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Man dies after being pulled from quay
A MAN in his 70s has died after emergency services rushed to a concern for welfare of a person in the water at Poole Quay. Police were called to the scene at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, October 22 along with the ambulance and fire services, coastguard
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A31 police incident causes long delays for drivers
7:00pm #A31 Westbound - One lane BLOCKED between #StoneyCross and #PicketPost due to an incident, delays from #M27
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Person recovered from water after emergency services rush to quay
A PERSON has been recovered from the water after emergency services rushed to Poole Quay. It was reported that police, the RNLI, ambulance service, Coastguard and fire service were all at the scene shortly after 1pm on Tuesday, October 22.
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'The threats were extreme': Poole boss calls for calm ahead of final second leg
POOLE boss Neil Middleditch has appealed for calm ahead of the KO Cup final decider. The Wessex Marine Pirates are red-hot favourites to wrap up a historic treble against Oxford at Wimborne Road on Wednesday night. But the entire sport has
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What is National Insurance? Who has to pay and how much you will contribute
You’ve probably heard about National Insurance (NI) and you might even pay it but do you know what it is? There is a National Insurance number assigned to everyone from 16 years old which you might be asked to provide in certain circumstances.
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RECAP: Multi-agency response to incident on Poole Quay
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Costa Coffee reveals 2024 Christmas menu with 10 new items - See the full list
Costa Coffee has revealed its Christmas menu early this year with festive food and drinks coming to its stores across the UK. The coffee shop chain has a variety of new and returning festive items including hot chocolate, lattes, toasties and cakes
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These are the best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
The northern lights are a series of colourful lights that appear in the sky as swirls, streamers, or curtains. They can be green, blue, pink, or violet. The most impressive auroras occur when the Sun emits really large clouds of particles called
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Large sinkhole opens up at Bournemouth Railway Station
A LARGE sinkhole has swallowed the tyre of a van in Bournemouth Railway Station. Residents were shocked when walking past a white van that had been partially sub-merged in a sinkhole this morning (October 22). A police cordon has been placed
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Pony pronounced dead after early-hours car crash
A PONY has died following after being struck by a car near New Milton. Officers attended the incident and a pony was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on Tuesday, October 22. The road was temporarily closed while emergency services
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When is the 2024 Autumn Budget? How to watch and what to expect
The much-anticipated Autumn Budget is nearly upon us, seeing the new government set out its economic agenda for the coming months. Since Labour's landslide win in July, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that "difficult decisions" are needed
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Olympic gold medallist shortlisted for World Sailor of the Year
TEAM GB's history-making Dorset athlete Ellie Aldridge has been shortlisted for the prestigious World Sailor of the Year award. Aldridge, from Poole, became the first ever Formula Kite gold medallist in Marseille this summer as the class made its
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Dorset contractor fined after worker left paralysed from the waist down
A CONTRACTOR from Dorset has been fined after a tree fell onto a forestry worker and left him paralysed from the waist down. A 61-year-old man, who was 58 at the time, is now paralysed from the stomach down after a 21-metre ash tree landed on
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Meet the toddler with a 'wonderful smile' looking for a forever home
A 14-month-old toddler who gives the ‘biggest hug you will ever have’ is looking for a forever home. Ava has recently started nursey and the toddler with a big, bright smile is searching for parents in Hampshire to give her a new life. Ava’
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Manhunt launched after 'flasher' reported near woods
OFFICERS are investigating after a man reportedly flashed residents in Ferndown. The incident is believed to have taken place at around 11am yesterday morning (October 21). A man reportedly indecently exposed himself to a resident in the area
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'What will happen when WHSmith store closes?'
WHEN I was chair of the Bournemouth Town Centre Management Board, I secured a meeting with the Royal Mail consultation officer accompanied by the town centre manager when their plans for closing the Crown Office (main Post Office ) were made public
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Delays after 'incident' on A31 Eastbound
11:33am A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 9.02am this morning to reports of a collision on
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Rachel Reeves urged to impose 2% tax on certain individuals - are you affected?
30 MPs have urged Rachel Reeves to impose a wealth tax on Britain’s rich in next week’s budget rather than announce spending cuts that would hit the poor hardest. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his then shadow chancellor, John McDonnell
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Halloween alert to dog owners as PDSA warns of 'conflict, fear or injury'
Dog owners have been warned not to dress their pets up this Halloween, with the PDSA saying it can result in “conflict, fear or injury”. The PDSA were asked whether it was ok to dress pets up for Halloween, and told the questioner that putting
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Revealed: the shortlist in the Daily Echo's Café of the Year
Your nominations for the Bournemouth Echo Café of the Year are in and now is time to vote for your winner. All you have to do now is vote for your winner and they could be in with a chance of being awarded our Café of the Year. Simply indicate
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Planned new cafe aims to help centre survive 'challenging times'
A COMMUNITY centre has submitted updated plans to replace its café with a new facility that will be almost 30 per cent larger. Lymington Community Association occupies the 18th century Malt Hall in New Street and a set of neighbouring buildings
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New chief scout 'looking forward' to meeting scouts in Bournemouth
THE new chief scout has said he is “really looking forward” to meeting scouts in Bournemouth. Dwayne Fields has taken up the role of the 11th chief scout to more than half a million scouts across the country. The explorer and TV presenter
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'New Bournemouth venues should be genteel and have classical musicians'
DURING the past few years many restaurants and cafes have come and gone in Bournemouth town centre. I read in the Echo on October 15 that the Revival Wellness cafe is due to open in Old Christchurch Road. Owner Matthew Cosier tells us: "It's
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Food odyssey to take place at Sandbanks next month - and tickets are available
SEAFOOD fans are being urged to book tickets for an “unforgettable” evening at Rick Stein Sandbanks next month. TV chef Jack Stein, son of Rick, is teaming up with broadcaster, author and Celebrity MasterChef 2022 champion Lisa Snowdon for the
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Best PYO pumpkin patches you need to visit in Dorset for Halloween 2024
Halloween is just a few weeks away now, which means many people around Dorset will be thinking about getting some pumpkins for the season. Carving a pumpkin and using it as a decoration is a fun activity that many take part in around this time
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University launches new diagnostic imaging centre
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has launched an additional diagnostic imaging centre based at Health Sciences University (HSU) in Boscombe. Health Sciences University, formerly the AECC University College in Parkwood Road, has leased space
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Quiz night to be held in memory of inspirational young men
CHARITIES honouring the memories of two inspirational young men who lost their lives are coming together for a special fundraising event. The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation and the Steve Bernard Foundation are holding a quiz night after
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'Paperwork to blame' for poor food hygiene rating at top beach restaurant
BOSSES at the Noisy Lobster have said they are “deeply disappointed” by the recent food hygiene inspection which has given them a one-out-of-five rating. The Avon Beach-based seafood restaurant was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on September
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Car smashes into parked cars before 'masked man seen running'
A ROAD was left without internet after a car “screeched” round the corner before causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Residents say they saw a black Ford Mondeo “tear” round a corner onto Malmesbury Park Road in Charminster, Bournemouth
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20mph speed limits one step closer to being implemented
A TOWN is one step closer to having more 20mph speed limits after a consultation found respondents were in favour. Lytchett Minster and Upton Town Council asked for its residents’ views on dropping the 30mph speed limit down in Sandy Lane and
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MP says Bournemouth 'will become safe and thriving hub' again
MP JESSICA Toale has said Bournemouth “can and will be the safe and thriving hub it once was” during her maiden speech. The first ever woman MP and Labour MP for Bournemouth West recognised the town centre has taken a decline recently. But
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Popular tank back in action after extensive repair work during the summer
A POPULAR tank is back in action at Bovington's Tank Museum having undergone a major overhaul during the summer. The famously delicate Maybach engine of the Tiger 131 was stripped, repaired, rebuilt and reinstalled in time for the sell-out autumn
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Specialists now surveying cliff after latest landslide
SPECIALISTS are now assessing West Cliff after another landslide damaged seven beach huts over the weekend. BCP Council has deployed its coastal erosion experts along with Geotech engineers to work out what next for the damaged cliff. Heavy
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‘It goes beyond food’: Organisations come together to offer support
SEVERAL organisations have gathered in the heart of the community to showcase what support is available for those in need. Poole Waste Not Want Not have organised the four day event at the Dolphin Poole shopping centre to highlight the differences
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Company's staff celebrated at 'magical' awards night
TOPS Day Nurseries and Aspire Training Team have hosted their annual awards night with an enchanting ‘under the sea’ theme. The event was a celebration of the work and dedication of staff across the Tops and Aspire family. It was held at the
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Alex Scott brought in to give Cherries space to breathe against Arsenal: Iraola
ANDONI Iraola explained that Alex Scott was brought into his starting eleven against Arsenal to give the Cherries more time in both defence and attack. The 21-year-old started only his second Premier League game this season against then-unbeaten
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“I am very fortunate the cow didn’t jump a second time”
A MAN has warned people of the dangers of passing cattle after an unprovoked cow charged and jumped at him. Kevin Parker, 63, from Fordingbridge, was on his regular dog walk at Godshill in the New Forest on October 17 when he encountered what he
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'I would have happily swapped my life for theirs at that moment'
A MUM who lost her twins to a rare condition is raising funds to honour the support centre that took care of her. Kate Gough was nervous but excited to give birth to her first child in 2015. At her first scan, she was surprised with the news
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Young people helped to 'grow their confidence' with activity clubs
YOUNG people in Ringwood have been helped to develop their skills with two activity clubs. Ringwood Town Council ran a ‘Skate Jam’ and partnered with Ethical Activities Community Interest Company (CIC) to offer a ‘Carvers Kayak Club’ over the summer
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New aerial circus school opens in purpose built studio
A NEW aerial circus school has opened in Blandford Forum. Phoenix Aerial offers aerial hoop, trapeze, and silks lessons for both adults and children, as well as floor-based exercises such as flex and stretch. Owner Francesca Drake is a circus
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Care home residents clock up 23 miles in laps of the garden
A CARE home in St Leonards has taken part in a sponsored walk to raise money for West Moors Dementia Action Group. Residents and staff at Moors Manor Care Home decided to walk the equivalent of The Three Peeks Challenge - an impressive 23 miles
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'I had a few people tell me they were going to kill me': Foord
YOUNG Poole star Vinnie Foord has revealed he received death threats during their KO Cup final first leg win at Oxford. The Wessex Marine Pirates reserve scored a vital paid nine in 57-33 win on Saturday night which leaves the club on the cusp
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Hamworthy up to fifth after victory over Romsey Town
HAMWORTHY United moved up to fifth in the Velocity Wessex League Division One with a 2-1 victory over Romsey Town. The first major chance of the game came to the Hammers with just seven minutes on the clock, with Town keeper Miles Bartram doing