THIS one-hour monologue was presented by the Bootleg Theatre Company as part of the Poole Literary Festival. It was written by John Foster who is subject leader of the screenwriting programmes of the Media School of Bournemouth University. Director Colin
The inaugural Poole Literary Festival captured the town’s imagination over the weekend. Many performances sold out, with star turns from literary luminaries such as Michael Morpurgo and Minette Walters. Organiser Sue Luminati said the response had been
MILITARY vehicles, marching bands, a Spitfire and even characters from outer space were among the attractions as Dorset towns launched their Poppy Appeals. In Christchurch, the Royal British Legion put on a display of Army vehicles, had a cadets
SERVICE chiefs and senior councillors will plead for funds in a so-called “star chamber” in a bid by County Hall leaders to manage a £48.6 million funding shortfall. Cabinet members at Dorset County Council will each make their department’s
In the sumptuous surroundings of Bournemouth’s Russell Cotes Museum, Boscombe musician Timo Peach cuts a rakish figure with his sharp suit and long hair. I join him for a cappuccino and a chat about his latest album, The Golden Age of Exploration.
UNPOPULAR “no stopping” signs in Burton may not be replaced after being pushed over by vandals. Some 25 to 30 of the notices, including speed limit signs, were knocked down at the beginning of the month. Dorset County Council and Christchurch council
GRAHAM Kemp admitted all the big decisions went Priory’s way as they became the first side to beat Newport in eight matches. Matt Evans fired the Islanders into a 10th-minute lead. But the game was turned on its head when Newport duo Harry Ovnik and
STEVE Riley labelled goalkeeper David Elm “a Bashley legend” after his superb performance at Hemel saw him rack up 100 clean sheets for the Southern League outfit. Bash boss Riley also praised striker Mike Spinney’s “phenomenal work-rate” up front as
TOM Killick praised “the immediate impact” former Luton striker Stuart Douglas made for Poole Town after he grabbed two goals on his debut. The 32-year-old frontman, who has joined Dolphins from Dorchester Town on a non-contract basis until the end of
MODEL yacht enthusiasts are still unable to cast off in Poole Park because of a menace lurking in the deep. More than 100 Poole Radio Yacht Club members, who meet at the boating lake, cannot race their yachts because of tasselweed below the surface.
A NEW planning law could provide relief for areas of Bournemouth that have too many student homes or shared houses. The council wants landlords get planning permission before they can make a property a house of multiple occupancy – or HMO. Residents
VERWOOD boss Adie Arnold believes they “lack an out-and-out leader” following their disappointing 1-1 draw at Cowes Sports in Wessex Division One. Pete King gave Verwood a 10th-minute lead from close range but the Islanders grabbed a first-half equaliser
WIMBORNE boss Alex Browne blamed himself for their defeat at Stourport after claiming he hadn’t given his players the “right instructions”. Lee Chudy bagged their early equaliser after John Griffin fired Stourport in front, but two more first-half strikes
HAMWORTHY United midfielder Richard Jackson crashed in a late winner from close range as they consolidated sixth spot with a 2-1 triumph at lowly Hamble. Max Crow had fired Hammers in front in the first half only for Jamie Musselwhite to level for Hamble
STRIKER Rob Fox grabbed a late brace for New Milton as they salvaged a 3-3 draw at home to Moneyfields. Stuart Mott gave Linnets a 13th-minute lead but they found themselves 2-1 behind at the break courtesy of two goals from Gavin Jones. Moneyfields
RATS nesting in piles of rubbish in Ferndown are to be dealt with immediately at a cost of up to £5,000. Plastic bags, car seats, fast food wrappers and bike tyres are among the junk abandoned in Ford Lane woods, behind Halfords, McDonalds,
FORMER Cherries defender and player-manager John ‘Benno’ Benson has died at the age of 67 following a short illness. Benson had two spells at Dean Court, winning promotion as a player in 1971 and managing the club between 1975 and 1979. Initially signed
BOURNEMOUTH Airport operated as normal at the weekend in the wake of the terror alert at East Midlands Airport. The UK and US governments are investigating after explosive material was found in packages on two cargo planes bound for America
CALLING all Poole fans. Here’s your chance to vote for the man you feel has earned the prestigious accolade of Daily Echo Pirates rider-of-the-year. Yes, the Daily Echo Trophy is up for grabs again. All you have to do to register
DANCE seems more popular than ever today and this “invitation” came with a trio of stars. Shai Wosner, soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No 25, proved a shining example of his generation with a sparkling performance that encompassed the difficulties
IT’S always a bit of a surprise when a guitar legend starts his show sitting down strumming a harp... and two hours later is tap-dancing to one of his best-known songs. But like this remarkable gig – the penultimate show of a highly successful
THESE are tough times and doesn’t Ardal O’Hanlon know it! The Irish actor/comedian starts his new stand-up show by commiserating with the audience about the Recession... revealing that he’s had to sack his joke writers and outsource the work to India
THESE copycats are about as close as you’re going to get to the real deal. Hanging on to the coat-tails of one of the most exciting bands to come out of Britain, the CSR have done well out of emulating their heroes – in fact, they’ve probably toured
THE sound of the Valleys rumbled through the Concert Hall on Saturday with the brilliant Rhod Gilbert and his distinctive comic style. To kick off, the full house was treated to warm-up guy Lloyd Langford, who gave a full and frank description of
ONE of the biggest stars of Bournemouth Air Festival has been saved from being grounded. A massive fundraising drive to drum up £400,000 by the end of October to keep the Vulcan bomber flying has been successful, said operators Vulcan to the
This wasn’t your normal comedy gig, but then I knew that. Rather than having stand-up comedians, it was the turn of stand-up poets. But don’t let that fool you, because both poets were actually very funny in their own right. Elvis came on
You know when you’re about to watch something a bit different when you see Noble’s tour poster projected onto a cloth screen covering the stage, with floating octopi, cherubs and ducks, all going round his head. Once that screen goes you
A SPECTACULAR Daily Echo-backed fireworks display will light up the skies of Bournemouth on Saturday, November 6. Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual event at Butchers Coppice Scout Camp and Community Centre in West Howe.
IT'S difficult to write about Michael Dibden’s novel without spoiling the shocking twist. But it represents an ingenious meshing together of fact and fiction in which the imaginary supersleuth of Baker Street crosses swords with the Ripper. There’
FOR all their monumental achievements – five consecutive US number ones, 12 in total, a body of work that made them the most successful girl group of all time, glamorous gowns, worldwide fame – there was a dark side to success that makes it tempting to
Studland’s landlocked Little Sea, its best kept secret, is one of the most pristine lakes in lowland England. Set in heathland, within a National Nature Reserve and owned by the National Trust (NT), it has extremely important plant and animal
