STEVE Cook looks set to walk a disciplinary tightrope at Fulham tomorrow as he bids to avoid his unbroken record of league games this season. The former Brighton man has been ever-present in the Championship with skipper Tommy Elphick the only
HIS mates probably thought he was living the dream but nothing could have been further from the truth. For goalkeeper Jordan Seabright, life as a professional footballer was starting to become a living nightmare. A lifelong Cherries supporter
BOURNEMOUTH will be without lock Sam Knott and openside flanker Hamish Renwick for Saturday’s crunch clash with Newton Abbot (2.30pm). Knott and Renwick have not been selected for the National Three South West fixture as they have a colts game
BOSS Shane Traynor believes Hamworthy United deserve a top-10 finish in the Sydenhams Wessex Premier. Ahead of Saturday’s trip to Andover Town (3pm), Traynor told the Daily Echo: “The lads deserve it because their work rate and effort has been
PROLIFIC Luke Stone could be set for his first Wimborne Town appearance since making the club his sole focus. The striker has divided his time between Dorset Premier League leaders Merley and Southern League Wimborne over the past two months.
Bournemouth University launched its ‘BU Proud in the Community’ campaign with an event at AFC Bournemouth. The campaign looks to promote the close relationship that the university enjoys with a number of local businesses and organisations, as well
THE general manager of Swanage Railway has left the heritage line to join a new railway in Yorkshire.Richard Jones, who joined Swanage Railway in 2013 as general manager, made the journey north, to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, “purely for personal
FOOTBALL legend Matt Le Tissier has teamed up with The Arnewood School in New Milton to search for the soccer stars of tomorrow. The former England and Southampton player is launching a new branch of his Natural Coaching School at Arnewood.
To celebrate World Book Day, we've put together a quiz featuring some of the best first lines in literature. Some are extremely famous, some have Dorset connections - can you identify them all? Highway Rats, Peppa Pigs and even a baby
Businesses and organisations across Bournemouth and Poole have been recognised for their commitment to serving up sustainable fish. Together, the two towns are the first in the world to achieve “Sustainable Fish City status” after caterers and
POOLE Museum has been awarded a share of nearly £500,000 to help it thrive as part of “Destination Wessex”. The £473,703 comes from the Arts Council England’s museum resilience fund and will help the Borough of Poole museum become a more sustainable
THE leadership team at Bishop Aldhelm’s Primary School prides itself on its welcoming and inclusive nature. And a visit to the warm and inviting school quickly proves it is making a good job of it. From Reception to Year 6, head teacher to
Garden designer, broadcaster and Chelsea gold medal winner Chris Beardshaw looks at the trends we are likely to see in Britain’s gardens this coming season The weather is going to be the telling factor in garden design trends this year, thanks
From the moment I pull into the driveway of the home of Orchid Beauty in the New Forest, a wave of relaxation washes over me. The business is based at the beautiful, rural home of beauty therapist Lynn Talbot, who set up Orchid Beauty following
The mark of a good Spa It can be hard to imagine taking a break from the pace of modern life that most of us are caught up in, but when you visit a spa you can experience a new level of relaxation. Dorset is lucky enough to be able to boast
Fresh fish, locally landed seafood and an authentic flair for French cuisine puts The Guildhall Tavern in Poole at the top of many diners’ wish lists. Located on the quaint cobbled streets in Poole’s old town this family restaurant, set in a listed
When Darren Rockett was 13, he worked as a kitchen porter, and vowed he would never work in a kitchen again. Yet three years later, he trained and earned a Hotels Chef’s Diploma at Bournemouth and Poole College. “The difference is, when you
THE murder trial of Pennie Davis has been adjourned for the day. No evidence will be heard today due to legal discussions over a point of law. The jury were told they would not be needed today and to return tomorrow morning for a 10am start
A memorable lunchtime feast As you turn off the main road, past the entrance gates and along the sweeping driveway through the parkland estate to the Chewton Glen, it feels as though you have arrived in a different domain. Elegant, quintessentially
From swimming with whale sharks to kayaking along secluded coastline, Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef offers a wealth of opportunities for outdoor adventure, says Pete Thompson Holding my breath, I can hardly believe what I'm seeing: the gaping
A MAN has been arrested over a racially-aggravated incident in Bridport town centre. Staff at Bridport Kebab House in East Street were allegedly verbally abused with racist language during the incident, which happened at around 9.30pm on Sunday
TV presenter, entrepreneur, interior designer and mum-of-two – Celia Sawyer tells Nicky Findley about her work creating beautiful places to live Your Home in Their Hands is the type of television show you end up watching through your fingers with
Environmentally friendly clothes and accessories made from bamboo ar e being turned into a business for a Dorset mum. Nicky Findley reports The fabric of Vicky Gerrell’s fashion range feels soft and sumptuous in my hands and the colours look rich
HAVE YOU heard the one about a Poole comic who has broken the world record for telling the most jokes in a minute? Well, Clive Greenaway, 57, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records after firing 26 one-liners in 60 seconds in front
A VULNERABLE woman was left “trapped” at a Bradford mental health unit for nine days after Dorset ran out of psychiatric beds. The Daily Echo reported at the end of last year that Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust has no intensive care
A YOUNG man killed by a train at Christchurch railway station is believed to have jumped from the platform. Jake Hirst, who lived in Pauntley Road, Mudeford, died on Friday, February 20, after being struck by a fast train that was not scheduled
Wolfeton House near Dorchester dates back to the 14th century and is rife with tales of ghosts, royalty and rivalry. Captain Nigel Thimbleby gives Joanna Davis a tour Chances are you haven’t visited Wolfeton House yet. Hidden among water meadows
Bournemouth’s historic Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum was built as a lavish birthday present – but now everyone has the chance to appreciate its beauty Oozing charm, unique character and historical importance, The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery
AN angry tattooist is hoping to trace a customer who ran off without paying his bill using a photograph of the unique body art to identify him. Karl Stevens, who runs the White Flame tattoo studio in Winton, was left £400 out of pocket last week
Throughout this month, anyone living in the BH, DT, SO or SP postcode area can visit the Bournemouth Aquarium for half price. Visitors just need to present proof of their postcode, to receive up to four half price admissions per proof of postcode
It's World Book Day. The annual event sees children from across the globe head off to school dressed as their favourite literary characters. Our little #HighwayRat for #WorldBookDay by Axel Scheffler @Bournemouthecho pic.twitter.com/BksCQhzHGj
IF Bournemouth’s local council is going to take absolutely no measures to prevent them, would the town’s youth at least have the decency to learn how to skateboard properly? It is truly excruciating watching kids slap and trip over their boards
ONCE again, the level crossing on Poole High Street will be closed with no thought about how this will affect those disabled people and mobility users coming in to shop. This is not the first time this has happened and this lack of thought and
Marion Ormerod is quite right to state that litter is a dreadful eyesore and what is needed is a team of litter pickers to deal with it. The reality of the situation, however, is that there simply are not the resources available to provide such
I’M sure other readers will share my frustration at the issues which blight the quality of life for pedestrians in our town. Vehicles parked on pavements, speeding traffic, crossings which don’t allow sufficient time for people to cross the road
I WOULD like to make a plea for fair dos for the players involved, for those fans unable to attend Cherries’ matches and for a level playing field – do excuse the pun! I refer to your sports department’s habit of giving credit ratings to each player
Tourism representatives are stepping up their campaign for the government to cut VAT for the industry. They say research shows a VAT reduction would not only boost the domestic trade but help decrease the deficit. Nationally, the Cut Tourism
Spring may not have officially started yet (That's March 20, according to the astronomical calendar) but early signs of the season are already here. Here are seven signs to look for and the best places to spot them in Dorset. We'd love to
A lack of financial controls and the pressures placed on staff led to the controversial Dorset Waste Partnership failing to comply with legal requirements, it has been claimed. A damning report into the partnership has revealed “serious non-compliance
11:39am We've been sent lots of great pictures of children celebrating World Book Day. We've started a gallery and you can find all the pictures we've been sent so far here 11:37am
The annual closure of Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge is due to take place at towards the end of March. It will be closed for a week from 7am on Monday, March 23, until 7am on Monday, March 30, and drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will be directed over
THE idea of building a new Bournemouth concert hall seemed to arise out of the blue during a radio interview about classical music. But it seems the prospect, floated by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s principal conductor Kirill Karabits, was
A section of Castle Lane West in Bournemouth will have narrow carriageways next week, because of work to create new footways and a cycle lane. Work will start on Monday on the stretch of road between the Broadway Lane roundabout and Castle Gate
ANGRY residents have been contacting their councillors over the cost to taxpayers of eco campers trespassing on land at Canford Magna. In the region of £10,000 of council taxpayers’ money has been spent so far and Borough of Poole officers have
WHAT do you buy your doting dad when you become world darts champion? A big shiny new tractor, of course. Bransgore-based Scott Mitchell, 44, has delivered on the promise he made after winning his prestigious title at Lakeside in January. After
YOUNG victims of sexual offences from Oxfordshire were brought to Bournemouth to be abused by members of paedophile gangs. A damning 114-page report into “indescribably awful” child sexual exploitation has revealed that a total of 373 girls suffered
A STUDENT music producer looks set to have her work featured on the score of the latest Hunger Games film. Lizzy Proctor, 18, was selected from more than 2,000 hopefuls to help write for the soundtrack of the eagerly anticipated Hunger Games: Mockingjay
LUTON boss John Still has hailed Cherries loanee Jayden Stockley for matching the desire of his club’s established stars. The striker, who netted in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Accrington in League Two, was the subject of rich praise from his temporary
CHERRIES star Callum Wilson hailed his on-pitch relationship with Yann Kermorgant and targeted a fruitful partnership with every striker at the club. The duo dovetailed superbly in the 2-1 win over Wolves on Tuesday, Wilson setting up Kermorgant
HARRY Arter is keen to avoid a final-day shootout at former club Charlton and knows consistency will be key in the promotion shake-up. Arter played his part as Cherries ended a five-match winless run by registering a 2-1 victory over fellow Championship
THIS is the moment that a double-decker bus drives the wrong way down a busy Bournemouth road. Shot on what appears to be a dashboard camera of another vehicle, the video, which has surfaced on You Tube, shows the Yellow Buses vehicle flashing
