PIRATES charger Chris Holder bowed out of the Swedish Grand Prix at the semi-final stage after team-mate Maciej Janowski had fallen short of a last-eight spot. Holder totalled 10 points in Malilla but was forced wide in the first semi and was unable
A CYCLIST was left in a life-threatening condition after coming off his bike in Highcliffe. The incident, which occurred in Smugglers Lane North near to the shops in Saulfland Drive, was reported to the emergency services at around 5.30pm on Saturday
A SEWAGE leak caused by excessive rainfall resulted in the sea off Boscombe beach being deemed too dangerous to enter on Friday. Lifeguards erected red flags in the area after a pipe, which enters the water near the pier, began oozing what appeared
FROM launching water rockets to laser cutting key rings, primary school children from across the New Forest were given a fun day’s introduction to the world of secondary education.The youngsters were attending the annual STEM Day (science, technology,
THE Muscliff Fun Day event due to take place tomorrow has been postponed. Councillor Anne Rey, one of the organisers, said the decision had been taken to delay the event, held in Muscliff Park, due to the heavy rain forecast tomorrow. "It is
CHRISTOPHER NEIL COLLINGS aged 26 of High View Gardens, Poole. Admits to driving a motor vehicle, namely a Ford Focus at Lagland Street on 15/5/15 after consuming so much alcohol that 100 millilitres of breath contained 58 microgrammes of alcohol,
RICHARD LEO HARVEY aged 44 of Cockerell Close, Wimborne. Admits to driving a motor vehicle, namely a Mini motor car at a speed exceeding the 30mph restriction, namely 57mph at Magna Road, Bournemouth on 16/1/15. Fined £185. To pay victim surcharge
IGORS KONOVALOVS aged 27 of Merseyside. Admits to stealing a wallet containing money and bank cards of an unknown value belonging to another between 13/9/14 and 14/9/14 at Braidley Road, Bournemouth. Fined £140. To pay compensation of £10. To pay victim
TEN tiny waddling penguins greeted members of the public when the doors of the Oceanarium opened this morning. Stood in their new habitat called the Penguin Beach Encounter, the Humboldt penguins can be witnessed making themselves at home on the
PEOPLE newly diagnosed with diabetes were able to learn how to manage their condition at a free education day in Bournemouth.Organised by the charity Diabetes UK, Living with Diabetes Day featured a series of workshops aimed at those with Type 2 diabetes
POOLE man Adrian Walls, now head bird keeper at ZSL London Zoo has a starring role in a new ITV documentary being aired this Sunday. Meet the Penguins sees Adrian, formerly of Belmont Road, Poole on his quest to see endangered Humboldt penguins in their
OVERHAULING her own approach to food saw Madeleine Shaw's energy soar and cleared up her IBS. Now the nutritionist and blogger is sharing her secrets with the world.Hiring Shaw as a nutritionist may not be realistic for all of us, but at least her first
HAVING served this dish to 500 hungry guests at the Sandbanks Beach Polo Championships this year, Managing Director of Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa, Tony Beales, shares his secret summer salad recipe with you!Grilled Merrifield Farm chicken salad
THESE wholesome muffins are filled with a hidden strawberry heart centre, courtesy of Bournemouth-based company OrganixA team spokesman said: “The beauty is finding a surprise strawberry heart in the centre of these lovely muffins – they are filled with
THERE’S nothing quite so indulgent as an afternoon tea, and next month celebrates this quintessentially English tradition with a week of activities, themed menus and offers in hotels and restaurants.The Hallmark Hotel in Bournemouth has a wide selection
STAFF and students at Poole's Victoria Education Centre are celebrating after it was judged Outstanding by Ofsted.Inspectors said it has improved well since its last inspection and praised pupils' progress, behaviour and top-quality teaching.The school
WITH reference to the article entitled “Mills tribute is in storage” (Daily Echo Thurs July 23), the tribute is a facsimile of the original marble plaque placed in the Lower Gardens in the 1970s and then vandalised. Surely, with modern security
I WOULD like to thank Dave Nichols and his staff at the Dorset Waste Partnership on the Ferndown Industrial Estate, who found my handbag at the bus stop near the Crooked Beam Restaurant and went to the trouble of finding my contact details and returning
THERE was something rather contradictory in your report (Daily Echo 22 July) of an apparent plan by the government to review the funding formula for police so warmly welcomed by our Police and Crime Commissioner. Just a few pages further on this
I MUST respond to Jeff Williams (Letters, Daily Echo, July 20) about the Navitus Bay wind farm proposals. It is wishful thinking to hope that EDF and Eneco’s development will not impact Bournemouth’s tourism. It is important to again make it
A WOMAN who lost both her engagement and wedding rings in the sea had lost all hope of finding them – until a pair of determined metal detectorists helped return them to her. Rachel Booth, 29, from New Milton was enjoying a day at the beach in Friars
THERE’S a reason we journos call this time of year the Silly Season. And that’s because the government has gone away, the celebs have gone away, the summer films are all Boring Blockbuster III and the TV is all rubbish. But we still have to
The sizzling weather might signal the start of holiday season for many of us, but while we slow down into relax mode, Italian cook, Gennaro Contaldo, is gearing up for another busy summer. A great friend and mentor to Jamie Oliver, Contaldo is
DORSET'S Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill has announced his intention to stand for re-election next year.Mr Underhill was elected to the new post of PCC in November 2012 and will stand again in elections scheduled for May 2016.He told the
THOUSANDS of people are set to descend on Swanage this weekend for the start of the town's popular regatta and carnival week. This annual event, which provides a massive boost to the local tourist economy, regularly attracts around a quarter-of-a-million
WORK is due to begin on Monday on the long-anticipated rail crossing at Hamworthy, to the delight of residents who have waited 10 years for it to come about.The £780,000 pedestrian and cycle crossing over the freight railway line to the port, will offer
GREEN party leader Natalie Bennett used a visit to Bournemouth to accuse objectors to the Navitus Bay wind farm as having a “dinosaur approach” to energy. The Australian, who led her party to more than 1.5million votes at this year’s General Election,
NATURISTS on Studland's nudist beach are being forced to contend with a very modern phenomenon this summer, it has emerged. A number of naked sunbathers have been buzzed by a radio-controlled drone, raising concerns about cheeky shots snapped from
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to introduce car parking fees at Poole’s parks, extend the high season rate at beach car parks and charge more for garden waste collection are being considered by Poole council. Borough of Poole is also looking to redesign
REIGNING champion Greg Hancock tipped Maciej Janowski for world title glory and insisted: “It’s only a matter of time.” Series rookie Janowski grabbed his first Grand Prix triumph in Latvia seven days ago and charged into the top eight as a result
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe admits his squad must be better and smarter if they are to cope with the rigours of the Premier League. The Dean Court side are set to begin their maiden top-flight campaign against Aston Villa a fortnight today, their
PODIUM-chaser Chris Holder believes set-ups are becoming increasingly crucial for riders in the world championship. Holder is keen to continue his recent resurgence in tonight’s Swedish Grand Prix at the G&B Arena (6pm BST), the home of Elitserien
SALISBURY racegoers will get one last chance to watch Richard Hughes in the saddle tonight. The three-time champion flat jockey, who is set to retire in a matter of days, has three rides at the Netherhampton venue. Jayjinski runs in The Bathwick
A BOURNEMOUTH gardens has become the latest site in the town to receive a prestigious Green Flag award.Tuckton Tea Gardens was given the accolade for its high environmental standards and is the sixteenth place in Bournemouth to receive the award. - more
SPRINGWATCH presenter Chris Packham has been announced as the new patron of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society.The popular naturalist and photographer has on several occasions visited the society, based in Christchurch Road, and penned the foreword
PLANS to build up to 178 new beach huts along Poole's seafront have been approved by Borough of Poole. Proposals to invest £3.6million to provide new huts and refurbish a further 131 will help meet the demand from residents and generate around
