ANTON Robinson’s first-half wonder strike set the tone for an impressive display from Cherries in today’s pre-season friendly against Premier League big guns Fulham. The midfielder netted with a sweetly-struck 20-yard drive to give Cherries
TAMPERING with the free bus pass scheme could have serious repercussions for local pensioners and their quality of life, a Bournemouth councillor has claimed. Cllr Pat Lewis, Bournemouth’s older people’s champion, voiced her concerns amid speculation
BOURNEMOUTH is well known for its sought-after beach huts – and now the resort is claiming a UK first. Seaside bosses reckon they have created Britain’s first beach hut that has been decked out with children in mind. Bournemouth Tourism
ON first picking up this international bestseller, I found the fable-like chapters a little off-putting, perhaps even patronising. I soon adapted, however, and found the lilting style soothing and captivating. The mosque being the focal point, we learn
STATUS Quo rocked into Bovington Tank Museum to film a video for the planned re-release of their hit In the Army Now. The veteran rockers have recently recorded a new version of the 1986 smash with members of the armed forces to boost the funds of military
A BOURNEMOUTH councillor is to receive advice on how to conduct himself in public following a complaint about his behaviour at a community event. Cllr Michael Weinhonig, who has been tipped for a possible cabinet job in next week’s reshuffle
WHEN I mentioned to the people at Center Parcs that perhaps I wasn’t the ideal person to write about the place, as I didn’t think it would be, well, all that good, instead of being miffed, they were positively excited. “Great,” they said
CAR parking income has fallen by up to 20 per cent in several Bournemouth town centre car parks, according to official figures. Income at the Richmond Hill pay and display car park was down 20 per cent in April and May, while Richmond Gardens was down
A RIVAL airport has softened the blow for passengers affected by Ryanair not flying from Bournemouth for three months over the winter. Bristol Airport, a major Ryanair base, has offered passengers discounted parking if they fly from there between
Buckets of beautiful blooms brightening up a Poole tourist attraction have been destroyed by mindless vandals. “We’ve entered Poole in Bloom but there aren’t going to be any blooms left the way we are going,” said Viv Endecott, after the third
If you thought every military plane in the skies at next month’s Bournemouth Air Festival was with the Royal Air Force, think again. Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton is home to Royal Navy Lynx Helicopters and the RN Commando Helicopter Force
A MAN has appeared in court following what detectives called a “brazen, vicious and unprovoked” robbery at a Bournemouth cash machine. Steven Kenneth Whyte, 23, of Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, appeared at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday
HORSEBACK acrobatics, miniature ponies and pretty piglets are among the many attractions on offer at this year’s New Forest Show. The popular agricultural show, which will celebrate its 90th anniversary this year, returns to New Park in Brockenhurst
They may have had more than 60 singers through their ranks since making their debut way back in 1953 but The Drifters remain one of the biggest selling bands of all time. The American vocal group have clocked up more than 50 hits, including timeless
THANK you for printing the photo of old Iford Bridge (Have Your Say, July 7). My family and I lived opposite the bridge until our houses were pulled down to make way for a new bridge. I have many happy memories of paddling under there and fishing for
Cllr Michael Griffiths’ letter (Have Your Say, July 15) asks the new Conservative group leader on Bournemouth council to make a fresh start in appointments to the cabinet, and makes a number of individual comments regarding the town centre vision. As
I read with great interest the comments made about Dave Wells tenants and found them quite offensive. I am a Dave Wells tenants and without him I would be homeless. Ask any council housing officer where Bournemouth would be without DWP and the answer
It’s about time residents of Bournemouth realised that Dave Wells Properties have been in the community for many years and are going to be here for many more to come. Residents in Norwich Avenue West (Objections to flats scheme, Daily Echo, July14)
So, Cllr Michael Weinhonig, who apparently made a bit of a spectacle of himself at an event for young people, is to receive advice on “how to conduct himself in public.” A resident complained that the Conservative arrived at the Halloween party
Having been told for the past year that Penn Hill Avenue and Woodside Road are now a main traffic artery into Poole with four lanes of traffic – travelling well over the speed limit – we have now had two cycle lanes introduced and traffic islands
I SEE the education cuts that the government have promised have arrived – and the first casualty of the cuts is the length of school uniform skirts. The shortness of some school uniform skirts is quite eye-opening and I am surprised that parents
I have been reading the police appeal for witnesses to the incidents where a motorcycle rider punched a motorist and a man was attacked at a cashpoint (Daily Echo, July 15). Both of the incidents occurred more than two weeks ago so why has it taken the
SO, if it wasn’t for those nasty policemen, Raoul Moat would be at home now getting ready for his flower arranging classes, and running little old ladies to church. It’s the same in Belfast – the boys in blue getting in the way of a bit of recreational
I am writing to express my dismay at some of your readers’ over the top comments on your online stories. Surely some decorum is required? Take, for instance, your coverage of AFC Bournemouth. The continuous abuse your journalists get is totally uncalled
A FORMER chancellor of Bournemouth University has been charged with an £11,000 fraud over the parliamentary expenses scandal. Lord Taylor of Warwick reportedly claimed money for visiting his sick mother in the Midlands even though she had died
DAVE Cameron has let it be known that he’s “terrified” of finding a good state secondary for his kids. Well, welcome to OUR world, Dave old chap, where you have to send your precious kids to a school that can’t cut it. Feel our pain as you watch your
BOURNEMOUTH guest Jon Armstrong returned to haunt the Weymouth Wildcats after winning a thrilling battle with Byron Bekker in heat 15 to hand the Buccaneers a dramatic victory. Former club asset Armstrong was linked with a return to the Wildcats earlier
HIS day job revolves around fruit and veg – so it should come as no surprise that Des Taylor has fitted in perfectly with the Cherries. Taylor – a fresh produce broker by day – spends his evenings and weekends tirelessly scouring the country
LIAM Feeney is confident he can continue his rapid footballing rise in League One and insists: “I’m ready for the next step.” The livewire winger was one of Cherries’ top attacking performers last season as they sealed promotion into the third tier.
