TRIBUTES have been paid to a former pupil at an exclusive North Dorset school who died on the trip of a lifetime. Adam Coombs, 19, completed his studies at Bryanston School near Blandford last year and had been on a gap year trip in India.
A 45-year-old man who shares his name with England’s goalkeeper said today he wants to change it after the World Cup howler that cost the team victory. Robert Green, of Walkington, East Yorkshire, said he was excited when his namesake had been
WHO played here in history: 5 years ago Michael Ball – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (18.6.05). 10 years ago Kent Duchaine – The Central, Ashley Cross (16.6.00): US acoustic blues master. 15 years ago Mike & the Mechanics
HE played Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind but a few years later, so it is said, Clark Gable found himself in another drama. It was when he was reprimanded by a housekeeper for smoking on the balcony at Bournemouth’s Palace Court Hotel, where
The owners of a beleaguered Christchurch café have told county councillors; “You haven’t got the money to complete your library plans.” Kelly’s Kitchen proprietors Rose and Terry Kelly have written to councillors at Dorset asking them to reconsider
ALTHOUGH you may have difficulty convincing your younger relatives of the fact, Japanese cartoons did exist before Pikachu and his money-spinning Pokemon friends. A visit to St Barbe Gallery, Lymington may be in order to prove to your little
THE 80-year-old woman who died falling from the 16th floor of a block of flats in Bournemouth has been named. Retired shop assistant Trixie Doreen Hunt, of The Albany, in Manor Road, died of multiple injuries at 6.41am on Sunday. East
thieves have targeted 16 buildings in the Ringwood area in 30 days, stripping lead from roofs and leaving premises exposed to the risk of serious storm damage. Hampshire Police say schools, businesses, public buildings and churches have all been hit
Motorists who regularly cross Poole and Bournemouth via Wallisdown Road will be delighted, if not surprised, to know that traffic on this road has decreased over the past five years. At least, this is the claim of Poole traffic managers who
COMPETITORS facing gruelling sporting challenges are often described as having "a mountain to climb". While the simile is apt to describe the two hours of wheel-to-wheel combat planned for Ringwood town centre on Sunday July 11, it is unlikely
FIRE crews are on the scene of a property blaze in Winton this afternoon. They were called at 4.10pm after reports of a fire in the roof of the building in Oban Road. Crews from Springbourne and Westbourne were first on the scene, and
BLANDFORD skipper Alex White watched Raj Naik put his men to the sword and then hailed the Parley star as the best batsman in the Dorset Premier League. Vastly-experienced Naik, who made his Minor Counties debut this summer, struck a fine century to
RINGWOOD Pub Watch scheme has expanded into the New Forest after police found banned boozers were heading north to the Alice Lisle at Rockford. PC Caroline Warren from the town’s Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “There had not been any particular problems
I HAVE seen almost every one of this group’s shows since it began 10 years ago, and they have come on in leaps and bounds since those small, tentative beginnings. This, their anniversary show, highlighted their most popular and best-loved songs, sketches
THE sun shone, the music played and the crowds partied hard. Despite a torrential downpour just hours before, this year’s Isle of Wight Festival was once again bathed in a sea of sunshine as soon as the gates opened to Seaclose Park.
THE sun always shines at the Isle of Wight Festival… or so it seems. The outlook wasn’t particularly promising as Squeeze warmed up the early birds on Thursday night, but by the time the festival kicked off proper, things were looking rosier –
Have you ever had one of those dreams when you are in paradise with vibrant bright colours, smiley faces and everything is just right? Well this weekend the dream came true as the sun shone on the Southern Light Festival 2010. With one the
JAMIE Carragher is ready to partner John Terry at the heart of England's defence in the absence of the injured Ledley King. England boss Fabio Capello looks set to turn to the veteran Liverpool defender for Friday's match against Algeria, after
This gooey cake is made from the milk caramel Dulce de leche (its common Spanish name) or known in Brazil by its Portuguese name Doce de Leite. Molten Dulce de Leche Cake Serves 4 115g butter, plus extra for greasing 300ml
Banana and Pineapple Salad (Serves 4 to 6) Ingredients • 2 firm ripe bananas, peeled and sliced • 2 firm ripe tomatoes, sliced • 1 small pineapple, peeled and sliced • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
FLYTIPPERS dumping rubbish at Castlepoint’s recycling centre are being warned they are being caught on camera and are running the risk of being prosecuted. The Bournemouth shopping park is being plagued by persistent flytipping, with rubbish
THE long-awaited return of Mike Barry's Frisco Fanatics to Bournemouth Trad Jazz Club takes place on Monday, June 21 at the Durley Dean Hotel. Last at The Club for the 2009 Christmas Special they left to resounding applause following an encore embracing
IT seems Dorset is the “plaice” to be as far as Dermot O’Leary is concerned. This July the presenter will open a new restaurant in Poole, which he hopes will have the coveted “X-Factor”. Dubbed Fishy Fishy (no prizes for guessing what it specialises
Corn is one of the staples of Paraguayan cuisine and is used in breads, soups and casseroles. Cream of Corn Soup 3 Sweetcorn 1 Garlic Clove ½ tsp Salt 1 tbsp Butter 1 Onion 3 Tomatoes, peeled and chopped
OH dear, it appears we’d all forgotten about the Germans. With all the hype surrounding England – and pundits pointing to Brazil and Spain – Germany have once again crept under the radar. Distinctly average in the lead-up to major tournaments
New Zealand is not only a beautiful country but their puds aren’t half bad. Get your gnashers round this one, mate. Ingredients: 3 egg whites 3 tablespoons water, cold 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla
DOUBLED-up roadworks set to cause misery for motorists in Poole will be even worse than expected this week. Gas works on Ashley Road will begin as planned today – despite the 11th hour news that Bournemouth Road is to remain closed.
BIT bread heavy this lot. But a three course feast is an excellent way to start a week. From Paraguay, we have a soup that's far tastier than it initially sounds. Then a twist on the Italian classic pizza, and a fantastic dessert version of
A Fabio Tabasco Pizza Serves 2 1 packet pizza mix 4 tbsp passata (sieved tomatoes) 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small headed radicchio, leaves separated 2 buffalo
JAPAN and Cameroon. Not countries whose cuisine you imagine would go together well. But chicken and noodles followed by a refreshing fruit salad? Sounds spot on to us!
AN INJURED crewman was plucked to safety from a ship in a dramatic rescue mission off Portland. The Russian man, aged in his early 50s, was in agony after falling from two metres on board the Polish car carrier Kebbi. His condition
YOU see the signs everywhere, but what do you actually know about Bournemouth University and the Arts University College at Bournemouth (AUCB)? Yes, you may have seen young people in questionable clothes trying to booze their bodyweight for a tenner.
Ingredients: • Tempura batter mixture • Tempura sauce • Prawn: raw and large • Any seafoods will do • For vegetables I prefer pumpkin, carrot, sweet potato, eggplant, mushroom, broccoli, but you can use any vegies as long as it
NEVER mind the football, let’s talk about the big issue. How are you enjoying those vuvuzelas, eh? Did you miss England’s goal – even if you weren’t an ITV HD viewer – because you were in the garden wondering were that swarm of a million bees
A PENSIONER who drove with his legs crossed and smashed into a lorry, killing his partner, has been banned from driving for life. Michael Stewart had his left foot on the accelerator to relieve back pain moments before the fatal crash on the
ROBERT Green insists England coach Fabio Capello's late team announcements had no bearing on his goal-costing error against the United States in the World Cup. Green only found out two hours before kick off that he was Capello's first-choice
What we have here is a simple but fabulous combination of simple but fabulous flavours. Makes me hungry just thinking about these hot dogs. Onions fried in duck fat and rosemary!
DENMARK might be home to the best restaurant in the world right now, but we reckon you'll be more interested on the nation's favourite food... the hot dog. So this is how the Danes do it. Smoked sausage, grilled Brioche bun, toasted
Poffertjes are a traditional Dutch small puff pancake with a light, spongey texture. Poffertjes (little puff pancakes) Serves 4 1 level tsp instant yeast 1 tbsp milk 1 cup buckwheat flour (100 g) 1 cup flour
The Rusty and Not So Rusty Musicians Orchestra: Lighthouse, Poole What a privilege! Every year the BSO - a world class orchestra by anyone’s reckoning - invites rusty musicians across Dorset to dust off their instruments, attend a series of workshops
FABIO Capello is confident England's World Cup campaign is on track despite facing the prospect of being without central defender Ledley King for the remainder of the tournament. King suffered a groin injury in the first half of Saturday's 1-1 draw
EVEN the house of God couldn’t help England win their first 2010 World Cup game. Poole Christians were praying for victory as they swapped bar stools and sofas for pews at The Vine, in Commercial Road, on Saturday night. People applauded
AN 80-year-old woman has died after falling around 150ft from one of Bournemouth’s tallest buildings in a tragic accident. The pensioner fell from the 16th floor of the Albany in Manor Road, East Cliff in the early hours of yesterday morning
THESE three bite-sized plays not only provided a welcome alternative to the sporting event currently gripping the country but proved, if proof were needed, that the members of P&P are one extremely talented group. First off was Les Clarke’s Watching
Speculaas is a type of shortcrust biscuit, traditionally baked for consumption on St Nicholas' Eve in the Netherlands (December 5) and Belgium (December 6). Dutch Speculaas (Spicy Biscuits) Makes 12 100g/3½oz plain flour 1 tsp cinnamon
COMMUNITY and voluntary groups in Christchurch are being encouraged to apply for grants to help boost safety projects in the borough. Grants are available from a fund set-up by a partnership between Christchurch Borough Council and Dorset Police with
AN exhibition to mark the 15th anniversary of Highcliffe Castle’s first opening to the public has been unveiled at the historic venue in Christchurch. Mayor of Christchurch Nick Geary officially opened the exhibition at a celebration attended by volunteers
THE popular French Market will be visiting Saxon Square in Christchurch on Friday June 25 and Saturday June 26. They will be selling a variety of goods including bread and patisserie goodies, pancakes, cheese, leather handbags, olives, jewellery, saucissons
It is with utmost regret and concern I find myself reporting that my efforts to generate fair transparency into Town Centre Master Vision decision-making has been staunchly refused by the Tories on Bournemouth council. My sensible request
I write with regard to the letter from Peter Lucan headed How to keep your NHS data private (Have Your Say, June 8). I would like to reassure readers that the Summary Care Records Scheme is a safe and vital tool in recording patient data with
It is with a tinge of sadness that I read your article concerning the fate of the former New Inn pub in Christchurch. One rainy summer evening some 21 years ago when the New Inn was a thriving local and an asset to the community, my then boyfriend
Contrary to the view expressed by the leader of the Liberal Democrats (Daily Echo June 8) it is to ensure the protection of the most vulnerable members of our society that all services and charging regimes in Poole are currently being reassessed. Even
THE 30th Wimborne Folk Festival went off with a bang as crowds joined together for fun in the sun. The town’s militia fired shots as they and mayor Terry Wheeler led the colourful and noisy main procession on Saturday through streets lined
A MULTICULTURAL arts festival celebrating Bournemouth’s bicentenary attracted hundreds of people to Kings Park yesterday. Bournemouth and Poole Mela, organised by group Saaz Aur Awaaz, included Bollywood performances, bellydancing and even a Michael
I know that the issue of charges for use of Poole Park has already been raised in your columns, but I wish to make a slightly different point. A few years ago the Echo successfully campaigned for these charges to be removed. It seems that the council
IT makes one feel so proud, to see a lot of vehicles flying the flag of our national saint, St George – a simple but effective red cross against a white background. One must also applaud our new prime minister for his patriotism in declaring that
FERNDOWN fighter Iain Weaver came in for praise after claiming a silver medal at the European Amateur Championships in Moscow. The London 2012 prospect saw his hopes of gold disappear when he was undone by the counter-punching skills of Germany’s Denis
KYLE Howarth emerged relatively unscathed from a horror spill at Newport yesterday and then urged struggling Bournemouth to "buck up their ideas" if they are to reach the play-offs. The defending third-tier champions slumped to their third successive
MARK Molesley – one of Cherries’ best recent discoveries – has given his support to the club’s non-league recruitment policy. Midfielder Molesley, who has made an impressive step up into the Football League with Cherries, believes stints in the lower
FORGIVE me for mentioning it but there’s a saucy joke circulating right now that claims research has revealed there are two sizes of ‘John Thomas’ among men in England. There are those that fall within a normal size range and those of an extremely small
