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Cherries youngster Scrimshaw scores six on debut for loan club Poole Town – including four in seven minutes
POOLE Town boss Tom Killick watched debutant Jake Scrimshaw go on a six-goal rampage, substituted him and then admitted: “I was almost worried how many he was going to get!” The 18-year-old striker, on loan from Cherries, fired Dolphins to a 7-1
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Seven Dorset records fall at swimming's South West Winter Championship
A COUNTY record held by Olympian Karen Legg was one of seven to fall as Dorset’s high fliers battled with the best in the west. Internationals Jazz McCrea and Jacob Peters and national age group champions Kayla van der Merwe and Oli Fairman all
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Verwood shock Hamworthy in Dorset Senior Cup
VERWOOD Town surprised higher-division Hamworthy United to earn a spot in the Dorset Senior Cup quarter-finals. A double from James Guthrie proved enough for a 2-1 win at the County Ground, with Nathan Walker getting the hosts’ consolation. Verwood
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Suljovic test for Mitchell at Grand Slam of Darts
BRANSGORE thrower Scott Mitchell has been handed an intriguing draw at the £450,000 Grand Slam of Darts. The England international has been pitted against Mensur Suljovic, Stephen Bunting and Martin Schindler in Group G. Mitchell will open his
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Stalwart Francis will be "really proud" to hit 300 appearances for Cherries – seven years on from debut
AS SIMON Francis surveyed the wreckage of a 6-0 defeat, he could have been forgiven for asking what he had let himself in for. Signed on loan from Charlton, Francis looked on from the substitutes’ bench as Cherries were tonked by Brentford in the
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Dorset tea firm develops plastic-free tea bag made from banana plant
A TEA firm in Dorset has developed what it claims is the world’s first plastic-free, non-GM and unbleached heat-sealed tea bag. Beaminster-based Clipper Teas has produced the innovative design after a long period of detailed trials and material
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What are your memories of Woolworths?
It's almost 10 years since Woolworths disappeared. In the Daily Echo’s nostalgia section, Echoes, we're planning to recall the heyday of a high street street institution. We’re inviting readers to share with us their pictures of their local
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Dorset-inspired: the new collection by Nature Squared
Luxury, sustainable interiors company Nature Squared introduces its latest collection, inspired by the beauty of Dorset's Jurassic coastline. Nature Squared was founded in 2000 by two partners, Paul Hoeve and Lay Koon Tan, who created a business
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Interior design with a difference - My Bespoke Room
"Anyone and everyone can have a beautiful home, no matter what their style or budget." Laura Simpson is passionate about interior design - so much so that she wants it to be accessible to everyone. Inspired by the fact that so many feel a design
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Poole man up for Photographer of the Year award
A POOLE photographer is in the running for a prestigious award. John Moors, who owns JBM Photography in Poole, has been shortlisted for Photographer of the Year 2018 at the Xperience Portrait Awards. The ceremony will take place later this month
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Restaurant Review: Cumberland Hotel's Ventana Grant Cafe
As Bournemouth restaurants go, the Ventana Grand Cafe is certainly one of the most impressive. In terms of decor, it more than lives up to the grandeur of its name, with a distinctive art deco style echoing that of The Cumberland Hotel, where it
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'We can't arrest our way out of anti-social behaviour' say police over Canford Heath issues
ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour in Canford Heath saw a "significant rise" during the summer - but reports of problems have now dropped substantially, police say. Inspector Ady Thompson hailed the work of his officers after an operation to tackle issues at
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Met Office issues two weather warnings for heavy rain
THE Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain for parts of Dorset tomorrow. The yellow warning – meaning be aware – is valid from just after midnight until 12noon today. Flooding at Christchurch Quay Between 15 and 25mm of
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A pair of slippers for every person who has died due to the cold
A CAMPAIGN to help vulnerable people keep warm this winter was launched with an emotive photoshoot on Bournemouth beach. Representatives from the Dorset Community Foundation arranged 520 pairs of slippers on the sand, one for each of the people
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NHS shake-up: “Poole councillors should be doing everything they can to stop this”
OPPOSITION councillors in Poole will call for plans to overhaul the county’s NHS services, including the closure of the town’s A&E department, to be referred to the Health Secretary next week. The motion, which is due to be put forward at next
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Man in court after allegedly attempting to attack a female PC with a hammer
A MAN who allegedly tried to attack a PC with a hammer has appeared in court. Christopher Reid, of Lagland Street in Poole, was charged with a series of offences after police were called to an incident in Dale Close, Oakdale on April 4. On Friday
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Dorset doctors sign 34 sick notes every day - that's 12,000 this year
DORSET'S doctors sign an average of 34 fit notes every day according to the latest NHS figures. But that could all soon change, thanks to a new government initiative. GPs working in the NHS Dorset CCG issued a total of 12,261 notes between July
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Singer Jazz Morley releases new single for armed forces charity
SINGER-SONGWRITER Jazz Morley has released a charity single to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War which will be premiered in London today. The former Bournemouth School for Girls student said she was thrilled to be working alongside
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'Magical' event in Bournemouth celebrates the arts and mental health
A STAR-STUDDED celebration of arts and mental health was held at the BIC in Bournemouth. Music in the Mind, organised by life coach Paul Scates and his father, Norman, saw guests from all over the UK treated to a red carpet experience and performances
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19 new affordable flats in Poole 'urgently needed'
NINETEEN new affordable homes have been officially opened in Poole town centre. Created by social housing provider Stonewater in partnership with Borough of Poole, the two three-storey apartment schemes, Lewin Court and Hucklesby Court, are on facing
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Last tank casualty of the First World War is identified
THE last member of the Tank Corps to be killed in the First World War has been identified by the Tank Museum. Frederick Robinson – known as Eric – died at the age of 26 on November 4, 1918, just days before the Armistice in the very last tank battle
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Miami, Venice Beach and Bournemouth?A new fitness park could be built on the seafront
AMBITIOUS plans have been put forward for a fitness park on Bournemouth beach. Bourne Awesome hopes members of the public will back its appeal for a grant to make the idea a reality. The organisation hopes the park can be built at the bottom
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Free vegan pizzas up for grabs at The Stable Bournemouth tonight
TO celebrate World Vegan Month, The Stable Bournemouth is giving away free vegan pizzas tonight. Executive chef Patrick Campbell has created a range of pizzas with fresh ingredients and the best dairy-free cheese. Vegan diners can indulge with
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Chelsea reportedly tracking Cherries striker Wilson
CHERRIES star Callum Wilson is reportedly “being tracked” by Premier League big guns Chelsea. The 26-year-old striker has been in terrific form this season, scoring seven goals in 13 appearances and setting up four more. And The Mirror reports
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Six car crash causes gridlock on the A338 Spur Road
THERE are delays of 50 minutes on the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road this morning after a 'multi-vehicle crash'. Queues are back to the Ashley Heath roundabout as a result. One lane was closed within the roadworks area. Police said they were
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Amazon's Dorset competitor sees transactions up 600 per cent
AN ONLINE marketplace set up to take on the likes of Amazon has seen transactions rise by more than 600 per cent. OnBuy.com was established in 2016 by Cas Paton, who said he was frustrated by the commission charged by other online marketplaces.
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100 firefighters battle heath fire near Swanage overnight
Around 100 fire fighters battled a large heath fire near Swanage overnight. 15 fire crews, six Land Rovers and two water carriers tackled the blaze on Rempstone Heath. Heavy rain helped to extinguish the fire, which started just before midnight
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Hospital staff organise couple's wedding day in 24 hours following "devastating" news
A BRIDE has praised nurses at Royal Bournemouth Hospital for going “above and beyond” after they helped organise her wedding. Emma Shrewsbury, 41, from Christchurch, was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, a chronic lung disease, in July 2016. She
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Man with “irrational hatred of police” threatened officers with a large lump hammer
A MAN with an “irrational hatred of police” has been jailed after threatening officers with a large lump hammer. Samuel Appleby had drunk almost two bottles of whisky when he started causing a disturbance at his partner’s home in Whitefield Road
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PICTURES: 99 years of Remembrance Day commemorations
THERE were no poppies and Whitehall had no Portland stone cenotaph. The first national act of remembrance for Britain’s war dead took place 99 years ago this Sunday. An Armistice had spelled the end of fighting in the Great War on November
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Plans for new 'rehab centre' for dogs in Poole
A NEW hydrotherapy centre for dogs could be opening in Poole if plans are approved. Canine services business Ghost Force K9 has submitted a planning application to the council for the change of use of a vacant unit at Albany Business Centre in
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Meet the actor from Poole appearing in a Netflix show for children
AN ACTOR who grew up in Poole has gone on to find success on a children’s TV show which has been released on Netflix. Diana Chrisman, who attended Talbot Heath School, used to train at the Big Little Theatre School and regularly performed at the
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Married couple were 'attacked by gang of children as young as 11' in Canford Heath
A GROUP of youths 'danced like boxers' as they attacked a married couple in Canford Heath, the victims say. Diane White and husband Mark were returning to their home in Southbrook Close from The Haymoor pub when they say they were set upon by a
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Gaia Pope: a timeline of events
November 7: Gaia is seen on CCTV buying an ice cream from St Michael's Garage on Valley Road. She is then caught on CCTV running along Morrison Road in Swanage at 3.39pm. The last confirmed sighting of Gaia was at 4pm at an address in Manor Gardens
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Gaia family want 'an inquest fit for purpose'
GAIA Pope-Sutherland’s family want an inquest into her death that is ‘fit for purpose’, said her cousin. A Coroner’s inquest has been opened and adjourned, pending the outcome of two separate Independent Office of Police Conduct investigations,
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Picture of the Day: Corfe Castle in 1982
Corfe Castle pictured on August 24, 1982. Picture: Bournemouth Daily Echo.
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'It was an awful shock': Terrified staff left shaken after gunpoint robbery
STAFF at a newsagent in Poole were threatened at gunpoint during a terrifying daylight robbery yesterday. Two men wearing scarves around their faces entered St Mary’s News in Longfleet at around 11.20am. Masked men threaten staff at gunpoint
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Café burgled for second time since opening during series of overnight break-ins
SEVERAL businesses were targeted by thieves in Bournemouth overnight, including a café that has been burgled for the second time since it has been open. Manager of Jungle Café in West Hill Road, Petr Kludka, discovered the front door of the premises
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Animal licensing system changes to be considered by Poole
CHANGES are being proposed to the animal licensing system in Poole following the introduction of new animal welfare regulations aimed at tightening rules around the puppy trade. Brought in at the end of September, the new rules include increases
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Frank Bruno "touched" to receive honorary doctorate from BU
BOXING legend Frank Bruno MBE joined public sector chief Ann Abraham in receiving honorary doctorates from Bournemouth University on Monday. Over 400 graduates from the university’s Faculty of Management also received their honours. Frank, who
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Woman found dead after house fire in Christchurch is named
A MUM found dead in bed after a fire at her home has been named as Christchurch barmaid Lorraine Mary Sheppard. The 58-year-old’s body was found after neighbours became concerned for her welfare. House cordoned off after woman's body found
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Letter to the editor: Poole Hospital chief executive – no need to be anxious
OVER the past few weeks, I have read many comments relating to the changes to health services that are being planned in Dorset. I am concerned that people are being made to feel anxious, when they do not need to be so. Whilst these plans will involve
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In The Dock: Six people from Bournemouth who have appeared in court
PAUL TURNER, aged 32 and of Naseby Road, Bournemouth, admits using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause another to believe unlawful violence would be used against them in The George Tapps, Old Christchurch Road
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"More painful than words can say": Remembering Gaia Pope, one year on
THE mother of Dorset teenager Gaia Pope-Sutherland, who went missing a year ago today, has told family members that when she goes to bed at night she feels guilty for feeling warm, because her daughter died of hypothermia. It’s just one of the