THUNDERSTORMS could bring the warm weather to a dramatic end, the Met Office has warned. “Frequent” lightning, strong winds and even hail could occur with as much as 40 to 50mm of rainfall possible in the space of two to three hours. A yellow
DANNY Ford insists he has “no huge concern” over the recent form of Zach Cook, believing the Aussie made “life hard for himself” in defeat at Oxford Cheetahs. Cook crashed out while riding for Poole in Saturday’s win at Berwick Bandits. Having
A study has suggested that dogs can detect cancers in humans. Using dogs to support the detection and diagnosis of cancer brings significant benefits for humans as it is a low-risk, noninvasive method. Like many other diseases, cancers leave
AFC BOURNEMOUTH have exceeded “expectations of the football world at-large” this season according to investors Cannae Holdings, which is chaired by Bill Foley. In December 2023, it was announced that Cannae hold 50.1 per cent of shares in Black
BRENTFORD boss Thomas Frank is backing talisman Ivan Toney to lead the Bees to victory over Cherries this weekend with a goalscoring display. Toney is currently enduring a spell of 10 Premier League games without a goal, but Frank dismissed concerns
A MAN stole alcohol, meat and a sandwich during a spree of shoplifting offences. James Dempsey, 44, stole the items from Waitrose in Lymington and Tesco Express in Pennington across four days. On April 30, he stole £100 worth of meat from Waitrose
BRENTFORD are hoping to have two players back for their trip to AFC Bournemouth tomorrow afternoon (3pm). That is according to Bees boss Thomas Frank, who stated that Nordic duo Kristoffer Ajer and Mathias Jensen will be available when Brentford
Warm temperatures are set to last into the weekend - but enjoy it while it lasts. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to bask in highs of around 21C on Saturday. According to the Met Office, there will be large amounts of sunshine on
FOUR cars have been damaged after an Audi crashed into the back of them. Police were called to the crash in East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, on Thursday evening, May 9 at about 5pm. A black Audi had crashed into the back of the parked cars, but
If you have been wondering why there has been a lack of strawberries in supermarkets or the selection isn’t as good as it normally is around this time of year, there’s a reason. The wet, dark winter has delayed the British strawberry season by
UPDATE: Douglas Mallett has now been found by police. An urgent search has been launched to find a missing man last seen on his mobility scooter. Douglas Mallett, 48, went missing after 1pm on Thursday in the South Gorley area of the New Forest
With so many people working from home and relying on WiFi to enjoy their leisure time, having an internet connection has become a must-have for people across the UK. However, this can be a costly monthly expense, making it all the more frustrating
RUNNERS and spectators will flock to a Dorset village next month. Tarrant Monkton and the Langton Arms pub will welcome runners and spectators to the 39th annual Tarrant Valley 10, also known as the TV10, on Sunday, June 2 at 10.30am. In addition
HOUSING association Aster Group made a £750 donation to support Ringwood food bank through the increased winter demand. The food bank said 2023 was the busiest year yet, providing more than 44,000 meals to residents as well as other household
I STRONGLY object to the Echo's reporting of the demonstration about traffic in Poole park in Wednesday's paper. Your headline 'Poole Park should stay open to traffic ' is misleading. BCP Council has no plans to close the park to traffic, the
THIS season has seen plenty of Cherries converted to new positions – but could there be further reinvention from Andoni Iraola next season? Moving players to new positions on the pitch is not a new phenomenon. AFC Bournemouth supporters of
A MAN is on the run after a BMW smashed through a wall of a Poole home, causing destruction and stress for residents. Emergency services were called to a black BMW 1-Series in Ringwood Road, Poole, close to Longfleet Road that had crashed into
These are some of the the iconic high street shops that disappeared from Dorset in the 2010s. Throughout 2019 alone, roughly 61 iconic high street stores permanently closed their doors each day across the country, marking the culmination of a decade
NO EVIDENCE of a sexual assault was found after a town centre incident, police have said. A woman in her 20s attended Royal Bournemouth Hospital with minor injuries following an incident in the early hours of Wednesday, April 10. Police said
DORSET Police has signed a 10-year contract worth £70m with BT for new IT equipment. Together with Devon and Cornwall Police, the contract is said to “strengthen” the forces’ technology to create “efficient” 101 and 999 services. Dorset Police
BCP Council’s “costly” splitting of its planning committee has come into effect this month. The controversial proposal received much criticism earlier this year after it was revealed it would cost £25,200, according to the local authority.
BOURNEMOUTH is to get a brand new free special needs school for nearly 200 autistic pupils. Funding is to be given to BCP Council by the Department for Education’s £105m nationwide investment in SEND services. A school for approximately 180
A BLIND pensioner could be out on the streets by the end of the week, claiming he is ‘being passed around’ by Dorset and BCP councils. Brian Robinson, 78, left his flat in Wellington Court, Weymouth, some six months ago over a disagreement over
BRIDES can now add the ultimate personal touch to their wedding with help from Hyde Flower Company, where DIY wedding flower workshops are being added to pick your own flower sessions. The sustainable flower farm near Fordingbridge is running a
BREAKFAST TV shows Good Morning Britain and Lorraine visited a popular Mudeford seafood restaurant. The Noisy Lobster was visited on May 8 as part of a promotion to advertise a joint competition to win £35,000 and a motorhome. Presenter Andi
A Ringwood honey business says it is buzzing with happiness to celebrate 10 years of honey-making. Honey by Ian and Co, a family-run honey business from Ringwood, has begun to celebrate its first decade after being established in 2014 as a hobby
A ONE-day mini-festival is returning to raise funds for cancer charities. Now in its ninth year, the BBQ on The Green festival is returning on May 11 from 12pm until midnight at Charborough Way Green in Sturminster Marshall. The festival is
A KITTEN rescued from Greece has gone missing in Swanage within seven hours of its arrival in its new home. Valentina, also known as Tiny, went missing just hours after being brought to England from Crete. The stray cat was saved by Gloucestershire
AN HISTORIAN has been gifted a brick of a historic pub that has been redeveloped into new homes. Chairman of the Milton Heritage Society and Milton historian, Nick Saunders, was given a brick by developers Pennyfarthing Homes on a visit to the
A ‘KIND, caring and loving’ 17-year-old died in a tragic accident after falling into a quarry after a night out, an inquest heard. Jack Oliver Gillespie, from Langton Matravers, was found on a ledge in Swanworth Quarry in June 2023, after a search
