Archive - Sunday, 25 August 2019

Little boy is rushed to hospital after falling from land train near Bournemouth Pier
A LITTLE boy was taken to hospital after falling from a beachfront land train.
Residents threaten action against council after officers grant revised scheme without consultation
ANGERED residents are threatening to launch action against BCP Council after officers approved plans for a new house just two days after amended proposals appeared online.
Five teenagers - including 13-year-old girl - arrested after boys are knifed after fireworks ended
FIVE teenagers have been arrested after three youths from Saudi Arabia and a Bournemouth boy were stabbed minutes after the fireworks finished on Friday night.
Church, care home and community hall plan unveiled for field on edge of village
THE owner of a Ferndown business has submitted plans to redevelop land on the edge of a nearby village into a new “industrial estate”, complete with church, care home and community hall.
Vintage emporium owners seek permanent permission to stay at Bournemouth site
THE new owners of a vintage emporium are seeking permanent consent to carry on trading at their Bournemouth site.
Police swoop on Purbeck beauty spot after 'man with handgun' is seen
POLICE dashed to a Purbeck beauty spot at the weekend after reports that a man had been spotted with a handgun.
470 homes planned for undeveloped site in village
EARLY plans for the construction of hundreds of homes in Wool have been made public.
White powder thrown in face of man and teenage girl in road rage incident
POLICE are investigating a road rage incident which saw white powder thrown into the face of a man and a teenage girl.
'It's a chance for me to try and stop the best players in the country'
AARON Ramsdale is relishing this afternoon's opportunity to "try and stop the best players in the country" as Cherries prepare to host Manchester City (2pm).
Violent crime soars in Dorset – and reports of sex offences are up by a quarter
REPORTS of violent crime have soared in Dorset – and claims of sex offences are up by a quarter, according to new figures.
'I want to go out there with seven riders on a track, not six' – Middlo wants Pirates at full strength heading into play-offs
TEAM boss Neil Middleditch stressed the need for Pirates to head into the play-offs at full strength and insisted: “I want to go out there with seven riders”.
New Forest pub and Bournemouth town centre shop to be sold at auction
A NEW Forest pub and a Bournemouth town centre shop are set to go under the hammer next month.
CCTV images released after boy, 15, is shoved against wall for taking his friend's McDonald's
A TEENAGE boy who took food from his friend at McDonald's in Somerford was shoved against a wall by a stranger, police say.
Missing man is found in 'West Mercia Police area'
A MAN who went missing from his Christchurch home has been found ‘safe’, police say.
Holmes calls on Wimborne players to 'give me a reaction' at Poole after heavy Taunton loss
MATTY Holmes has called on his Wimborne players to "give me a reaction" when they head to neighbours Poole Town tomorrow (3pm).
Cook these: Jamie Oliver's meat-free meals
FAMED for making home cooking approachable and achievable for millions of people, and for lobbying for better children's public health, Jamie Oliver's influence doesn't seem to be wavering - even 20 years on from the Naked Chef first appearing on our…
Cookery demos, yoga workshops and more as the Dorset Vegan Festival returns
POOLE’S Lighthouse Theatre will host the Dorset Vegan Festival at the end of the month.
Six places to watch the Bournemouth Air Festival you might not have thought of
HUNDREDS of thousands of people are set to flock to the seafront for this year's Bournemouth Air Festival. But maybe you're looking for somewhere different to watch the action this time around.
Dennett strikes again as Dolphins pick up a point
OLLIE Dennett struck again to earn Poole a point at Weston-super-Mare in a clash where both sides ended with 10 men at Optima Stadium.
PICTURES: Christchurch Carnival and Regatta in 1979
THE weather was some of the best the show had ever seen - not too hot to tempt people away to the beaches, but not at all cold.
27 stunning pictures as captured by our Camera Club members
EACH week the Daily Echo showcases some of the best pictures taken by our talented Camera Club members.
Kayaker raises £5,000 to help more people beat bowel cancer
WHEN keen kayaker Paul Jenkins discovered he had bowel cancer it could have spelled the end for his beloved sea kayaking trips.
Five homegrown herbs you can enjoy for months to come
Don't let the late summer rain wash away all your homegrown herbs. We offer top tips on how to keep them going, long after summer has faded.
Eve of War, written by Dorset playwright, is coming to the Shelley Theatre
EIGHTY years, almost to the day, from the outbreak of World War Two, celebrated Dorset playwright Peter John Cooper and local actor Trisha Lewis are bringing their play, Eve of War, to the Shelley Theatre in Boscombe on Sunday, September 8 for a one-off…
Why Aled Jones & Russell Watson are 'the new Eric & Ernie' of the music world
TWO of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses are joining forces for the first time for a UK tour which includes a date in Bournemouth next month.
Cook this: Normandy-style mussels by Matt Budden of Hilton's Schpoons & Forx
HE’S not only a highly skilled executive chef at at Schpoons & Forx restaurant, Matt Budden is also a keen ambassador of Dorset produce and always strives to put Bournemouth on the food and drink map.
Travel: Why Murcia is the ideal destination to get away from the crowds (but keep it to yourself)
Joanna Davis ventures into a part of Spain off the well beaten tourist trail.
Harvest, Hunter's and Mourning: When to see the full moon this autumn
With the gorgeous summer weather making a comeback for Bank Holiday weekend, it's difficult to imagine chilly autumn evenings and darker days.

24th August 2019