Archive - Friday, 24 May 2019

Car spins after hitting central reservation on the A31 at Ringwood
THE A31 through the New Forest is blocked after a two-car crash this afternoon.
'Loved Ones Lost' show raises £2k to help those with alcohol problems
A LOCAL performer and dance teacher has helped raise more than £2,000 for Poole Hospital’s alcohol care team in memory of her father.
Learn how to build a garden fit for fairies in the New Forest
CHILDREN are being invited to build their own miniature fairy gardens at a half-term activity in the New Forest.
90-year-old daredevil to take on world's fastest zip line for people with MND
SHE'S AT it again! Daredevil Dawn Goodson is taking on the world's fastest Zip Wire Challenge in Wales next month in aid of Motor Neurone Disease.
Matchams Lane closes after multi-vehicle crash 'involving pick-up truck and motorbike'
POLICE have closed Matchams Lane after a multi-vehicle crash between Raceway and Snowtrax.
Cherries add West Brom to pre-season schedule
Cherries will head to Championship outfit West Brom for a pre-season friendly in July.
This Poole Town footballer is cycling 200 miles in two days
A POOLE Town footballer is kicking off a charity event, by cycling 200 miles in two days.
'A cold left me paralysed and in a medically-induced coma'
A BOURNEMOUTH woman has described how she ended up paralysed and in a medically-induced coma after suffering with a simple cold.
Christchurch's coat of arms set to become “the corporate identity” for town council
COUNCILLORS in Christchurch have formally agreed to accept the town coat of arms and the boards listing mayors since 1297.
The Hengistbury Head land train is back! Sort of...
A TEMPORARY land train service will be running from Hengistbury Head starting from today.
Meet our new community reporter (and he wants to hear your stories about Boscombe)
THE Daily Echo has a new Facebook Community Reporter who is keen to hear from you.
Want to have your say on mineral extraction plan?
THE new mineral sites plan for Dorset, which includes sites for future quarrying, is nearing completion.
Now developer wants to add more flats to scheme for hotel site in Bournemouth
NEW plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of a hotel site in the centre of Bournemouth.
We Love Little Mix and 5 other shows for families over half-term
HERE are six stage shows to suit children of all ages during May half term week...
Rape crisis centre changes its name so more people will use service
DORSET Rape Crisis Support Centre has changed its name to encourage more people to engage with the service.
Report claims Cherries are interested in permanent deal for £15million-rated Clyne
Cherries are interested in a permanent deal for defender Nathaniel Clyne, according to Sky Sports.
$RULED OUT: Mark Travers has suffered a fractured thumb during a training session with Republic of Ireland$

Travers ruled out of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers with fractured thumb
Mark Travers has been ruled out of Republic of Ireland's upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers with a fractured thumb.
Countdown to Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival
THE countdown is on to the Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival.
Could space travellers take off from Bournemouth Airport?
SATELLITES and space tourists could find themselves taking off from Bournemouth airport in the future - if the airport decides to bid for a slice of new government money.
Theresa May announces her resignation as prime minister
Theresa May's turbulent leadership of the Conservative Party will end on June 7, paving the way for a new prime minister to lead the Brexit process.
Body of man in his 20s found on Bournemouth beach early yesterday morning
A POLICE investigation is under way following the discovery of a man's body on the beach at Bournemouth.
Man, 36, appears in court charged with murdering his 73-year-old father
A MAN has been charged with murdering his father.
Top marketers at You Are the Media Conference
BUSINESSES should spend 90 per cent of their marketing effort doing just one thing well, a conference has been told.
A338 Spur Road back to two lanes southbound for bank holiday weekend
THE southbound carriageway of the Spur Road is back to two lanes.
Middleditch admits Worrall form is 'a concern'
TEAM boss Neil Middleditch admitted he felt “sorry” for Richie Worrall and insisted: “He is trying everything.”
Picture of the Day: A mobile AA unit in 1958
An AA mobile unit with warning traffic signs in 1958
Youth, 17, arrested after cat is shaken and kicked in 'upsetting attack' in Canford Heath
A BOY in his teens has been arrested after a cat was shaken by the scruff of its neck and kicked during an 'upsetting' attack at a Poole estate.
Bank holiday weather: what it's going to be like in Bournemouth this weekend
WITH the long bank holiday weekend fast approaching, the question on nearly everyone’s minds is – what will the weather be like?
Letter to the editor: Remove this eyesore now
WHY have Christchurch residents had to put up with cannabis farm waste dumped off Dudmoor Lane for three months?
Police want you to contact them online over bank holiday weekend
POLICE have urged the public to contact them online over the Bank Holiday weekend to avoid long waits on the phone.
In The Dock: These 20 people have appeared in court from Bournemouth and Poole
BOURNEMOUTH
"We are in a situation of chaos": what voters were saying at the polling stations for European Elections
VOTERS across the conurbation took to the polling stations yesterday, for elections the majority of them probably thought would never take place.
“To have something like this is very unexpected”: Armed police officers called to reports of man with gun
ARMED police officers descended on a Poole neighbourhood yesterday morning after reports of a man possibly in possession of gun.
Be careful not to touch these toxic caterpillars if you're in the New Forest...
PEOPLE are being urged to stay away from toxic caterpillars that have been spotted in the New Forest.
First-ever football agent who negotiated on behalf of Harry Redknapp dies aged 79
TOP football agent and Mudeford resident Dennis Roach has died at the age of 79.
Three Spice-related deaths in two years at Dorset prison with “serious drug problem”
THREE people have died at a Dorset prison in two years after taking the illegal drug Spice.
Wheelie bin is hurled through windows of Costa Coffee
A MAN hurled a wheelie bin through windows of a coffee shop during a disturbance in Christchurch.
LYN CHAMBERLAIN
CHAMBERLAIN Lyn Peacefully at her home on 21st May 2019, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of John and a loving mum to Mark, Paul, Lee, Russell and Stephen, a dear nan and great nan. Funeral service at Bournemouth Crematorium on Thursday 30th May at…
JOHN CLARK
CLARK John Peacefully on 12th May 2019 at Waypoints Care Home, Verwood, aged 84 years. A much-loved Husband of Lucy. A Thanksgiving Service to be held at St Michael's & All Angels Church, Verwood on Tuesday, 4th June at 1 pm. Family flowers only please,…
VERNON WATSON
WATSON Vernon George Much loved Dad and Grandad who will be sadly missed by friends and family. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Vernon passed away on Friday 10th May, 2019 aged 92 years. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 7th June 1.30pm at St…
WILLIAM OSMAN
OSMAN William James "Jim" Passed away at Poole Hospital, aged 84 years, on Friday 10th May 2019. Much loved Husband to Maggie and Father to Donna and Sue. Brother, Granddad and Great Granddad. Jim will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Service at…
MARGARET YOUNG
YOUNG Margaret Elizabeth Passed away peacefully at Ashley Court Care Home on 16th May 2019, aged 82 years. Much loved Wife of the late Roy and a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She will be forever in our Hearts. Funeral Service at…
Dorothy Orman
ORMAN Dorothy Marian Passed away peacefully at The Gatehouse on 6th May 2019, aged 92. Wife of the late Desmond. Much loved sister to Evelyn and the late Beatrice, Philip and Bob. Will be sadly missed by all her friends and family. Funeral Service at St…
RICHARD SILSBY
SILSBY Richard Lionel Passed away at Forest Holme, aged 77 years. Much loved Husband to the late Pearl, Father to Julie and Lynne and Grandfather. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Service at Poole Crematorium on Friday 14th June 2019 at…
REGINALD PREECE
PREECE Reginald Passed away suddenly at Poole Hospital on 27th April 2019 aged 94. Dear brother of Valerie and late of New Milton and Christchurch. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 29th May at 2.15pm at Bournemouth Crematorium. Family…
TOM TRIPLOW
TRIPLOW Tom Died peacefully on Tuesday 7th May 2019, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of Gladys and loving father of Terry and Colin and doting grandfather of Nicola and great grandfather of Jack and Lillie. He will be sadly missed. His Funeral Service…
MARGARET PADWICK
PADWICK Margaret Passed peacefully away at Forest Holme Hospice on Friday 10th May 2019. A very much loved Mother to Jennifer, Stuart, Nicola and John. Grandmother to Emma, Ailsa, Catherine, Tristan, Annabelle, Becky, Megan, Angus and Archie and a…
OLIVE SCHOOLING
SCHOOLING OIive Mary 21.3.30 - 24.5.16 We close our eyes and see your face, a special lady full of grace, we miss you now and always will, you left a place no-one can fill. Memories never pass of one so loved, Ken, Graham, Lynne, Gill and Alison and…
ROBERT WAREHAM
WAREHAM Robert 'Bob' Passed peacefully away on 17th May 2019 after a short illness, aged 81 years. Former Manager of Flight Refuelling Club. A much-loved partner to Brenda, Dad to Julia and Rachel. Funeral Service to be held at Poole Crematorium on…

23rd May 2019