A DEVELOPER wants to build an Asda superstore at Kites Corner on the northern edge of Blandford. Property Development Partnerships Ltd (PDPL) said the proposed store, which would be alongside Glenmore Business Park, would create around 320 jobs. Oliver
THE first of two episodes of television’s much-loved Antiques Roadshow, filmed in Purbeck last summer, will be screened on Sunday. More than 3,000 people packed out the grounds of Lulworth Castle for a chance to get their items under the experts
THE group trying to build a “dynamic” arts centre in Blandford seek they will seek outline planning permission after a successful exhibition. The DT11 Partnership said that now it has the support of the town council and the public it will move ahead
THE boss of a bus company embroiled in chaos at the start of the school term has stepped down suddenly. Alex Carter, managing director of Go South Coast, which runs Damory, Wilts and Dorset and other firms, has taken a temporary break from his duties
WHEN Tracy Bartram was given the all-clear from breast cancer she vowed to “give something back”. As the wife of former Bournemouth and Arsenal footballer Vince, mum to the couple’s sons Miles, eight, and Heath, five, and one of the people
LIFEGUARDS of the future have been left high and dry after failing to secure a winter training slot at a local swimming pool. Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club’s Nippers section have been grounded due to a lack of available pool time in the
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old male cyclist was seriously assaulted in the Kinson Common area of Bournemouth at the weekend. The incident happened on Sunday at around 3.30am as the man cycled along Kinson Road.
A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car at Ashley Heath this morning. The incident involving a female driver in her eighties and a male cyclist took place in Horton Road, Ashley Heath around 10.40am. Police
A CONTROL order has been slapped on the owner of a dog living streets away from where a cat was killed in Bournemouth. Black cat Smudgey died after being attacked by a three-legged dog in Sussex Close, Muscliff, last week, despite neighbours valiantly
So when I was contacted by the “Love Beetroot” campaign about developing some recipes involving beetroot, I was really very keen to join in. The first beetroot recipe I tried was a no-brainer, as I’d been hankering after trying it out for a couple
CONTENTIOUS plans to introduce a green bin charge in Poole to fill a £324,000 budget black hole have been deferred at full council in the light of a new proposal. In the first major test for the hung council, Liberal Democrats and Poole People voted
Welcome to my third blog entry, I hope in the time since I last blogged everyone has stayed safe and healthy. This blog has come about after a recent shopping trip. I was perusing the children's section of a worldwide respected fashion store
A HIKER who died on a Welsh mountain has been named as man who dedicated much of his life to helping young people. Terry Vine collapsed near the top of Corn Du, the second biggest mountain in Wales, at around 1.30pm on Saturday, as he walked
PARENTS are being urged to advise their teenage children on the best options for their education after GCSEs. Bournemouth and Poole College has urged mums and dads to accompany teenagers on visits to their sites to find out what courses are
DETECTIVES are hunting a man who allegedly assaulted a teenage girl in Bournemouth. Police said a man punched the 16-year-old between Poole Lane and Duck Lane in West Howe at around 9am on Tuesday. The victim, an Oakmead College student from Bournemouth
YOU wait for one Phantom to come along and then three show up at the Pavilion Theatre. Home-grown West End star Earl Carpenter brings his show The Three Phantoms to Bournemouth this November 6. The Daily Echo-backed show is as much a celebration
DANILO Restivo was last night reportedly appealing against his conviction for the murder of Bournemouth mum Heather Barnett. The 39-year-old Italian national was jailed for life in June over the killing in Charminster in 2002. His appeal means proceedings
ONE of Bournemouth and Poole’s biggest employers has announced 150 new jobs. LV=, which has its head office at County Gates, said record growth over the past year meant it was expanding its 2,000-strong work force in the area. The majority
THE world of entertainment has been remembering the “genius” of David Croft, the Poole-born creator of some of Britain’s best loved sitcoms. Producer and writer David Croft wrote Dad’s Army, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Hi-De-Hi and You Rang, M’Lord
Little Pots of Chocolate (Serves 4) 285ml single cream 200g best quality cooking chocolate (70% cocoa solids) 2 large egg yolks 3tbsp brandy 20g butter In a thick-bottomed pan, heat the cream until
ACADEMIC staff at Bournemouth University are suffering “shocking” stress levels with many claiming to be bullied and intimidated at work, a report has claimed. Health of staff may be at risk and drastic action is needed to improve the situation, according
WHAT is it with thugs and animals? Everyday in some newspaper there is horrendous stories of poor defenceless animals – cats being set upon by dogs and dogs being tossed out of cars. What is the world coming to, and why do we never hear that these thugs
I READ that Poole Council are taking delivery of large quantities of grit to top up existing stocks in preparation for winter snow. Wonderful news and to “be prepared” as Baden-Powell said, is admirable. Many residents will once again “be prepared
DOUGLAS Eyre suggests a merger of the three councils (Letters, September 23). The Conservatives dominate all three town councils. They can show leadership on this issue by merging their constituency associations across the conurbation. If Christopher
ALL this talk about bins in Poole does confuse me... and I’m a resident. Ultimately, whatever councillors believe, resident who pay their council tax do not want to pay any more money for the collection of our bins when we’re already being charged.
THE council cannot afford to mend the potholes in our roads, but they can afford to install those unwelcome speed humps. C COOPER, Viking Way, Bournemouth
FURTHER to the letter in today’s Echo, regarding the reinstatement of a seafront swimming pool, Bournemouth Council should perhaps take advice from Plymouth Council. The Plymouth Pavilions centre combines a pool, an ice rink, conference and concert facilities
I DROPPED my daughter off at the airport last week and it cost £2.50 to drive through the car park, taking about three minutes. I noticed another motorist doing a three point turn in front of the entrance to the car park to drop off his passengers
I DON’T know how well known it is that Dorset County Council is wasting a considerable sum of money in investigating Mr Philip Atlay’s (KWTG) bizarre attempt to register Hanham Ground retrospectively as a town green, so that the Wimborne Waitrose can
WHY are the council selling off their assets, e.g. Leyton Mount car park, supposedly to use the money to enhance Bournemouth centre? We know from recent letters in Postbag from holidaymakers that Bournemouth has virtually nothing to offer anyone these
MR Whitelegg had much to say about councillors’ allowances (Letters, September 26) but failed to point out that, although councillors are not ‘salaried’, the allowances still have tax and N.I. deducted from them. If the elected members had salaries
FURIOUS residents have been turning phonelines red hot as they learn about possible traveller sites in Poole. A shortlist of three sites have been revealed by Borough of Poole at Lodge Hill at Canford Heath, which is home to Montacute special
PLANNERS should send out a message that “Bournemouth is full” and there are no suitable sites for gypsy and traveller pitches, it has been claimed. The call comes from one of the town’s MPs and a councillor who has three proposed traveller
MATT Ford has revealed his interest in signing rising star Sam Masters – with Chris Holder giving the potential Pirates recruit a big thumbs-up. The Australian was King’s Lynn’s top performer as he scored six points from reserve in Monday’s play-off
THE motorcyclist saved from underneath a car in Bournemouth has revealed more details of his horrific injuries. Piers de Burgh used the Echo to thank the passers-by who lifted a car off his chest after the accident on Charminster Road. The 27-year-old
MENTOR Alan Curtis has revealed Shaun MacDonald’s “unbelievable talent” earned him the nickname ‘Zidane’ among a host of Premier League stars at Swansea. Curtis helped nurture the midfielder through the ranks at the Welsh club and was one of the coaches
NEW Milton handed new boss Glenn Burnett the perfect start when they came from behind to see off fellow Wessex Premier strugglers Hayling United in an eventful affair at Fawcett’s Field on Tuesday. Alex Baldacchino’s late clincher added to a Lee Tigwell
