual on Huntington Beach in Orange County
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Popular walking festival returns for autumn
A WALKING festival is making a return to the New Forest later this month. The New Forest National Park Authority’s 12th annual Walking Festival will run for two weeks from October 19 until November 3. Forest experts, including National Park
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Chance to learn lifesaving CPR with the ambulance service
THE ambulance service is inviting members of the public to learn lifesaving CPR in Poole. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) will issue the training at a free community event as part of Restart a Heart Day. The event
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School crowns winner for initiative which shines spotlight on staff
BRYANSTON School in Dorset has crowned a winner for its BRYte Lights initiative. The scheme, which launched in 2021, is designed to recognise staff members that go the extra mile, spanning a team of around 500 support staff across the two schools
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New 'wayfinding’ signs installed around town
NEW 'wayfinding’ signs have now been installed around Wimborne. The signs have been officially welcomed by the town’s mayor Jeff Hart with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. In 2017, Wimborne BID commissioned wayfinding experts Design JD to
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'Wonderful' pupils at special school inspire woman to run first half marathon
A WOMAN has been motivated to run her first half marathon by the 'wonderful' pupils at a special school. Sian Butler will be taking on the Bournemouth Half Marathon this weekend to raise funds for specialist therapy equipment at Shaftesbury Victoria
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Private school could use grounds for weddings to 'limit impact' of VAT legislation
A PRIVATE school could use its grounds for weddings and other events to ‘broaden its commercial income’. Walhampton School, near Lymington, said these measures would ‘help limit the impact’ of the forthcoming VAT legislation on independent schools
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Year-long programme to improve disabled access to beach is completed
A YEAR-long programme of accessibility enhancements has been completed at Knoll Beach in Studland. A drop off bay for less able visitors and an upgraded boardwalk complete the programme by the National Trust team. The parking bay allows drivers
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Parents feel 'bypassed' as school shows attendance assembly to pupils
PARENTS say their views have been ‘bypassed’ after children at Bournemouth academies were shown a pre-recorded video on attendance in class. Glenmoor and Winton Academy issued an apology last week after parents were asked to sign a contract with
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Harwood-Bellis looking forward to favourable Bournemouth atmosphere with England
ENGLAND U21s captain Taylor Harwood-Bellis is looking forward to playing in a more favourable atmosphere at the Vitality Stadium tonight after travelling with Southampton last month. Harwood-Bellis will captain the Young Lions at a sold-out Dean
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Young Lions face stern test at sold-out Vitality Stadium
ENGLAND’S Young Lions are looking forward to a stern test as they face Ukraine at a sold-out Vitality Stadium tonight. The under-21s face the eastern European side in a top-of-the-table clash at Dean Court as qualifying for the European Championships
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In The Dock: 'Dangerous' driver who caused serious injury among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: JORDAN JOHN HOWARD, 24 and of Cheam Road in Poole, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Bournemouth Crown Court. He was
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Butchers dare to bare in 'The Full Meaty' calendar to support children's charity
A DORSET butchers has dared to bare all for a charity calendar to celebrate a milestone and raise £10,000. The Full Meaty is a humorous 12-page calendar that will feature staff at created by AW Andrews Butchers in Verwood using various meat and
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Tavernier: New signing Evanilson has been 'great' as he adapts to league
MARCUS Tavernier said Cherries club-record signing Evanilson has been great for the club as he continues to adapt to the Premier League. The Brazilian saw a goal disallowed for being offside against Leicester, as AFC Bournemouth tried to fight
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Head teacher picks up lollipop stick to help her pupils cross the road safely
A PRIMARY school head teacher is donning a neon outfit, hat and lollipop stick to assist her pupils in crossing the road safely. Merley First School's new head teacher, Mrs Baldwin, has taken on the role of lollipop lady alongside a couple of volunteers
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Ford: Pirates dug deep in sensational comeback - but focus now on treble
PIRATES promoter Danny Ford said his side dug deep to win the Championship title against Oxford but now attentions turn to securing the season treble. Poole mounted a sensational comeback to overturn a 12-point deficit in the Grand Final, winning