LIONS captain Alan Manning has labelled their shock 42-5 home thumping against Hartpury College “a wake-up call” they must learn from quickly. Bournemouth went into the eagerly-awaited National Three South & West top-of-the-table clash on the back of
DAVID Dunn has told his demoralised Bournemouth players: “One bad 20 minutes doesn’t make us a bad team.” Hartpury College hit Lions early by romping into an unassailable five-try 33-0 interval lead at Chapel Gate. The Dorset side rallied in the second
OAKMEADIANS coach Tom Drewett saw his side enhance their South West One East survival hopes with an eight-try 48-32 home romp over Reading Abbey. But the hard taskmaster was still not totally happy with the Meyrick Park outfit’s performance, claiming
WIMBORNE boss Alex Browne couldn’t hide his frustration after they conceded a controversial stoppage-time decider in a fiery 3-2 defeat at Mangotsfield. Lee Chudy’s 13th goal of the season and a dramatic 90th-minute strike from James Stokoe looked to
ROLLING Stones drummer Charlie Watts is one of the biggest rock stars on the planet but away from the world of mega-stadiums, private jets and five star hotels he’s still essentially a musician’s musician. Surrounded by a bunch of super-talented
SWANAGE Town and Herston manager Paul Whitton says a pre-match summit with his players made the difference after they held Sherborne Town to a 3-3 draw on Saturday. Swans have been on a rotten run of form lately, and had taken just three points from
DISTRICT chiefs have backed plans for a state-of-the-art glass canopy over a Swanage al-fresco seafront bar. Popular Gee Whites, on the quayside, has been embroiled in a planning wrangle since 2007, when owner Mick Storer first erected a thatched pagoda
A BRAVE mum from Bournemouth is preparing for chemotherapy as her daughter prepares to jump from a plane to raise money for a charity fighting bowel cancer. Angie Tomlinson was told on Christmas Eve that the results of a biopsy showed that she had bowel
WIMBORNE Town football club bosses are in talks with architects about a new ground to the south of the town. The club’s vice-chairman Paul Miller said developer Wyatt Homes have bought an “option” to build up to 170 homes around the current
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Bournemouth University said it ‘would scrutinise the source of any money’ in the wake of the donations scandal at the London School of Economics (LSE). The universities sector has been under investigation since it emerged the LSE accepted
DID you know that football star David Beckham’s great-great-great grandfather was a rag & bone man working on the River Thames? Or that Kate Moss has fashion in her genes courtesy of a dress-making family member? It’s amazing what dirty
THOUSANDS of vulnerable people across Dorset could suffer as rocketing fuel prices hit local charities. Many fear vital services could be cut or lost altogether unless the government intervenes to bring prices down. As petrol prices hit more than 140p
A MAJOR fashion retailer is closing its Bournemouth store amidst a nationwide restructuring plan. Arcadia will shut the combined Dorothy Perkins and Burtons store on March 26 after a closing down sale offering up to 50 per cent off. The company, which
A FEMINIST group failed in a bid to ban “overtly sexual” advertising at Bournemouth University. BUst (Bournemouth University Students Together) Against Sexism put forward a motion but lost 80 votes to five. Student Chloe Cook, 19, from Teignmouth in
Poole youngsters nearly lost out on thousands of pounds for play schemes in favour of helping fund a badly needed new burial ground. Borough of Poole council leader Cllr Elaine Atkinson revealed that £365,000 was nearly siphoned off to spend
Which local woman has been an inspiration to you? The hunt is on to celebrate such paragons to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. A campaign has been launched to honour the centenary by nominating women past and present, in Poole
FOOTAGE of the royal wedding will be dominating TV screens all over the country come April 29, but the real action is happening out on the streets. Local authorities in Dorset have already approved a number of street parties, with many more
If you prefer your pancakes savoury, try this recipe from celebrity chef Brian Turner. Serves 4. Lightly Spiced Crispy Bacon with Mushroom Pancakes 25g (1oz) unsalted butter 115g (4oz) button mushrooms 1tsp Tabasco sauce
A LOCATION has been set for a hearing to consider allegations against the deputy leader of Bournemouth council. Councillor John Beesley has been the subject of an investigation since December 2009 into the wording he used in declarations of
THE engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton has lifted the nation’s spirits during a time of almost unprecedented austerity ... or has it? For some, the happy event could temporarily banish the blues caused by everything from bankers
DETAILS have been revealed of the hundreds of thousands of pounds it could cost to keep Bournemouth’s Imax building standing empty until it is re-developed. Bournemouth Borough Council has bought back the lease of the Waterfront building so
THIS is the moment Dorchester Town's Ashley Vickers wrestled a streaker to the ground - then got sent off. Vickers was left in a state of shock after he was one of three Dorchester Town players dismissed in a bizarre encounter at Havant & Waterlooville
CONTROVERSIAL performer Jim Davidson is presenting his debut play Stand Up And Be Counted at The Mayflower Theatre tonight until Saturday. The new play is an unflinching, no-holds-barred comedy that follows the explosive chain of events that unfold
WATCHING Sky News on Wednesday, the TV screen was split so it enabled the viewers to watch prime minister’s question time and a speech from Colonel Gaddafi. I couldn’t make my mind up as to whether it was repeats of Spitting Image or the Muppet Show.
I HAVE lived in the Wimborne area for almost 40 years and have always kept horses/ponies close to Holt Heath and enjoyed riding along the bridleways, lanes and tracks. If my paddock fences had broken, gates been left open or horses had been spooked
I would strongly urge anyone considering voting to adopt the AV system in the forthcoming referendum to consider for a moment what the outcome would be. Many people are thoroughly disillusioned with the Liberal Democrats and Nick Clegg, in particular
I have loads of sympathy for Pete Dickinson (Echo March 3). I was once made redundant (on a Christmas Eve) and can well remember feelings of anger, inadequacy, and deep gloom. Also my elder son lost his job last year – the company that employed
I AGREE with Sandra Fish (Daily Echo letters March 2, 2011), we do need the summer ice rink back. The Christmas/New Year ice rink at the BIC has been a great success. Not only many local residents have used the temporary ice rink, but this facility has
So the Lib Dems come 6th in a by-election, losing their deposit in the process and Cllr Claire Smith defends her position by asking us all to ignore it. Up pops Cllr Grower to inform us that the Labour win “shows the mood of the country at the moment.
With the recent report by Harriet Marsh (28 Feb, Rinks summer future on the brink), which makes reference to the likely decision that ice skating might not be returning in the summer school holidays at the BIC, and also following that excellent
I AM writing with regard to three articles printed on February 28th and March 1st. 1. “7 Years for prolific burglar”. Anthony Smith who stole an elderly ladies handbag. 2. “Homeless drug addict is jailed”. Derek Miles received 43-weeks for attempting
IT’S hard to believe that I have only ever attended three street parties in my lifetime. While one of our writers suggested one of them might have been the Coronation in 1952 – a guess immediately recognised by his colleagues as one of the worst career
MORE than 200 children were taken into care in Bournemouth last year, 25 more than during the previous year, latest ChildLine figures have revealed. A new report shows that local authorities are looking after more children since the Baby P
HUNDREDS of people are expected to pack out Swanage’s St Mary’s Church for Jesse Jones’ remembrance service tomorrow. The popular 24-year-old disappeared after a night out with friends in Swanage town centre. Despite a police search, and a massive
IN-FORM strike star Michael Symes is hoping to ensure Cherries maintain their promotion push by repeating his Exeter goalscoring heroics. The former Accrington Stanley frontman has been a key performer since Lee Bradbury took charge, netting
MARK Molesley has revealed there were uncertain times during his painstaking fitness bid that plunged him into the last-chance saloon. The popular midfielder put behind him almost 17 months of injury heartache by coming off the bench in the 3-0 win over
THE future of health services in Bournemouth and Christchurch will come under the spotlight at a public meeting at Royal Bournemouth Hospital today. The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wants people’s views
BOSS Lee Bradbury has banned talk of Southampton as Cherries aim to avoid becoming sidetracked by the upcoming south coast promotion showdown. Interest and excitement is building among the area’s football followers ahead of Saturday’s meeting
