POLICE said their Boscombe drugs crackdown has proved “very successful.” They used plain clothes patrols and drugs raids and referred addicts for help. A spokesman said 13 men and women were arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis
EXCITEMENT is mounting as the Olympic Torch Relay makes its way across the country - but will you be out to cheer it on? Across the west country, thousands of people have lined the streets to see inspirational members of their communities -
A TRIPLE amputee who carried the Olympic torch is giving a fundraising talk in Dorset. Royal Marine Mark Ormrod lost both legs and an arm while serving with 40 Commando in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve 2007. The married dad-of-one will
A BOURNEMOUTH woman says she is “utterly devastated” her beautiful granddaughter has been kidnapped in Egypt for a second time. Barbara Maas, of Throop, says her daughter Leila is going through “unimaginable pain” after five-year-old A’ishah
CHILDREN were feeling the beet at a vegetable-themed school disco held to celebrate their work with a local author. Many a mum must have worked long into the night to create the costumes for the fun event – with children dressed as carrots, broccoli,
A 41-year-old pharmaceutical company worker died after overdosing on drugs and alcohol, an inquest heard yesterday. Robert Sparks was found dead in his flat at San Remo Towers in Sea Road, Boscombe, on January 20. His flatmate, croupier Wayne Hilton
CAMPAIGNING residents have forced a rethink over an axed bus service, but are less than delighted with the result. “Rubbish!” was the response of one, after commuters were helped but not the majority of residents. Around 200 upset Broadstone
A YOUNG man’s life was “devastated” after he was partially blinded during a night out to celebrate his 20th birthday. Bournemouth Crown Court was told how Jason Knight had been with friends in the early hours of December 2 last year when alcohol-fuelled
JAMES Reis, 17, a pupil at Ferndown Upper School, has become the youngest person ever to be picked for the English team of the Mounted Games. Riders in the sport complete athletic tasks, such as picking up flags, while riding ponies and the
A COUPLE have been ordered to remove their mobile home after losing a seven-year planning battle. Anthony Ward and Sarah Moore defied New Forest National Park bosses for seven years by continuing to live in the illegal accommodation at Oak
POLICE are appealing to a driver involved in a serious collision in the Charminster area of Bournemouth to contact them. Officers would also like to speak to any itnesses following the crash at the junction of Charminster Road and Shelbourne Road at
A WIMBORNE farmer has been banned from keeping cattle for two years after failing to feed the 90-strong herd properly and causing unnecessary suffering to one of the cows. Farmer Brian Pitman, aged 61, of Canford Bottom, was found guilty of
LEWIS-Manning Hospice will be welcoming patients to its brand new building this month – but won’t be able to have anyone staying overnight until it has raised more cash. The hospice, which is run by a charity, has been offering daytime care
Bournemouth Citizens’ Advice Bureau has benefited from a £500 community grant from Sainsbury’s Talbot Heath, Poole. The funds will help towards the cost of tea, coffee and biscuits for volunteers who help residents. The store’s community grant scheme
A TEN-year-old Poole boy has been praised for helping an older friend in difficulty at a swimming pool. Conner Clarke spotted pal Joe Fearney-Hough, 13, struggling in the deep end at Rossmore Leisure Centre and rushed to his aid. Joe’s mum Lola Foot
The first of the three species of orchid to be found on Kinson Common is now in flower. The Early marsh orchid can only be found in Central Bog
CHERRIES chairman Eddie Mitchell has scotched rumours suggesting Scott Malone is on the verge of completing a move to Millwall. Reports in south London claimed the 21-year-old was tomorrow set to fly home from a holiday in Spain to hold talks with the
FOUR teenagers who helped a blood-covered man while others looked on have been praised for their actions. Jordan Montgomery, Liam Chamberlain and twins David and James Hocking-Darby, all 15, from Ashdown Technology College, went to the aid of the man
DEMAND for the Christchurch food bank is rocketing after more and more people find themselves struggling in the tough financial climate. Since it officially opened to the public in September, the need for such a service has grown in the borough, with
THE owner of a Bournemouth park homes site has pleaded guilty to harassment at other premises. Maurice Sines admitted the offence at Medina Park on the lsle of Wight and was fined £1,000 by Southampton Magistrates Court. He was prosecuted
THE memorial ‘ghost bike’ tribute to Poole Wheelers cycling legend Rob Jefferies has been attacked by vandals, it has emerged. Friends of the popular married dad-of-one contacted the Daily Echo after the white-painted cycle, chained to a road
Ryanair flights to Rhodes from Bournemouth Airport are to end in September, a month earlier than planned. Following a dispute between the airline and Mayor of Kos, Ryanair are to stop its routes to Rhodes and Kos at the end of September.
A GRATEFUL father is putting on his running shoes later this month to raise funds for a cause close to his heart. Richy King, 48, from Charminster, Bournemouth, will be taking part in the Shaftesbury Half Marathon on May 27 in aid of the neonatal intensive
IN response to Mr Hughes’ comments about the street lights (Letters, May 17), I cannot accept that the Borough of Poole have acted with any secrecy or subterfuge. There is a growing will, locally and nationally, to reduce the amount of street
THE article about Simone Garland and Martyn Dear having to travel miles to take their young daughter Tamzin to school and back shows another example of ‘expert’ errors (Echo, May 16). Surely it should be corrected by allowing parents to use schools nearer
DOGS off leads is a major factor influencing dog walkers’ choice of location. I’ve lived in Christchurch for 40 years. My plan to retire here, get rid of my car and live an entirely local lifestyle with my dog as my daily walking companion, is not to
I FEEL so upset and angry, if we don’t soon start to cull some of the beastly magpies we are not going to have any small birds left. All we hear around this area is the distress call of the poor blackbird. We rush out, clap hands, make a noise and
BOTH the Daily Echo headlines and the letters page light up with features and diatribes when the price of petrol is increased; but has no one noticed that it has now ‘plummeted’ to less than £1.34 per litre from the previously ridiculous £1.41 (unleaded
I REFER to the story ‘School Places Crisis’ (Echo, May 16). Parent Martyn Dear is quoted as saying “The worst thing is that you don’t get any answers from the council at all, you’re just left thinking what am I supposed to do?” From my valuable experience
IT’S a depressingly familiar sight in most town centres. Like graffiti and fly-tipping, the spectacle of locked bicycles left half-dismantled in an effort to steal them is a blight on many streets. Sometimes unsuccessful thieves will petulantly
A POOLE academy is one step closer to being transformed into a 21st century school. St Aldhelm’s Academy Trust has appointed Kier Construction for its £9.8million renewal and refurbishment programme at the Herbert Avenue site, which could begin this
Police today launched a hunt for a missing Hampshire dad. Officers say they are become increasingly concerned for John Dunkel The 56-year-old, from New Milton, has not been seen since May 13. Contact with John Dunkel was last made by
ELLIOT Turner wrote a bundle of letters from jail bragging about his flash lifestyle of ‘Bentley’s, champagne and birds’. He also claimed he had a book and film deal and would make ‘dough and drive a Lambo’ when released. He wrote: ‘I’m thinking the
EMILY’S parents spoke yesterday of their relief that justice has finally been served. Mark Longley said the family were pleased with the sentence. “We are extremely relieved this has come to an end. Now we can put this all behind us and we don’t have
SPEEDWAY star Darcy Ward last night spoke of his ‘nightmare’ after being cleared of sexual assault. The Poole Pirates racer yesterday walked free from Bourne-mouth Crown Court after a jury of five women and seven men found him not guilty on
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays on the A31 and A350 this morning after a two-vehicle collision closed the road. The road was closed following the collision at the Roundhouse Roundabout on the A350 Poole Road at the junction with
EMOTIONAL boss Neil Middleditch expressed his relief for Darcy Ward and then tipped his “surrogate son” to fulfil his rich potential on the world speedway stage. Pirates team manager Middleditch was speaking after Poole star Ward was yesterday found
MATT Ford insisted Pirates were now fully focused on defending their Elite League and Knockout Cup titles. Ford was speaking to the Echo after Darcy Ward was yesterday cleared of sexual assault by a jury at Bournemouth Crown Court. The Poole chief told
CHAIRMAN Richard Millbery admits Bashley will need to move quickly to fill the big boots of popular former boss Steve Riley. As revealed by the Daily Echo, Riley left the New Forest outfit by mutual agreement on Monday as his seven-year reign came to
POOLE Town boss Tom Killick admits he would love to sign Rhys Baggridge and Lewis Tallack – but he fears they will be looking at a higher level. The pair starred for Dolphins during impressive loan spells at Tatnam last season and Killick revealed he
