A mountain of marine litter, including objects dangerous to wildlife, was picked up at the annual Beachwatch beach clean in Worbarrow Bay. Dorset Wildlife Trust reported a worryingly high count of balloons at the Purbeck beauty spot, which are among
A playground on Dorset’s second most deprived estate is under threat. Swings and other play equipment at Ferndown’s Heatherlands Estate are in danger of being pulled down because they are too old. Ferndown town councillor Steven Lugg wants to refurbish
IT may be nine months before Pride in Bournemouth hits the streets but already lions are creeping into the town. Anyone passing the Royal Bath Hotel on Tuesday night (September 28)will have seen several of the sculptures standing proudly outside
DOZENS of public sector workers took to the streets to protest against government cuts. Protesters marched through Dorchester wearing white masks in the TUC-organised demonstration, saying those whose job were under threat were tired of being
SAM Griffin marked his Christchurch debut by grabbing their opening goal in a dramatic 2-1 triumph at New Milton in the Sydenhams Premier last night. He equalised in the 80th minute after coming on as a substitute. Ben Dickenson grabbed Priory’s winner
DORSET masters swimmer Nic Vaughan, 46, has received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Royal Marines after another record-breaking year. The Hamworthy-based Royal Marines chef was presented with an engraved cut-glass decanter at a ceremony
CONFUSION reigned yesterday over the newly-formed Swim Bournemouth squad’s plans for the National Arena League season, which gets underway just nine days from now. Ferndown Otters and Bournemouth Dolphins, the two clubs involved in the merger, hope to
TRIBUTES have been flowing in to Poole council following the sudden death of leader Brian Leverett, whose civic funeral takes place on Thursday. The pages of a book of condolence, set up in the foyer of the Civic Centre, have been steadily filled with
Colombia is cocaine, violence, gangs and crime. At least that is what the reputation of the country will lead you to believe. We entered South America with this in mind, but as we met travellers heading in the opposite direction, it appears
TWO Ryanair flights from Bournemouth Airport tonight have been cancelled. Due to a general strike in Spain the low-cost airline has cancelled its flights to Murcia and Alicante. A spokesperson for the airport said all other flights were
A limping dog caught on camera being dumped in a car park “is improving nicely” as three people were questioned, it emerged today. The two men and a woman from the Preston, Lancs, area were quizzed after a man was seen abandoning the dog nearly
BATMAN has been spotted riding a souped-up mobility scooter down Wallisdown Road today. We would love a photograph or an interview. Please contact newsdesk@bournemouthecho.co.uk
Last year the standards for children’s surgery were reviewed and raised in the UK. Not many private hospitals are able to offer paediatric surgery because of the high standards required, so I have been asked to give a guide as to what you as a
STAFF at a Bournemouth addictions treatment centre have sent their congratulations to football legend Paul Gascoigne after he was offered the manager’s job at Garforth Town. The offer from the non-league West Yorkshire club comes just weeks
IT’S a long-running issue that many local residents hope could solve the congestion problems around Christchurch. And in an important document set to go out to consultation this week, Christchurch council has pledged to pursue the issue of
A SAFARI through the streets and across the cliff tops of Bournemouth awaits explorers of all ages next summer. Pride in Bournemouth’s unique art and culture will not only showcase the area’s creative talents and teach local children about
Pato Dulzon Pan-fried duck with red plums, redcurrants and honey Serves 4 3 duck breasts (about 200g each), each one cut into 4 strips Garlic oil (or olive oil) 1 sprig fresh mint, finely chopped Maldon sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
BACK pain is the second most common cause of workplace absence in the UK after stress, with more than four million working days lost to the condition every year. In many cases, there’s no obvious cause, although poor posture, lifting and carrying, sleeping
GABY Roslin’s fresh from the gym as she sits chatting in a cafe near her home. Her career spans nearly 24 years including The Big Breakfast with Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans, a 10-year stint fronting Children In Need, and co-hosting her own chat show
IT WAS just after 1am on March 22 1944 that RAF Halifax Bomber, JP137 took off from Hurn Aerodrome on a clear, starry night. Within a few minutes something had gone dangerously wrong; after two minutes’ climbing, the aircraft stalled and went into a
PARENTS will be able to check if people in contact with their children are registered sex offenders from Friday. Dorset Police is one of 18 forces getting the powers of “Sarah’s Law” – a reference to the murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne.
THE Duenna, the most successful British opera ever produced in this country, is to be given its first performances in 230 years at Lighthouse on Friday and Saturday. English Touring Opera’s new production of The Duenna, an opera by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
HOLIDAYMAKERS could face travel chaos today as Spanish unions begin their general strike across the country. More than half the flights from Bournemouth Airport today will be affected, with some passengers returning from destinations across
VIPs turned out in force for the launch of the most ambitious public art event ever staged in Bournemouth. Celebrities, sponsors and business leaders from across the borough showed their support for Pride in Bournemouth at a launch party at
A MAN believed by paramedics to be dead was later found breathing by undertakers. The incident was one of more than 60 ‘Serious Untoward Incidents’ recorded by South Western Ambulance Service between 2007 and 2009 and obtained under the Freedom
WHAT does the future hold for the Barfleur? The giant cross-Channel ferry was taken out of service on the Poole to Cherbourg route earlier this year, and is still in mothballs. French rumours that it might be reinstated next year have
IT may be National Poetry Day tomorrow but one thing’s for sure. I’m no Samuel Taylor Coleridge when it comes to seeing visions. Bournemouth has just unveiled its own vision for the future but when I close my eyes and try to imagine it, it’
There seems to be some surprise at dangerous driving in Sandbanks (Daily Echo, September 25). To quote your article: “David Armitage said he had repeatedly contacted the authorities over the speeding problem on the peninsula, but no action had been
After reading the report headed safety groups back call for drive laws (Daily Echo, September 22) I should think that the road safety organisations, highways bosses and driving instructors need to be more realistic. Anyone with a bit of common sense
In reply to Mike Chalkley’s letter, (Have Your Say, September 27), I believe the main problem is that we have lost our way in car design. we now ride around in our ever more secure metal boxes believing that we are safe from any injury thanks to head
I THINK Mr Walter rather misses the point in his letter about the bomber memorial (Have Your Say, September 22). The memorial will be to the 55,000 men of Bomber Command who fought throughout the war to help stamp out the evil which was Nazi Germany
Is the Poole council which is lining up to deprive 300 users of social care any relation to the Poole council which you report as “stashing away” £8.3 million in reserves? I think we should be told. J R Burns, Moorland Crescent, Poole
“Ooh, I say, Miss, would you like to take a look at my ENORMOUS collection!?” Prepare to be bombarded by giantesses with balloon-sized bosoms, battalions of bare bums and henpecked hubbies of diminutive proportions as one of the country’s most
I am dismayed that those responsible for the future of our town can see no further than to saturate the area with more restaurants and cafes when those we have already are experiencing trading difficulties (A vision of the future, Daily Echo, September
I understand that a number of senior government ministers have given up the use of their ministerial cars in favour of their own car or public transport in order to save money during these difficult times. During my five years as chairman of North
I read the article by Melanie Vass in Saturday’s Echo first with amusement then disbelief. Am I to understand that there is a war going on to collect our bags of clothes put out for charities? I don’t think so. My first bag of clothes was put out a
MICHAEL Symes struck a clinical double as Cherries cruised into second place in League One with another accomplished home victory last night. Exeter City became the latest victims of Eddie Howe’s exuberant side, who warmed up in fine fashion for Saturday
PIRATES boss Neil Middleditch has confirmed Darcy Ward was fined £200 for “damaging the pit phone” during their controversial 51-39 play-off final defeat at Coventry. Middleditch claimed referee Daniel Holt was unimpressed with the way the reigning world
