CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe believes the impact of Benik Afobe has provided a fresh challenge to his team of attacking players. Howe was speaking after watching Juan Iturbe, Josh King and Lewis Grabban all hit the target during a run-out for the reserves
THE Carry On screenwriter Norman Hudis, who was a regular visitor to Mudeford, has died aged 93. Mr Hudis, who had family connections locally, scripted the first six Carry On movies, starting with Carry On Sergeant in 1958. Rita Hudis, his
Poole’s Tower Park roundabout was closed at its junction with Old Wareham Road after a collision involving two cars earlier this morning. No-one seriously injured in the accident, that happened on the roundabout at 10.38am. Both cars involved
In the wake of the emissions scandal, it’s fair to say that the Volkswagen Group could do with some positive press. Step forward the new Audi R8 - the manufacturer’s fastest and most powerful production car ever. Developed alongside the racing
River levels are rising after heavy rain on Sunday and Monday, with flood alerts issued for parts of Dorset. The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for the Lower Stour from Sturminster Newton to Christchurch, as well as from Redhill to
by Ian Girling, chief executive, Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry A KEY part of the Conservative manifesto in the 2015 general election was a commitment by David Cameron to hold a referendum on the UK’s ongoing membership of the European
Fancy seeing Cherries v Stoke at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday? The Carlsberg Fan Squad is out to make football better for fans, and thanks to the Official Beer of the Barclays Premier League and the Official Beer of the England Team, Carlsberg
A NEW monthly event featuring up and coming local musicians is coming to Bournemouth this month. Freestyle Acoustic Showcase takes place at Canvas Loft Bar and Live lounge on February 21 from 8pm. The concept is to help promote new and established
LOCAL shopworkers are very concerned about government plans to devolve Sunday trading hours to councils and the effects that will have on family life, local shops and the community. The change could lead to large shops opening for longer, even
LAST week’s feature "Care sector facing a ‘storm of challenges’", February 4, certainly highlights the complex issue surrounding the care of the elderly in residential homes. But there is another important aspect to all of this: in the fact that
TONY LEWIS aged 38 of no fixed abode. Admits using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards others at Castlepoint Centre, Bournemouth on 14/1/16. Community order made. Offender to comply with instructions of the responsible officer
I WRITE in response to Mr Philip Dunn’s lead letter from Saturday published, Feb 6, in which he takes issue with my comments on working collectively to combat crime and vandalism within my West Southbourne Ward. As a local political activist for
I WRITE in response to the article ‘Town loos to shut amid budget cuts’ in the Thursday's, 5 February 2016 Echo. In the ‘good old days’ public toilets were signed public conveniences, i.e. for the convenience of the public. Shame on you, Poole
A pedestrian has been injured in a crash with three cars on Southbourne Grove, with one man arrested on suspicion of driving offences. The crash took place just before 5.30am this morning. The collision involved a Ford Puma, a Ford Ka and a
A DORSET dog charity has been investigated by Trading Standards and told to sign an agreement over their conduct. Dorset Dog Rescue, which is a county-wide charity based in Poole, was investigated over allegations that dogs were being illegally
STORM Imogen blew into Dorset on Monday, battering buildings, closing roads and causing flooding. Gale force winds of more than 60mph hit the coast, with ferries cancelled and flood alerts issued for both Poole and Christchurch harbours. As
12:13pm The Dorset Way is to be closed at Tower Park Roundabout following a crash. Tower Park roundabout to be
NEW charges on more than 20 residential roads close to Poole's beaches could be introduced under proposals coming before councillors tonight. Borough of Poole's cabinet is to considering going out to public consultation on plans to extend on-street
A MAN risked his life to save a blind woman who fell onto the railway track at Christchurch Station yesterday morning. Passengers waiting for the 10.30am train from Christchurch to London Waterloo saw the 55-year-old woman fall onto the railway
DAVEY Watt believes that those close to Darcy Ward have "come to terms" with the legacy of the 23-year-old's crash last summer. Pirates skipper Watt will tomorrow night take part in a fundraiser for his fellow Aussie and friend, who sustained serious
BULLISH defender Steve Cook is adamant that no one in the Cherries camp has even mentioned relegation. And the 24-year-old insists that the squad are fully focused on climbing the table rather than preserving their current position. Cherries
COMMERCIAL visitors to a Purbeck beauty spot will need to abide by a new code of conduct following concerns about the activities of adventure sports groups. The popularity of Dancing Ledge near Swanage with rock climbing and coasteering groups
YOUNG people still believe certain jobs are better suited to one sex or the other, research has suggested. According to a survey by O2, which questioned 2,000 people under 18, more than half believed girls were more suited to be nurses, nannies
BOURNEMOUTH council is considering a bid to recover the £250,000 costs it incurred fighting a constructive dismissal claim from a "threatening and abusive" ex-employee. The borough’s former £103,850 per year finance director, Liz Wilkinson,
THE full horror of the human tragedy unfolding as a result of the migrant crisis in Europe was brought home in September when a young boy was pictured lying face-down on a beach near Turkish resort of Bodrum. He was one of at least 12 Syrians who
EDDIE Howe admitted Marc Pugh had emphatically answered his early doubters after the winger made his 250th appearance for Cherries against Arsenal on Sunday.Boss Howe revealed how some had questioned the fee that Cherries had paid Hereford for Pugh's
A BOURNEMOUTH teenager has been selected to represent Great Britain in an international powerlifting competition.Megan Davies, 19, said she was “overwhelmed” to be selected for the competition, which will see her fly out to Estonia next month and compete
THOUSANDS of children and adults across the country have been singing and signing to a song written by a Poole school pupil. Hollie Williams, 12, entered a national competition at the end of last year to write some of the winning lyrics to the song being
TAFFY Richardson insisted Wimborne Town’s financial crash had been no surprise to him and revealed: “I got more money there than I ever did at Poole.”In a hard-hitting assessment of Magpies' woes, Richardson said the club’s outgoing board should shoulder
POOLE Town boss Tom Killick is desperate for tomorrow’s clash with Stratford Town to go ahead – but not if it means using a below-par pitch. Dolphins could extend to five points their lead at the top of the Southern Premier with victory in the
Want to make the perfect pancake? We got Scott Barton and Darren Beevers from the Plantation to show us how. The ingredients: 500ml milk 4 eggs 200g plain flour 10g sugar 5g salt 150g melted butter Got them
Don't miss 12 pages of First Class pictures inside your Daily Echo today. The picture special is the third supplement featuring reception class photos to appear in the Echo this school year. Only pictures for schools who have given us permission
A CONVICTED man from Bournemouth with a history of mental-health issues hanged himself at his Winchester prison cell, an inquest heard.Sheldon Woodford, of no fixed abode, was found at HMP Winchester’s A wing on March 9 last year, and declared dead in
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe says he remains undecided over whether laws on retrospective action should be widened.Junior Stanislas was last month on the end of a reckless tackle by Sunderland's Billy Jones, the Cherries winger sustaining a knee injury in
A PENSIONER who knocked down and killed an 83-year-old pedestrian on a busy Poole road claims she didn’t see her until “she was on the bonnet of her car,” a court heard. Janet Chapman, 68, of Florence Road, Bournemouth, is on trial at Bournemouth
COUNCILS across Dorset are considering combining their adoption services. The proposal to create a “regional adoption agency” would see Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth councils merging their services. On Wednesday Bournemouth council’s cabinet
HEDGES "decimated" by workers are an "eyesore", claim residents, unhappy with the results.The work to trim the bushes along Lymington Road in Highcliffe took place last week, but have been criticised due to the state they were left
