Archive - Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Defoe says strike partner Mousset could be 'unbelievable'
JERMAIN Defoe backed fellow frontman Lys Mousset to shine and insisted: “He could have a season where he is unbelievable.”
Ford favours Grajczonek return... and hits out at armchair critics
PIRATES boss Matt Ford said Josh Grajczonek would be “one of the first people on my team sheet” – should he end up picking the 2019 septet.
Swans lose out in cup semi-final
INJURY-hit Swanage & Wareham could not contain Warminster as they were beaten 33-10 in the Dorset & Wilts Senior Vase semi-final.
King nets treble to send Lymington through in Sydenhams League Cup
JAKE King’s hat-trick paved the way for Lymington Town to progress to the fourth round of the Sydenhams League Cup.
Suraci double sinks Poole Town at Gosport
POOLE Town missed out on the chance to move into the top five in Southern League South after being rocked in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Gosport Borough.
Davidson tackle sparks mass brawl in Wimborne victory
BOSS Matty Holmes felt the ugly scenes which marred the end of Wimborne’s stormy Southern League South clash against Frome could have been avoided had the visitors shown more restraint.
Rabjohns among Dorset winners
WILLIAM Rabjohns, Madeleine Johnson and Neve East were Dorset-based winners in early-season cross-country action, reports Nigel Harding.
Swim Bournemouth start on a high
SWIM Bournemouth made a flying start to life in the National Arena League South, winning their first round gala at High Wycombe by 27 points.
Car and motorbike involved in crash near Cemetery Junction in Bournemouth
A CAR and a motorbike were involved in a crash near Cemetery Junction in Bournemouth this afternoon.
Man admits driving in Bournemouth four times while disqualified
A MAN has admitted driving while disqualified four times during the summer.
Taxi fares in Christchurch set to be raised (in line with Bournemouth and Poole)
TAXI fares in Christchurch are set to increase after just one resident submitted an objection to a rise in tariffs.
Work to repair leisure centre heating issue to cost council £140,000
WORK to replace an air heating unit at a Christchurch leisure centre will cost the council £24,000 more than initially budgeted.
Crash blocks Bere Regis Roundabout
A CRASH is blocking Bere Regis roundabout.
King features for Norway as fitness concerns are eased
CHERRIES frontman Joshua King ended concerns over his fitness as he played 90 minutes in Norway's 1-0 win over Bulgaria.
Traveller site for family to be approved - despite significant objection
THE permanent siting of static and touring caravans for a gypsy family in Christchurch is set to be granted, despite significant objections from a national environment organisation.
Babies and toddlers dance with Peppa Pig for 'danceathon' fundraiser
BABIES and toddlers in Bournemouth and Poole boogied with Peppa Pig as part of a 'Danceathon' fundraiser.
"It doesn't look like my home anymore": Mother speaks of her shock after flat is destroyed by fire
A MOTHER has spoken of the “devastation” and “shock” caused after her flat was destroyed by a fire that started in the restaurant below her home.
Man used woman's bank card after her rucksack was taken while she was swimming in the sea
A MAN charged with fraud following the theft of a woman’s rucksack while she was swimming in the sea off Bournemouth beach has been jailed for six weeks.
Bournemouth club forced to cancel N-Dubz star's appearance after technical problems
BOSSES at a Bournemouth nightclub were forced to cancel a celebrity appearance on Friday night due to technical problems.
Scout group completes £140,000 funding mission for new hall
AFTER years of fundraising Burton Scout Group has finally secured the finances to demolish their existing hall and replace it with a brand new facility.
'Council merger cost is enormous - and we're meant to be saving money'
THE amount being spent to transition Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole councils into one authority has been criticised by a residents’ association president.
'Delays likely' on Holdenhurst Road during Bournemouth Water works this month
A ROAD in Bournemouth town centre will be partially closed for nearly a fortnight while utility works are carried out.
Get ready to loosen those lederhosen for Bournevaria Oktoberfest!
GET ready to loosen your lederhosen this weekend for the town’s third annual Bournevaria – Oktoberfest.
JEAN CHAPLIN
CHAPLIN Jean Passed away peacefully at Swanage Hospital, aged 77 years Jean will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Poole Crematorium on Wednesday 24th October 2018 at 12:00 noon. Please feel free to wear bright…
BRIAN MASSARELLA
MASSARELLA Brian Sadly passed away on the 2nd of October, aged 82 years. Devoted Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Brian will be sadly missed by his family and friends and always kept safe in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Funeral…
Marguerite Dorothy North
NORTH Marguerite Dorothy Much loved wife of James (Jim) and mother to Susan, Mike and Dave. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 7th October 2018, aged 90 years. The funeral service will be held on Monday 22nd October 2018 at Bournemouth Crematorium…
MARGARET SMART
SMART Margaret (née Molyneaux) Peacefully on Saturday, 13th October 2018 at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, aged 80 years. Beloved Wife of Noel, loving Mother to Alan and Colin, much loved Nanny Margaret to her four Grandchildren. She will be greatly…
RAYMOND BRYANT
BRYANT Raymond "Ray" Passed away at home, on 11th October 2018. Loving husband to Sue. Raymond will be greatly missed by his son Andy (Ben) and daughter-in-law Gemma. Caring granddad to James & Harry. The service to celebrate the life of Raymond…
Missing Steve from Poole found 'safe'
POLICE searching for a missing man from Poole say he has been found.
Eddie Howe to turn on Wimborne's Christmas lights
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe will be switching on Wimborne's Christmas lights this year.
Man dies after crash on A35 Puddletown bypass
A MAN has died following a crash on the A35 Puddletown bypass on Tuesday evening.
Man dies at business park in Bournemouth in the early hours
POLICE have launched an investigation after a man died at a business park in Bournemouth in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Goadsby hits 60 with event for clients and suppliers
PROPERTY specialist Goadsby celebrated 60 years in business with a lunch event for clients and suppliers.
Dorset hospitals have no plan in place for no deal Brexit
HOSPITALS across Dorset do not have plans in place for a no deal Brexit.
Letter to the Editor: We don't expect to experience trouble down here
AS a long time visitor to the Bournemouth/Poole/Christchurch area and online reader of your Echo website, there does seem a lot of negative/bad news regarding anti-social behaviour at the moment.
Picture of the Day: How Poole Lane looked like 1954
Pictured here back in March 1954 construction under way on the improvements to Poole Lane, Kinson, to offer better access to the planned council housing estate.
Businessman banned from driving 'prefers travelling by private jet and spends £300 a month on his dog'
THE businessman banned from the roads after driving 55 miles per hour near a school told a national newspaper he spends £300 a month on his dog.
Wimborne's poppy appeal to launch next week
THE launch of the town's 2018 poppy appeal will take place next Saturday, October 27 at 10am in the Square.
In The Dock: 17 people who have appeared in court
In The Dock

Archive - Wednesday, 17 October 2018

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Defoe says strike partner Mousset could be 'unbelievable'

Ford favours Grajczonek return... and hits out at armchair critics

Swans lose out in cup semi-final

King nets treble to send Lymington through in Sydenhams League Cup

Suraci double sinks Poole Town at Gosport

Davidson tackle sparks mass brawl in Wimborne victory

Rabjohns among Dorset winners

Swim Bournemouth start on a high

Car and motorbike involved in crash near Cemetery Junction in Bournemouth

Man admits driving in Bournemouth four times while disqualified

Taxi fares in Christchurch set to be raised (in line with Bournemouth and Poole)

Work to repair leisure centre heating issue to cost council £140,000

Crash blocks Bere Regis Roundabout

King features for Norway as fitness concerns are eased

Traveller site for family to be approved - despite significant objection

Babies and toddlers dance with Peppa Pig for 'danceathon' fundraiser

"It doesn't look like my home anymore": Mother speaks of her shock after flat is destroyed by fire

Man used woman's bank card after her rucksack was taken while she was swimming in the sea

Bournemouth club forced to cancel N-Dubz star's appearance after technical problems

Scout group completes £140,000 funding mission for new hall

'Council merger cost is enormous - and we're meant to be saving money'

'Delays likely' on Holdenhurst Road during Bournemouth Water works this month

Get ready to loosen those lederhosen for Bournevaria Oktoberfest!

JEAN CHAPLIN

BRIAN MASSARELLA

Marguerite Dorothy North

MARGARET SMART

RAYMOND BRYANT

Missing Steve from Poole found 'safe'

Eddie Howe to turn on Wimborne's Christmas lights

Man dies after crash on A35 Puddletown bypass

Man dies at business park in Bournemouth in the early hours

Goadsby hits 60 with event for clients and suppliers

Dorset hospitals have no plan in place for no deal Brexit

Letter to the Editor: We don't expect to experience trouble down here

Picture of the Day: How Poole Lane looked like 1954

Businessman banned from driving 'prefers travelling by private jet and spends £300 a month on his dog'

Wimborne's poppy appeal to launch next week

In The Dock: 17 people who have appeared in court