VERWOOD Town’s memorable FA Vase adventure came to a disappointing end when they crashed to a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Torpoint Athletic tonight. The Cornish outfit left Verwood with a mountain to climb after they raced into a 4-1 half-time lead at
SHE’S given us a “lorra” laughs over the years, but for Cilla Black, growing old is clearly no laughing matter. At an age when most women are looking forward to making the most of their retirement, the veteran singer and TV presenter says she
GEORGE Webb made it three goals in two games for Hamworthy United as they battled back twice to salvage a 2-2 home draw against Christchurch. The former Cherries midfielder, who made two senior appearances for AFC Bournemouth, bagged a brace
GURKHAS from Blandford have taken their case to Westminster in a bid to win equal pension rights. The chairman of the British Gurkha Welfare Society (BGWS), Major Tikendra Dewan, met with North Dorset MP Bob Walter to make the case for greater
Dorset will be without a team in the National Arena League’s national finals in April for the first time since 2006 after the combined Bournemouth-Ferndown A team failed to qualify via the virtual gala. The team – swimming as Bournemouth Dolphins A –
Poole will be back among the National Arena League’s regional elite next year following a thumping victory in the Division One final at Cardiff. They finished 70 points ahead of nearest challengers Yeovil and at least 100 clear of everyone
CHAIRMAN Eddie Mitchell quashed speculation linking Marc Pugh with Southampton and then insisted the playmaker was worth more than a reported £200,000 price tag. A national newspaper article today suggested that Cherries’ wing wizard had emerged
A MAN has been summoned to appear in court following an incident where a car mounted a pavement and struck a pedestrian. Police said that following an investigation, they had reported a 23-year-old man from High Wycombe for criminal and traffic offences
TWO magistrates’ courts and a county court are to close in Dorset, Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly announced last night. Blandford and Wimborne courthouses are among 93 magistrates’ courts to shut and Poole county court is among 49 facing
LAST Christmas, this little girl could not stand up by herself. But as four-year-old Charlotte Wakefield, from Corfe Mullen, giggles and reaches to play with the decorations on the Christmas tree today, you would never know it.
TWO people, four years, 64 countries, 100,000 miles – and one motorbike. This is the incredible journey of two doctors from Lytchett Matravers, now retold in a new book. Author Pat Garrod together with his wife Vanessa Lewis – whom he proposed to and
PLANS to turn a vacant car showroom on one of Bournemouth’s busiest roads into retail space look set to get the green light, despite objections from local residents. Fifty-six letters of objection have been sent to the Town Hall, including
I had attempted to include Tuna & Lemon Pasta in the menu list a month or so ago. However, at that time, the boys in the house weren't at all keen on the idea so I shelved it. This week, I slipped it quietly onto the menu list and hoped for the
CHRISTMAS and New Year revellers are being urged to stay safe and out of trouble - and Dorset Police have made two animated videos to show them how. Officers have warned too much alcohol could lead to a person becoming either a victim or
ICY winds are set to move into Dorset tomorrow, possibly bringing more snow. A bout of cold, wet weather is moving south from the Arctic, and neighbouring Devon and Cornwall will get the worst of the conditions. Dorset will probably miss the snow until
IT'S as bad as we feared and could still get worse. That was the message from Dorset County Council's cabinet at a meeting on Wednesday morning (15) to recommend a multi-million pound savings package to the full council. Council leader
YOUNG business entrepreneurs had their first taste of business networking when they attended the Young Enterprise masterclasses on November 8. Over fifty young achievers from ten different schools attended the evening, which was led by four
BUSINESS leaders are celebrating after shopper numbers jumped 40 per cent on a crucial street thanks to a new Primark. The new store boosted Bournemouth’s Commercial Road after months of falling numbers. The store opened on November
LOOKING for a panto to take the kids to this year? Read our reviews before you decide! • Cinderella , starring Chris Jarvis, at Bournemouth Pavillion. • Peter Pan , starring Debra Stephenson at Lighthouse, Poole • A Christmas
LOVE it or loathe it, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is back. The man who made his name in Riverdance and gave the world Feet of Flames is celebrating the 13th anniversary of his most famous show. The long-running show will be at the
GOOD night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite. It’s an old-fashioned saying, but the warning has more relevance in today’s society than some might realise, as the bed bug population is seeing a huge resurgence. New York has been hit by the worst
Meringue Snowflakes Makes about 12 150g caster sugar 75g egg whites (about 2 medium egg whites) Edible silver glitter Edible silver balls Piping bag, fitted with a star-shaped nozzle 2 solid baking trays, lined with baking parchment Preheat oven
STAFFING and recruitment issues were at the heart of Winton Art and Media College’s decline. That’s the belief of those now responsible for bringing the school up to scratch. Following an Ofsted report placing the failing school into
STRUGGLING to keep out the cold? Then try this warming cocktail courtesy of Southern Comfort. Christmas Comfort 40ml Southern Comfort 20ml lemon juice 80ml cranberry juice 10ml sugar syrup Dash of bitters (optional) Add all ingredients to a
A CLAMPER said he acted completely lawfully over a case where a boy’s parents wanted to drive him to hospital, but were unable to. Shaun House spoke out after the incident in which Nolan and Sarah Combrink’s five-year-old son Charlie swallowed a bleach-like
DORSET County Council is the only authority in England to see its spending power increase according to official figures. But the overall news is grim, with most councils being hit harder than anticipated in their annual settlements. Although settlements
I agree totally with the boss of Beales about the Bournemouth town centre market. Having made a special journey to see what I believed to be a German-style Christmas Market, I was very disappointed to find I had wasted my time. No one
On my recent visit to your lovely town, last Thursday morning, with great anticipation I visited your town centre Christmas Market. Oh what a disappointment! Instead of spending the morning, I spent ten minutes! Is this the best Bournemouth can manage
I have just read your article Hot Meals, Blankets, and the Gift of Love. about the homeless in Bournemouth. I have been privileged to join that wonderful group of Salvation Army volunteers who go out every Monday night to give these people a
I WOULD like to comment on your report on Seahorses, (7th Dec). During the 1950-60 I was a skipper of a trawler fishing in Poole Bay area. I and my other skipper friends were so secretive of the area we fished in we just never spoke about where we saw
To all those people who complain that the Imax building has blocked their view, I hope you saw Snapshots in the Echo, Monday Dec. 13th, showing Pier Approach in 1936 and the Swimming Baths under construction. You will have noticed that the car park
SHUTTING day centres for people with learning disabilities will not isolate them but offer more opportunities, according to care bosses. Bournemouth Borough Council service director for adult and community services, Judith Geddes, and cabinet
I USED to know a hospitable fellow called Joe who was married to a charming wife, Gwen. Next door lived Gwen’s unmarried sister, Mary. They all got on so well that Mary would often pop round to watch things like Sunday Night at the London Palladium
On behalf of the Trustees of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust I wish to thank all the Servicemen and women involved in the recent, outstanding concert at The Lighthouse Arts Centre, Poole, performed by the Central Band of the RAF, the Salon Orchestra
I totally agree with the boss of Beales with regards to the Booze, Burgers and Tat statement of the way that Bournemouth is now seen. In the 1960s I worked in Bournemouth at The Cadena.It was such a beautiful place then, and now it really is a tatty,cheap
I am sure it will not have escaped your readers’ notice that the issue of tuition fees has brought out a string of Liberal Democrat MPs and spokespersons explaining why they have broken their pre-election promise not to accept this form of financing our
A POLL has revealed that 90 per cent of the British people wish this country to leave the EU. Should our politicians take note and allow us the promised referendum, Britain would then be saved the £45 million a day we presently pay to the EU as our membership
PRIMARY schools in Bournemouth are in the bottom third in England, according to the latest league tables. The authority came 104th out of 152 council areas when the percentage of children achieving the expected standard in both English and
WHEN Sheila Hancock’s grandson Jack started complaining of headaches and feeling sick, doctors told his mother Melanie Thaw not to worry – it was probably just a virus. But then the four-year-old had a really severe bout of vomiting and Melanie knew
WHEN doctors said she would never walk again, Lindsay Chapman thought her life was over. But now the 34-year-old keep fit fan from Wimborne is living her dream of becoming a fitness instructor. Lindsay ran regularly and was a member of the Reserves,
THERE is a famous scene in the spoof documentary, Spinal Tap, in which guitarist, Nigel Tufnel, proudly displays an amplifier with a volume setting of 11. This is the level at which Status Quo begin. Reading back over my notes – “onslaught
BEALES boss Tony Brown has come under a storm of criticism for his outspoken attack on Bournemouth’s Christmas market. Councillors and retailers accused him of creating an excuse for alleged poor sales figures at the department store chain.
December in the garden, started off very cold and even a generous portion of snow fell on Dorset. A friend told me that the snow even lay on the shoreline, something I would have loved to have witnessed myself, if only I hadn’t had to struggle
TOM Killick insists he will not sacrifice Poole Town’s chances of cup glory despite fears of a fixture pile-up. Dolphins visit Sherborne in a Dorset Senior Cup quarter-final clash tonight (7.45pm). And Killick will resist lining up with a weakened side
CHERRIES missed out on a glamour tie with Premier League high-fliers Sunderland as old foes Notts County dumped them out of the FA Cup at the second round stage for the second consecutive season. First-half strikes from Krystian Pearce and Lee Hughes
MATT Ford has confirmed Chris Holder and Darcy Ward will lead Pirates’ charge for Elite League honours next year. Poole Castle Cover’s chief says the dynamic Aussie duo have “agreed terms” to return to Wimborne Road after they both starred for the club
SOMEONE once famously said “Go west, young man." With that in mind, I can’t think of any more appropriate advice for anyone planning a quick break in the UK. Forget package holidays and foreign climes, Cornwall is the destination. With mild
Christmas Tree Cakes (Makes 15) • 100g self-raising flour • 100g soft margarine • 100g caster sugar • 2 eggs • Paper cake cases, two baking trays • Assorted sweets • 50g butter or margarine, softened
