Americans like their lakeside cabins, they do, and it’s easy to see why. Cosy fire-lit huntsman-like existence, replacing freshly shot deer carcass with mod cons like spaghetti hoops and chocolate bon bons. All alongside a glass-like puddle bordered
A CRUEL confidence trickster who persuaded his elderly victims to part with their savings and cherished possessions to fund his gambling habit has been jailed for two years. Former energy advisor John Reynolds admitted six fraud offences and asked for
GOOD causes that involve mothers are being offered a cash boost from Yellow Buses. The company’s Carbon Stoppers campaign, run with the Daily Echo, helps charities every month through a special Thank You Thursday – but an extra day’s fundraising
SPONSORS are being sought for this year’s Burton Armed Forces parade in the summer. The event will take place on Sunday June 10 and for this year it has been renamed Burton Armed Forces Jubilee Day in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Arrangements
BOURNEMOUTH has been named in yet another survey as the best in Britain when it comes to beaches. Research by CrossCoun-try trains saw the town beat other scenic destinations such as Newquay, Torquay and Aberdeen to the top spot. Bournemouth
A VENUE which inspired the new Poole Pottery Studio Collection is to be the first to display the new pieces. The collection, all hand-thrown and one-off designs, will be on sale exclusively at Highcliffe castle from now until April 29.
A HOUSING campaigner accused landlord Dave Wells of “intimidation” after he made an official complaint about her property. Lisa Northover received a Bournemouth Council letter saying it was investigating a claim her home is being used as a
A CIVIC leader is calling on Dorset County Council to make a new footbridge across the River Stour at Throop “a priority” after being told it may not be constructed until 2014. Ward councillor Ron Whittaker said: “This bridge is vital in retaining
IT’S THE same day and distance as the London Mara-thon – but there the similarity ends. The challenge being undertaken by Mark Bardsley from Poole and Jaine Logan in London on April 22 is altogether different. While others will be jogging through the
BOURNEMOUTH East MP Tobias Ellwood said the town had “suffered” from an excess of bars during a parliamentary debate on the new minimum alcohol price. He spoke after Home Secretary Theresa May announced the new price rule would be part of its
A NEIGHBOURHOOD warden is running a campaign to tackle dog fouling. David Hamilton aims to inform the public and tackle offenders in response to public concern. On the day the Daily Echo joined him, he set off at 7am from the regeneration
RINGWOOD man Matt Mellor will be stepping out next month to take part in the 2012 London Marathon. The 36-year-old, of Willow Drive, will be running the 26-mile course in aid of Livability for Victoria Education Centre and Sports College’s Sparkle appeal
CENTENARIAN Catherine Connelly celebrated her birthday at a party with family and friends. She was joined by her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and received a special visit from past Mayor and current Verwood councillor Lucy Clark
CHARITY racers sped around a sunny Avon Heath Country Park to raise £500 for a good cause on Sunday. Crowds gathered to watch the Ferndown Rotary Fun Run in aid of Youth Cancer Trust. Runners were split across 10km or 5km distances, with children taking
A NIGHTCLUB goer suffered facial injuries after an “incensed” Thai woman attacked him with her shoe in Bournemouth town centre. Bournemouth Crown Court heard how violence had flared in Fir Vale Road in the early hours of August 26 last year
LEGAL moves are being taken to evict a party of Travellers who have set up camp at Bournemouth’s Queens Park. Seventeen vehicles moved onto the field near the park’s golf course after a boulder protecting the entrance was removed. Queens
A ROAD resurfacing scheme in Christchurch had to be put on hold yesterday because the tar was too hot. The Dorset County Council works on Mudeford Lane and Stanpit were suspended following the discovery that tar, sent from suppliers, was
THE numbers are finally stacking up for bank manager Michael Stevens after he shed almost eight stone to play football with his daughter. Michael, 43, who manages Barclays in Wimborne, vowed to lose weight in June 2010 to help train Alisha,
HUNKY operatic pop vocal group Il Divo will be setting pulses racing in Bournemouth with a date at the BIC on April 10. Their most recent ‘An Evening With Il Divo’ tour which spanned most of 2009, saw sold-out shows across 130 cities and the group receive
I AM compelled to write to you, having discovered that my local MP Tobias Ellwood voted on March 20 to pass the controversial Health and Social Care Bill, without waiting for a review of the risk register. This is a heinous act of vandalism
RECENTLY, I read in the Echo a statement from the police saying that crime was up in the area, particularly relating to the scrap metal thieves and advising the public to increase their security to help protect their cars, etc. So imagine
WE wonder if on our behalf you would enlist the help of your readers. We are putting together a history and guide of our church building in Millhams Street, Christchurch. Up until 1998 the building was owned and used by the United Reformed Church.
WITH regard to Mr Jack Loveland’s letter in the Echo, referring to Wimborne Square, I really can’t follow the line of his argument at all. As far as I can see, the changes to the Square will be very positive. There will be more space
DOES the Borough of Poole really want to reduce the beach hut waiting list? They seem intent on adding more and more vacated long-term annual huts for short-term hire. They have now added 55 huts in the last three years to the short-term
HAVING just attended this afternoon’s production of The Gruffalo at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre I must congratulate the production company and theatre for a most brilliant adaptation of the book. The three actors were truly amazing
IT’S that time of year again. The evenings are lighter, more people are outside taking a stroll and the heathland fires start breaking out. There’s also an increasingly trend for this kind of blaze to be set deliberately. Every year, we report on the
POLICE are trying to trace a car driver following a hit-and-run accident which left a motorcyclist with serious internal injuries. The 10.10 am collision, involving two cars and a motorcycle at the entrance to a car boot sale, resulted in the closure
A SHOPKEEPER has spoken of his terror after being held-up at knifepoint by an alcohol-fuelled masked robber. Despite fearing for his life, Mehmet Ekinci foiled late-night raider Stephen Sherwood after beating him with a broom and forcing him to the
DORSET car giant Seward has been taken over – saving more than 135 jobs from being axed. As reported by the Daily Echo, the Seward Wessex arm of the business went into administration last month. The administration affected the Branksome, Christchurch
FIFTEEN jobs have been axed in Bournemouth after the retailer which owns the Game and Gamestation chains went into administration. Eight jobs will also be lost at both Dorchester and Weymouth. The shock redundancies were announced last night.
CHERRIES winger Donal McDermott has been charged with drink-driving. The 22-year-old, of Poole, who signed for AFC Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee from Huddersfield earlier this year, was arrested on Saturday. Irishman McDermott signed
Fire crews have battled a second heathland blaze at Talbot Heath within 48 hours. The emergency services were called around 6pm on Monday evening to an area near Winston Avenue. The fire is though to have been started deliberately said
WORK on the £2million controversial development of Christchurch Library has begun following the departure of Kelly’s Kitchen. The building, in the High Street is to be completely refurbished and extended into the former cafe, which, after years
GRAHAM Kemp wants Christchurch to put another nail in the relegation coffin of Hayling United – and says he would be happy to see the back of the Humbugs. Priory boss Kemp believes the Hampshire outfit’s current facilities at Hayling College are not
MATT Ford has revealed the sporting star he uses as inspiration to keep Pirates at the top – Sir Alex Ferguson. Poole Pirates have often been dubbed the ‘Manchester United of speedway’ and now Ford is attempting to emulate manager Ferguson’s will to
WIMBORNE Town boss Steve Cuss believes new recruit John Blake could have a bright future in the Southern League. Cuss persuaded the midfielder to try his luck at a higher level following several seasons in the Wessex League with Poppies. Blake, who
CAPTAIN Alan Manning has urged local sports fans to back Bournemouth’s National League quest by insisting: We need your help. An estimated 1,200 spectators attended Chapel Gate on Saturday to watch Lions’ dramatic 27-26 victory over rivals Chinnor.
