SUPPORTERS of Dorset’s nine threatened libraries will be hoping for a stay of execution today as civic leaders vote for the second time on the service’s future. Dorset County Council’s Liberal Democrat group leader Cllr Janet Dover has spearheaded a
A PLAY association which has been helping local young people for 35 years has received a boost from JP Morgan. Fernheath Play Association has been able to buy tables and chairs for its children thanks to the £1,500 cheque. Paddy Williamson, who founded
A LANGUAGE school is taking legal action after it was named on a list of colleges “banned” from bringing international students into the UK. Cavendish School of English in Bournemouth appeared on the list released by the UK Border Agency and published
HE MAY have a best-selling book of his own to promote, but broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan took time to browse the Daily Echo’s own latest best-seller. Sir Terry was at Water-stone’s Castlepoint at the weekend to chat with fans and sign copies of
THE public does not want to see a disgraced former Bournemouth University chancellor return to the Lords, said a Dorset colleague. Lord Taylor of Warwick is now out of prison – tagged and on licence – after getting a one-year sentence for an £11,000
SANDBANKS’ golden shore looks likely to be the scene of another battle over dog-free sands. Poole beach users have renewed an appeal for a dog ban, with 456 signing a petition calling for no canines on a larger section of beach, from the western sand
FOUR years ago, David* was at rock bottom. He had just been arrested and taken to prison, a regular occurrence thanks to the heavy drug use he had indulged in since he was 18. By 32, he’d sunk so low that he was planning suicide. But during his time
LAST winter, 269 people died in Dorset as a result of the cold winter weather. Today sees the national launch of Surviving Winter, a campaign to encourage people to help those who will be hardest hit by fuel poverty this winter. Supported by Terry Wogan
CHILDREN’S services in Bournemouth has received a mixed report from Ofsted inspectors. They praised many aspects of the services, which include schools, early years and childcare, safeguarding, fostering and adoption. But a number of
MEMBERS of the Bournemouth Red Arrows Association have paid silent tribute to Flt Lt Sean Cunningham, who died on Tuesday. The Red Arrows pilot, aged 34 and from Coventry, was killed in an incident at the team’s home base in Lincolnshire.
IT LOOKS like a lesson in how to make life difficult for yourself, but there’s method in the madness of dragging tyres along Bournemouth beach to keep in shape. Jon Beswick attracts more than his fair share of funny looks with his somewhat unusual way
Resistance is futile - they have vays of making you laugh. Thoroughly enjoying themselves the in-house cast of this stage version of the 1980s' TV show, provides a fine tribute to the late David Croft's sure touch for British broadside humour with
The unexpected debut of Viviane Hagner performing Brahms’ Violin Concerto with the BSO quickly allayed any possible disappointment at the absence of the ailing Julian Rachlin. Seizing the moment after the orchestral introduction, Hagner struck
THE Daily Echo backed Dorset Music Awards is back again this year with opportunities for bands and musicians in the region. Previous winners have taken away such great prizes as professional PR packages, equipment, recording time and having their CDs
PROTESTERS won at least one more night camping outside Bournemouth Town Hall, but will again face eviction ahead of Remembrance Day marches. Occupy Bournemouth yesterday won a stay of execution after a judge agreed to consider a county court appeal.
CELEBRATE British Pudding Day on Wednesday with this traditional Gypsy Tart recipe which children of the ’60s and ‘70s may remember as a school dinner staple. Gypsy Tart is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it only uses four ingredients,
SURPRISE, surprise – there’s yet more controversy surrounding the X Factor after contestant Frankie Cocozza was kicked off for boasting about his drug use. The 18-year-old, who has already been the subject of “fix” allegations – that have been strongly
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was fatally stabbed through the heart trying to settle an argument that began on a night out, a court heard. Mahmud Ibrahim Bakir, 31, appeared at Winchester Crown Court yesterday charged with the murder of Kewen Khorsheed during a
I’LL declare an interest here and state that I’m not in favour of restricting dogs on beaches that currently allow them all year round. Yes, I do have a dog. It’s not much of a dog and its diminutive size and fluffy covering mean I am far more likely
I WAS sorry to hear that Harry Redknapp was admitted to hospital with a heart problem. I read that he spends up to eight hours on the road to and from his football club. We all know how stressful driving can be with the volume of traffic on the road
I WAS delighted to see on ‘Echo Comments’ that my heartfelt ambition for our fabulous new Twin Sails bridge, given in my presentation at the West Quay planning meeting on Wednesday November 2, was so accurately echoed: “the development to its shame would
WE wish to object most strongly to the proposed traveller’s site at Careys Road, Throop. We have lived in Careys Road for 53 years. For over 30 years we have lived with the blight of the proposed Castle Lane Relief Road which if built would go through
THE article “Life for a life, is it a fair exchange” (Faith Matters, Daily Echo November 5) was good and balanced. When we talk about punishment and death we become involved in a spiritual dimension. The question raised is this: Is the life of a repentant
Though I share the frustration of others at being stopped for no apparent reason at traffic signals when the roads are quiet, I cannot judge the Fleetsbridge scheme without the before-and-after statistics. However, having been responsible
I HEARD a report the other day that the happiest time of our life is when we are in our 70s. I begin to question all this. For men, their ears get larger and long hairs grow out of every orifice except from the top of their heads. For women, apart
FAR be it for me to doubt the wisdom of your motoring readers, but I sense that it is easier to get around Fleetsbridge because a large percentage of traffic is avoiding the junction, and using alternative roads. The road from Holes Bay Road to Cabot
ASDA and Tesco are now battling for planning permission in Blandford, a council meeting heard. Asda wants to build a new store on the northern edge of town – but the scheme may not go ahead if Tesco’s bid for an extension is successful. Developers updated
It was a sultry evening; she had been to her Zumba class and was still, even now perspiring from her upper lip. She really loved the dances, Zorba the Greek, Salsa, Mambo, Bollywood and some Flamenco and a Hip-Hop number to finish. The music
Sarah walked slowly out into the rain towards the park, savouring the few hours of freedom she allowed herself. Cocooned under the large black umbrella, she let her mind wander through the various scenarios her imagination conjured up; Mary Poppins
THE winners have been announced in the Poole Libraries Short Stories Competition. Click on the link to enjoy the top entries.
PROOF has been sent in of former Poole council leader Brian Leverett clad in his whites and striding out to the wicket. Borough of Poole is to rename the Poole Park cricket pavilion in honour of the man who notched up 27 years of public service in the
A FIRE took place at Eco Sustainable Solutions in West Parley on Wednesday evening, destroying a piece of equipment. The blaze started just after 8.10pm outside the premises in Chapel Lane, and involved a metal shredder which had spread to a hopper and
ANGRY boss Lee Bradbury revealed he was ready to get tough with his players after vowing to ensure there would be no repeat of Cherries’ Griffin Park horror show. Manager Bradbury was yesterday set to make his men watch the DVD of Tuesday’s Johnstone
STEVE Fletcher reflected on relinquishing his position in Cherries’ management set-up and then insisted he had plenty to offer on the pitch. The club yesterday announced that Cherries’ record appearance-maker had reverted to his playing
EDDIE Mitchell told Steve Fletcher he still had an important role to play for Cherries – after revealing the striker’s shock exit as assistant manager had “come as a bit of a surprise” to the club legend. Cherries yesterday announced the 39
A FIRST-ever Premier Division final beckons for Poole as they head for their second round gala in the National Arena League West at Millfield on Saturday. And beyond that lies the even greater prize of qualification for the national finals at Sheffield
SCOTTY ‘Dog’ Mitchell believes he can make it third time lucky at the Lakeside World Darts Championships – despite being paired against world champion Martin Adams in the first round. The Bransgore darts ace is hoping to make the last 16 for the first
CHAIRMAN Eddie Mitchell has confirmed that a new investor – understood to be Russian businessman Maxim Demin – has completed a deal to become the co-owner of AFC Bournemouth. Mitchell yesterday reported that contracts for the 50 per cent stake in the
COACHES are known for having a lot of lip but Sam Woodward has taken it a step further by joining Movember, the moustache-growing fund-raiser in aid of men’s health charities. The Swim Bournemouth assistant coach said: “It has prompted a few giggles
TWO moments of quality settled the derby between Bashley and Poole Town as the Dolphins won a battle of the makeshift defences. Will Spetch’s dipping volley and Claudio Herbert’s 25-yard drive were the pick of the goals as Poole progressed to the second
