IDEAS aimed at banishing Bournemouth's reputation as one of England's most dangerous places to cycle were welcomed by riders. As reported in Tuesday's Daily Echo, Lindley Owen, a consultant in public health, produced a report for Bournemouth Cycling
BROADSTONE captain Greg Parsons is tipping destructive batsman Steve Trembath to become a star of the Dorset League. Trembath displayed his skills with a thoroughly dominant innings during his club’s Premier Division victory over Stalbridge on
CHRISTCHURCH have been forced to withdraw from the Dorset Sunday top flight – just weeks after concerns were voiced over the future of the league. The league confirmed that the Hurn Bridge outfit had pulled out of the division after struggling
PIRATES chief Matt Ford is refusing to rule out a 2013 Poole return for Darcy Ward – but says he will wait before making a final decision. The Australian sensation is recovering from the fractured shoulder blade he suffered while riding in the
CRICKET clubs are facing billed for thousands of pounds as Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launches a crackdown on their earnings. Hampshire Cricket Board says three clubs in its Southern Electric Premier League have already been investigated
DARING youngsters and adventurous adults flocked to a family thrill-seekers event at the weekend in Bournemouth. The Family Adventure Festival at the BIC attracted young and old to the town with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for
A POLISH children’s library has opened in Poole, thanks to an initiative by three local mums and help from the community. They run a parent and toddler group, Szkrab Poole by the Old Town Children’s Centre and at the moment the library has 350
SINGER Jessie J has added an extra date to her autumn visit to the BIC. She will now be there on November 9, as well as her rescheduled date on November 10. Tickets are going on sale at 9am on Friday from the venue. This month sees the conclusion
Booking your wedding photographer may not be high up on your list of priorities - but remember, these will be your memories of your big day. Your wedding will never be repeated, so you want to make sure your photographer can capture the best moments
COLOUR is often considered the most important element of bridal flowers, but take time to think about the scent as well. Why not go for a bouquet which is fragrant as well as colour-co-ordinated? Follow your nose and go for a scent you like
PATIENTS have given Poole Hospital a clean bill of health in the latest national survey but highlighted the use of mixed sex accommodation and bathroom facilities. Poole scored highly for time spent waiting to obtain a bed on a ward; support to
AFC Bournemouth Football fanatics might jump at the chance to get hitched at AFC Bournemouth. Dean Court is licensed to hold ceremonies, and the venue also hosts wedding receptions. Couples can even take the opportunity to have photographs
THE wedding venue is one of the first things you’ll book and is also arguably the most important. Your choice of location will set the theme for your whole day, so you will need to spend some time ensuring it is the right venue for you and fits
CHILDREN will be able to enjoy pony rides along Bournemouth beach this summer, in a new service offered by a local business. Pony Palace, which is based at Adventure Wonderland in Parley, has branched out and will be providing rides along the sand
THE grand manor house that featured in the film adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s Far From The Madding Crowd has gone on sale for £4m. Bloxworth House, near Wareham, boasting eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, vaulted wine cellars and even its own brewery
SECTION One pacesetters Poole Park retained their 100 per cent record with a 90-70 victory over visitors Knyveton Gardens. Captain Bob Atkins’s squad of Jim Garner, Clive Fawkes and John Kingdon (22-13) led from the front. Alec McKenzie (20-17)
PLANS for a new Bournemouth primary school have been approved, in the hope it will ease the pressure on over-subscribed schools. A new two-form entry primary school will be built on the site of Avonbourne College at Harewood Avenue, which will
Al Pacino says he "gave" Bruce Willis his career by turning down 'Die Hard'. The 'Goodfellas' actor claims he was offered the lead role of John McClane in the action flick, which eventually became a money-spinning franchise with Willis in the lead
Taylor Swift is creating a "special bedroom" in her home for Ed Sheeran. The '22' hitmaker is planning to refurbish her $17 million mansion in Rhode Island, New England, once she and the 'Lego House' singer have finished touring North America together
Jessica Ennis is wanted for 'Strictly Come Dancing'. BBC bosses are keen for the 27-year-old star - who won a heptathlon gold medal at London 2012 - to appear on the new series of the show, and while the brunette beauty is keen to follow in the
Dan Stevens has apologised for the way he left 'Downton Abbey'. The actor, whose character Matthew Crawley was killed off in the 2012 Christmas special of the hit ITV period drama, admits the timing of his departure may not have been appropriate
PLANS to create local traffic courts have been welcomed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset. Justice Minister Damian Green announced this week that dedicated courts to deal with low-level road traffic offences will be rolled out.
A PARKSTONE woman is angered after the family pet was attacked by another dog whilst the owners walked on, she says. Lyn Beer, was walking through Baiter Park with husband, Stuart, both 44, and pooch, Maggie, a 6-year-old Lhasa Apso, on a lead,
IF you’re reading this you’ve probably just got engaged, so congratulations! Now the fun really starts – it’s time to start planning your day of dreams! It may feel like you have a mammoth task ahead of you, but Dorset Brides is here to help
A BABY bop for the cutest of clubbers has launched at a Bournemouth nightspot. Children under the age of three are welcome to dance the morning away at Bar So for new event Baby Goes Clubbing. The sessions, which take place on Thursday mornings
A PLAQUE celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year was unveiled in Corfe Castle on Sunday, the 60th anniversary of her coronation. Carved from Purbeck stone by local craftsman Val Quinn, the plaque was unveiled in the village square by local
THE newly revamped Christchurch library celebrated its official opening with a poetic performance at the weekend. Dignitaries and users of the library and learning centre as well as staff and other bookworms gathered to see the £1million refurbishment
The first of our recipes your dad might like for Father's Day. Spicy Nuts 500g unsalted mixed nuts (such as almonds, pecans, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, peanuts) 1tbsp butter 3tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
THERE is a story that food writer Simon Cave likes to recount which starts with him enjoying a nightcap in a restaurant. “One of the chefs said: ‘Do you know, I served meat to eight out of 10 of the men, and fish or goats’ cheese salad to eight
THE street furniture in Bournemouth Gardens is being given a spruce up as part of the town’s preparations for summer. Maintenance workers are now painting railings, lampposts, CCTV columns, bins, seating and signage in Bournemouth’s Lower, Central
Due to holiday commitments we will not be able to hold any guided walks in June but will hold 2 in early July to compensate as well as 2 at the end of the month. They are as follows: Kinson Common Saturday 6th July.Meeting at 10am by the
PRIMARY school teacher Simon Clannachan has appeared in court to face charges of making indecent images of children and possession of extreme animal porn. The 40-year-old teacher at Kingsleigh Primary School in Bournemouth spoke only to confirm
It isn't revelatory that a console game be furnished with a script so hideous that the first series of Neighbours seems like The Godfather in comparison. That it's part of one of the most loved gaming series also comes as little shock. Revelations
It's not often a first-person-shooter drops a story based outside your typically comfy western civilisation, so the Metro series is a fresh slap across the face for the genre. Following the action from Metro 2033, which recounts post-apocalyptic
I HAD to use the police’s new 101 non-emergency number on bank holiday at 10.30pm, due to having two young lads staring at me through my lounge window. I called the non-emergency number as it was not an emergency, just peeping toms. After being
WHEN I visited Wimborne to go shopping at the gentlemen’s outfitters, the whole town centre was gaily decorated with bunting and flags. Sadly, many of the Union Flags (Union Jacks) were upside down. Somebody of some consequence must have authorised
THE council appears to be ignoring the state of the grass verges in the county. I live in Ferndown and had to laugh this week when the town lengthsman planted out four flower beds on the large verge along the Wimborne Road between West Moors Road
A 20mph limit in residential areas of Bournemouth enforced by average-speed cameras plus more road space for cyclists. This initiative, which will go before a cyclists group tonight, may be considered by Bournemouth council in a bid to make the town
I AM researching my family’s history and I would be grateful if you would publish my letter to enable me to find living relatives of my descendents. I am trying to trace the descendents of James Dewey and his wife Rose. I believe they had four
I am writing to agree with your reader, Simon Gwynn, who wrote regarding the amount of unused beach huts on a nice sunny day (Have Your Say, May 30). It is a very unfair system when beach huts can just be held on to into infinity and beyond with
I would like to correct and explain the figure of £1.3million quoted by Philip Whitelegg (£833 per loo every week (May 29). The amount is not based on the cost of cleaning and day-to-day maintenance of all Poole’s 30 public toilets but is an estimate
TWO vehicles crashed in the Branksome Woods area of Poole during rush-hour. Police and an ambulance crew were called to the junction of Leicester Road and Wilderton Road at 8.23am after the collision, involving a Ford Transit owned by a Bournemouth
ALL 42 Borough of Poole councillors should retain their seats, says the councils recommendation to the Boundary Commission. And while Conservatives members are delighted with the outcome of the extraordinary council meeting, Liberal Democrats will
ALL residential areas in Bournemouth should have a 20mph speed limit enforced by cameras which measure average speeds. That is one of the recommendations in a report which will go before a cyclists group tonight and which will be considered by
A PRIMARY school teacher and a senior education official at Bournemouth Council have been charged with offences relating to indecent images of children. The cases have been investigated separately by Dorset Police and are not linked. Simon
PART of Wallisdown Road in Poole was closed for more than two hours on Monday night following a two vehicle crash. The accident occurred at just after 9.30pm between a Peugeot 206 and a Toyota Corolla and happened at the junction of Wallisdown
CHERRIES star Eunan O’Kane is relishing the prospect of testing himself in the Championship and insists he has the ability to handle the step up. The former Torquay man flourished under the management of Eddie Howe last season as he played an important
MATT Ford vowed to do everything in his power to solve Pirates’ latest problem after revealing he had attempted an audacious swoop for Mikkel Bech Jensen. The Pirates chief confirmed he had held unsuccessful talks with the Dane – one of world speedway
HAMWORTHY United manager Simon Browne has called for clubs seeking relegation for financial reasons to be deducted league points. The County Ground boss says that clubs dropping back to Wessex League level, only to seek a quick return to the Southern
