Archive - Thursday, 18 July 2019

MARGARET and MAURICE REEKS
Margaret and Maurice Reeks Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary. Lots of love Angela, Louise, Julie and Russell and the grandchildren and great grandchildren Xx
John THOMPSON
THOMPSON John Sadly passed away on Tuesday 9th July, aged 87, at Salisbury Hospital. He will be very much missed by his wife Eileen and all his family and very dear friends. Funeral Service will take place at Salisbury Crematorium on the 29th July at…
Margaret Jean Templeman
TEMPLEMAN Margaret Jean Peacefully on 29th June 2019 aged 91 years. Much-loved Mum of Josephine, Vanessa and Paula, beloved Granny Jean of James, Adam and Claire and cherished Gan Gan to grandson Jack and great-granddaughter Ada, she will be sadly…
Gerald Sims
SIMS Gerald (Rolly) Of Verwood Sadly passed away on 5 July 2019, aged 78 years. Much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Fay Colleen Collins
COLLINS Fay Colleen Remembered with love on her birthday, the 18th July. We all miss you so much. Husband Bob, daughters Lynette and Jacky and grandsons Robert, Patrick, Jonny and Caban and grand-daughter Caitlin, and son-in-law Keith.
DAVID HOGSFLESH
HOGSFLESH David 'Dave' Founder of D & M Services, peacefully passed away in his family home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday 12th July 2019, aged 67 years. Truly loved by his wife Angela, his daughter Clair, Tracey, Jacqueline, Kirsty and his…
SPENSER PECKHAM
PECKHAM Spenser John Died peacefully on 4th July 2019, aged 86 years. A wonderful husband to Sue, Dad to Richard and Grandad to Matthew, he will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at Harbour View Crematorium in The Barn on Thursday 25th…
David Chirnside
CHIRNSIDE David "Pete" Sadly passed away on 14/7/19 aged 75. The funeral will be held at Harbour View Crematorium, Long Barrow. The address is: Harbour Lodge, Randalls Hill, Poole, BH16 6AN. The funeral will be at 3PM. A celebration of life will be at…
Marjorie Sheppard
SHEPPARD Marjorie On the 7th anniversary of her death, remembering our adored Mum and Nanna, who we miss every day. Always in our thoughts, and loved forever. Trisha, Lucy & Justin.
"Obsessed" student tried to sell nude pictures of ex-girlfriend in act of revenge porn
AN 'obsessed' student who tried to sell naked photographs of his ex-girlfriend in an act of revenge porn has been spared jail.
'One person was injecting drugs in broad daylight just before school pickup'
POLICE and councillors have pledged to do all they can to tackle blatant drug use and dealing near a Bournemouth infant school.
Dorset men taken to hospital after light aircraft crashes in wheat field
TWO men from Dorset suffered non life-threatening injuries when their light aircraft crash-landed in a wheat field shortly after take-off on Tuesday afternoon.
Man who died after he was hit by train by Bournemouth train station last week is named
A MAN who died after being struck by a train near Bournemouth station has been named as Arjan Walraven.
Restaurant that wants to extend alcohol licence described “a pub in the park by the back door”
CONCERNS have been raised that allowing a restaurant in Poole Park to extend its licence
"Repeat burglar" who showed 'no respect for people's possessions' is jailed
A “REPEAT” burglar has been jailed for more than three years after targeting homes in Bournemouth.
Harry Redknapp opens Hamworthy toilets after five-year closure
HARRY Redknapp was on hand to open a toilet block which had been put back in use thanks to a Poole recycling business after being closed for five years.
Feature: Goalkeeper coach Gareth Stewart says Cherries possess lots of talented youngsters like Travers
FORMER Cherries goalkeeper Gareth Stewart believes Mark Travers is just one of many talented youngsters at the club who are capable of forging careers in the game.
Flying ants in Dorset captured on Met Office weather radar
A CLOUD of flying ants that hit the south coast today was so dense it could be seen in satellite images from space.
Huge shark weighing 21 stone is caught off the coast of Dorset
TWO huge sharks weighing more than 500lbs have been caught off the south coast.
Police find £200k cannabis factory after smelling drugs when they knocked on door
A ‘CANNABIS factory’ which turned out hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of the class B drug has been shut down in Winton after a police raid.
Three hit-and-runs among six animal accidents in four days across New Forest
SIX animal accidents occurred in the New Forest over a four-day period, including three hit-and runs.
Missing man found dead in sea off Swanage drowned, inquest hears
A MAN whose body was recovered from the sea 20 miles off the Dorset coast died of drowning, an inquest heard.
These 24 parks and open spaces have won Green Flag Awards
THE BCP area may be best known for its beautiful beaches. But the area has been blessed with some of the UK's greatest green spaces too, with Bournemouth's Littledown Park celebrating after winning its first Green Flag Award.
Upton House and country park set to be linked by new pathways as part of latest plans
PLANS for more work to improve Upton Country Park have been revealed as part of a project that will be the subject of a £1.9m funding bid.
Dog surfing championships and seven other events to look forward to this weekend
1. The UK’s dog surfing championships, presented by Shaka Surf, take place on Sunday at Branksome Dene from 9am to 4pm. No experience necessary, just dogs that are happy on the water.
Pest controllers bait Ferndown after rats are spotted in Tesco car park
PEST controllers are “baiting” Ferndown town centre after reports of rats being spotted.
Dorset's spiciest event, the Great Dorset Chilli Festival, is back next month!
DORSET’S hottest festival makes its return on August 3 and 4.
Two-car crash closes lane on the A338 Spur Road
ONE lane of the A338 Spur Road was closed this morning following a crash.
British stars Froch and Bellew believe Bournemouth's Billam-Smith will claim first professional title
FORMER world champions Carl Froch and Tony Bellew believe Chris Billam-Smith could get the better of unbeaten Richard Riakporhe on Saturday - in the biggest fight of his professional career.
Youth football and family fitness classes come to Slades Park
Two new companies have teamed up to make Saturday mornings count for the whole family.
Palm tree fire in Bournemouth Gardens prompts 20 calls to fire service
FIRE crews received more than 20 calls to a palm tree on fire in Bournemouth Gardens.
'Grave' concerns for elderly victims of crime after report reveals failings
ELDERLY victims of crime are being let down by police, a government report has concluded.
These 10 people have appeared in court from Bournemouth
PHILIP FRANCIS, aged 41 and of Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, admits driving a vehicle on the A338 at Ashley Heath on July 5 with 80 micrograms of alcohol in breath. Fined £480, to pay a £48 surcharge, to pay £85 costs.
Artsreach brings new outdoor theatre production to Dorset
DORSET’S touring arts charity Artsreach, is inviting theatre-goers to grab a blanket, pack a picnic and join them for an evening of open air theatre at three stunning locations across the county.
Actor puts new lungs to the test in Jesus Christ Superstar after transplant
ICONIC rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is returning to the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth next week and is set to see Charles Michael Duke – an actor from Christchurch who had a double lung transplant in May 2018 – take on the lead role of Judas.
‘Pioneering’ block of retirement flats officially opened
A NEW block of retirement flats which are being offered on a shared ownership basis to make them more affordable has opened in the centre of Poole.
REVIEW: Soho Cinders at St Mark's Hall, Highcliffe
EVER wondered what Cinderella would be like if it were set in London's Soho in a laundrette? Well, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe's reworking of the classic fairytale is heartfelt, moving and the best of British comedy.
New community cafe to open at Winton Recreation Ground
BOURNEMOUTH Parks Foundation are to open a community café in Winton Recreation Ground.
Picture of the Day: A time for reflection
A little egret reflecting on life on the River Stour by Heather Saunders
Father diagnosed with bone marrow cancer at 40 taking on coastal walking challenge
A FATHER diagnosed with bone marrow cancer at the age of 40 is powering his way across the south coast in an epic walking challenge to raise funds and awareness for a unique cancer support charity.
Letter to the editor: We don't need 'iconic' buildings (but why not remove the flyover?)
IN response to Tobias Ellwood's call for an iconic building to celebrate Bournemouth and put it on the tourism map.
Poole Comets star Garnett faces race to be fit for World Championship
TEENAGE star Fraser Garnett faces a last-minute race against the clock to overcome injury and take his place in the finals of the 2019 World Cycle Speedway Championship.

17th July 2019