HUNDREDS of thousands have turned out to vote across Dorset, with queues at several polling stations. Although voting started slowly this morning, the indications are that turnout could be the highest for decades. Polling stations in
PARKING will be pushed back to the top of the civic agenda in Shaftesbury on Monday. New pressure group Shaftesbury Voice has invited parking and transport bosses from the district and county councils to get first hand views from people who live, work
YOUNG drinkers put footballers at risk of serious lacerations when they threw bottles which smashed onto the pitch at Lymington Town’s ground. Club chairman George Shaw said: “If there was a slide tackle or somebody got cropped there could have been
A YOUNG man seriously injured in a screwdriver attack in Boscombe is continuing his recovery with daily workouts and is now able to stand without support. Nick Verron, 25, was left for dead by his attacker, 18-year-old Jason Teelin, after the
OUTSTANDING Beethoven, astonishing Ravel brought Kirill Karabits season with the BSO to a close, and what a way to finish. Ronald Brautigam performed Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.5 with particular insight, gained from period performances on fortepiano
DORSET Police has 12 unsolved murders on its books, latest figures have revealed. A recent Freedom of Information request revealed the killers of 1,143 people across the UK have yet to be found. Now officers have pledged to continue their fight to bring
The secret life of the common tern is no longer hidden, thanks to a fleet of volunteers on Brownsea Island. Every tweet and flutter is now reported online, with daily postings using Twitter. Nature lovers can now follow all the spring action of mating
THE world of fashion has never been an altar at which I have knelt and prayed. Over the years, I have worn some of the dullest clothes ever created. Only fashion designers who had their flair and imagination removed at birth were good enough for me
IT’S all been a bit low-key, so you may not have heard that there’s an election going on today. By tomorrow morning we should have a fair idea who the 646 MPs taking their seats in the House of Commons will be. Yes, that’s right, 646. One for every
Seasonal Shoots, Leaves, Jersey Royals and Broad Bean Salad Serves 2 1 bag Shoots and Leaves 2 generous handfuls broad beans 8-10 Jersey Royal new potatoes 4 slices bacon 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 knob butter
For wine lovers on the campaign trail hoping Labour can win a fourth term in office, try Rosedale Shiraz 2008 (£7.95, halifaxwinecompany.com) from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Rich with intense blackberry fruits, raspberry aromas and a hint of
Ukip candidate Nigel Farage has been injured after an election stunt in a light aircraft went wrong and it crashed. Mr Farage was in a plane towing a banner bearing the slogan "Vote for your country - Vote Ukip" when it went down at an airfield
AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of air stewardess Chloe Garlick. The 21-year-old Palmair employee suffered fatal injuries when her car crashed into the back of a lorry parked on the A338 Spur Road on her way to work at Bournemouth
“EVERYONE here is truly devastated. I can honestly say that Sam was one of the best students I have ever had the privilege to work with, a real shining star.” These are the words of art and design tutor Sharon James, speaking after the tragic
THE boss of a Poole garage has spoken of his disbelief after firebugs targeted his business. Jason Collins was left picking up the pieces after the arson attack last month. He was called by the fire brigade to find two vehicles – a Mercedes A Class
FIRE crews are working to free a cow trapped in a ditch. Special animal rescue crews from Poole fire station are working with fire fighters from Fordingbridge at Manor Farm on Sandleheath Road in Alderholt. Crews were alerted by a 999 call made at
WHEN she came home from shopping, Carol Bater never expected to be greeted by some uninvited waddling guests. For a mother and ducklings have moved into her garden pond in Bournemouth and now she wants them to “go back where they belong”.
POLICE are investigating a suspicious death after the body of a woman was found at a Bournemouth property. They were called at 9.55am on Wednesday to the upstairs flat of a converted detached house in Wayside Road, Southbourne. A Dorset
How many people have died on the A338 between Salisbury and the Wessex Way in the last 20-25 years? Isn’t it about time they made it dual carriageway all the way on this major link road from Bournemouth to the north? They could also stop tinkering with
Bournemouth University researchers are conducting focus groups on the 2010 televised election debates. If you watched at least two of the debates, then we would invite you to take part in a focus group held at Bournemouth University, one evening during
IT has been two years in the making and has only just been officially launched, but a musical DVD written and performed by Bournemouth students is already going down a storm. The project was thought up by Paul Kus, relationship coordinator at Portchester
Friday April 30 was a bitter-sweet day when I returned to Forest Dene, Christchurch Hospital to say goodbye to the unit and see staff old and new. We laughed and remembered with pride all the achievements we had made in nursing young, disabled and rheumatology
What a splendid list of alternatives Lorraine Gibson offered in her article headed Square Eyes (Daily Echo, May 5). With the TV Licence now at £145.50 and Sky or Cable at an average of say £10 a week, (and Freeview offering precious little), what we
MORE than 100 teenagers have taken part in an innovative project designed to drive out anti-social behaviour behind the wheel. Organisers believe the event, at the Purbeck School, Wareham, was the first time any county school has dedicated
We are currently giving careful consideration to the best use of the Draper House site following notice being given on the home by Care South (Still paying for an empty care home, Have Your Say, March 4). We are exploring several options, which may
This coming weekend, with the possibility of a hung parliament, could be one of far-reaching significance for the future of this country. So it was, and in Bournemouth, 70 years ago. The swift occupation of Norway by German forces in
May I express my gratitude to all the dog owners who have vented their anger at the small minority of irresponsible dog owners in Have Your Say recently? I sincerely hope the anti-dog brigade sit up and take note that a vast majority of dog owners share
THE father of a 19-year-old who died from the silent killer carbon monoxide has told how he lost his “best mate”. Declan Oliver used money from a £2,800 lottery win to buy the stove which he and his dad installed in the summerhouse where he
THERE’S a rockin’ tiger feast on offer at Champions bar in Westbourne on Saturday as New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends Tygers of Pan Tang line up with flamboyant young pretender The Neon Tigers. Having ridden the storm of the commercially-successful
A COACH company locked in a three-year planning battle is fighting prosecution over where it stores its vehicles. Despite a £3,000 fine, court appearances and enforce-ment notices, Thompson’s Tours Ltd continues to store vehicles on protected land in
A BOY holidaying at a Poole caravan park with his family is recovering after being attacked by three teenaged hoodies. The 14-year-old, visiting Rockley Park Holiday Resort in Hamworthy, was hit in the face then repeatedly kicked and punched while sprawled
EVERY teenager fancies themselves at the cutting edge of current fads and trends. No matter how silly it makes them appear at the time. Simply cast your mind back to your own salad days and I’m sure there’s a badly dressed skeleton lurking
I READ with interest the article concerning the lack of gritting on the A338 early this year (Daily Echo, April 30). The events and actions appear to sum up the ineffectual nature of our local government services. Police call logs seem to show that
CHAOTIC Canadian electronic duo Crystal Castles have confirmed a UK tour that brings them to the O2 Academy Bournemouth on October 12. Formed in Ontario in 2003 as a solo project by Ethan Kath, the band crystallised when he found Alice Glass and persuaded
A MEMORABLE milestone in the history of Verwood bowling club was celebrated in style at the weekend. Presidents of bowling clubs across Dorset and the New Forest joined members to take part in a 90th anniversary match on Saturday. The club was formed
FIRST-CLASS championship cricket could make a sensational return to Dean Park if a proposal for three Minor Counties to join the professional circuit was given the go ahead. Dorset manager Sean Walbridge has revealed they would “seriously explore
MARK Baseby believes a “bad decision” by referee Dale Entwistle led to Buccaneers narrowly hanging on to record a nail-biting 47-46 home win over Newport instead of triumphing by a bigger margin last night. Bournemouth Castle Cover’s skipper
KYLE Howarth and Chris Mills kept cool to produce two terrific rides which earned Bournemouth victory after Newport pushed them all the way last night. Castle Cover Buccaneers have beaten all-comers at Wimborne Road since the team was formed
BOSS Eddie Howe says he is anticipating interest in newly-crowned supporters’ player of the year Brett Pitman and acknowledges the striker is an ambitious character. Channel Islander Pitman is likely to be linked with several League One
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe admits he will relish the opportunity to again test himself in the transfer market – once he has finalised his retained list. Howe was restricted to just three emergency loans this season before Cherries’ long-standing embargo
