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  • Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro? Summit to do…

    “IT’S a desolate place – very cold and littered with rocks. There isn’t much oxygen, so you have to get out fairly quickly. “Many of the people returning from the summit had blue lips.” Celebrities climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise

  • Is it public money down the drain?

    FROM the people who guard us to the people who police us, to the people responsible for running our services and our country, sadly, it seems, they are nearly all at it. Barely a day goes by without some story of obscene waste hitting the headlines

  • Collapse brings ‘first’ for Castlepoint

    THE collapse of clothing retailer Principles could lead to the first ever vacancy at Bournemouth’s Castlepoint shopping centre. It looks likely that the clothing chain’s 90 stand-alone stores will close after Debenhams stepped in to buy only the brand

  • Where can my Lindsey go now?

    WHEN Maree Webb’s three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with autism and severe learning disabilities, the only advice she was given was to go home and read up on the subject. Thankfully, things have moved on in the last 15 years and there is now a huge

  • Still Young

    LEGENDARY singer songwriter Neil Young will close this year’s Isle of Wight Festival in June. A cult hero with mainstream appeal, Young continues to dignify his nickname Crazy Horse with albums as varied and vital as any from a career that now spans

  • Poole school’s statement to whole community

    LOVE it or hate it you cannot ignore it – and there is no doubt that Poole’s newest school building says something. Bold and modern, the timber façade of Old Town First School and Nursery’s £3.5 million extension dominates Green Road.

  • Poole couple's dismay as Tina Turner tickets fail to turn up

    A Poole couple are fuming after spending almost £500 online buying Tina Turner tickets which never arrived after two websites disappeared. Veronica and Alan Johnson, of Parkstone, should have been at the O2 Arena with friends this evening watching

  • BournemouthAID, Mr Kyps, Ashley Cross

    BOURNEMOUTH’S finest joined forces to launch their contribution to Comic Relief – a cover of Slade’s Mama Weer All Crazee Now – the BournemouthAID charity single. Mr Kyps was the hosting venue for the brainchild of local producer Adam Scholey

  • Dartford warbler alert

    Fears have been raised that half to three-quarters of the rare Dartford warbler in Hampshire may have perished during the icy weather. In neighbouring Dorset, disaster is thought to have been averted, with the majority of rare heathland birds surviving

  • Police patrols target Friday night troubles

    POLICE are stepping up patrols in Wareham in a bid to make the start to the weekend safer. The aim is to eliminate antisocial behaviour from the town centre on Friday nights. More officers will be on patrol in an effort to make sure that people have

  • Players united despite wage setback

    CHERRIES’ squad are to continue their brave battle for League Two survival as normal after it was revealed some of the club’s players had not been paid. Chief executive Alastair Saverimutto says he is working “around the clock” in an attempt

  • Surveillance (18) ***

    FOR more than 30 years, David Lynch has exposed the dark and twisted side of the human condition. It was perhaps inevitable that his daughter Jennifer would follow in his footsteps, and in 1993, at the age of 24, she became the youngest woman in American

  • The Young Victoria (PG) ***

    OF ALL the love stories that have defined the British monarchy, none tugs the heartstrings quite like Victoria and Prince Albert. The Young Victoria traces the romance from the initial sparks of attraction to marriage, revealing the private frustrations

  • Become the voice of summer at your local cinema

    IF you’ve ever dreamt of being on the silver screen, it could become a reality this summer! To celebrate the launch of our new online cinema section, we’ve teamed-up with the UK’s Film Distributors’ Association to give you the chance to

  • Watchmen (18) ***

    BLOODY and violent from the outset – hence the 18 certificate – Zack Snyder’s stylish adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ celebrated graphic novel pulls no punches as it transports us back in time to a very different vision of the mid ’80s

  • Dangerous icy conditions cause accidents on Dorset's roads

    ICY roads caused ‘very dangerous conditions’ and a series of accidents on Dorset’s road this morning. A Ford Mondeo registered to a Poole man overturned blocking the A357 near the Fiddleford Inn just before 7am. Police said black ice had created

  • Just a thought...

    I LOVE this time of year, there are so many signs of hope, signs of new life. The winter is nearly over and the spring is on its way! As followers of Jesus we are called to journey towards the reason for our hope – the fullness of life that is ours

  • Recipes sought for fundraising cookbook

    COMMITTED Christian Kevin Woodford, former Ready Steady Cook celebrity chef, is encouraging local cookery enthusiasts to submit original recipes to be included in a fundraising cookbook. The book will be sold to help churches and charities raise funds

  • Exhibition to launch church’s golden jubilee celebrations

    ST MICHAEL’S in Blandford Road, Hamworthy, celebrates its golden jubilee this year. The church, which is located between the lifting bridge and the Red Lion pub, will celebrate 50 years with a varied programme, including a family parade, summer fair

  • RUN WITH ROB: I need your help

    Although various advances in technology have made it easier for people to donate (e.g. Just Giving.com), the question you're asking people is still, 'Can you give me some money for nothing in return except a nice warm feeling inside?' Quite

  • BJARNE'S A TRUE-BLUE

    BJARNE Pedersen is on the verge of claiming a coveted place in Poole’s all-time top five league and cup points scorers list. But the quietly spoken Dane has revealed it could all have been so different if he had been released at the end of 2003 after

  • Carrying the can for binges

    PUBS and clubs are being made the scapegoats for the so-called binge drink-ing culture and have to deal with too much overbearing legislation. However, I really feel the biggest issue here is supermarkets (Ban cheap drinks from stores call, Daily Echo

  • I’m proof that there is life after cancer

    IT saddened me to read the letter headed I Can’t be as brave as Jade (March 3). The writer appears to have given up all hope before even a diagnosis has been made. Learning that you have cancer is frightening and the treatment can be unpleasant, as

  • We wouldn’t let a dog suffer like this

    I HAVE been supporting euthanasia for a number of years after spending lots of time visiting my best elderly friend in hospital – it certainly opened up my eyes! It was very sad and heart wrenching watching people with no quality of life whatsoever.

  • BIC in business with better service

    IN response to Mr I K Dennis (Letters, March 3) who experienced difficulties booking at the BIC, we would like to offer our sincere apologies to him for the service on Monday. Due to the popularity of our exciting events programme and the increase in

  • Incomprehensible decision hits home

    MR and Mrs Worth explain in their letter (March 2) that they are struggling to pay their mortgage but their lender will not agree to them selling up and reducing the mortgage. As they say, this is incomprehensible. In view of recent government legislation

  • Canutes ignoring rising tide of costs

    THE recent mistaken decision to carry on with the Boscombe Surf Reef regardless of the rising costs shows how out of touch with the wishes of the ordinary residents of the town Bournemouth council has become. This rising costs will be borne by the town

  • DORSET DRIVERS TAKE ON THE CLAMPERS - SEE VIDEO

    HARD-PRESSED motorists plagued by speed cameras, high fuel prices and soaring insurance bills rarely feel they have reason to celebrate. So news that one of their number has won a court battle against the dreaded wheel clampers has brought

  • Looking for a sign of change

    ASK someone to name three unpopular professions and you can guarantee that car clampers are vying for top spot alongside traffic wardens and journalists. Years of confusing regulations have meant that even when the clamping firm has done everything

  • Artery examination that saved my life

    HAVING read your article on the European College of Chiropractic (Artery checks, Daily Echo, March 2) I felt that I had to respond. In 2005 I attended this college for treatment concerning a pain in my hip and was informed that my doctor had been contacted

  • Snowy surprise!

    AND just when you thought it was safe to confine the scarves and gloves to the cupboard... Dorset awoke to more blocked roads, closed schools and power cuts yesterday as blizzard conditions returned to the county with a vengeance. Up

  • Adam back on Dolphins duty

    POPULAR goalkeeper Adam Tong is set to complete his miraculous recovery from a life-threatening injury by featuring for Poole Town tomorrow. The youngster is named in Dolphins’ squad for the Wessex Premier Division match at lowly Hamble for the first

  • Dunkerley in Lions line-up

    ANTHONY Dunkerley has earned a Bournemouth first team recall for their South West One clash at Cleve tomorrow (2.30pm). The 26-year-old comes in at centre as Lions continue their charge for the title. Bournemouth coach David Dunn said

  • MIDDLE EASTERN PROMISE

    PAUL Baker is keen to sell Cherries to Adam Murry – and also leave the way open for a mystery Middle East backer to acquire the club at a later date. Baker was last night due to resume talks with one of the two parties that has expressed

  • Cooper to play through the pain

    CAPTAIN courageous Shaun Cooper has told boss Eddie Howe he will continue to play through the pain barrier and lend his support to Cherries’ survival mission. Cooper has been troubled by a persistent groin injury in recent weeks and has been told he

  • Watt helping Bates out

    DAVEY Watt may no longer be a Poole rider but he is still doing his bit to bring on the next crop of possible Pirates stars. The Australian international, who played a pivotal role as the Dorset club carried off the Elite League title last year, might

  • Bournemouth surf reef may be built by the end of August

    WORK on Europe’s first artificial surf reef will resume next month and the long-awaited project should be completed by the end of August, subject to weather conditions. That’s the prediction of Andy Campbell, commercial manager of ASR, the

  • Fletch ready for phase two

    ESCAPOLOGY expert Steve Fletcher has told his Cherries team-mates to prepare for phase two of their survival mission. Fletcher netted to put the seal on Cherries’ midweek win over Aldershot as Eddie Howe’s heroes edged out of the League

  • Fairbrother joins Priory as Poole talk to Cook

    CHRISTCHURCH manager Graham Kemp has won the race to sign Marc Fairbrother – but he faces a battle to keep hold of highly-rated youngster Russell Cook. The Priory boss believes the capture of wing prospect Fairbrother will boost Christchurch

  • Milton boss Bye spurred on by familiar foe

    ANDY Bye has his eyes firmly fixed on victory – and finally getting the better of old pal Darren Powell – when the pair put friendship to one side tomorrow. Bye’s New Milton Town welcome Wimborne Town to Fawcett’s Field, with Powell having joined the

  • Rowe's in limbo after Bash snub

    BEMUSED James Rowe says he remains baffled by Bashley’s decision to transfer list him. The talented midfielder, a summer acquisition from Dorchester Town, was made surplus to requirements by the Southern League club last month. Prior

  • Tinsdale says title is in Oaks’ hands

    WIMBORNE skipper Russell Tinsdale believes the Southern Counties South title is Oakmeadians’ to throw away. He also insists it’s irrelevant to him that the Leigh Parkers’ surprise wins over championship-rivals Frome and Wootton Bassett have