Archive - Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Police finally move on revellers after illegal rave continues into second night
HUNDREDS of people who gathered for an illegal rave near Corfe Castle over the Easter weekend have now left, police say.
Backpacker jailed in Thailand for 'picking up phone' returns home to Poole
A BACKPACKER who was arrested and put in prison in Thailand for picking up a mobile phone he found on the floor, has finally returned home to Poole.
'Issuing fines to homeless people is a form of social cleansing'
COUNCILS have been accused of practising a "form of social cleansing" by acquiring the power to issue fines of up to £100 for rough sleeping, begging and loitering.
Don't miss the new musical adaptation of CS Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe created by AUB students
A NEW musical adaptation of CS Lewis’ famous children’s classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has been created by final year students from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) and Kokoro, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s acclaimed new…
Seven marathons in seven days: man completes epic challenge in memory of brother
A MAN has completed a gruelling seven marathons in seven days, to raise money for a foundation established in memory of his big brother.
WATCH: Passengers enjoy day trip from Bournemouth to Venice for first time in six years
IT was just like old times.
'Well known and well loved': Former owner of popular Hengistbury Head land train dies
THE former owner of the beloved Hengistbury Head land train has died at the age of 93.
Police searching for burglars who targeted garden machinery business
OFFICERS investigating a commercial burglary near Winfrith are appealing for witnesses.
'There isn't enough support for struggling veterans in Dorset'
Over the past few days, the Daily Echo has run a series of special blogs highlighting the plight of homeless veterans in Dorset. Today, we print the words of Andy Price, the founder of Veterans Hub Weymouth and Portland CIC...
Around 4,000 trees planted to conserve woodland at Kingston Lacy
THE National Trust has planted around 4,000 trees to conserve woodland at Kingston Lacy.
Woman released under investigation after glass bottle attack at rave
A WOMAN arrested in connection with an assault at an illegal rave involving a glass bottle has been released under investigation.
Two charged after 'three men stabbed' at address in Christchurch
TWO men have been charged after three men were allegedly stabbed at an address in Christchurch.
Motorcyclist, 22, dies after crash with car near Blandford
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash with a car near Blandford.
Police searching for missing man Danny Green
DORSET Police are appealing for help from the public in their search for missing Bere Regis man, Danny Green.
Police investigating after woman attacked with wine bottle at illegal rave
A WOMAN who attended the illegal rave near Corfe Castle at the weekend was attacked with a glass bottle.
'To have so many seahorses washing up in Dorset in such a short time is unheard of'
WILDLIFE experts are hoping to find an explanation as to why an unusual amount of stranded seahorses are being washed up on Dorset's beaches.
Former Cherries star to play in fundraising football match against team of non-league legends
FORMER Cherries star Darren Anderton is among the big names set to feature in a stellar football match against a team of Dorset and Hampshire non-league legends on Sunday.
Driver 'caught doing 145mph' on road where average speed cameras set to be installed
A MOTORIST was allegedly caught driving at 145 miles per hour along a Dorset bypass at night.
Dorset 'could be UK's California' says business chief
DORSET could be the “California of the UK”, combining its natural environment with an appeal to companies relocating from other parts of Britain and abroad.
Letter to the Editor: It's great to have zig-zag path back
WHAT a great day Friday was. The opening of our longed for and long awaited Zig Zag Path in brilliant sunshine. A public opening was organised by staunch campaigners, Bob Hutchings and Nigel Brooks – and as if we don’t owe them enough already for…
In the Dock: 8 people who have appeared in court
BOURNEMOUTH
Major plans to expand aviation park at Bournemouth Airport (plus new premium lounge is planned)
MAJOR plans to expand and enhance the business park at Bournemouth Airport are set to be brought forward in the coming weeks and months.
This part of Dorset is one of the top 10 places in the UK where house price growth has outpaced wages
NORTH Dorset has been named in the top ten of UK areas where house price growth has outpaced wages over the past two years.
Picture of the Day: My feathered friend
Daphne Wuenn captured this picture of a Dunnock in her back garden which she shared in the Daily Echo's Camera club group.
Over 640,000 visitors head to Bournemouth and Poole for one of the warmest Easter weekends in 70 years
TENS of thousands of people flocked to Bournemouth to bask in glorious sunshine during potentially the warmest Easter weekend for 70 years.
WATCH: Around 15 dolphins delight jet skiers off Purbeck
THIS is the moment a pod of dolphins delighted jet skiers off Purbeck.
Dog left in hot car was 'suffering a great deal'
A DOG was left to suffer in a hot car as temperatures soared in Dorset on Saturday.
Special event planned on vintage yacht to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day
TO commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and to raise money for charity, Dorset Cruises is running a special wartime event aboard their 1938 vintage motor yacht, Dorset Queen.
200 students calling for compensation after months of issues with water supply at block of flats
AROUND 200 university students are demanding compensation due to ongoing issues with their accommodation in Bournemouth.
MAUREEN READ
READ Maureen (née Hayter) Passed away peacefully at Poole Hospital, aged 81 Years A much loved mum to Robin and Valerie, mother-in-law to Beverley and Julian and a cherished grandmother and nan, and great grandmother. Maureen will be sadly missed by…
William Brook
BROOK William Died suddenly 10th April, aged 89 in Wareham, Dorset. Much loved husband of Elizabeth, father of Stephen and Louise, and grandfather of Rebecca. Funeral and Burial at Harbour View, Lytchett Minster, Dorset BH16 6AN at 3pm Fri 10 May.…
EDWARD PEACH
PEACH Edward William (Ted) Sadly Ted lost his battle with cancer and passed away at his home on 11th April 2019 surrounded by his family, aged 80 years. He was a loving Husband, Dad, Grandad, Great-grandad, Brother & Uncle who will be greatly…

22nd April 2019