THERE are around six million people acting as carers in the UK, with more than a million caring for more than one person. Although they do the job without a second thought - many don't realise they actually qualify as carers - and save the economy £57
NO ONE comes in to Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau because they are having a good day, said manager Christine Cook. But entering the Sopers Lane office was the first step towards improving their lot for thousands of clients during the past year.
"TWENTY-first century old- fashioned policing" is the way north Dorset's police commander describes a new initiative launched in the district this week. Insp Phil Cheverton was speaking at the launch of new Safer Neighbourhood Teams for Blandford, Shaftesbury
AFTER a hellish weekend spent in a tent at the Isle of Wight festival, I can say that I've gone right off camping. As a Cub Scout I used to love spending a night under canvas, but now I can't think of anything worse. Well actually I can, like surgery
WEEDS that grew several feet tall have been removed from Ferndown town centre. Ferndown Town Council received numerous complaints about the state of planters on both sides of Victoria Road. Traders even suggested they would weed the planters themselves
PAEDOPHILES could be given drugs to curb their distorted sexual urges, it was revealed this week. Such "chemical castration" will be used on some convicted sex offenders who volunteer for the treatment to stop them re-offending, Home Secretary John Reid
IT WAS third time lucky for Paul Sutton when he decided to give up smoking. The 49-year-old, from Boscombe, who had smoked an average of 20 cigarettes a day from the age of 16, had twice tried unsuccessfully to quit. But he finally managed to stub out
PLANS to restrict amateur sailors to the same alcohol limits as road users have been welcomed in Poole. Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman announced drink limits on Thursday, which already apply to professional sailors, will be extended to all yachtsmen
MORTGAGE lenders have continued to pull or increase the rates of their best fixed-rate deals - despite interest rates being kept on hold, latest research shows. Since the start of June nine mortgage providers have either shelved selected fixed deals
AN off-licence boss has spoken of his terror when a knife-wielding raider targeted his Bournemouth shop. Attol Cook thought the robber was going to attack trainee manager Chris Starzec when he burst into Down The Hatch just before 10.30pm on Tuesday.
SOME, including Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney, appear to be quite happy with it. But many men would rather dye than admit they're going grey. Nigel Dean from Bournemouth, decided it was time to do something about the silver lining that was starting
DORSET Police have hailed the scheduling of Leeds United's visit to Bournemouth next season as a victory for common sense. The Football League fixture list for the 2006-07 season was revealed yesterday, with Leeds' trip to Dorset listed for Tuesday,
A CAP of £3,600 is to be imposed on annual contributions to a low cost pension scheme due to come into force in 2012, the Government has announced. It said the limit would be high enough to allow a typical worker to build up a retirement income that
Daisy our dog enjoying the sun back in April on Studland Beach! She is a mad Spaniel and loved the rooting around in the dunes, before taking a dip to dampen her spirits! The beach is her favourite, although it is limited from September - May so, she
Hi my name is Charley, I am a four-year-old Scots Border Collie. I live with my mum, two Bengal cats: Dee Dee and Lilly, and our ferret called Weasle, who is my friend I found adandoned in the common. Dogs like me get easily bored so my mum has taught
ROCKETING insurance costs for lorry floats could mean that this year's Lytchett Matravers carnival will be for walkers only. Saturday's event, which kicks off from Lytchett Matravers Primary School at 2pm, could see none of the usual colourful motorised
THESE pedigree triplets are "one in a million", according to the herd manager. The three female calves were born at Kingston Maurward College near Dorchester to a pedigree dairy cow. Herd manager Nigel Allen said: "Statistically the chances of a cow
My name is Hattie. I am a 4 year old Basset Hound and I used to live in Bournemouth. I now live in Turkey and my hobbies are relaxing by the pool and eating out in restaurants! sent in by Penny.
I'm Florence. This Summer I am enjoying lazing around on the garden furniture, chasing the odd squirrel and also sucking my foot when I'm sleepy. I'm a long haired miniature Dachshund. Sent in by Neville.
This is Chaz, a 16 month old english springer spaniel. He loves going out on long walks in the woods or any where with water. He likes giving people presents when ever I stop and talk i.e Little bits of wood or small stones any thing he can reach. He
POLICE are investigating an alleged rape at a Bournemouth hotel 31 years ago. The woman, who has only now found the courage to come forward, says she was sexually assaulted in June 1976 at the hotel above the Outlook Club when she was just a teenager
PARENTS' dangerous parking outside schools is putting their children's lives at risk. At every school visited by the Daily Echo over the last few months, we observed parents parking on zig-zags, on single- and double-yellow lines and stopping in the
CHERRIES could face strong competition from League One rivals Leyton Orient for the signature of sought-after striker Jo Kuffour. The diminutive hitman, a former Arsenal trainee, is believed to be a leading summer target for Cherries boss Kevin Bond.
CHERRIES star Josh Gowling admits he will have "something to prove" when he returns to West Brom for the first time since he was shown the door by the club. The cultured defender will be hoping to help Cherries put one over the Championship big guns
