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WE did a live blog from the League Two match between Rochdale and Cherries. To re-live the action click to view this story.

LEE Bradbury netted a first-half penalty as Cherries completed a hat-trick of away league draws at Rochdale. Bradbury scored from the spot on the stroke of half-time after Matt Tubbs had been hauled back by Dale defender Marcus Holness. But Cherries

CALL me Scrooge but I’ve never put up so much as a single festive bulb outside our house at Christmas. Yet I always get a kick out of driving past the homes of people who put up jolly displays. But is it me or are fewer people decking their

The number of cash-strapped families in Bournemouth seeking a roof over their heads has soared by 22 per cent in the past year. As the credit crunch continues to bite and repossessions take their toll, an increasing number of applications for accommodation

SPORTS-mad Tom Lanham has been through a few battles – and he has emerged from them all a hero to his family. The nine-year-old from Hamworthy in Poole is battling a rare and aggressive brain cancer and it is taking huge courage to face the

“IF you ever want to kiss a reindeer, make sure you do it in the morning,” explained reindeer keeper Chris Bullen. “We clean their teeth in the morning, you see, using an electric toothbrush.” Chris is keeper to Donner and Blitzen – live reindeer who

Brian Jenner (Letters, November 27) suggests that Bournemouth council should only look to attract entrepreneurial professionals to the town, so I would like to inform him the four members of the Southern Union Chorus seen in the advertising photo

To all the motorists who speed up behind my little blue car and wonder why I am sticking to the speed limits, I have to tell you that I elected to take the Police Driver Awareness Course because I was caught speeding. The course is exactly

Part and parcel of declining service Following the closure of several small post offices I went to West Moors last week and queued for 17 minutes to get to the only counter available. Today I tried Ferndown and queued for 22 minutes.

I write with reference to the article about the fare increase on the C1/C2 bus route in Christ-church (Outrage over bus fare hike, Daily Echo, December 10). The quote from Wilts & Dorset buses gives the impression that Christchurch council

What a nice surprise I have had just opening my Daily Echo and reading all about our meal-run “Feat of Kindness” (December 9). I would like to say a personal thank you to your reporter Stephen Bailey and your photographer Richard Crease.

I SAW the video on your website at bournemouthecho.co.uk about Clare the homeless lady. I have been made redundant after 11 years with the council so, to fill in my time, I volunteered to sell poppies this year in Bournemouth. I ended

EVER wanted to go and see your football team play every week knowing that you’re guaranteed to walk away victorious? Well, that’s what one man does every single week, without fail. He is the Gloryhunter and now he supports AFC Bournemouth

After all the recent press about bad parking outside schools I was really appalled to see an ice cream van parked on double yellow lines on the corner of Youngs Avenue and Holloway Avenue outside Elmrise School. Surely he should have more

I read your article Feat of Kindness with great interest, as I was privileged to go along on one of the Salvation Army’s meal runs a couple of weeks ago. I helped prepare a hot meal for 60 homeless people – soup, a piece of bread, stew, mixed

HOW much more can go wrong? That’s the question being asked as the Boscombe surf reef project is hit by yet another massive blow. With the surf reef itself already overdue and over-budget, councillors have now been told that the cost

RESIDENTS in a Bournemouth street woke Friday morning to discover vandals had damaged a number of cars with paint stripper. Police say at least 16 vehicles were targeted during the vandalism spree, which is believed to have happened between 6pm and 9pm

In this week's Taste: All the wines you should be drinking on Christmas Day, mouth-watering recipes for brussels sprouts (no, really) and the best Christmas puddings (a clue - Prince Charles' is no better than Lidl's). Plus Heston Blumenthal

LOCAL favourites John Orchard and Natalie Bee did not disappoint at the latest sell-out Absolute Adrenaline fight night. Held at Boscombe’s Opera House last Sunday, the event again proved a great occasion, with top-of-the-bill Orchard and Bee adding

A PUB claimed by police to have links to drugs and crime is to be allowed to continue to trade through Christmas and the New Year. Police went to court yesterday to apply for a temporary closure order on Deacons pub in Christchurch Road, Boscombe

WITH a name like Charles, it should be no surprise that Poole Town’s Mr Austin has become Wessex League royalty in a matter of months. Charles Austin, better known as Charlie, only signed for Dolphins in the summer, but he has already forged quite a

FORGET the credit crunch, it could also be crunch time for Joe Partington as the talented youngster bids to make his name with Cherries. The central midfielder, who earned his first pro contract during the summer, has seen his chances limited this season

PAUL Miller is dreaming of a potentially huge local derby when the draw for the Dorset Senior Cup semi-finals is made. The Wimborne Town director is hoping his club will be paired with Conference South big guns Dorchester Town. Aside from AFC Bournemouth

REIGNING Vardon Trophy holder Lee Thompson retained his Bournemouth Alliance title at Ferndown with a third successive victory of the season. The 36-year-old Dudsbury professional carded a four-under-par 67 to leapfrog joint leaders Mark Wiggett and

A BOURNEMOUTH baby store will remain closed but branches in Southampton and Portsmouth could reopen for business by the end of next week. Administrators due to take over JKUK on Tuesday told the Daily Echo yesterday how new buyers had indicated

CHERRIES are offering supporters the chance to make big savings on tickets – if they purchase before the New Year. The Dorset club is giving existing season ticket holders and half-season ticket holders the opportunity to buy season tickets for the 2009