SOUTHBOURNE’S Clare Busst has the world record in her sights after taking gold at the British Indoor Rowing Championships. The 33-year-old edged a step closer to her goal after landing the spoils in the 30-34 age group category in the lightweight
FOUR cars have been involved in two separate collisions this evening during the busy rush hour along Dorset Way in Poole. There are reported delays of up to an hour following the collisions, causing congestion to Mannings Heath roundabout and beyond
BOSS Steve Cuss was adamant Wimborne had been the victims of an ill-deserved defeat at the hands of Southern League rivals Merthyr last night. Magpies were condemned to a 3-2 loss at Penydarren Park after Martyrs’ Ryan Prosser popped up with a
MANAGER Ken Vaughan was left wondering what might have been after Bournemouth Poppies exited the Hampshire Senior Cup despite a gutsy display against Basingstoke Town. Much-travelled striker Kezie Ibe, who featured for Cherries reserves more than
WHEN Justyn Lynk had the chance to use new equipment developed by NASA to aid his rehabilitation from a knee op, he felt he was literally walking on the moon. For the 39-year-old father of two from Merley near Wimborne, is one of the first patients
Beating Bowel Cancer hopes to raise £145,000 this month with its Decembeard campaign. The Daily Echo’s chief reporter Darren Slade explains why he has taken on the charity’s chin-itching challenge. IN recent times, I’ve known two colleagues with
A MAMMOTH clothing drive to help victims of the devastating Typhoon Haiyan has accumulated 153 boxes stuffed full with more than 15,000 items. Bournemouth taxi-driver Tarif Ali who organised the clothing collection is now planning on flying out
A MATCHAMS racetrack regular has spray painted his car to show support for charity Autism Wessex. Autism Wessex supporter Derek Trotter unveiled the new signage on his race car – the Autism Wessex logo – and met some of the pupils he is hoping
SWANAGE Sea Rowing Club’s new £350,000 boathouse has been officially opened at a ceremony attended by civic dignitaries. Saturday’s grand opening marked the end of many years of planning, campaigning and fundraising for the project. Around
THE work of two local photographers will be on show, alongside other stunning wildlife images, at a special exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park. The park, near Ringwood, is hosting the exhibition of The British Wildlife Photography Awards from
EIGHT people have been honoured at Poole’s annual John Jay Shield awards, in recognition of their work to improve community safety. The shield was presented to overall winner Mark Phillips, who as an outreach worker with the Footprints Project
The A350 has re-opened after an earlier crash between two lorries which blocked the road both ways. Police were called to the incident at 12.55pm on the junction of Blandford Road and Louse Land. There were heavy traffic delays and the A350
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular couple tragically killed in a car crash. Tributes have flooded in for Patricia and Pepe Irisarri, who died when their car collided with two lorries on the A31 east of Bere Regis on Monday evening. The pair
MORE than 2,000 people took part in RSPB Arne’s annual ‘Pull a Pine for Christmas’ event this year. Around 40 hectares of heathland was cleared of small pine trees by the volunteers, who – according to event organisers – will have saved the nature
THE new £1million Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre will open its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday December 14. Visitors will get the chance to celebrate the diversity of the area from the Stone Age to the present day. Mayor of
DETAILS of two information security breaches – one of which resulted in an opposition councillor having his internet access blocked – will be reported to councillors next week. A town hall report alleges Liberal Democrat Cllr Roger West twice passed
There will be specially-trained police officers dedicated to supporting victims of domestic abuse in Dorset this Christmas. Inspector Steve Thorpe said: “We are determined to support victims in reporting these crimes, and make sure those who inflict
FORMER Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell has acquired a two-year option to purchase a majority shareholding in Poole Town, the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal. Mitchell, who sold his stake in AFC Bournemouth in September, has concluded a deal
FOR six decades, ice skating was one of the most popular hobbies in Bournemouth. Thousands of people took to the ice during the lifetime of the town’s rink in Westover Road. Many were casual skaters, while others worked hard to gain certificates
A SCHOOL for disabled children has been targeted by thieves – for the second Christmas in a row. The garage at Langside School, in Langside Avenue, Poole, was broken into on Sunday evening, when tools, ladders and drills were taken, as well as
THREE East Dorset bus services used by thousands of people each year have been cut by the county council. The services, which serve Wimborne, Colehill, Ferndown and Parley, have been lost following a public consultation as the council seeks to
The Dolphin shopping centre’s first independent jewellery store is celebrating 30 years in business. Family-run shop J S Jewellers began trading in Poole at what was originally the Arndale Shopping Centre in 1983. James Jerrett, the man behind
BUSINESS club AFC Business has announced a partnership with Dorset Chamber of Commerce (DCCI). The chamber joins a list of partners including Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Rock Recruitment, Hill Osborne and Macmillan Cancer Support
MOBILITY scooter users will be given advice on how to use their vehicles responsibly at a special event at Boscombe. Police Community Support Officer Lewis Gilmore will be at the Sovereign shopping centre on Thursday explaining the relevant sections
A POOLE residential road has been closed for two weeks while an estimated £84,000 of work takes place. Mossley Avenue, Wallisdown, was closed by Borough of Poole between Astbury Avenue and Alder Road on Monday and is due to re-open on December
A DAZZLING season of new events for 2014 has been unveiled for the Lighthouse Poole. The venue continues its reputation for top comedy with new stand-up shows from Joe Lycett, Josh Widdicombe, Alan Davies, local funnyman Gareth Richards, Rich Hall
CAMPAIGNER Esther Rantzen took the unusual step of calling the Daily Echo newsdesk last Friday to talk about the deaths of an elderly couple and publicity for a helpline she has established. Silverline was only launched a matter of weeks ago but
ALL Dorset inhabitants and visitors who treasure the county’s natural beauty and our heritage must actively resist the Navitus Bay Wind Farm project. The majestic Jurassic Coast is the only natural UNESCO world heritage site in England. During
WE have lived in Upper Parkstone for over 50 years and we are very disappointed that once again we have no Christmas lights in Ashley Road. There was a time when councillors were volunteers and worked for next to nothing. But now, in recent
AT now aged 65 (a pensioner), I was part of the baby-boomers, shared my teenager years with the ‘swinging-sixties’ and ‘Mods ‘n’ Rockers’. I owned my own motorbike, then later drove Ford Cortinas and Capris, then finished up with a black ‘state
THE judges of the Shore Ideas 2013 entrepreneurial business competition say they have been impressed with the level of business talent from entrants. Young people from schools across Dorset and Hampshire entered the Daily Echo-backed scheme, which
THE mayor of Bournemouth tried his hand at air traffic control when he opened the new premises of a thriving Bournemouth company. Mico Nav provides air traffic simulation and training systems in more than 25 countries. It has more than 60 users
IT might be one of Bournemouth’s most historic landmarks, but the 1812 restaurant at The Royal Exeter Hotel is always bang up to date when it comes to its cuisine. The menu has just been completely revamped to incorporate as much local and seasonal
MORE than 9,000 people prepared for the festive season by supporting local businesses at the New Forest Marque Christmas Fair. The event brought together more than 100 stalls of local crafts and produce and featured a visit from Santa, carols from
JOHNATHAN LEIGHTON HOMER aged 31 of Otters Close, Verwood. Admitted assaulting a person by beating her. Conditional discharge of two years. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs £100.
JAMES JON LIDBETTER aged 31 of Barnes Crescent, Wimborne. Admitted driving a White Ford Transit, Reg No BL08 HFJ, at G Sait Ltd, Ferndown Industrial Estate, without the consent of the owner. Conditional discharge of two years. To pay victim surcharge
ANDREW JUMP aged 50 of No Fixed Abode. Admitted driving a Ford Mondeo, Reg No E54 DFG, on the A35 Bloxworth, whilst unfit to drive through drugs. Also admitted failing to surrender at Bournemouth police station, having been released on bail in criminal
DIONNE CARA HICKLING aged 46 of Wimborne Road, Poole. Admitted stealing goods to the value of £1028.43 belonging to Tesco. Also admitted criminal damage to property at Bournemouth Custody, Madeira Road, Bournemouth. Conditional discharge of 12 months
KEVIN JAMES EDWARD CURTIS aged 18 of Lockyers Drive, Ferndown. Admitted supplying a quantity of cannabis, a Class B drug. Committed to detention for three months suspended for 12 months. The defendant must attend the Senior Attendance Centre for 12
TREVOR CHRISTOPHER PARSONS aged 52 of Queens Terrace, Scarborough. Admitted being drunk and disorderly at Ye Olde George Inn, Castle Street, Christchurch. Fined £50. To pay victim surcharge of £20.
DARREN ANTHONY POPE aged 40 of Redhill Drive, Bournemouth. Admitted using threatening words/behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress. Conditional discharge of two years. To pay victim surcharge
PHILIP JAMES MONK aged 44 of Annex Westbury Farm, Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum. Admitted driving a Renault car, Reg No S615 XOG, on Bournemouth Road, Blandford, whilst disqualified. Also admitted driving the above vehicle without third party insurance
LOCAL domestic abuse charity, The Butterfly Foundation, is hosting an open day at Lighthouse, Poole on Wednesday, December 18, to raise awareness of domestic abuse at Christmas. It will provide an opportunity for local statutory agencies and voluntary
A GROUP of festive fundraisers got into the Christmas spirit with a Jingle Jog along Bournemouth seafront. Participants joined in either a 6k, 3k or 1.5k fun run in aid of disability charity Diverse Abilities Plus on Sunday. Everyone who took part
CAMPAIGNER Esther Rantzen has spoken out to raise awareness of the plight of vulnerable elderly people following a spate of deaths in Bournemouth. The TV presenter called the Daily Echo to express her concern over the case of two pensioners found
RUSH hour traffic was delayed when two cars collided on a busy Bournemouth roundabout this morning. Emergency services were called to the St Paul's roundabout, near Asda, at 8.10am. Police said there are not thought to be any injuries.
TWO people who died in a horror crash on the A31 are believed to be an elderly couple from Dorset. The man and woman, both in their 70s, died when their car was involved in a collision with two lorries east of Bere Regis on Monday evening.
Fog is causing disruption to ferries and air passengers this morning. The Met Office said the public should be aware of "locally dense fog patches", and the potential for disruption to transport. A spokesperson said: "Clearing skies will allow
THE results of a major inspection of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital will be published this time next week. Around 30 inspectors carried out a comprehensive review of every department at the hospital in October as part of the new style inspections
HAMWORTHY United boss Graham Kemp this week moved to quash speculation that he plans to strip former club Christchurch of their best players. Kemp, Priory’s most successful manager before leaving for a brief spell with Winchester City, replaced
VERWOOD Town boss Adie Arnold was keen to draw a line under his spat with Christchurch manager Michael Cuffie ahead of their rematch at Hurn Bridge tonight (7.45pm). The pair were at loggerheads over their respective teams’ styles of play after
BATTLING Swanage & Wareham put up a brave fight against leaders Wells before succumbing to a 29-22 home defeat at Bestwall. Injury-plagued Swans fielded several players making their first-team debuts. The Southern Counties South fixture
CHAIRMAN Jeff Mostyn said he had “every confidence” the Cherries playing staff would be “beyond reproach” to the temptation to fix matches. His comments came in the wake of six men being arrested over fixing allegations following an undercover
WIMBORNE got back to winning ways with a comprehensive 47-5 victory over Corsham in Southern Counties South. But the All Blacks were made to work for it after the visitors came out all guns blazing in the opening 25 minutes. Corsham, however
THE owner of Poole Park’s miniature railway has spent £5,000 on repairs, alleging that the popular train’s track has been damaged by a heavy vehicle. Chris Bullen, whose popular railway provides a magical journey to Santa’s grotto, is claiming
A “DANGEROUS” sex offender who attacked a woman in broad daylight has been jailed for a decade after the Daily Echo printed a witness appeal. John Selder fled for Brighton to start a new life after a CCTV image of him appeared in the paper in May
POLICE are hunting four offenders in connection with two robberies, a fraud and an assault in Bournemouth and Poole. As part of the Force's Countdown to Christmas campaign, Dorset Police are renewing their appeal for information by releasing a
