CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe has called for his players to show a tougher mentality as they bid to enhance their away record. Since taking over as permanent manager, Howe has gone six matches unbeaten on home territory, turning the Dorset venue
Lights. 4.45am at the Littledown Centre. This is the 7,287th day in its history. It celebrates its 20th birthday on March 15. This is the story of one day. And it starts early. By 5am the children of the Bournemouth Dolphins are doing
A VIDEO message from top DJ and music producer Mark Ronson was played at a tribute evening for Luke Campbell, the Bournemouth University student who was found dead from stab wounds in a Boscombe garden. More than 300 people gathered to remember
OFSTED inspectors have praised the passion and overwhelming improvement of a once-struggling Christchurch school. After a reasonable inspection in 2005, The Grange School in Somerford was thrilled to learn that they have made significant progress
THE iconic Vulcan aircraft is set to grace the skies over the region at this summer’s Bournemouth Air Festival. The Vulcan was intended to be one of the stars of last year’s festival but her visit was cancelled because there were no available
A SHOP worker is recovering from shock after being held up at gunpoint during an armed robbery. Detectives say a handgun was used to threaten the 58-year-old woman during Sunday’s mid-morning raid at a Poole newsagents. Det Con Ben Singleton, of Bournemouth
SUPPORTERS of the doomed Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre have pledged to fight on in their battle to save the popular facility. They are lobbying senior councillors ahead of a Cabinet meeting next month where members will be asked to rubber-stamp a decision
FERNDOWN’S deputy mayor believes his town is getting a raw deal when it comes to funding from district bosses. The town council’s number two, Jason Lawford, says grants to neighbouring Wimborne and Verwood – to bankroll community initiatives – have dwarfed
SWANAGE’S community leaders got around the table to start the ball rolling on making the most of the 2012 Olympics. They heard a presentation from Jim Knight, MP for South Dorset, and Gary Fooks, who is Olympic legacy manager for Team Dorset, the organisation
WIGHTLINK could be forced to suspend a busy cross-Solent ferry service every time the area is hit by rough weather. The company’s controversial new car ferries are banned from operating in strong winds – and the only other available vessel is about to
JOE Roach was delighted after a Danny Ings double helped Cherries’ under-18s to a 3-2 victory at Torquay. Ings struck after eight and 25 minutes to put Roach’s men well and truly in charge, following Matt Kemble’s early opener. And despite the hosts
THE A350 has been reopened after a closure of several hours following a collision involving a car and a cyclist. Officers cordoned off a section of the busy Poole to Blandford road near the Peugeot dealership at Charlton Marshall, between Gravel
STURMINSTER Newton boss Neil Coates hailed goalkeeper Garfield Charles' cat-like agility after his penalty save secured an impressive goalless draw at Hamworthy Recreation on Saturday. Newton may have the Dorset Premier League's worst strike rate with
LLOYD Pearce led the way with a hat-trick when Queens Park Athletic warmed up for Thursday night’s M A Hart Hayward Cup final by walloping Burley 7-2 in Division Four. Dave Wallace, Mike Trevett, Phil Redman and Darren Hosking (pen) were the
BERRANS Park Avenue take over on top of the Premier League after a 2-2 draw with Branksome Railway. Dan Manuel put Railway in front on the hour but Berrans equalised through Mike Gabbey and they then took the lead with a goal from Carlo Tate. However
MERCURY ran out 1-0 winners against Hayward Sunday Premier League rivals East Christchurch SSC in a hard fought Hampshire Sunday Senior Cup Final at Winchester City’s ground. Chances were few and far between in an evenly contested first half, while East
M A HART Hayward Cup finalists Pennington St Marks Reserves are four points adrift of Division Five pacesetters South Coast Demolition after their 5-1 spanking of Bournemouth A with goals from Simon Plummer (2), Barry Ward, Tom Brown and George Thornton
SECOND-placed AFC Face were felled by goals from Phil Davies, Sandor Wilson and Bradley Molyneaux in their 3-0 Division Six defeat against Lovett. Queens Park Rovers Reserves take over in the runners-up spot after Adam Cutler clinched a 1-0 win over
A SHOP assistant is recovering from shock after an armed robbery at a Poole newsagents. Detectives say a handgun was used to threaten the 58-year-old woman during the Sunday (Mar 8) morning attack. Only a small amount of money was taken in the raid.
TRAIN fares can often be jaw-droppingly expensive, especially for infrequent users who buy a ticket just before they board. But if you want to let the train take the strain, there are ways of dramatically cutting the cost. You’re nearly
Starz diner brought tinsel town magic to Charminster last month when it held its own Oscars party. The red carpet was rolled out for guests to have their photograph snapped by the paparazzi before having a chance to win an award. The black tie event
WHEN the sun is shining in Bournemouth, the best place to be is on the beach. But when it’s still February and a chill is in the air, the next best place is a restaurant on the beach. Formerly the Showbar, Aruba at Pier Approach has arguably the best
Organisers of this year’s Christchurch Food and Wine Festival, which runs from May 8 to 17, are pulling out all the stops to make sure the its 10th anniversary is celebrated in style. Celebrity chefs Gary Rhodes, Lesley Waters and James
Edible cutlery, exploding cakes, a glowing absinthe jelly tower and four-and-twenty blackbirds flying out of a pie. It was only going to be a matter of time until Heston Blumenthal discovered the delights of culinary “theatre”. The Willy Wonka of celebrity
Ed Baines’ Poached Turbot and Clam Saffron Stew Serves 2 Olive oil 2 shallots, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, chopped 100g podded fresh peas 100ml white wine 400ml fish stock 150g palourde clams 2 x 200g turbot steak Pinch of saffron Small
Once upon a time savers were rewarded and spenders were punished. Now, thanks to world money woes, it looks like you may as well go out and spend your cash while you have it. Perhaps it's a sign of the times that wine storage company Spiral Cellars
NISSAN’S latest version of their much-loved 4x4 is aimed at executives who endure the daily commute but fancy a touch of off-roading come the weekend. The Qashqai+2 is 211mm longer than the regular car. Nissan has extended the rear overhang
This week I thought I’d share with you the thought process of my long run. Sunday was a beautiful day, but to be honest I woke up feeling like my legs were made of lead. My shoes felt heavy. I was supposed to do 18 miles according to my schedule
Has anybody else noticed the white line in the middle of Charminster Road is in fact nowhere near the centre of the available space? If you drive from the town centre along Charminster Road between Hankinson Road and Markham Road you actually have
I AM writing on behalf of my son-in-law, who is a Bournemouth taxi driver, to express his total disgust at the proposed new fare structure for 2009. How can Bournemouth council even think of imposing such a ridiculously small increase? His rent has
I am the voice of the Speaking Clock and I’m writing to ask for your help. Would you please encourage your readers to dial 123 before 23 March – not to listen to me but to help raise loads of money for Comic Relief. I’ve stepped aside temporarily
My 10 month old cat had been missing since February 13. After putting up posters and chasing up phone calls I eventually received a telephone call from environmental health to say that a cat fitting my cat’s description had been found in the normal
Why is it that the local councils still enjoy final salary pension schemes, yet most companies in the financial and private sectors have long since closed these schemes for new employees, and adopted cost-effective money purchase pension schemes? If
THERE has been much heated discussion in the papers and on the radio recently concerning the addition of fluoride to our drinking water. Back in the ’70s when my children were very young, my super NHS dentist gave me the choice of having their
MORE than 1,000 towels have winged their way to Monkey World thanks to the public. After the Purbeck rescue centre contacted 2CR FM about their need for towels and blankets as the winter weather bit, the station decided to run an appeal for donations
ALASTAIR Saverimutto last night confirmed he would relinquish his post as Cherries chief executive if ownership of the club were to pass to Adam Murry. Bournemouth-based businessman Murry, working with former directors Jeff Mostyn and Steve
THERE was a feeling of déjà vu about the place as a football match broke out at Dean Court on Saturday. And while Eddie Howe may have been denied the chance to emulate Don Megson’s achievement of 1983, little seems to have changed in 26 years. Victory
A BOURNEMOUTH councillor who posed as an ordinary resident to praise himself on the Daily Echo website will not face any disciplinary action. Labour group leader Cllr Ben Grower made national headlines after he was revealed as ‘Omegaman’ –
