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PICTURES: The Daily Echo readers celebrate National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day, a day dedicated to celebrating your best friend. Founded by Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate, and pet and family lifestyle expert, this day honours our beloved furry companions and the joy they bring into our
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bournemouth
PREPERATION is underway to bring Bournemouth’s popular Christmas market back to the town centre. This year’s market will kick-start the festive magic in The Square on Thursday, November 14, with the Alpine Lodge Bar opening at 6pm. And organiser
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Appeal launched after man, 62 died in Christchurch
THE coroner’s office is appealing to the public to find the next of kin for a man who died in Christchurch. Phillip James Munday, 62, died at his home in Edward Road on October 18. Police do not need to investigate his death because his death
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Virgin Media customers to lose 11 TV channels this week - see those affected
Some Virgin Media customers are set to lose access to 11 TV channels this week including the likes of Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Sky Kids. At the start of October, as a way to help parents keep the kids entertained during the half term, Virgin
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Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?
Millions of UK holidaymakers could be owed a combined £44.7 million in Air Passenger Duty refunds, new research has found. The study found that one in 10 Brits could be eligible, but that more than three-quarters of us were unaware we may be owed
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Bournemouth restaurant offers free children's meals for rest of the year
A BOURNEMOUTH restaurant is offering free children’s meals until the end of the year. Natty’s Jerk in Exeter Road is serving complimentary meals for every child under 10 until December 31. Natty, founder of Natty’s Jerk Kitchen & Rum Bar, said
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New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers
A warning over WhatsApp messages for UK users has been issued by the team at Action Fraud. The alert reminds users to double check who is messaging you especially if they are asking for help with money. It comes as Acton Fraud recently discovered
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Body found in river
THE body of an elderly woman has been discovered in the river at Tuckton. Police have cordoned off an area next to Tuckton Tea Gardens, with officers remaining at the scene. Dorset Police received a report at 9.21am on Tuesday, October 29,
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Police cordon off part of Tuckton Tea Gardens
1:05pm Police have said a woman's body was found in the river and provided an update
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Man arrested after reports of threatening behaviour in Christchurch
ARMED police made an arrest after reports of a man making threats in Christchurch. Police officers and an armed unit were alerted to reports of a man ‘acting in a threatening manner’ while in possession of a suspected baton on October 27. A
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Woman killed by cow while walking her dog named in inquest
A WOMAN who died after being injured by a cow in the New Forest has been named, as the inquest into her death opens. Pamela Joyce Barnwell, 88, of Normandy Way in Fordingbridge, was walking her dog in the New Forest on October 21 when she was involved
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Review: Halloween at Moors Valley Country Park
FREAKY figures, spine-tingling sounds, and creaking coffins against an enchanting forest backdrop – Moors Valley’s Halloween experience has brought spooky season to life. Moors Valley Country Park and Forest has launched its new family friendly
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Campaign celebrates successes of young people from the care system
A CAMPAIGN celebrating the successes of young people from the care system has been supported by the council. National Care Leavers Week provides an opportunity to celebrate these individuals, challenge inaccurate perceptions and stereotypes, and
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The Hampshire village with the name visitors struggle to pronounce
IT MAY be one of the best places to live in the UK, but its name is among the hardest to pronounce. Every year hundreds of internet users ask Google how to say Beaulieu, the name of the picture perfect village in the heart of the New Forest.
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'It is inspiring to have people in our area that are from the Olympics'
OLYMPIANS and Paralympians visited Kings Park Leisure Centre to rapturous applause on their route round BCP. The group of five athletes arrived on the open-top bus at Kings Park and were greeted by a round of applause from locals waving Olympic
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Pictures of when we went clubbing at this legendary 90s nightclub
A former mansion house near Matchams has a place in many raver's hearts. Once the county retreat of the esteemed Louis Nelson, this grand estate was destined for a transformation that would forever etch its name in the annals of southern nightclub
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Dorset Japanese garden with 'emerald reflection pool' among loveliest in the UK
A Dorset garden with an "emerald reflection pool" has been named among the loveliest to visit in the UK. The Japanese tea garden at Kingston Lacy was featured alongside six others in a list from The Times. Discussing the reasons for creating
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Why this pumpkin patch is perfect for Instagram and a date
THINKING of date ideas takes a lot of time, effort and creativity – and then it inevitably ends with a lot of money being spent. Over the years, my partner Jade and I have been on a range of dates. We’ve sat on a swing in Bali, visited a thunderstorm
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Giant cake revealed for world’s largest cake event
A POOLE-based business has unveiled a giant cake for the world’s largest cake event. Prop Options has created a two-metre-tall cake to be displayed at sugar craft event, Cake International. The colossal two metre high, two metre wide and three-tiered
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Labour has sold electorate 'a lie', property developer Richard Carr says
PROPERTY developer Richard Carr has said voters have “been sold a lie” by Labour. The Poole-based chief executive of Fortitudo hit out at the government in the run-up to its autumn budget on October 30. Mr Carr said Labour’s vision to build
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'I think he kept us in the game': Iraola on sensational Travers against Villa
MARK Travers was on sensational form against Aston Villa at the weekend, with a man-of-the-match performance showing just what he is capable of in an AFC Bournemouth shirt. The 25-year-old was called into the side after Chelsea loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga
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Swans well beaten by well drilled Sherborne side
SWANS welcomed Sherborne to Bestwall in their latest Southern Counties league fixture, but after a shaky start it was all downhill against a very well drilled visiting team. In the first minute from a ruck Sherborne won a scrum and powered over
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Cherries surge past 50 goals this season in 10-0 demolition of Southampton
AFC BOURNEMOUTH surged past 50 goals for the season in a 10-0 demolition of south coast neighbours Southampton. Erin Bloomfield bagged a hattrick against her former club as the Cherries made it six wins from six so far this season in the National
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Hay, hymns and horses: Wimborne minster welcomes pets for annual blessing
A HORSE, chicken and a guinea pig were among the dozens of pets who visited Wimborne Minster for its annual animal blessing. It was set up by Diann March from Wimborne, who has been putting on animal charity blessings since 2004. Diann said
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Council welcomes ideas for future development
NEW Forest District Council (NFDC) is inviting the public to submit ideas for sites for development as part of its Local Plan review. The ‘call for sites’ is an opportunity for landowners, communities, developers and site promoters to suggest possible
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In The Dock: 'Dishonest' Universal Credit claims among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: ADAM HOBIE WHITE, 34 and of Bayside Close in Poole, admitted failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Weymouth Magistrates Court.
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Poole driver secures bronze for Team UK at Motorsport Games
POOLE’S Reza Seewooruthun took bronze on the final day of the FIA Motorsport Games. Seewooruthun was competing in the F4 discipline on the final day of the games in Valencia. Starting from P4 on the grid, the 18-year-old managed to secure a
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School gets gold award after football success
A SCHOOL has seen phenomenal success in football and have been rewarded with the School Games Gold Award. Ferndown Middle School’s young footballers have lifted some impressive silverware recently, with the U11s nine-a-side team winning the Pitman
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TV star and comedian Al Murray brings his show to Bournemouth this November
A POPULAR comedian has announced he is returning to Bournemouth this November. Al Murray, a stand-up comedian known for his witty jokes and slapstick comedy, is heading to the Bournemouth Pavilion on November 6. Al has hosted countless TV series
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SWAST offer safety advice ahead of Halloween events
THE Southwestern Ambulance Trust has offered safety tips and advice ahead of the Halloween season. The trust is urging residents across Dorset to be safe while enjoying the spooky events. Tips include : Ensure that you can be visible to
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National Black Cat Day sparks adoption post from rescue centre
A NATIONAL pet holiday sparked a region-wide campaign to rehome some furry felines. October 27 marks National Black Cat Day, a day that was created by Cats Protection to celebrate the species of black cats. Margaret Green Animal Rescue celebrated
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College students visit new housing development in New Milton
NEW FOREST District Council has treated college students to a tour of the latest housing development in New Milton. Students from Brockenhurst College visited the new development of ten houses and six flats at Moore Close on October 21 and 23.
