Archive - Monday, 12 November 2018

Howe hails skipper Simon Francis as he joins Cherries' 300 club
BOSS Eddie Howe believes skipper Simon Francis has “relished the competition” in Cherries’ squad this season.
Brooks praises Hamworthy players after Brockenhurst response
BOSS Callum Brooks admitted Hamworthy United's winning return to action had been their best display "in a while", writes JACK TANNER.
Christchurch return to victory trail with Andover win
CHRISTCHURCH pulled away from the foot of Wessex Premier with a commanding win at strugglers Andover New Street on Saturday.
East Christchurch into FA Sunday Cup third round after extra-time winner
ALEX Whitehouse’s double and Dave Midgeley’s extra-time winner booked East Christchurch a place in the third round of the FA Sunday Cup.
Reigning champions Manor sunk by Parley reserves
REIGNING Premier Division champions Bournemouth Manor were condemned to a second league defeat of the season by bogey team Parley Sports reserves.
Killick will not take Brentwood lightly in FA Trophy replay
POOLE Town boss Tom Killick admits Brentwood Town face a “fairly horrendous trip" to Dorset – but insists he will not be expecting them to experience travel sickness.
I need to work much harder, says Cherries winger Ibe
CHERRIES winger Jordon Ibe felt he had not done enough to keep his place and said: “I need to work much harder.”
Mitchell exits Grand Slam of Darts after hitting double trouble
SCOTT Mitchell’s Grand Slam of Darts campaign ended in disappointment as early missed doubles cost him dear against Stephen Bunting.
Special screening of Spitfire at Purbeck village hall
A DOCUMENTARY celebrating 100 years of the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be screened in Purbeck next month.
More than half of social care users feeling lonely, NHS survey reveals
LONELINESS is a problem for hundreds of people who receive social care in Poole and Bournemouth according to official figures.
PICTURES AND REVIEW: Jessie J, 02 Academy, Bournemouth
WHILE many people would have been tempted to get home from work, turn the heating on and batten down the hatches on Friday night; the wet and miserable journey to the 02 was worth every second.
Poole has one of biggest drop offs in new properties listed
POOLE saw one of the biggest drop offs in the number of new properties listed last month.
Poole could take in dozens of refugee children over next 10 years
COUNCILLORS in Poole are to call for the borough to take in dozens of refugee children over the next 10 years.
REVIEW: Boy George - BIC
THIS concert was sold out weeks in advance, writes Kate Shaw.
A338 Spur Road blocked southbound after crash in roadworks area
A CRASH was blocking the A338 Spur Road in the roadworks area.
Man injured after assault in toilets of Bournemouth bar
A MAN was left injured following an unprovoked assault at a bar in Bournemouth town centre.
Fly-tippers dump more than 50 knife blades at National Trust site
CALLOUS fly-tippers put people and animals in danger by dumping more than 50 knife blades at a New Forest beauty spot.
Oil drilling in Poole Bay "could have serious consequences for marine life"
WILDLIFE experts believe exploratory oil well drilling in Poole Bay could have serious consequences for marine life.
Future of leisure centres in Blandford and Ferndown to be considered
THE future of leisure centres in the new Dorset council area is being considered as part of the local government reorganisation process.
Thief who failed to come to court on four occasions is spared a prison sentence
A THIEF who failed to come back to court on four separate occasions has been spared a prison sentence.
Alpine skier set his sights on the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing
A DISABLED skier from Poole is setting his sights on the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing.
CCTV appeal after radio is stolen from John Lewis store
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man suspected of stealing a radio from the John Lewis store in Poole.
Eight festive things to do in the run-up to Christmas in Dorset
HERE are eight of the best festive things to do in the run up to Christmas...
Poole Park's war memorial is officially unveiled after restoration
POOLE Park’s war memorial was officially re-opened following its restoration.
Revealed: the finalists in the Daily Echo's Proud To Care Awards 2018
JUDGES have selected the finalists for the second annual Daily Echo Proud to Care awards.
PICTURES AND REVIEW: Rick Astley and Gabrielle, BIC
WHEN I saw that the wonderful Gabrielle was supporting tonight, I made sure I set off early to catch the entire support set.
REVIEW: Neil Oliver, The Story of The British Isles in 100 Places, Lighthouse, Poole
WHAT better antidote to these uncertain times, than an evening with BBC historian Neil Oliver. With his reassured, laid-back nature, the genial Scot was in town to let us know that there was no need to panic (there are more Dad’s Army references in…
PICTURES: Dorset falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
SILENCE fell across Dorset on Sunday as thousands of people came together to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Two men charged following alleged robbery at Poole newsagent
TWO men have been charged following an alleged robbery at a newsagent in Poole.
Councils haven't added any names to the government's rogue landlord database
COUNCIL officials say they are continuing to tackle rogue landlords - despite failing to contribute any names to a national government database.
Cruel yob urinates on homeless man's possessions
A HOMELESS Christchurch man returned to his meagre belongings to find someone had deliberately urinated over them.
Picture of the Day; Westover Road in 1976
Westover Road in 1976. Entrance to Fortes and shops to the right, formerly the entrance to Westover Palace.

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Howe hails skipper Simon Francis as he joins Cherries' 300 club

Brooks praises Hamworthy players after Brockenhurst response

Christchurch return to victory trail with Andover win

East Christchurch into FA Sunday Cup third round after extra-time winner

Reigning champions Manor sunk by Parley reserves

Killick will not take Brentwood lightly in FA Trophy replay

I need to work much harder, says Cherries winger Ibe

Mitchell exits Grand Slam of Darts after hitting double trouble

Special screening of Spitfire at Purbeck village hall

More than half of social care users feeling lonely, NHS survey reveals

PICTURES AND REVIEW: Jessie J, 02 Academy, Bournemouth

Poole has one of biggest drop offs in new properties listed

Poole could take in dozens of refugee children over next 10 years

REVIEW: Boy George - BIC

A338 Spur Road blocked southbound after crash in roadworks area

Man injured after assault in toilets of Bournemouth bar

Fly-tippers dump more than 50 knife blades at National Trust site

Oil drilling in Poole Bay "could have serious consequences for marine life"

Future of leisure centres in Blandford and Ferndown to be considered

Thief who failed to come to court on four occasions is spared a prison sentence

Alpine skier set his sights on the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing

CCTV appeal after radio is stolen from John Lewis store

Eight festive things to do in the run-up to Christmas in Dorset

Poole Park's war memorial is officially unveiled after restoration

Revealed: the finalists in the Daily Echo's Proud To Care Awards 2018

PICTURES AND REVIEW: Rick Astley and Gabrielle, BIC

REVIEW: Neil Oliver, The Story of The British Isles in 100 Places, Lighthouse, Poole

PICTURES: Dorset falls silent on Remembrance Sunday

Two men charged following alleged robbery at Poole newsagent

Councils haven't added any names to the government's rogue landlord database

Cruel yob urinates on homeless man's possessions

Picture of the Day; Westover Road in 1976