CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe put the finishing touches to his first summer signing and then described the addition of Elliott Ward as a “real coup” and a “big statement”. Howe managed to fend off interest from a host of Championship clubs – including
DORSET brewery Hall & Woodhouse has become the latest business to support a campaign to restore the county’s iconic fingerpost signs. The Blandford-based company is backing the Dorset Fingerpost Project, a Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural
A SENIOR education official has appeared in court charged with making around 600 indecent images of children. Robert Ian Finlay, 53, of Barnes Crescent, Bournemouth, faces 17 charges relating to making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of
AIRCRAFT enthusiasts got a rare treat when a Boeing Dreamliner paid a short visit to Bournemouth Airport today. Many gathered with cameras at the perimeter fence and along Merritown Lane, while visitors to the nearby Bournemouth Aviation Museum
A CHRISTCHURCH man has warned Ryanair passengers of an airline ‘rip off’ that almost ruined his holiday. Simon Miller, 47, of Manor Road, has urged travellers to print off their boarding passes before arriving at the airport to avoid a hefty charge
THE A351 was closed from the Baker’s Arms roundabout to Holton Heath after a two vehicle crash this afternoon. Police and firefighters were called to Organford Road, outside the Park Dean Holiday Park, after a blue Renault Clio, registered to a
POOLE bikers have joined together for a ride in memory of lost friend Dan Jones, who died in a road accident last month. Some 100 motorcycles joined The Ride of Respect on Monday in memory of the talented 23-year-old AFC Blandford player, who died
PREPARE to embark on a gastronomic journey, as the countdown to Bournemouth’s biggest food and drink festival gets underway. Having grown from a small three-day trial, organisers of the 2013 Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival, which runs from
FLOWER power is being used to brighten up an area of Bournemouth. Neighbourhood Watch stalwart Norman Decent has taken his efforts to improve Poole Hill a step further by gaining funding from businesses and the council for seven hanging baskets
A LORRY has become stuck under a bridge in Branksome this afternoon, causing traffic chaos in the area. Police officers are currently at the scene of the incident in Bourne Valley Road, and traffic is being redirected. However, eye-witness
COUNTY Hall insists only a “tiny proportion” of Dorset’s coast remains off limits to walkers, following the recent spate of landslips. Dorset County Council ranger John Hayes said: “Dorset’s beautiful coast is open for business – we would just
AN ELDERLY man who went missing from his Poole home earlier today has been found. John Telling, 86, was last seen at his home address in the Creekmoor area at 4.30am today. Police in Poole became increasingly concerned for his welfare after
THE Daily Echo-backed Carbon Stoppers Appeal has marked a milestone with an extra special donation to benefit young people. The appeal, run by Yellow Buses, handed over its 50th donation when it presented a cheque to Pete and Linda Thornton of
A VITAL new support service for rape, assault and domestic violence victims has been launched at Southbourne Children’s Centre. Victim No More is the brainchild of mum-of-two Angela Howard and adrenal stress trainer Malcolm Jones. Addressing
THE vitality of Winton’s high street will be threatened by the opening of a new beauty salon, a councillor has claimed. Sugar Rush Beauty, which is currently based in Bear Cross, is relocating into an empty sports shop in Wimborne Road. Owner
BOURNEMOUTH council’s leader was among the signatories on a letter calling for more government funding. Cllr John Beesley was among more than 150 names added to a letter from the Local Government Association (LGA) asking chancellor George Osborne
NEW travel proposals to encourage different modes of transport in Christchurch are being unveiled to residents. A series of exhibitions will take place in the town over plans to “enhance sustainable transport” as part of the Three Towns Travel
THE Co-op has confirmed it is committed to building a new store at Hamworthy, Poole as it prepares to unveil yet more plans for the site. Residents have been waiting for a permanent replacement store since the previous supermarket burnt down in
DORSET Coast Forum held a seminar at Poole Lighthouse over the proposed wind farm off the Dorset coast. Around 75 people from the coastal and marine sectors heard about the Navitus Bay plans ahead of the third round of consultation later this year
A MUCH-loved entertainer made a visit to a Bournemouth children’s centre at the weekend to help celebrate a major milestone. Christopher Biggins, an official Barnardo’s Ambassador, visited the charity’s Queen’s Park Sure Start Children’s Centre
I CONFIRM the criticism expressed by my ex-council associate Mike Carlile of the pending removal of the most conveniently situated toilets adjacent to junction of Maderia Road and Old Christchurch Road, popularly known as the ‘Taj Mahal’ toilets based
NOWADAYS all one seems to read and hear about is how inefficient and incapable the National Health Service is. Well, in my experience that is completely untrue. In late April I saw my doctor, Dr Ottley, because I had noticed I had an inguinal
“ALRIGHT MY LOVERS.” Pete Doherty was in his element back in Dorset on Monday night as beer flew through the air and fans rushed the stage throughout. The former Blandford schoolboy was on the edge of genius and calamity throughout his show
MOUCHEL, the firm which runs several of Bournemouth Borough Council’s departments, has reported results that it says are ahead of expectations. Around 480 council staff were transferred into Mouchel’s employment in deals worth around £180million
PLANS to build a temporary fourth stand at AFC Bournemouth’s stadium have been drawn up and lodged with the council. The application seeks full planning permission to build a temporary stand, with roof and integral stair-cases, at the south end
THE figures are quite shocking, as we outline on page nine today. Around 85,000 women are raped in England and Wales every year. And more than 400,000 are victims of sexual assault. One in five women aged between 16 and 59 have experienced
DOG owner Sarah Harrison is warning of an accident waiting to happen after her beloved pet Billy was mauled to death by another dog yards in front of her and her 14-year-old son Ryan. “We were on our way back to our house and this dog jumped out
ROY Moyse is your typical calculating conman. He pretends to be an affluent businessman, but is in fact a compulsive gambler who targets women and spins a web of lies to fund his prolific addiction. The serial conman has already served a prison
A DEVASTATED divorcee who was swindled out of more than £200,000 by a serial conman has spoken out in a bid to warn other women to steer clear of his “wicked” ways. Karen Culverwell said she “loved and trusted” Roy Moyse and had no idea he was
I’m somewhat a little taken aback by Mike Roberts-Butlers comment (Make them all meadows, June 15). Having met him, I can vouch he’s a lovely chap and his letter was completely out of character – but worthy of comment. On my one-sixth of an acre
NEW plans for a £150million hotel, apartment and leisure complex on Bournemouth’s Winter Gardens site have been thrown out by Bournemouth councillors. Planning board members last night voted to refuse outline permission for the scheme, despite
CHAMPIONS Wimborne & Colehill recovered from a middle-order wobble to snaffle second spot with a 65-run victory over Swanage. Andy Hayward’s men made hard work of registering 226 for nine, but a 136-run partnership between opener Ben Bridgen
FERNDOWN Wayfarers captain Eric Linge blasted his team’s 10-wicket defeat to leaders Parley and described the performance as “absolutely embarrassing”. The Parley juggernaut continued as they skittled the hosts for just 127 before Sam Collins (
PIRATES asset Kyle Howarth has been named in Great Britain’s initial 10-man squad for next month’s Speedway World Cup. The exciting prospect, who was controversially dropped from Poole’s one-to-seven last month, has been picked by Pirates and GB
POOLE Town boss Tom Killick hailed new left-back Ian Oliver as “one of the best around” after adding the Bashley defender to his growing squad. Experienced Oliver ended his three-year stay at Bashley Road to join Killick’s Tatnam revolution alongside
LIKE most 17-year-old girls, Georgia Hall loves shopping for clothes. The talented teenager from Wallisdown, however, is no ordinary girl. Victory in the ladies’ British Amateur Championship on Saturday saw Georgia re-establish herself as the leading
A LOCAL funeral and bereavement service is now offering free counselling, not only to its clients but also to the wider community. Paul Cuttle, who has been a member of staff at Chester Pearce Associates since it was formed in 2010, has become
