A FULL and wholesome 10 years ago, Sega wheeled out a well-received and downright crazy football game called Sega Soccer Slam, in which ridiculously proportioned players dressed equally ridiculously and performed ridiculous skills in ridiculous
BOSS Ken Vaughan saw Bournemouth Poppies lose their grip on the Wessex League Cup and then praised conquerors Brockenhurst for lowering their colours. Warren Kenna’s sublime second-half strike earned the Wessex One outfit a deserved 1-0 win following
CHRISTCHURCH boosted their prospects of a top-four finish after chalking up a 2-1 win over Wessex Premier rivals Romsey at Hurn Bridge on Tuesday. Sam Griffin’s third goal in two games settled the contest in Priory’s favour after Ryan Long had netted
ROADWORKS that have caused misery for Poole-bound motorists for more than two months will finish next week, it has been announced. Engineers carry out final resurfacing work on the busy A351 Sandford Road – where they’ve been putting in new sewers since
A COLLECTION point at JP Morgan has been providing supplies to Bournemouth’s night shelter. Staff have been donating toiletries, towels, rucksacks, flasks and other vital items for the work of the St Paul’s Night Shelter, run by BCHA.
STUDENTS from a Bournemouth stage school showed they had star quality when it came to exams. Stagecoach Bournemouth entered students for LAMDA professional acting examinations for the first time. All candidates received either a distinction
NEARLY two years since they fought to save their beloved community centre, a group of Mudeford residents will officially take control of it come April 1. Residents who formed the Friends of Mudeford Wood in the battle to try and save the community centre
THE chairman of Hoburne Holiday Parks was swept off her feet by Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Hollins. Rosie Kennar danced the Argentine tango with Chris at a party to launch Hoburne’s 2012 centenary celebrations. Her husband, John
THREE local hospices were winners after the inaugural Help the Hospices Family Day at AFC Bournemouth. A host of activities, including face painting, keepy-up challenges and Powerstrike, were put on outside the Seward Stadium before the Cherries
UNDER-PRESSURE families could have some vital support withdrawn unless a Bournemouth charity can boost funds. Grants to Home-Start South East Dorset have been slashed as statutory organisations struggle to balance books. But demand for the service has
BOTH Poole MPs are recovering following emergency hospital care. Conservative Robert Syms suffered suspected appendicitis on Friday – while Liberal Democrat Annette Brooke broke her wrist and hip three days previously. Mr Syms, who
POOLE’S vibrant Ashley Cross district, home to a dozen pubs and bars, could soon be covered by an order limiting alcohol consumption. Dorset Police want civic officials to extend Poole town centre’s Designated Public Place Order into Ashley
THE A31 has reopened after a collision and oil spill closed the road, causing delays to motorists this morning. The westbound carriageway was closed following the incident between two lorries just before 5.10am, which resulted in an oil spill
CASH-STRAPPED customers are shopping around for their eggs as wholesale prices soar in Dorset following an EU ban on battery hen cages. Since January 1 all laying hens must be kept in “enriched” cages with extra space to nest, scratch and roost. In
CHILDREN at Pamphill First School got busy chopping, stirring, and dipping to make a special ‘thank you’ meal for people who help in the community. The 72 pupils invited firefighters, police officers and paramedics to enjoy their menu of chicken curry
BOURNEMOUTH’S award-winning safety centre has received a welcome donation from JP Morgan to upgrade its IT system. The £2,000 donation was made to LV=Streetwise – a life-sized, indoor, safety scenario village in Elliott Road, which was visited by 13,000
POLICE want information after a man was the victim of a “cowardly” assault in Blandford. An 18-year-old from the town was attacked between 7.30pm and 7.45pm on Thursday, March 8, on the blue bridge linking Morrison’s car park with Stour Meadows. The
THE former boyfriend of aspiring model and college student Emily Longley goes on trial for her murder next month. Elliot Turner, 20, from Queens Park will be in the dock alongside his parents, Leigh and Anita Turner, who are charged with perverting
Don’t forget that this competition closes on 31st March 2012. There are 3 categories: wildlife, landscape and people. A winner will be picked from each category, and then the three winners will be placed first, second and third overall.
ELDERLY Christchurch residents are urging charity collectors to avoid door-knocking after dark and frightening them. The group of residents from Hampshire Close, just off Suffolk Avenue in Fairmile, said recent visits from charity collectors looking
Join us to celebrate spring with a 'Spring Song at Arne' walk this Saturday. We will listen out for some of the special birds like Dartford warblers and have a look for some of the early signs of spring. Great spotted woodpeckers are drumming
BOSSES of a Dorset-based recycling company face Crown Court trial after being charged by the Environment Agency. Representatives from Commercial Recycling Limited, based at the Canford Recycling Centre in Magna Road, Wimborne, faced six charges
LINKS between a top private school and a state school in north Bournemouth have been further strengthened by the offer of two more scholarships to pupils. Canford School first invited applications from Bourne Academy students last year after
WHEN Les Kerswill woke up on the morning of his 93rd birthday he had no idea what the day would hold. But the early mist worried his 84-year-old partner Betty Jarvis, who feared her very special present might have to be called off. Fortunately
LEON FRANKOUSHI of Fitzpain Road, West Parley, Ferndown. Proved in absence that he failed to deliver to the Secretary of State the part of the registration document relating to the transfer of the vehicle to a person who was not a vehicle trader. Fined
HAYLEIGH HALL aged 35 of Queens Road, Mudeford. Proved in absence that She failed to deliver to the Secretary of State the part of the registration document relating to the transfer of the vehicle to a person who was not a vehicle trader. Fined £175,
IN yesterday’s In The Dock, we said TERENCE CARL RICHARDSON, aged 24, of Boyd Road, Poole, had admitted assault as well as damaging a wardrobe door, a stereo, a blind, window catch and door frame. In fact, he had pleaded not guilty to the allegation of
NIGEL DAY of Wimborne Road, Poole. Proved in absence that he failed to deliver to the Secretary of State the part of the registration document relating to the transfer of the vehicle to a person who was not a vehicle trader. Fined £175, victim surcharge
GARY DAVIDSON aged 31 of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Proved in absence that he failed to deliver to the Secretary of State the part of the registration document relating to the transfer of the vehicle to a person who was not a vehicle trader. Fined
SAFETY issues or actual obstruction problems may justify use of the camera car, indiscriminate roving for victims to fine does not. In Mark Jury’s case (Echo February 22) it is difficult to see how any reasonable person could refuse his appeal. As the
I MUST mention my stay in Poole Hospital, Rockley Ward after I was taken ill about three weeks ago. Two neighbours dialled 999. The ambulance came and two very friendly paramedics came. I was admitted to Rockley Ward. They all work so hard there and
SIZING Europe has lost just once in four starts at Cheltenham and can maintain that enviable record with another victory in the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature on day two of the Festival. That bare statistic barely does justice
FANTASTIC, what a success story, Cllr Xena Dion states (Echo, March 5) that 12,500 households in Poole will have their garden waste picked up. What are the other 55,000 householders going to do with theirs? Lots of these are widows, pensioners etc
CHELTENHAM: 1.30 Teaforthree, 2.05 Simonsig, 2.40 Grands Crus, 3.20 Sizing Europe, 4.00 Saphir River, 4.40 Argocat, 5.15 NEW YEAR'S EVE (NAP). HUNTINGDON: 1.45 Black Cache, 2.20 Kings Bayonet, 2.55 Civil Servant, 3.35 Ocean Bluff, 4.15 Elegant Olive,
REGARDING the Eneco wind farm plans, the main arguments seem to be concerning the visibility of the turbines. Both Eneco and the anti brigade are presenting misleading images to suit their argument. Wind turbines can be dangerous too if they can’t
THE inconsiderate behaviour of some motorists I find unbelievable. I am the user of an electric wheelchair, who frequents the same footpath with my companions from a home. Even though the residents of the surrounding roads are aware of this, there
HOW could a man lie dead for 18 months? What does that say about our social cohesion? Neighbours believed he had gone to sea. He and his wife were long separated. And his family just thought he wasn’t contacting them. That, sadly, sometimes happens.
AMONG the great writers of comedy must be numbered Alan Ayckbourn. A cross between drama and farce, his work brings to life typical families with whom we can identify. This vintage 1972 piece involves three couples – Sidney Hopcroft, an ambitious tradesman
A CORONER has spoken of his disbelief after the “mummified” remains of a man aged 59 were found at his tower block home, 18 months after last being seen. Robert White’s estranged wife Sandy Carley told a Bournemouth inquest how she had alerted
ON Sunday, March 11, I was swimming in the sea at Southbourne when two males on jetskis passed at maximum speed. They were chatting and waving to one another and were within a few yards of the end of the groynes. They continued into the distance skimming
BOURNEMOUTH has lost its bid to become a city. The resort was one of 26 towns competing for city status in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year. In a You-Gov survey, Bournemouth was the joint most popular choice for city status among the
SHOCKED neighbours of Robert White thought he’d gone fishing. Val and Delfino Maggi, who live next door to the town centre flat, said: “We assumed he was out at sea. “We thought he was a trawlerman. When we found out we were quite choked
THEY came with open minds and left with blown ones. The audience left Derren Brown’s Svengali show at the Mayflower confused, bewildered and extremely satisfied with what they had seen. Brown confesses he has no unnatural power but uses
TONE of the most iconic British folk bands of the late 60s and 70s, The Albion band, makes its first visit to the Regent Centre in Christchurch on Friday. The Albion Band has its roots in British folk music aristocracy. Legendary band leader Ashley
CONDOR Ferries sailing from Poole all summer has been greeted as a multi-million-pound boost for the economy. The fast service to the Channel Islands and St Malo, France, will operate from the port throughout the summer while the damaged Weymouth
“DISAPPOINTING, embarrassing and totally unacceptable.” That’s the verdict on the waiting game for Poole’s £37million Twin Sails Bridge, after parts of the road surfacing fell away. Contractor Hochtief (UK) Construction Limited, which
HANNAH Bullen from Christchurch said: “I think generally people are very good with their animals. There has been a fouling issue in Clarendon Road but hopefully it’s sorted now.” DAVID Lloyd, who lives in Mudeford said: “Sadly, there are a
UNRULY dogs and irresponsible owners are to be targeted by Christchurch council as part of a consultation due to start in the next few weeks. Christchurch Borough Council has agreed to go out to consultation regarding changes to a number of
OWNER Matt Ford has revealed Pirates are defying the global economic crisis by being in the strongest financial position of his tenure. The Wimborne Road chief’s comments come as Poole Coastal Aluminium prepare to launch their Elite League title defence
ANDY Awford has tipped Portsmouth prospect Lewis Tallack to boost promotion-chasing Poole Town during his loan spell at Tatnam. The Pompey Academy manager believes the young defender has the quality to help Dolphins as they bid to close in on a play-off
DAVID Dunn insisted Lions were relishing the opportunity to capitalise on their second shot at glory after being handed a shock title lifeline. The Bournemouth director of rugby’s comments came as he delivered his verdict on a dream weekend for the National
RAMPANT Wimborne ran riot with a storming 11-try performance to complete a 70-12 demolition job on Walcot in Southern Counties South. Wimborne’s tries were shared between 11 different players, with Jason Llewellyn, Steve Davies, Russ Tinsdale, Steve
JOE Partington yesterday took a significant step on the comeback trail when he returned to action during Cherries’ 1-1 draw with Football Combination rivals Forest Green Rovers. Partington, who has been plagued by injury for much of the season, came
