DEVELOPMENT squad coach Stephen Purches hailed the performance of Bashley goalkeeper Nic Jones, who helped keep down the score in Cherries’ dominant 3-0 victory. Purches’s charges carved open at will the hosts during an incisive first-half display
TROY Batchelor tonight emerged as the most welcome of guests by blasting Pirates to victory during a dramatic conclusion to this box-office showdown. The Swindon star was left as Pirates’ lone ranger in a final-heat decider after Poole sensation
CHERRIES’ hopes of signing striker Simeon Jackson have today bitten the dust after the player joined Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Braunschweig. The Daily Echo understands Dean Court officials were expecting the 26-year-old former Gillingham and
PAULTONS Park is a multi-million-pound success story that provides enjoyment for thousands of families across the country. And this year the popular attraction in the New Forest celebrates its 30th anniversary since it opened as a country park
CHRISTCHURCH residents protesting against a massive warehouse being built just metres from their homes say their quality of life has been ruined. Homeowners in Grange Road expressed concerns about the height of the proposed 46ft metal clad Kondor
THE wife of talented golf player Ben Harvey, who lost his battle with cancer aged just 28, teed off a special charity golf day in his memory. Claudia Harvey, who only learnt to play golf after her beloved husband’s death, played the opening round
THE son of famous Disney composing legend Robert Sherman will be in Bournemouth next week as guest of honour of the Big Little Theatre School. Robbie Sherman, also an established songwriter, will take his seat at the opening night of the school
A BREWERY worker had two fingers chopped off by the rotary blades of a dust extractor when he tried to clear a blockage, a court heard. Hall and Woodhouse Limited admitted breaching a health and safety regulation and was ordered to pay out £16,600
EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a two-car crash in Crabton Close Road, Boscombe. A beige Fiat 500 overturned in the collision with a stationary grey Volvo V70 at 12.14pm today. Two women suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene
A DISABLED ex-soldier says it’s a miracle he’s still alive after the “terrible state of the pavement” upended his mobility scooter into speeding traffic. Former infantryman Simon Rogers, who served six years in the British Army, said cars had to
A POPULAR Christchurch music festival will celebrate the anniversary of a popular landmark this year. Stompin’ on the Quomps, which will take place at Christchurch Quay on Saturday August 3, will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Edwardian
A SOUTHBOURNE man has ‘awoken in a nightmare scenario’ after a breakdown, a court heard on Monday. Jason Paul Small, 43, of Oxford Avenue, pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life is endangered and affray at Bourne-mouth Crown
SUPERFAST broadband will come to thousands more homes and businesses in Dorset under a £31.75million deal announced today. Dorset County Council and BT have signed the agreement to bring high-speed fibre optic broadband to 97 per cent of premises
Harry Styles and Liam Payne, who are ambassadors for cancer charity Trekstock, will be selling a joint date in a charity auction to raise money for the organisation. Harry Styles and Liam Payne will be giving away a joint date in a charity auction
Sir Elton John is "lucky to be alive" after he was struck down with appendicitis. The 'Rocket Man' hitmaker cancelled his remaining summer concert dates yesterday after falling ill with the condition, and has now revealed how he has been playing
Idris Elba was determined to be an actor after working in a car factory. The 'Pacific Rim' star has revealed that the monotonous routine of working in a motoring assembly job gave him the push he needed to leave behind his home in north London
THE royal birth is a milestone for the nation as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby, a future king who will take the monarchy well into the 21st century. For William and Kate their son will bring them much personal joy and set the seal on
A PENSIONER died of head injuries after stepping into the path of a van as he crossed the road, an inquest heard yesterday. John Hudson, 85, suffered fatal injuries during the collision with a white Ford Transit van at the junction of Cliff Drive
A FORMER Poole man with a lifelong passion for birds stars in a primetime TV show about how to look after zoo animals. Adrian Walls is head of the bird section at ZSL London Zoo, which features in the brand new ITV1 documentary, The Zoo, a three-part
Details of a privatisation deal that will see around 150,000 Royal Mail workers handed millions of pounds in shares are to be announced. Business Secretary Vince Cable is expected to flesh out plans to issue staff with 10% of the new company for
ALTHOUGH many of us do use local health services correctly, there are still large numbers taking up time and resources that could be used to treat those in genuine need. Poole based GP Dr Patrick Seal explains how we can help by choosing well and
AFFECTIONATELY known as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu performs a series of concerts in his home town of Maastricht in The Netherlands every year. The concerts are performed in front of thousands of fans and are set amongst the beautiful medieval
IT’S no coincidence that the sunshine and The Wurzels have arrived at the same time. The West Country legends will give us a double-helping next month when they play Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle on August 4 and the Bournemouth Pavilion Ballroom
BACK by popular demand, and always slightly on the edge, Jethro brings his fruity Cornish humour back to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre Turning everyday events into farcical stories, and providing anecdotal hilarity with his trademark West Country
IRISH crooner Dominic Kirwan will be coming to the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne next month. One of the most sought-after acts for over two decades the genial entertainer will be coming to town on August 3. The show is part of his brand new Live
PUNK musician turned writer Clive Parker brings his debut theatre show to Bournemouth Library next month. His career has seen him share stages with the likes of The Clash, Human League and Nik Kershaw. He was also a founding member of Scottish
A POPULAR Christchurch music festival will celebrate the anniversary of a popular landmark this year. Stompin’ on the Quomps, which will take place at Christchurch Quay on Saturday August 3, will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Edwardian
TONI CLARE BARTON aged 43 of Summer Fields, Verwood. Admitted driving a Chrysler car on Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, at a speed exceeding 30mph. Fined £35. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £35. Licence endorsed with three points.
VICTORIA PALMER aged 31 of Melbury Avenue, Poole. Admitted driving a Vauxhall car on Melbury Avenue, Poole after being refused a driving licence on account of disability. Conditional discharge of three months. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs
DANIEL STACEY-ROSSITER aged 19 of Spinners Close, West Moors. Admitted assault by beating. Conditional discharge of 18 months. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs £180.
DONNY HUGH LENOTRE aged 35 of Alma Road, Bournemouth. Pleaded not guilty but found guilty of driving a Volkswagen car on Wimborne Road, Bournemouth whilst using a mobile phone. Fined £60. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £100. Licence endorsed
ANOTHER day, another serious crash on Dorset roads. The A31 around the Charborough Estate is a notorious stretch of road and was the scene, yesterday, of an appalling head-on collision. As we went to press, one person was fighting for his life
I WORK at Poole Hospital and cycle to work along the seafront every morning from Bournemouth to Sandbanks. A colleague cycles from Southbourne. It was a beautiful morning today completely spoilt by the sea of rubbish from Boscombe to Bournemouth. The
WHEN energy is such an issue, fracking, wind farms, nuclear, etc, why don’t we use what is at our doorstep? Tidal power. It’s reliable, guaranteed and constant. We have several points like the obvious ‘entrance’ at Sandbanks (80ft deep), also Rockley
I MUST respond to the letter from Angela Pooley, East Dorset Friends of the Earth (‘Support for wind farms’, Echo July 4). Of course Friends of the Earth are happy to support the industrialisation of our bay and beaches by this grotesque wind farm.
WITH the recent arrival of hot weather, we should be reminded that animals suffer and die when temperatures rise. Dogs die very quickly in hot cars and they should not be left inside them even for very short periods. Opening a window a few inches is
I WANTED to write to acknowledge the fantastic work that the team from the Macmillan Unit in Christchurch do. My Dad, who was diagnosed with throat and neck cancer two years ago, sadly passed away in January of this year. He spent his final days in
I'll admit the most appealing feature for me in a game such as this is pedalling madly to the front, barging angrily into one of the leaders and causing unholy carnage of twisted metal and grazed faces in the following pack. What a crushing disappointment
Those block-obsessed Danish folks aren't content with lucrative film licenses, and Legends of Chima follows Ninjago (stupid name...) in its currently tiny list of original-series ideas. And it pushes the Ninjago series' face into the dirt for storyline
Some healthcare assistants are doing jobs which should be done by doctors or nurses but do not have to undergo compulsory formal training, a review into the profession has found. The NHS's army of support staff is undertaking tasks such as placing
In our second recipe from TV chef Thomasina Miers this week, shellfish meets seafood in a refreshing starter Scallop and prawn aguachile (Serves 6 as a starter or 2 for a main) 200g scallops 200g sustainably caught king prawns Juice
DETECTIVES in Bournemouth are renewing their appeal for witnesses and information after a burglary at an address in the Wallisdown area. The incident happened between 11am and 1.45pm on Friday June 7 at an address in Walliscott Road. The offenders
A PENSIONER died of head injuries after stepping into the path of a car as he crossed the road, an inquest heard. Peter Kemp suffered fatal injuries when he was hit by a silver 3-Series BMW near the Tesco Express on Christchurch Road, Pokesdown
WORKING night shifts can increase a women's risk of suffering miscarriages, Southampton fertility experts have revealed. Dr Linden Stocker and Dr Ying Cheong from the Princess Anne Hospital have also discovered that those who work alternate and
THE countdown has started for this year’s Sky Ride, with thousands of cyclists expected to take to the streets on July 20. The event will feature both day- and night-time events as the streets of Bournemouth town centre are transformed into a racing
A PENSIONER is fighting for his life after a horrific head-on collision near Stag Gate on the A31 yesterday. Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene of the smash, close to the World's End pub at around 10.45am. The male driver of
STEPHEN Purches wants his fledgling Cherries to draw inspiration from Bashley’s joint-boss Paul Gazzard when they line up for the New Forest legend’s testimonial tonight (7.45pm). Purches, who has recently taken charge of the development squad
TEAM boss Neil Middleditch admits the possibility of a play-off berth is fading but insists: “We are Poole Pirates and we never give up.” The Pirates manager issued a rallying cry to his charges ahead of tonight’s “must win” clash with table-toppers
