Bournemouth Echo | Poole

Bournemouth's Cherries boss backs hospital funding bid

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell has called for residents to support Lewis-Manning Hospice, as staff fight to secure funding for their new 23-bed complex.

Poole pupils in Sign2Sing world record bid

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

CHILDREN in Poole are hoping to have smashed their way into the record books after holding a sing-along with a difference.

Plan for new cemetery in Poole to be recommended

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

This year Poole is due to run out of burial space and its long desire for a new cemetery could move a step closer.

Sea freezes over again in Poole Harbour

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

THE edge of Poole Harbour was frozen over again as temperatures plummeted over the weekend to –8C.

Poole tourism chief has Barfleur worries

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

FEARS that the Barfleur may not return to Poole have been expressed by the town’s tourism chief.

New £4.3m arts centre named in tribute to governor Ashley Thorne

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

THE longest-serving governor of Poole Grammar School has been honoured by having a new £4.3million arts building named after him.

Suspect charged on Christmas Eve hit and run

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving on Christmas Eve.

Poole Council crisis: Residents have their say

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:25:54 +0000

Lisa McCallum, 44, of Creekmoor told the Daily Echo: “I think they should ask the government for more.

Elderly man's lucky escape from blaze at Poole home

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:00 +0000

AN ELDERLY man had a ‘really lucky escape’ after a discarded cigarette sparked a blaze at his Poole flat.

Poole Council crisis: Struggle to make ends meet

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:15:05 +0000

Facing a baby boom and a growing demand from older people needing care, Poole Council could in future struggle to make ends meet.