3:35am Chair of UKIP in Christchurch, Rollo Reid, said: "We in UKIP do not get the party machine at all." He says Ferndown's new UKIP cllr will be shocked at his victory, adding "I dont expect he thought he would win. He believed
THE centre of Wimborne has been hit by a burst water main. West Street has been closed in both directions between the B3078 West Borough junction amd the Park Lane junction while Sembcorp Bournemouth Water carry out emergency repairs. A Dorset
TWO cars were involved in a crash on Lodge Road at the Pond Head junction. The road was partially blocked after the collision happened just after 4pm on Thursday. A Kia Sportage owned by a Wimborne woman was recovered. The other vehicle
STAFF at a popular Christchurch restaurant have thanked the local community for their help and support following a serious fire. The Boathouse was open today, less than 24 hours after the blaze which tore a hole in the roof of the Christchurch
A BOCKHAMPTON road was briefly closed this afternoon after a caravan crash. The A35 between Troy Town and Cuckoo Lane westbound was closed from 4.58pm to 5.22pm, but is now open again. A spokesperson from Dorset Police said only one vehicle
FEARS have been raised of another spate of heath fires after an arson attack on Poole’s Bourne Valley Nature Reserve. Quickly spotted by vigilant residents, there were 40 calls to the emergency services to alert Dorset Fire and Rescue to the flames
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Boscombe seafront yesterday to rescue a woman trapped in an ambulance door. An eyewitness, who was walking along the promenade when the drama unfolded, told the Daily Echo how the casualty's leg had become stuck in
POLICE are investigating a "suspicious" fire that started this afternoon in Verwood. A fire crew from the town were called to Dewlands Common Local Nature Reserve at 12.50pm this afternoon to a report of a fire. They battled a blaze covering
A group of Bournemouth University Sport Management students have completed a project to explore the issue of homophobia in schools and sports clubs. It revealed that homophobia, and homophobic language is widespread in schools. Over half of
A leading renewable energy expert has predicted that a new science centre at The Bourne-mouth & Poole College could mark the rise of Poole as the “green capital” of the UK. Samantha Flavel, a member of the Green Knowledge Network and sales
A man was kidnapped, assaulted and robbed in Ferndown on Tuesday. The 22-year-old was allegedly forced into a gold coloured Peugeot, assaulted in the car park and his mobile phone and cigarettes were stolen. He sustained minor cuts and bruising
NEW owners, a new name and assurances of a fresh start convinced councillors to approve plans for a new Bournemouth nightclub. Councillors consigned V nightclub to the history books and gave its successor 'Halo' a new licence after being persuaded
ONCE Andy Howe had realised he was unlikely to follow in his uncle’s footsteps, he set about plotting another career path. Andy, the teenage nephew of Cherries boss Eddie Howe, is one of the country’s youngest coaches and is development centre
PARENT Peter Freeborn said: “They encourage the children here and the headteacher has a great rapport with the children. He gets involved in a lot of the activities.” KATHLEEN Freeborn, whose son is in year 4, said: “Our son can be challenging
FORMER Olympic marathon runner and Commonwealth Games medallist Liz Yelling was just one of the special guests for the official opening of a new store raising funds for Dorset’s children’s hospice. Liz, patron of the Corfe Mullen-based Julia’s
Kingsleigh Primary School, Hadow Road, Bournemouth BH10 5HT. Telephone: 01202 528893 Age range: 3-11 Gender: Mixed Number of pupils: 500 Grade: Requires improvement with good features Inspectors said: “Pupils behave well
TRADERS in Westbourne have got onboard with a search to find the best businesses in Bournemouth’s coastal areas. Fab Frocks, on Poole Road, have created a vibrant window display, including the Blooming Beautiful Bournemouth window sticker and banner
GET set for a super summer with a spectacular crop of more than 70 free family events in Poole for Wave 105’s Summertime in the South 2013. The largest free family events programme was launched at Poole’s Custom House on Friday with a taste of
KINGSLEIGH Primary School is one of the few primary schools in Bournemouth with vacancies. But it’s hard to see why it isn’t bursting at the seams after spending a bit of time there. Headteacher Richard Gower is enthusiastic and down-to-earth
A NAKED man was spotted lying on a grass verge alongside the Wessex Way in Bournemouth just after 1pm today. Police were called to the verge, next to the eastbound carriageway between the Cambridge Road roundabout and the sliproad to Richmond Hill
PLANS for a new town centre community hall have been unveiled to residents in Christchurch. A public meeting took place at Druitt Hall regarding the scheme for a replacement facility – which is to be funded by benefactor Dr Alistair Somerville
A BOURNEMOUTH chiropractor and children’s author has launched two new children’s books featuring the world’s jolliest pirate – Captain Blownaparte. Following the success of her popular Wizzy-Woo picturebooks, Helga Hopkins, above, has embraced
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays as the final stage of a town centre roadwork scheme gets underway next week. From Tuesday, May 7 until Friday, May 10, a section of Bath Road will be completely resurfaced. The work will affect the
POLLING stations across the county have been welcoming a steady stream of voters as Dorset County Council elections get underway. There are 188 candidates standing in elections across the county with polling stations open until 10pm. The county
HIGHCLIFFE School has been praised by government inspectors who highlighted “consistently good” teaching and “courteous and friendly” students. Ofsted has rated the school as good overall following a two-day inspection carried out in March.
While it's seldom pleasant to be trapped in a hellish cage constructed of the finest demon bones, a chatty spell book will always provide light entertainment. And it's super helpful that said jolly tome will assist in your training as a sorcerer
The second of Nintendo's exclusive little pair of Lego titles, following the Wii U's Lego City Undercover, this puppy is a prequel of sorts to the first, featuring Chase McCain's early days. See the pun there in the title? How marvellous... It's
Andy Jordan thinks Spencer Matthew's behaviour towards Louise Thompson was "verging on evil". The 'Made in Chelsea' star has been engaged in a twisted love triangle with the former couple on the hit E4 reality show and is shocked by his love rival's
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are reportedly living together. The couple - who met on the set of 'The Rum Diary' - are officially back together after a brief split and are thought to have moved in together again, with a view to getting married in
Bill Roache has been temporarily written out of 'Coronation Street'. The 81-year-old actor - who was arrested yesterday over sexual assault claims - won't be returning to the ITV soap until the conclusion of his trial, leaving TV bosses to rewrite
Cheryl Cole is set for a return to 'The X Factor' USA. The 29-year-old star has held talks with Simon Cowell about being a judge on the talent show again two years after she fell out with the music mogul when he fired her from the programme after
BOURNEMOUTH’S camera car has helped to slash the number of irresponsible motorists parking on school zigzags and in bus stops, it is claimed. Since the camera car was first introduced in 2009, the number of fines issued to parents blocking school
Bournemouth University is planning to invest £10.5 million in a new Student Centre on its Talbot campus. The new building, which will provide much-needed additional social learning space as well as a new home for the Students’ Union, will sit next
BAKERS are being urged to pull on their aprons in time for this year’s Great Christchurch Bake Weekend and Fete. The event will take place on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 as part of this year’s Christchurch Food and Wine Festival. Christchurch
If Michael Ball's legion of dedicated fans were surprised by the fact he opened his set with the Lady Gaga hit Edge of Glory, they didn't let it bother them. The West End star, one of the leading lights of musical theatre, proved his versatility
Those masters of melody, Brahms and Dvorak, reigned supreme at this packed concert with the Piano Concerto No2 by Brahms starring the brilliant Sunwook Kim. A pianist of cogent authority, as was so readily apparent here, his steady pace in the
TRAVELLING into Bournemouth at 8.30am on Friday April 26, I noticed a vehicle setting down passengers and luggage stationary in the left filter lane with front and rear doors open at the Bournemouth Airport/Parley Lane crossroads! I drive frequently
DORSET’s police and crime commissioner, Martyn Underhill, is looking for sponsorship for the county’s force, so short is it of cash. It is the lowest funded of all the UK’s police forces and has fared badly in the cuts. Mr Underhill sees sponsorship
I MUST congratulate Cherries on this, their greatest achievement to date in winning promotion to the Npower Championship, and for all the hard work and effort by all concerned that must have gone into achieving this the most successful season, in the
I WOULD like to congratulate AFC Bournemouth, our next door neighbours, on their promotion to the championship. I hope that they can build on their successes of this season and establish themselves in the division and even push for a Premiership place
I WOULD like to ask the driver of the lorry that tailgated me from the Sturminster roundabout along the A31 towards Ringwood, at 1350 hours on Sunday April 28 to think about how this aggressive and bullying behaviour makes someone feel. I have
POOLE cabinet member Xena Dion has come out fighting and says she will not be resigning her post. Cllr Dion has been under fire after making an “unfortunate” remark at Poole Council about the Twin Sails Bridge and Cllr Mark Howell, leader of Poole
MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid a major route in Bournemouth again today after emergency repairs to a burst water main caused delays yesterday. The leak at the junction of Castle Lane West and East Way meant three-way temporary traffic lights
Sunny/cloudy and dry. The following were recorded during the walk: Birds Black Headed Gull, Blackbird, Robin, Wood Pigeon, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Wren, Jay, Magpie, Mistle Thrush, Starling, Chiffchaff, Greenfinch, Herring Gull, Buzzard, Green
In his first solo outing since 2006, Robbie Williams is set to embark on his massive Take The Crown Stadium Tour in June, supported by No.1 singer Olly Murs. Want to see the superstar in action? The Daily Echo has teamed up with Big Green Coach
DORSET’S police cars could carry adverts in the future in an effort to boost funds for the cash-strapped force. Martyn Underhill, Police and Crime Commissioner for the county, which has the lowest-funded force in the country, said yesterday that
WING wizard Marc Pugh insisted promotion to the Championship had fully justified his decision to pledge his long-term future to Cherries. Boss Eddie Howe’s return to Dean Court in October proved crucial in persuading popular Lancastrian Pugh to
ALICE Tai broke her second British record at the British International Disability Championships and won her first international medal – but neither was sufficient to earn her a ticket to the IPC World Championships. The 14-year-old Bournemouth
GOALKEEPER Nick Hutchings insists Tom Killick’s demanding management style will ensure Poole Town’s players make a successful step up. Hutchings says he is relishing the chance to test himself at the next level after playing a key role in Dolphins
