SIMON Francis, Lewis Grabban and Marc Pugh all tried to lay claim to the goal that paved the way for Cherries’ first home win of the season. Confusion reigned over the identity of the marksman after Cherries had netted their opener in a 2-
THE recent heavy rains and floods have been blamed for washing away most of the tributes to Flt Lt Jon Egging at the Bournemouth crash site. Residents built a small stone cairn and placed flags, flowers and photos at the spot on the banks of the
MARC Pugh capped Eddie Howe’s return to the Cherries hot-seat by putting the finishing touches to a 2-0 win over Leyton Orient today. Pugh bagged a second goal midway through the second half as the hosts registered their first home victory
BIRTHDAY boy Stan Symes had an uplifting treat when he was taken up in a vintage Tiger Moth aeroplane to celebrate being 90 years young. The Bournemouth pensioner was given the surprise present by his daughter Marilyn Aldred on his birthday and
HELP us design a marine centre on Poole Quay – that’s the invitation from Poole Harbour Commissioners. At the launch of the second version of the draft Port Master Plan at the Thistle Hotel, which overlooks the Poole Quay Boat Haven, proposals
NEXT summer sees Brownsea Open Air Theatre (BOAT) celebrating its 50th season of Shakespeare on Brownsea Island by presenting two plays in July and August. A registered charity, BOAT has recently handed over substantial cheques to The National
BEEHIVES and minidresses are the new uniform at a Bournemouth academy, as more than 100 students take part in an ambitious production of Hairspray. The Bishop of Winchester Academy has been temporarily transformed into 1960s Baltimore as pupils
TURLIN Moor Community School is a “good” school having improved since its last Ofsted inspection. Delighted with the boost from “satisfactory” to “good”, headteacher Jim Williams who was appointed in January this year said: “It’ll be ‘outstanding
FROM historic factories to ancient long-barrows to the centre of Blandford Forum, more than 250 sites, listed buildings and conservation areas in Dorset are at risk says conservation watchdog, English Heritage. Its 2012 Heritage At Risk report
WELFARE groups in Dorset have expressed grave concerns over the effects of the latest rise in domestic fuel bills on the vulnerable. The country’s biggest energy supplier, British Gas and Electricity has announced that its prices are to rise by
TWO people appeared in court yesterday charged with murdering Bournemouth man Angelo Rodrigues. Tracey Ann Mansell, 55, of Coleman Road, West Howe, and James Joseph Kinsley, 40, of Hinton Road, Bournemouth, entered not guilty pleas to murdering
A POOLE teen has made it through the regional finals of a national singing competition. Zoe Trivett, aged 13, is now set to perform at the Area Finals of Open Mic UK 2012, for the chance to win a place in the finals at The O2 in London, which will
A FORMER senior police officer living in Dorset is among those facing new questions today over the Hillsborough disaster. David Duckenfield, formerly Chief Superintendent of South Yorkshire Police, was in charge of the force’s operation on the
ANDREW Lloyd Webber’s hit West End musical show, Whistle Down The Wind, has now been made available for amateur groups. The Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company are one of the first societies in the country to be given permission to stage
Has your child got what it takes to dazzle and shine like a star in front of the camera? Here’s the perfect opportunity to find out with the Daily Echo 2012 Child of the Year portrait competition. Want to take part? All you'll need is to cut out
LONELINESS is as bad for us as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and increases our risk of dementia. There are over 800,000 older people in England who are chronically lonely. This can be caused by many things that can happen as we get older, including
I CAN’T say that the news of Jimmy Savile’s past has come as a shock, as I always thought that the man had a screw loose somewhere and was finally convinced after watching the documentary made by Louis Theroux, some time ago. However, what really
EDDIE Howe says he is relishing the challenge of trying to revive Cherries’ fortunes after returning to “a very different club”. Howe will officially be unveiled as Cherries’ new manager ahead of today’s League One clash with Leyton Orient at Goldsands
WELL, what a surprise, the Twin Sails Bridge keeps breaking down and closing to traffic and boats. I don’t like to say it but I have to say: we told you so! Over two years ago, we were all saying it should be a flyover and not a lifting bridge.
REF: coning of Littledown Drive on match days, what is the problem? For years I have cycled up and down the road on match days and never seen emergency vehicles having problems of access. Of course, if cars abuse access to properties then use
SEVEN members of staff working for Dorset Police have faced disciplinary action in the past year for allegedly misusing the force’s email or internet system, it has been revealed. In response to a Freedom of Information request submitted by the
A POOLE man who tried to murder his former girlfriend and then gave their toddler heroin has been jailed for 18 years. Roger Weir, who attacked his ex-partner with a meat cleaver and an axe, was eventually arrested in Poole. A judge said he
I READ the article concerning the Poole Borough Band’s impending loss of their band rehearsal facilities at the Lifeboat premises in the town with sorrow and anxiety (Echo October 2). For the best part of a decade and through the generosity of
A SEARCH was launched last night for a missing mariner at Boscombe. Southbourne Coastguard officers were deployed to look for the man who was reported missing around 6.40pm. The search was called off at 10.50pm. A spokesperson for Portland
A TEENAGER was yesterday convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a frail 68-year-old man when he refused to give up his bank PIN numbers. Stephen Thomas Jamieson, 19, was found guilty by a jury of nine women and three men at Bournemouth Crown
Danger at the other end now, but Charlie Daniels clears the ball under pressure. Wessex Volleyball Men 2 currently 2-1 down as they battle hard against Boswells. Match could be the full 5 sets! #echolive @Hot1028Sport — @WessexVolley
