HUNDREDS of people descended on a quiet cul-de-sac in Poole tonight to see it transform into a magical festive scene. What started out as a friendly rivalry between two neighbours competing over Christmas lights has become one of the most spectacular
CHERRIES’ barren home form continued this afternoon as Birmingham City ran out 2-0 winners at Dean Court. Eddie Howe’s men have not registered a victory on home soil since the 5-2 thumping of Millwall back in October and failed to build on last
A KIND-hearted schoolboy and his little sister have raised hundreds of pounds for charity with a huge cake sale. With the help of mum Kelly Howe, Daniel and Stephanie took to the kitchen after learning about the devastating typhoon that struck
DEPUTY county fire chief Craig Baker wants to double the number of retained firefighters in Wareham to ease the pressure on the town’s fire station. The deputy commander says the 10 retained staff at the Worgret Road station are “under pressure
THE new visitors' centre at Hengistbury Head welcomed the public through its doors for the first time today. Based in the thatched barn near the Iron Age double dykes at the main entrance to the headland, the £1 million centre was opened by Bournemouth
IF your little one just can't wait until Christmas, this magical treat might help them pass the time. Performed by just three people, and using the most basic of sets, this adaptation of everyone's favourite Christmas poem left the audience spellbound
A ROAD has been blocked near the entrance to Canford School after a collision involving three vehicles earlier today. The incident occurred at the junction of Oakley Lane and Canford Magna in Wimborne just before 1.20pm today. There have been
SAMARITANS of Bournemouth & District is preparing for a busy time this Christmas. The national helpline, which has a branch in Durrant Road, Bournemouth, is preparing to answer 15,000 calls a day from people in the UK and ROI over the festive
PRESENTS donated to needy families through the Daily Echo’s toy appeal will mean Christmas comes more than once this year. The number of gifts brought in by generous readers means that the social services will be able to keep some toys until after
WITH the looks of The Killers and the sound of the Kings of Leon, the mighty Imagine Dragons kept the audience singing and dancing non-stop throughout their gig. It was the last stop on their Night Visions tour, and was, they said, the final show
TOPPING the list to Santa from Richard Gibbons young grandchildren this year is one simple wish – Grandad. From the youngest grandchild to the eldest child, all the much-loved missing Poole man’s family want is to have him back with them for Christmas
IT WOULDN'T be nearly Christmas if Jools and Co were not appearing at the BIC, although there was nothing remotely festive about the occasion. But however dark the wintry night or hectic the day, an evening spent with the ebullient Mr Holland and
POLICE hunting sex attacker John Selder believe there may be more victims still to come forward. Officers spent two years tracking the 34-year-old, jailed last week for three sexual offences in the Bournemouth area. In January 2011, Selder’
AN OFF-DUTY paramedic and a passing fire crew gave first aid to a woman who was hurt in a collision with a taxi. The pedestrian was hurt in St Paul's Road, near Bournemouth train station just after 1am on Saturday. She was spotted by the paramedic
“LITTLE miracle” Oliver Lush-Camps is the first baby to be born in Southampton using cutting-edge IVF technology Eeva. Weighing 7lb 4oz, Oliver came into the world on October 17 despite doctors giving parents Katy and Jonathan just one per cent
JESSICA FIGES aged 23 of Southbourne Road, Bournemouth. Admitted dishonestly failing to promptly notify Bournemouth Borough Council of a change of circumstances which she knew would affect her entitlement to housing and council tax benefits, namely
DORSET County Council looks set to slash more services and move to outsourcing work as part of a radical plan to find another £30million worth of savings over the next three years. The move will see the council stripping back and focussing on priorities
A COUNSELLING service set up by Christians with the aim of providing accessible and affordable assistance will soon be marking its fourth anniversary. The Oaks counselling service was established in February 2010 by a small group of people who
Dropping Christmas? BOURNEMOUTH, it seems, no longer has a ‘Christmas’ pantomime. According to the illuminated text above the entrance to the Pavilion, there is to be a Winter Pantomime. Since 1935, according to Hugh Ashley’s Pavilion Celebration
Puzzling comments have recently been made by Doug Mills (December 7) and Geoff Cooper (December 10) as it isn’t hard to find evidence of the effectiveness of wind technology. On November 3 this year wind power production in Denmark exceeded the
WHAT ecstasy then misery the letter from Margarita Greeve reminds me of with her tales of the Westover Ice Rink. Just before the war Geoff Goult, vicar’s son from St Paul’s church, almost adopted us four kids, whose Mum was struggling to bring
May I express my sincere thanks to the group of ladies who came to my aid after my unfortunate fall outside the Co-op store on Wednesday, December 4. I’m also grateful to the staff from the store who provided a chair and first aid so promptly.
MAY I offer to group Daily Echo Editor Toby Granville and to all the hard working, smiling personnel who appeared in the great photograph recently. My sincere congratulations on their effort which resulted in the Daily Echo’s successful achievement
MAYBE it’s because it’s the season of goodwill. Or maybe he’s simply insane. These are the only reasons I can think would prompt the man in charge of IPSA, the committee which reckons MPs should have an 11 per cent pay hike, to claim there is ‘
10 people were baptised by total immersion in a pool at their church. The service happened at Pinehurst Community Church in West Moors. Pinehurst Community Church’s pastor Clive Bartlett, who led the service, said, “We live in an age where
Most people crave security, to know they have a steady income that enables them to pay their bills on time and have a little cash left over with which to enjoy themselves. Matt Smith is clearly not ‘most people’, because on June 1 he announced
JACK and the Beanstalk is providing top family entertainment at Lighthouse in Poole. Actress and comedian Debra Stephenson takes centre stage in the lead role for a pantomime packed with fun. She manages to slip in some great impressions, including
