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  • Cherries unlikely to move for former boss Howe

    Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell tonight effectively all but ruled out the possibility of Eddie Howe returning to the club as manager. Burnley boss Howe, who led the club to promotion in 2009, was understood to have been Cherries’ preferred choice

  • New development guidance for New Forest National Park

    A NEW document that sets out the required standards for development such as new housing has been adopted by the New Forest National Park Authority. It gives developers guidance over issues including car parking and cycling provision with new development

  • Firms rally to help charity plant nursery hit by vandals

    A CHARITY plant nursery has thanked local businesses and the Daily Echo for their support after it was attacked by vandals in August. Chestnut Nursery in Kingland Road, Poole, which was damaged during a break-in, offers sheltered work opportunities

  • New cameras for winners of the Air Festival photo competition

    THE winners of the Daily Echo/Castle Cameras Air Festival 2012 photographic competition have collected their prizes. Judges sifted through hundreds of entries before selecting Geoff Taylor to win the adult competition and Matthew Le Riche the junior

  • Children's toys stolen in garage raid

    POLICE are appealing for information after a Wimborne garage was broken into and goods worth up to £1,000 were taken. Chris McKay, 40, a fire safety engineer, found his home’s garage door, in Stone Lane, had been forced open between 8pm on Sunday

  • Cherries: Skipper urges board to take time with boss search

    Cherries skipper Miles Addison is urging the club’s board of directors to take its time in appointing a successor to Paul Groves. Addison was speaking earlier today as the club continued its search for a replacement for Groves who was relieved

  • Explore Poole with first ever Five Quays Walk

    THE first Five Quays Walk takes place this Sunday, a scenic and historical exploration of the centre of Poole. Organised by Rotary in Poole, the 90-minute to two hour walk starts and finishes at Baiter Park near the public slipway and includes

  • Cherries: Chairman Mitchell is coy about Redknapp link

    CHAIRMAN Eddie Mitchell is refusing to be drawn about suggestions Harry Redknapp could take charge of Cherries - even if just on a caretaker basis. The npower League One club are looking for a new manager after parting company with Paul Groves

  • Man admits letting pet dog suffer

    A MAN prosecuted for keeping a seriously underweight dog in dirty conditions asked if he could work with animals. James Davis was sentenced at Bournemouth Magistrates Court yesterday. The 34-year-old from Highland Crescent in East Howe kept

  • Bournemouth Collegiate School: why we love our school

    MARK Coulter, director of Creative Arts, recently took up his post after 15 years at a comprehensive school. He said: “The school is very friendly and everyone looks out for each other. It has got a special feel about it and is going places.” PARENT

  • Bournemouth Collegiate School: factfile

    Bournemouth Collegiate Senior School, College Road, Bournemouth BH5 2DY Telephone: 01202 436550 Co-educational day and boarding school 430 students, around 100 in sixth form.

  • Bournemouth Collegiate School: opportunities are knocking

    WHEN Stephen Duckitt took over as Principal of Bournemouth Collegiate School he promised to turn its fortunes around. With just over 100 pupils, the former Wentworth College had been at risk of closure and had struggled to attract pupils. Now

  • Sports afternoon could bag you scholarship

    SPORTY kids are being given the chance of a lifetime with the offer of a scholarship place at Yarrells prep school in Upton. Boys and girls from years 3,4 and 5 are being urged to take part in an afternoon of sports fun on Monday October 22.

  • Blues singer Joanne Shaw Taylor heading for Mr Kyps

    IT’S been a busy old summer for blues rock guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor. In June she wowed fans on stage with Annie Lennox at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert and this month sees her new album, Almost Always Never currently near the

  • Michael Pedersen: colleague says 'we could have helped him'

    A FORMER colleague of the ex-soldier who killed his two children in a Hampshire village has spoken of his shock and distress. New Forest farrier Alex Chalmers said he and other ex-members of the Household Cavalry might have been able to help Michael

  • Three Men In A Boat, Lighthouse, Poole

    ORIGINALLY intended as a guide to boating on the River Thames, Jerome K. Jerome's classic tale of misadventure, of youthful friendship, mischief and folly demonstrates the charm and wit of Victorian England. In an attempt to escape the stress

  • 42nd Street: Toe tapping classic is a joy

    THE old ones are the best. That’s how the saying goes. Don’t expect innovation or anything newfangled or fancy. But do expect some exceptional tap dancing, sequins, the odd laugh – and plenty of jazz hands. Jessica Punch strikes just the right

  • Benjamin Francis Leftwich, The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

    PROVING his voice is just as memorable as his name, hotly-tipped singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich gave an intimate show at the Old Fire Station. Setting the mellow tone of the evening came support slots from Dido sound-alike Marika Hackman

  • Yellow lines will hinder local businesses in Winton

    THERE is a perceived problem of parking in Stirling Road/Roslin Road Talbot Woods. There is no problem of course, just a lot of people choose to park there during the day to shop in Winton or attend the nearby university. The road is wide enough

  • So grateful to staff at Bournemouth Hospital

    MY husband attended Bournemouth Hospital, Sandbourne Suite, West wing, on Friday September 28 for a double hernia operation. From the initial greeting through to discussion about the operation with senior surgeon and anaesthetist he was treated

  • High quality of care despite restraints

    IN 2004 I had to undergo major cancer surgery and have to thank Dr Carter and his Urology Team at RBH for my survival and which has already extended my life by seven years. Today was a routine annual check up which showed everything to be OK.

  • Staying overnight is vital for the Cherries

    FOLLOWING the Swindon debacle, where the Cherries players looked dead on their feet during the last 15 minutes, I suggest strongly that Bournemouth have an overnight stop for the team travelling to away games such as at Coventry, Notts County and Carlisle

  • HAVE YOUR SAY: Poetry - brilliant or irrelevant?

    It's National Poetry Day, so we thought we ask - do you have a favourite poem?  The theme of this year's NPD is stars, but we're interested in the poems that have stuck with you. Is it something you learned at school or do you still read poetry

  • Tesco Express store will spoil Sandbanks

    THE urge to write about the upsetting news that Sandacres in Sandbanks is closed is reason enough but to read that in its place there will be another Tesco is ridiculous. For many, Sandacres wasn’t just a pub, it was society of like minded people

  • Pupils get set for the expedition into Africa

    FUNDraising has started in earnest for the next Ballard School expedition to Kenya. Students plan to raise at least £2,500 for the vital materials needed to complete an array of projects in the poverty-stricken African country. Previous visits

  • Change your working life with today's Daily Echo Jobsfair

    TODAY’S the day to find a new job, soak up some free advice or get some training. The latest Daily Echo Jobsfair takes place at the Premier Inn, Westover Road, Bournemouth, from 10.30am to 6.30pm. Vacancies from a wide range of employers will

  • Loch Ness monster found - in Poole Park lake

    IT’S been cold, wet, the economy is still in the doldrums, and winter is on its way – but a prankster has managed to put smiles on the faces of visitors to Poole Park. A note written on the back of a paper bag and pushed through the door of the

  • Cherries: Howe 'proud' to be Burnley manager

    EDDIE Howe has this morning responded to speculation linking him with the vacant manager's position at Goldsands Stadium. Burnley boss Howe was installed as one of the bookmakers’ favourites for the post after Paul Groves was relieved of his duties

  • BSO: Kirill Karabits and his orchestra are on top form

    Here at last, the eagerly awaited opening concert with new Chief Executive Dougie Scarfe welcoming us all. His remarks also included the BSO’s dedication of this concert to Maestro George Hurst, Artistic Advisor to the BSO and Sinfonietta. I have

  • Terrified pensioner chased by drunk men

    A FRIGHTENED pensioner was chased by drunks after she told them not to drink at a beauty spot. Hazel Bellingham was jogging through West Cliff Green in Bournemouth when she told three young men that they were not allowed to drink there. But

  • Cherries: Burnley issue hands-off warning over Howe

    BURNLEY last night issued a hands-off warning after manager Eddie Howe was linked with a return to Cherries. Clarets boss Howe was installed as one of the bookmakers’ favourites for the vacant post after Paul Groves was relieved of his duties yesterday