Archive - Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Hall set to launch campaign at Women's PGA Championship
DORSET star Georgia Hall is tomorrow set to begin her third major of the season when she tees it up at the Women’s PGA Championship.
Emiliano Sala: Police in Dorset arrest man on suspicion of manslaughter by unlawful act
POLICE investigating the death of professional footballer Emiliano Sala say this evening that a man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by an unlawful act.
Seventh heaven for Poole Comets
THE journey across the Severn Bridge proved no barrier for Poole Comets as they chalked up their seventh straight South West League success with a 135-113 win over Newport.
Spanish clubs chase Rico, according to report
A host of La Liga clubs, including Real Sociedad, are interested in signing Diego Rico, according to a report in Spain.
Leon to open its first Hampshire restaurant at Rownhams Services
A NATURAL fast food chain is to open its first Hampshire restaurant - at one of the county's service stations.
Parks and green spaces to be protected for future generations thanks to funding
BCP Council has been chosen by the National Trust and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as one of eight places across the UK – out of over 80 that applied – to take part in its Future Parks programme
MoreBus is offering discounted travel on Clean Air Day
MOREBUS is marking Clean Air Day by offering discounted travel to passengers.
Cherries set for two friendlies in Spain
CHERRIES will face two friendlies in Spain as part of their 2019-20 pre-season schedule.
Patients are evacuated from Poole surgery after bomb threat
A POOLE surgery was evacuated and appointments were cancelled this morning after a bomb threat was made, according to reports.
Why visitors are being invited to take 'one small step' for mankind at the Dorset Moon event
HUNDREDS of carbon footprints made by visitors to the Dorset Moon event will combine to create two large scale artworks with an environmental message.
Concerns over barbecues and fires taking place at Hengistbury Head
THE visitor centre at Hengistbury Head is urging people not to have barbecues or start fires due to the risk to wildlife. Staff at the centre said "conscientious visitors" had been sending in pictures of people having barbecues on the reserve, which is…
29-bed dementia care complex in Southbourne is approved after plans are revised
REVISED plans for a new dementia care complex in Southbourne have been approved.
Dealer caught with six wraps of class A drugs and a knuckleduster in his pocket is jailed
A MAN who was found with six wraps of class A drugs and a knuckleduster in his pocket has been jailed.
Inspirational" former Christchurch mayor and councillor thanked for her services to residents
FORMER Christchurch mayor and councillor Denise Jones was the guest of honour at a surprise tea party at the Somerford ARC on Wednesday.
Hundreds sign petition to save Dorset's only all-year ice rink (but business owner says its too costly to run)
PLANS to close Dorset’s only all-year ice rink facility have been met with anger and disappointment by regular visitors.
Tom's Bar given go-ahead for Christchurch despite concerns over 1am closing time
COUNCILLORS have given their backing to a new “high-end” bar in Christchurch, despite opposition from people living nearby.
Watch out for hedgehogs: the new road signs that could soon be seen across Dorset
WILDLIFE groups in Dorset are being asked to help identify sites for a new road sign being rolled out by the Department for Transport.
Man armed with knife and nail gun makes threats to damage gas pipe in West Howe
EMERGENCY services cordoned off a Bournemouth property after a man armed with a knife and a nail gun made threats to damage a gas pipe.
Care home at centre of Legionnaire's disease death agrees settlement with family
The FAMILY of a man who died as a result of Legionnaires’ disease contracted at a care home have revealed their hope that lessons have been learned after lawyers secured them a settlement from the business which runs the site.
Solanke and Young Lions stunned by France
DOMINIC Solanke played 71 minutes of England under-21s' dramatic late defeat in their European Championship opener against France.
Mystery man saved toddler from drowning at Poole Quay during Harry Paye Day
A MYSTERY man has been praised for saving a young child who fell into the water at Poole Quay during the town’s Harry Paye Day celebrations.
Police tell man who robbed bank with a banana to go to town police station to hand himself in
A MAN who held up a bank with a banana tried to hand himself to police immediately after but had to walk two miles to Bournemouth police station to get arrested, after officers near the scene refused to take him into custody.
Picture of the Day: Summerbee Junior School in 1979
Pupils from Summerbee Junior School pictured with the new mini-bus provided by the schools PTA in June 1979
Man robbed Good Samaritans of their £9k casino winnings and punched them in the head after they offered him cash
TWO Good Samaritans who offered some of their £9,000 casino winnings to help a Poole man who claimed he couldn't afford to travel home were rewarded with a punch in the head before being robbed of their cash.
'Our dementia services are fragmented and vulnerable patients are waiting too long for diagnosis'
DEMENTIA services in Dorset are fragmented, there is no continuity of staff and people have to wait too long to get a diagnosis, the county's clinical commissioning group has been told.
No money for creditors as firm is dissolved with £1.4m debt
A PLUMBING merchant which went out of business owing more than £1.4million is to be dissolved, with no money available for creditors.
'Irreplaceable' protected trees will be cut down ahead of £150m Winter Gardens development
NEIGHBOURS of a Bournemouth town centre site earmarked for a £150 million redevelopment have criticised a part council-owned company for proposals to cut down protected trees.
'Bully culture' school will be taken over by trust run by 'Britain's strictest headteacher'
A TROUBLED academy trust which runs Bournemouth’s only inadequate-rated school is closing down with its four schools transferring to a bigger organisation.
In the Dock, stalker who threatened to harm woman (and 11 others from Dorset)
BOURNEMOUTH
New Sunseekers will be tribute to founder Robert Braithwaite
POOLE’S luxury boat-builder Sunseeker is to pay tribute to its late founder through a limited edition of its latest performance craft.
Letter to the editor: This new council cares about people
TORY Cllr Bob Lawton's concern (Daily Echo, June 13) about matching council tax across BCP seems a bit rich.
Tiny village with just 1,000 residents is targeted by burglars six times in five days
A VILLAGE with a population of just over 1,000 people has been targeted by burglars six times in just days, police say.
CCTV released after £100 of clothes are stolen from TK Maxx store
CCTV images have been released after £100 worth of clothing was stolen from a TK Maxx store in Bournemouth.
Armed police pull Taser while arresting girl after youths 'wave hypodermic needle around' at Dolphin Shopping Centre
ARMED police were forced to draw Taser stun guns while arresting a teenage girl at Poole’s Dolphin Shopping Centre at the weekend.
Spur Road junction works on course for completion
WORK ON the A338 Spur Road and Blackwater Junction improvement scheme is currently on schedule for completion by the end of June 2019, says BCP Council.
Why this cyclist is taking a different approach to this year's Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride
A BIKE store manager is set to ride 100 miles at this year’s Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride on his single fixed gear bike.
£550,000 Regent Centre repairs pushed back by more than a month
ESSENTIAL structural repairs to Christchurch's Regent Centre have been pushed back by more than a month.
ANTHONY CHRISTOPHER
CHRISTOPHER Anthony Henry Clarence 'Tony' Passed away peacefully on Friday 7th June 2019, aged 84 years. A beloved husband of Mary, father of Julie and Richard, father-in-law to Mike and Tanya, a treasured grandfather to Kate, Emily, Robert, Ben, Tom,…
AUSTIN VERDON
VERDON Austin Gerard Peacefully after a short illness on 10th June aged 67 years. Loving brother of Alice, Aidan, Avril and Amanda. Brother in law to John, Caroline and Peter. Dear uncle to his 10 nephews and nieces. Austin will be sadly missed by all…
Ake: Language barrier no problem for 'fantastic' Lerma
NATHAN Ake’s versatility on the field is well documented.

18th June 2019