MANAGER Eddie Howe watched Cherries make it 16 matches without defeat and then lauded the attitude and commitment of his players. Howe admitted Cherries had been left to rue failing to convert second-half opportunities as they drew 0-0 at promotion
DEDICATED volunteers who have helped to clear Christchurch beaches of litter and debris will be celebrating the first anniversary of a special campaign. The Litter Free Coast and Sea campaign run by Christchurch council is nearing its first anniversary
CHERRIES took their unbeaten run into 2013 and enjoyed the better of a 0-0 draw with League One promotion rivals Brentford at Griffin Park. Eddie Howe’s men made it 16 games without defeat but were unable to find a way past Bees goalkeeper Simon
A DANCE group from Poole are celebrating continued success after member figures have reached more than 200 people. The Infectious Academy, who practise at The Kaf, on Turlin Road, have members ranging from age four to 54, practising street dance
Leaseholders of Poole flats due to undergo a £7million revamp are unhappy about having to pay what could amount to tens of thousands of pounds in contributions. Of Sterte Court’s 134 flats spread over two tower blocks and two low rise blocks, 23
CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish Druitt Hall in Christchurch will go before the planning committee on Thursday. Christchurch Borough Council has applied to its own planning department to demolish the beloved but dilapidated hall and replace it with
Fresh legs up top for Cherries in the shape of Tubbs and McQuoid. Still one substitute option remaining for Howe. Attendance: 8,059 (including 1,435 away supporters). Almost 1,500 supporters making the trip to give Cherries their backing today
THE mayor of Bournemouth has urged the town to get behind its football team after the Cherries’ incredible unbeaten run. Cllr Phil Stanley-Watts said he would like to organise an open-top bus tour for the team at the end of the season. AFC Bournemouth
CHERRIES boss Eddie Mitchell is offering to kickstart plans for a new Olympic-sized ice rink in Bournemouth’s Kings Park. The AFC Bournemouth chairman said he would speak to Max Demin, the football club’s Russian backer, about funding the proposals
Boing This Christmas, Pavilion Dance South West offers the perfect alternative to panto on January 3 and 4. Boing! is an energetic and enchanting dance theatre show for children aged three-plus and their families. Tickets cost £5 per person.
It’s been an amazing year for the Echo online. More and more of you are using our website and we’ve had our best year ever for traffic. Our Twitter and Facebook presence continues to go from strength to strength and the help and feedback we get
A FAMILY left homeless following a flat fire just days before Christmas have been overwhelmed by the generosity of Daily Echo readers. Single mum Kay Gisbourne, her 12-year-old daughter Megan and six-month-old son Toby escaped with their lives
Long Barn is an exquisite 1920s country residence set in beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 14 acres. Situated in the rural hamlet of Hightown within the New Forest National Park this elegant home affords many special features
PLANS are expected to be finalised this year for the rebuild of the flawed Castlepoint car park. The completion date for a new car park at the shopping centre now looks to be at least six years away if the completed contract for the new structure
A POOLE Hospital patient has spoken of his dismay that a medical ward will close tomorrow. Cranborne Ward is set to close, with patients and staff being dispersed into other wards of the hospital. Long term patient Andrew Purnell has spoken
NEW YEAR celebrations were a low-key affair in Bournemouth with poor weather affecting the number of revellers who turned out to toast the arrival of 2013. However those that did venture out made sure they made the most of welcoming in the new
HEATHERLANDS School in Parkstone is expanding and, due to the fact that most people thought it was a ‘done deal’, only two local residents made any attempt to object. I have got used to the idea that the school will expand and the increase in traffic
WE wish to publicly express our gratitude to Councillor Colin Jamieson and Burton Parish Council Chairman Judy Jamieson for their swift action in assembling the appropriate authorities to prevent serious flooding to properties in Burton the weekend
The word ‘luxury’ is often bandied around in ski brochures, but whether the hotel or chalet it’s describing is worthy of such a label is another matter altogether. “Take my word for it – this chalet is real luxury,” says Jimmy MacDonald, interior
THERE are six Dorset properties to drool over in Britain’s Most Amazing Stately Homes, a does-what-it-says-on-the-tin guide to what is fast-becoming a national obsession. And where better to start off than Mapperton House and gardens near Bridport
Organic Pesto Sardines Cooking Time: Up to 15 mins Serves: 4 6 fresh sardines or small mackerel, cleaned 6 tbsp of Sacla’ Organic Green Pesto Juice of 1 lemon 50g toasted pine nuts s alt and freshly ground black pepper
DETECTIVES believe a potential witness to a Post Office robbery could hold vital clues which could lead them to the armed raider. The gunman who struck at Lymington Road, Highcliffe, at around 9.30 am on Tuesday, December 18 is still at large and
PLEASE would you send on a huge heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all those who made the effort of decorating their homes and gardens with Christmas lights. Rarely do I go out anywhere at night but a few nights ago I walked along Littledown Avenue with
PLEASE may I use your letters page to thank all who helped to make the annual fish and chips supper for Christchurch senior citizens such a success. This supper is always for those less mobile, so much assistance is needed. Transport was provided
STATION master Tim Spring has every right to be proud of the way the Fire and Rescue Service met the challenge of dealing with three major fires in the morning of December 27 ('Fire chief: We’ve given it our best’, Echo Dec 29). As Dorset county
HIGH-speed fibre broadband is now available to the first homes and businesses in the centre of Bournemouth, BT announced yesterday. About 12,000 households and firms are joining the high-speed revolution as engineers complete the investment in
A STABBING victim not expected to survive horrific injuries inflicted in Boscombe is enjoying a double celebration as 2013 dawns. Nick Verron, who was stabbed in the brain with a screwdriver, was told recovery was “unrealistic” and that he would
IN his younger days, Richard Hughes would have been disappointed with two brief substitute appearances. But coming off the bench during Cherries’ festive clashes against Yeovil and Crawley was cause for a double celebration for the Scotsman.
JOSH McQuoid insists Cherries are capable of beating every team in League One – if they can maintain their high standards. The division’s two form teams will lock horns at Griffin Park this afternoon when Cherries visit promotion rivals Brentford
DERBY-day specialist Michael Charles is desperate to become an instant hit with the Poole faithful – by continuing his big-game heroics. Charles is hoping to feature when the Dolphins visit arch rivals Wimborne Town in what is likely to be a feisty
January will get 2013 off to a drier start but flood warnings will remain in place. With 2012 confirmed as England’s wettest year since records began in 1910, and only a few millimetres more rain needed last night to break the UK record, the respite
On one of the coldest nights of the year, the warm, friendly environment of Koh Thai could not have been more welcoming. With its dark orange and red colour scheme, huge Thai sculptures and upbeat atmosphere, the restaurant in Poole Hill managed
BOSS Eddie Howe has told potential suitors that Matt Tubbs remains part of his Cherries plans by insisting: “We don’t want to lose him.” Striker Tubbs has seen his first-team opportunities limited this season having scored four goals in five starts
PIRATES chief Matt Ford is backing new recruit Dawid Stachyra to show his true quality at Wimborne Road next season. Ford was speaking after agreeing terms to make the Polish rider Pirates’ seventh and final signing for the 2013 campaign. Promoter
