FRANK Demouge faces an anxious wait to discover whether he has suffered another setback in his bid to regain full fitness after being forced off during Cherries’ friendly at Exeter today. The luckless Dutch striker, who has endured an injury-ravaged
To cut back or not to cut back is the big question, at this time of year. I am all in favour of cutting back, tidying the garden but leaving any interesting grasses and seedheads to be ravaged by the winter weather. I have Poole Council come
FRUSTRATED traders and businesses in Christchurch are launching a campaign for cheaper parking in the town. Led by the Christchurch Chamber of Trade and Commerce, the campaign is asking the council to create a “£1 for two hours” parking provision
CORFE Castle Community Library will be “up and running” during 2013, volunteers behind the project insist. Friends of Corfe Castle Community Library committee spokesman Angelika Seik said: “We had a very encouraging meeting with Dorset County Council
ONE of Britain’s top legal figures has urged hundreds of students to play their part in raising standards in the media. Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers was speaking at the graduation ceremony of 700 students from Bournemouth University’s internationally
BOURNEMOUTH has scooped a coveted silver award for Best UK Coastal Town or Resort at the British Travel Awards 2012. More than 100,000 UK households cast some 1,088,339 votes for the awards, the largest consumer ceremony in the UK, making it the
THE family of a Verwood soldier who died during World War Two have been left reeling after learning his name has been spelled incorrectly on a church plaque. Roy Herridge, who died aged just 20 in 1945, served in the 2nd Battalion of the Grenadier
A STUDY by the Alzheimer’s Society found that only 27 per cent of people with dementia in Dorset had been given a proper diagnosis – the worst figure in the country. Now a local charity has been given funding to develop training courses to boost
A NEW group has been launched to promote enjoyment and safety at a beauty spot. The new Turbary Common and Fernheath Valley Heathwatch committee is hoping to encourage more residents to use the common as a resource to help youngsters, the disabled
Three-way lights have been installed in Blandford Road, Poole to allow residents in Turlin Moor to turn both ways for the remainder of Wessex Water’s works. Previously traffic turning onto Blandford Road from the Turlin Road junction was unable
COMMUNITIES across the New Forest have seen a dramatic drop in crime – and police are vowing to make “relentless” efforts for further reductions. Figures for April-November show a decrease of more than 12 per cent, with 725 fewer offences committed
A BUTTERFLY farm that will “rival any in the world” could be built on Bournemouth seafront, it’s hoped. Two people, described as “world experts” in the field of butterfly farms, have expressed an interest in opening a new indoor attraction in Bournemouth
With Covenant pushing up the intergalactic daises, you'd be forgiven for thinking any action in Halo 4 comprised the human race kicking back on a hammock while sprinklers spatter the garden and children gambol about playing with hoops and and
Well this is plainly illegal isn't it? Streetracing and running away from law enforcement? Disgraceful behaviour. Fun, though, if a little sterile. The previous Most Wanted had a semblance of a story attached, terrible though it was, but at least
A 20-YEAR-OLD soldier has admitted causing the death of a Dorset teenager by careless driving. Benjamin James Southall, who serves with 26th Regiment Royal Artillery, pleaded guilty to careless driving while over the alcohol drink-drive limit on
A BOSCOMBE police chief is warning that drugs will not be tolerated in the area followed 24 arrests in October. Several arrests were made for possession, with intent to supply, Class A drugs and heroin with a street value of £6,000 was seized along
And we're back in uniform because there are nasty blobs of terror about and, golly gee, we can't have any of that thanks very much. I don't know how many times I've got to remind developers of the importance of variation. Not just in-game, but
A PENSIONER has been bombarded with £6,000 electricity bills for a workshop that had its electricity supply disconnected 25 years ago. Anthony Lane, 66, was threatened with court action and bailiffs by British Gas, who claimed he owed £6,406.81
A DAILY Echo reader has recalled the uncle who was one of the last soldiers still fighting on horseback. Norman Wilkins told the Echo about his mother’s brother, George White, who died 70 years ago after being wounded at El Alamein. “George
I HAD a leaflet through my door today looking like a post office one telling me to collect a parcel. Unfortunately, it was one threatening me with eternity in hell. I could, however, get my free gift of reconciliation through Jesus Christ by calling
A male driver had a lucky escape after his car mounted the pavement and ended up on its side on the Exeter Road roundabout yesterday afternoon. Firefighters from Springbourne and Westbourne stabilised the vehicle and assisted the driver at 2.30pm
IN response to Dr Martin Rodger (Daily Echo November 5) I would like to point out that there are many people, myself included, who consider that wind farms are pleasing to the eye and justify their existence on aesthetic grounds, irrespective of their
TRAFFIC was flowing more easily through the controversial A35 Upton bypass roadworks yesterday. Drivers reported shorter rush-hour hold-ups compared to last week, which was marred by lengthy delays as the 15-week engineering project started in
WERE you there? Were you involved in the traffic chaos at the newly opened KFC outlet on the Ringwood Road, Ferndown last Friday evening? The site’s so small you couldn’t swing a chicken around. On Friday, it was absolutely gridlocked. Parking
ANTHONY CHARLES BROOME aged 24 of Townsend Lane, Martin, Hants. Admitted driving a Toyota on Barrack Road, Christchurch without due care and attention. Fined £75. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Disqualified from holding a driving licence for six months
IT IS now almost 14 years ago that senior councillors, and officers first met with Professor Kerry Black from a small company in New Zealand, who later became ASR, to discuss the proposed Surf Reef. I took that opportunity to question firstly,
SHAYNE MARCUS LATTIMER aged 21 of Norden Drive, Wareham. Admitted that a Ford car was used on Holton Road without third party insurance. Fined £380. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs of £35. Licence endorsed with six points. Also admitted that
LISA TRICKEY aged 25 of Manor Gardens, Verwood. Application to reopen a case following conviction for an offence on March 7, 2012 for using a colour television without a licence. Admitted that on March 7, 2012 she used a colour television at the above
STEVEN TAIT aged 29 of Cobbs Lane, Poole. Admitted that on April 25, 2012 he used a colour television without a licence at the above address. Fined £35. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs of £30. KIM WHITE aged 29 of Factory Road, Poole. Proved
HAYLEY SMART aged 28 of Cornish Gardens, Bournemouth. Admitted that on June 18, 2012 she used a colour television without a licence at the above address. Fined £35. To pay victim surcharge of £15. DONNA SMITH aged 46 of South Kinson Drive, Bournemouth
THE slow-speed crash of a vintage jet at Bournemouth Airport in April was the result of pilot error, a report has concluded. The historic Sea Vixen, G-CVIX, had slowed to around 15 knots and the pilot began carrying out the ‘after landing’ checklist
BUSINESS and tourism leaders have expressed their “disappointment” after learning Poole Harbour will lose its year round Condor Ferries service. Ferry bosses announced yesterday the regular fast ferry Channel Islands and St Malo service would be
TWO girls are being hunted by police following a vicious attack on a female teenager in Christchurch. The 17-year-old victim, who may need surgery after suffering a fractured eye socket and cheekbone injuries, was set upon as she tried to board
POLICE are hunting two men who attempted to abduct a 13-year-old boy as he delivered newspapers in the dark. They pulled up alongside the teenager in a silver car and asked him to get into the vehicle just after 6.30pm on Saturday evening in Tarrant
FANS of JLS will be doing back flips at the news that the band will be coming to Bournemouth next year. JLS have announced their third UK arena tour that arrives at the BIC on December 17, 2013. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday with ticket
The A338 northbound was closed to traffic from the Cooper Dean roundabout for three hours this mornign after a car overturned and caught fire. The accident happened just before the Blackwater junction at 6am and the road was closed while recovery
MANAGER Eddie Howe has promised to help Miles Addison and Tommy Elphick forget their injury nightmares – by handing them major roles in Cherries’ promotion dream. Manager Howe hailed the duo’s leadership and professionalism after revealing he saw
CHRISTCHURCH manager Graham Kemp is hoping the return of some key men can quickly put Priory’s title charge back on track. Heavily depleted after a stomach bug hit the Hurn Bridge ranks, Christchurch were toppled from the Wessex Premier summit
BOSS Eddie Howe vowed to give Wes Thomas a chance to resurrect his Cherries career after issuing a hands-off warning to the striker’s admirers. Manager Howe insisted he had no intention of allowing the frontman to leave amid rumours of renewed
MANAGER Eddie Howe has promised to help Miles Addison and Tommy Elphick forget their injury nightmares – by handing them major roles in Cherries’ promotion dream. Manager Howe hailed the duo’s leadership and professionalism after revealing he saw
