IT is news that will not shock the owners who have seen their pet dogs savaged in Dorset and the New Forest over the past year. The Dogs Trust said there has been a large increase in the number of “dog on dog” attacks, particularly in urban areas. Veterinary
A SECOND World War veteran has had his car stolen in what has been branded a “despicable” crime. The 88-year-old used the vehicle to visit his wife’s grave, go to church and get to the shops, said residents. The Red Peugeot 205 was taken from near his
DECADES of dreaming came to an end in Wimborne on Friday as a centre “for the people” finally opened. Supporters want Leigh Park Community Centre, boasting a stage, hall and kitchen plus two play parks, to be whatever the estate’s residents want it to
Michael Roach may be a traditional American bluesman steeped in the roots of early 20th century East Coast music but he’s a long way removed from your stereotypical back door man. Born in Washington DC – one of 13 children – he learned at the feet of
In one of the most thrilling organ recitals it has been my privilege to hear, Malcolm Archer of Winchester College took this recently restored instrument to new elevations. Howells’ Rhapsody No 3 was composed overnight during a Zeppelin raid in the Great
IT'S been more than two years since indie-pop band, MGMT, made waves in the industry with their infectious beats and now the duo are back. Brooklyn based friends Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser showcased their latest album, Congratulations, to
Daniel Campbell, Richmond Hill URC Blowing someone else’s trumpet, in this instance Alfred Hollins’ brilliant Trumpet Minuet, Danny Campbell, organist of Richmond Hill URC pulled out all the stops in this final concert of the summer series. Anniversaries
Concerns have been raised over a council consultation which will lead to some of Poole’s most vulnerable residents losing their home care and others paying more. Over three months, users and residents were asked their views on proposals to raise eligibility
CHRIS Knowles remained ice cool to convert a dubious second-half penalty and secure Bashley an FA Cup reprieve. Then he admitted the New Forest outfit were just happy to get a second chance to progress to the third qualifying round with a replay at Fleet
NEW Milton Town ended one of the longest home winless streaks in Wessex League history thanks to an impressive 1-0 victory over much-fancied Fareham Town. Stuart Mott’s goal six minutes after the interval settled an intriguing encounter in favour of
PRIORY boss Graham Kemp claimed Bemerton’s greater experience enabled the visitors to come out on top at Hurn Bridge. A goal in each half from Graham Mankin and Joe Sanger was enough to give Heath Harlequins victory, with Christchurch coming closest
BOSS Tom Killick was left to lament a “missed opportunity” as Poole Town were taken to a replay by Hellenic League outfit Thame United. The Dolphins were forced to come from behind after their Oxfordshire-based opponents had led at Tatnam through Peter
POPPIES goalkeeper Jason Harvell offered no complaints after the championship-chasers slumped to unexpected defeat at relegation-threatened Romsey. The former Poole Town keeper felt “possibly a bit of complacency might have crept in” after the Victoria
RINGWOOD boss Wayne Lockey left Cranleigh Road thoroughly dejected after they tossed away an early lead and had Sean Leadbetter sent off. Carl Fleet put the visitors ahead early on and Ringwood controlled the game against Division One’s leaders AFC Portchester
VERWOOD goalkeeper Dan Fawcett shone on his comeback for the club as they made light work of Stockbridge by grabbing three first-half goals. Fawcett, who left the Potterne Park outfit in the summer to spend more time with his family, quickly settled
A JOBLESS couple say they have been left scraping to survive after their tax credits were stopped without warning. Tracey Forward, 28, of Liberty Way, Poole, has been without the support for her daughter, Tia, nine, for nine weeks and – despite
As the knives are sharpened for big reductions in public spending, the Daily Echo is launching the great Cuts Debate next month. We’ll be looking all the local public services including social care, libraries, highways and transport, schools
POOLE’S roads can prove a handful for even the most hardened resident. So a Canford Heath PCSO has saddled up to help a volunteer from Uganda get to grips with the area. Robert Kidega has arrived in Poole on a year-long placement, undertaking
Newly-elected Labour leader Ed Miliband has insisted that he would be "my own man" amid Tory claims his union backing would push the party to the left. Mr Miliband won the race to succeed Gordon Brown in dramatic fashion on Saturday, beating
FOOTFALL at the Sovereign Shopping Centre, Boscombe, is up say centre bosses. Figures for August show an average weekly rise in footfall year-on-year of 2.3 per cent and an average increase of 1.3 per cent against the national benchmark.
THIS is the remarkable and moving account of a young African Muslim woman’s journey from Somalia to America. Born and raised in Somalia, she took refuge in Holland after escaping a forced marriage to a distant cousin she’d never met. After learning
IT is a book that has touched the hearts of millions of children, and now Michael Morpurgo’s acclaimed War Horse is being made into a film by top producer Steven Spielberg. Among the cast of the film, telling the story of a horse caught up in the carnage
VILLAGE leaders have condemned thieves who stole 60 plaques from a New Forest graveyard. The culprits are thought to have taken 85 per cent of the plaques attached to a wall of remembrance at Lyndhurst Cemetery, which is owned by the parish
