BASHLEY have claimed their proposal to join forces with neighbours New Milton would not constitute a merger. The Southern League outfit has issued a statement in an attempt to explain the reasons behind their intended move to Fawcett’s Field.
POLICE are hunting robbers who attacked three people following a night out in Ringwood. The incident happened at 12.30am on Saturday February 16 as the woman and two young men walked along Hightown Road. A 21-year-old Ringwood man was punched
A £1,000 reward has been offered to find the hit-and-run driver who knocked Jade Clark off her scooter. The driver of the silver Volvo XC90 left the scene of the horror crash before police arrived and six days on he or she has still not come forward
WHAT better way for music website Rock Regeneration to celebrate its second birthday than with a night of live music. Rock quintet Voodoo Vegas, southern hard rock outfit Western Sand and towering rock five-piece States of Matter will play the
Community groups and organisations who need funding to get an environmental or healthy lifestyle project off the ground are invited to apply for a Green Goals grant. The Green Goals partnership community fund is now inviting applications for grants
The discovery of asbestos has temporarily halted the demolition of the old St Georges Hotel in West Cliff Gardens. A meeting has been held between the developers Whitelock and Company Limited and the Health and Safety Executive and the works are
BOURNEMOUTH East Tory MP Tobias Ellwood today described the Eastleigh by-election result as “disappointing” but insisted it was “a massive protest vote.” The Conservatives were beaten into third place by UKIP as the Lib Dems held on to the seat
A PAINTING not seen for 40 years is on display in Bournemouth as part of a national campaign. The picture at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is one of a number of publicly-owned oil paintings to go on show across the South of England to celebrate
DAILY Echo readers have been thanked for raising money to buy a disabled five-year-old Christchurch youngster a new standing frame. An appeal for a local hero to help little Mia Cristofoli, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, with a new standing
March has started and so have the what-ifs. That’s because this Easter Sunday will mark the fourth anniversary of me picking up the phone and being told my big brother had killed himself. So while most people will be eating chocolate and/or
THERE was plenty to celebrate at Poole’s B&Q today when Britain’s Queen of Home-Made, Kirstie Allsopp, rocked up to open the re-vamped store..with a little help from a Daily Echo reader. Helped by Mrs Pat Coulstock of St Leonards, who won a
MUSIC fans have been arriving in Swanage for the town’s blues festival that starts today. Swanage Blues Festival, a firm favourite on the blues calendar, kicks off at 2pm in the Red Lion pub with the first of many open mic sessions. Organiser
AN ELDERLY lady was treated for shock after her car collided with a telegraph pole near Alderholt this morning. Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the scene after the collision, which took place at around 11.10am. The B3078 Station Road
A CHRISTCHURCH charity will be holding training sessions for people supporting young people with drug and alcohol problems. Youth outreach charity Impact will open their training sessions to the public for the first time. This training is for
The Old Fire Station played host to the first night of The Vinyl Tour on Thursday and if this is typical then Mike Peters and the rest of The Alarm are in for a hectic few weeks on the road. Bournemouth based Mischa set the tone for the night with
WORK is well underway to transform one of Poole’s most run-down schools into a new state-of-the-art learning space. Most of St Aldhelm’s Academy has been flattened to make way for new £10 million buildings which will include the latest high-tech
TRADERS and residents have had their first chance to say how Poole council should spend £1million on improving Parkstone’s Ashley Road. The improvements are due as part of a £12million scheme to improve the main route through Bournemouth, Poole
Things have changed at the Crow’s Nest over the last year – and they’re likely to change a lot more. But that’s exactly how executive chef Ese Kousin likes it. The 33-year-old has been the executive chef for Bournemouth-based Black Label events
Things have changed at the Crow’s Nest over the last year – and they’re likely to change a lot more. But that’s exactly how executive chef Ese Kousin likes it. The 33-year-old has been the executive chef for Bournemouth-based Black Label events
International Harps Ensemble The International Harp Ensemble comprises around 25 harpists; dedicated youngsters and adults. The ensemble has a depth and excitement that is truly amazing. Friday, March 1, 7.30pm at the Concert Hall, Lighthouse,
Acclaimed artist Stuart Semple returns to Bournemouth for an exhibition of rarely seen print works and sculptures He’s been described as “a latter day Andy Warhol”, with numerous celebrities proud to own his work. But contemporary artist Stuart
With a stunning vista and direct access on to seven miles of glorious golden sands, The Sandbanks hotel is the perfect venue for dining. Idyllically located on the Sandbanks peninsula, it enjoys magnificent views of Poole Bay and Brownsea Island
FRESH from touring with the Grammy Award winning Mumford and Sons and Sons and Everything, Everything. Indie band Post War Years are making a rare appearance at Sixty Million Postcards tomorrow night. The band will play as part of the Mammoth Howl
GRATEFUL staff at Wool’s Monkey World are delighted by a rather unusual donation – 25 cases of tiny premature baby nappies. The nappies, handed over to the renowned ape rescue centre by Attends Healthcare Group, will be worn by one of the park’
Céad Míle Fáilte. It’s a Gaelic phrase that means ‘a hundred thousand welcomes’ and it couldn’t be more on the money to describe Ireland. Wherever you go in the world, it will be hard to top the welcome and hospitality you encounter. And you
Dudsbury Road, West Parley – £775,000 Take a look at this substantial 1930s seven bedroom detached family home on a superb level and private plot approaching 0.4 of an acre in this prestigious setting. The property retains much of its original
Stewards are needed for the first-ever Wimborne Minster Folk Festival. Volunteers must be over 18, reliable, with good people skills, and prepared to work around 12 hours over three days. They will receive a three-day ticket and a free programme
Laura Mvula – Green Garden (Karma Kid Mix) Miguel - Sure Thing (Wiskim Remix) Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc (Remixes) Groove Armada – Get Down Way Out West – The Gift
THE world’s first charity dedicated to using kitesports to empower the disabled is inviting people to celebrate its first birthday. Bournemouth-based Kiteright is holding a Free Yourself event at Bournemouth University from 10am to 4pm on Saturday
A HAPLESS drunk broke into a caravan in Bournemouth and set a kitchen drawer on fire to keep warm on Friday morning. The incident took place in the car park of the Ensbury Park Hotel off Columbia Road around 6.35am. Caravan owner, Piotr Kalisz
STAN Moore was born on May 30, 1921 in Parkstone where he lived throughout his long life. After attending Heatherlands school in Parkstone he served an apprenticeship at Robsons in Bournemouth Triangle. Stan completed his training in 1939,
POOLE council leader Cllr Elaine Atkinson bought a lottery ticket for the Euro Millions and pledged to give cash-strapped Borough of Poole £1million if she won the £27m jackpot. Cllr Atkinson regularly buys one of the lottery tickets to celebrate
DESPITE being shunned again at the Brit Awards last week, it seems Bournemouth can’t get enough of cheeky chappy Olly Murs. The pop singer is a frequent visitor to the south coast with two shows last year and even time for a book signing. In an
THE most famous family in pop is heading to Bournemouth. The surviving members of the Jackson 5 will play the BIC tomorrow night as part of their Unity tour. It’s the first time the brothers have hit the UK in 28 years. The Jacksons – Jackie
Residents are being warned about unlicensed door-to-door salesmen trying to sell mops, dusters and air fresheners. A Dorset Police spokesman warned that hawkers must have a pedlar’s certificate and householders are reminded to request identification
A passer-by broke into a house to prevent a fire taking hold, firefighters said. When firefighters arrived at the property in Alms Walk entry had already been forced by someone who had managed to remove “smouldering” logs from the top of a wood
BOYBAND Lawson make their Bournemouth debut on Thursday evening at the O2 Academy Bournemouth. The four-piece band – made up of Andy Brown, Joel Peat, Ryan Fletcher and Adam Pitts released their debut album last October and have already had two
A second man has been released without charge following the robbery at Barclays bank in Wallisdown in December. Police confirmed yesterday that there would be no further action against the 39-year-old from Bournemouth. He follows a 40-year-old
GARAN LUKE BENNETT aged 18 of Peveril Road, Swanage. Admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. Community order to be under a curfew for two months. To pay victim surcharge of £60. Costs £85. Also admitted assaulting a constable
JEREMY Clarkson and his pals on Top Gear make a habit of winding people up – it’s what they do. And generally speaking it makes for some amusing television, apparently. However, sometimes the joke isn’t widely appreciated, hence the leader of Christchurch
THERE has been plenty of comment recently over the efficiency of East Dorset District Council in communicating with the electorate particularly with regard to the various aspects of the proposed new local plan for our area. Many thanks therefore
THE Imax has not achieved iconic status. It has been an eyesore and was not a good idea to start with. It raised many eyebrows due to its misplacement and size. Let’s not be idle and replace it with something else soon; yet another item on the
THE rag and bone men will come a calling for any old iron at the Lighthouse in Poole next week. A production of Steptoe and Son, based on the classic BBC sitcom, runs from March 5-9. Company founder Mike Shepherd, playing “dirty old man” Albert
ENGINEER JOHN Guppy was born in Guildford in 1946, the eldest of three sons. During his teenage years he moved to Gussage All Saints village where the family firm, McKenzie-Guppy vintage car restorers, opened a garage. John learned the trade
NEAL JONATHAN COOKE aged 45 of Wingfield Avenue, Poole. Admitted driving a Vauxhall Astra van on Nansen Avenue, Poole with 57 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Fined £120. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £85. Disqualified
CHARLES CHRISTOPHER BLOXHAM aged 22 of Asquith Close, Christchurch. Proved in absence that he entered a train at Christchurch for the purpose of travelling without a valid ticket. Fined £200. To pay compensation of £15. Costs £140.
MAX JOHN JEREMY HERON aged 19 of Struan Gardens, Ringwood. Admitted driving a Fiat Punto on Redhill Drive, Bournemouth, with 93 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. Fined £110. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £85. Disqualified
HOPEFULLY the mouths of those who bleat on about wasting money on demolishing Imax will be firmly shut – and soon! It is absolutely right that the Imax building comes down. Its presence has blighted Bournemouth’s coast for too long. Its position
STAND-UP Russell Kane is on the road with his biggest tour to date and he will be heading to the Pavilion Theatre on March 7, 8pm. Tickets are selling fast for the top TV comic’s eagerly anticipated gig and fans are advised to book early. Russell
Seventy health organisations are calling on the UK Government to prioritise its proposal for a minimum price on alcohol. A report by the University of Stirling and the Alcohol Health Alliance sets out policies aimed at curbing the nation's drink
THE controversial Canford Bottom roundabout is “trebling” journey times, motorists have claimed. Just seven months after the revamped ‘hamburger junction’ on the A31 opened, there have been complaints of traffic chaos at the site. The nine-month
A POSSIBLE badger cull in Dorset has been condemned by Dorset Wildlife Trust which is urging the government to put more effort into an effective vaccine for bovine TB (bTB). Environment secretary Owen Paterson has announced the county is a reserve
Mike Thornton is the new MP for Eastleigh after the Liberal Democrats swept to victory by in the by election. this morning Securing 32 per cent of the vote the Liberal Democrats were celebrating retaining the seat vacated by disgraced former MP
JOYCE Clemo’s role as wardrobe mistress at Bournemouth International Centre and the Pavilion paved the way for her meeting many stars. While working backstage she dressed celebrities including Kylie, Sue Pollard, Ken Dodd and Tom Jones. Working
After years as a sideman, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is taking centre stage with his debut solo album The Messenger. The Manchester guitar doyen has taken a long time since the break-up of his seminal songwriting partnership with Morrissey
BOURNEMOUTH'S Harry Ramsden's seafront restaurant will create 25 new jobs as the peak season approaches, it has been announced. The restaurant near the pier said the jobs would be full and part-time. It is holding a recruitment day on Monday
FIFTY balloons will be released in Ringwood on Saturday, March 9, in Jade's memory. Jade lived in the town where her tragic death has touched the entire community. Local mum Kerry Sartin is organising the balloon release for Jade's heartbroken
THOUSANDS of parents were due to learn today which secondary school their children would be going to. The number of children accepted at their first choice of school has increased drastically in Bournemouth and Poole, where would-be applicants
HUNDREDS of scooter riders from across Dorset and Hampshire have joined in the hunt for a driver involved in the crash which killed teenager Jade Clark. A silver Volvo XC90 failed to stop after the 16-year-old suffered fatal injuries on the A31
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe has resisted the temptation to condemn Harry Arter for his poor disciplinary record – but has urged the midfielder to tread carefully in future. Key player Arter will miss Cherries’ next two matches after collecting his
MATT Ford lauded “great professional” Gary Havelock and revealed Pirates were set to stage a benefit meeting for the speedway legend. Pirates promoter Ford confirmed that the Dorset club was planning to honour Havelock with a special fixture at
STEVE Cuss wants warring Dorset rivals Wimborne and Poole to draw a line under their simmering feud. Magpies boss Cuss called for a truce after watching his team set up the first Dorset Senior Cup final between the clubs in the 33-year history
STEVE Fletcher is backing his fellow frontmen to come good and is convinced Cherries have the firepower to rediscover their golden touch. Cherries are the leading scorers in League One with 57 goals but have failed to hit the net on their way to
BOSS Eddie Howe believes Matt Ritchie can keep providing a solution out of left field as he aims to solve Cherries’ crucial defensive conundrum. Howe could be set to keep faith with emergency left-back Ritchie as Cherries attempt to fill the sizeable
THE Museum Inn at Farnham has accomplished the unusual trick of being better known in London than in Dorset. But it is, at heart, a country pub, albeit one that delivers an extremely high-quality experience. Visitors are as welcome to fish
WESSEX under-18 men booked their place in the final of the National Cup after comprehensively progressing through the Last 8s in Kettering without dropping a set. A semi-final victory over Newcastle Staffs A followed group wins over Newcastle Staffs
YOUNG badminton star Ciara Lindsay has been tipped for a bright future after again being selected to play on the international stage. Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) sports academy member Ciara further enhanced her reputation by being picked
I AM surprised that my old friend Brian Jenner suggests that the demolition of the Imax is a "populist gesture to win votes". At the time of the last election, residents throughout the town were demanding that this horrendous carbuncle of a building
DAVID Dunn is set to put his faith in veteran 6ft 7in second row Tim Collier as relegation-threatened Lions aim to stop the rot. The ex-Harlequins lock is in line to start when Bournemouth visit fellow strugglers Southend in a potentially vital
MANAGER Tom Killick has sealed a loan deal for Exeter City’s Jacob Jagger Cane ahead of tomorrow’s promotion showdown at Hungerford. Killick has named Cane in his squad after finalising the paperwork on the 18-year-old midfielder’s initial one-month
A SECOND-HALF treble from Jack Gibson has put Grange Athletic on track for a second Bournemouth Cup success. The under-13s team won the trophy two seasons ago, and will lock horns with the ‘favourites’ Corfe Mullen United next month. In their
DORSET prospect Josef Dodridge has become the latest county player to enjoy success by winning the Oman International. The event is a Junior Grade 5 tournament, which is sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). After coming
BOURNEMOUTH Colleg-iate School (BCS) have launched their own ASA-affiliated swimming and triathlon clubs to work alongside the school’s existing swim academy. The launch of BSC Swimming Club also means the end of the formal partnership with Seagulls
A SECOND-HALF treble from Jack Gibson has put Grange Athletic on track for a second Bournemouth Cup success. The under-13s team won the trophy two seasons ago, and will lock horns with the ‘favourites’ Corfe Mullen United next month. In their
THERE’S only one way to get tickets to see Harry Hill in Bournemouth tonight and tomorrow. Fight! It is time to battle for tickets for Harry Hill’s first stand-up tour in seven years. The mega-collared host of ITV’s Saturday evening favourites
