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Tindall delighted with 'great leader' Begovic
JASON Tindall hailed Asmir Begovic “a great leader” at Cherries, adding: “He has been excellent since he’s come into the team.” Begovic joined Cherries for £10million from Chelsea in 2017, but lost his place as number one stopper in April 2019,
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King: 'It's been the worst two months of my life'
JOSHUA King admits he hoped to have left Cherries over the summer, adding: "It's been the worst two months of my life." King has been heavily linked with an exit from the club during the transfer window, with Torino and West Ham United both having
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'We're not looking to sell any of our best players'
JASON Tindall insists Cherries do not want to lose any more of their players before tomorrow's second transfer deadline, but admitted: "You're never in control of certain situations." The deadline for domestic deals between English clubs is 5pm
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Hospitals to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with online service
HOSPITALS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day today with an online service. The service, hosted in the Chapel of St Luke at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital by the University Hospitals Dorset
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CCTV bid after bank card stolen and used in Bournemouth town centre
CCTV images have been released of two people police want to speak to after a bank card was stolen and used to make transactions totalling around £100 in Bournemouth town centre. The card was stolen from a car parked in Maxwell Road in Winton along
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Luton boss Jones interested in snapping up Surman
LUTON manager Nathan Jones admitted he would like to snap up free agent Andrew Surman but admitted: “It depends on a lot of things.” The Hatters boss was speaking after it was revealed the 34-year-old midfielder had been training with the Championship
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26 playground crazes and fashions from schooldays in the 1990s
The 1990s might not seem like the "old days" yet, until you realise it started 30 years ago – scary thought isn’t it? Here we take a nostalgic trip back to the decade of the Spice Girls, Friends and Jurassic Park for a look at the playground crazes
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Throwback Thursday! Dolphin Centre's beloved wooden animals return
This article was originally written in 2019. THERE are lots of fun ways to celebrate the Dolphin Shopping Centre's 50th anniversary which takes place all through this weekend. But the return of its beloved wooden animals is the thing that will
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Tasty Watercress Recipe to Welcome in the Witching Hour
This taste bud-teasing recipe from south coast-based watercress.co.uk is ideal for entertaining at Halloween, tricking and treating the kids, or for eating around the bonfire. Watercress is one of the most nutritious vegetables available containing
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PICTURES: How the Great Storm of 1987 devastated Dorset
IT was a devastating weather event that came without warning, costing 18 lives in the UK. The Great Storm of 1987 changed the landscape forever. In Dorset, it claimed the lives of two firefighters who were working to look after other people
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Wimborne drawn to face Boreham Wood in FA Cup
WIMBORNE Town's reward for victory over Maidstone United is a trip to Boreham Wood in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. Competing at this stage for the first time since 1986, James Stokoe will take his Magpies to Hertfordshire to take on
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Christmas ISN'T cancelled after all: The show promising some festive magic with 'a smidgen of panto'
CBEEBIES favourite Chris Jarvis is to direct and star in a special show for Christmas. The show, Happy Ever After, will be performed at Poole’s Lighthouse this December. The news is certain to attract huge interest due to the cancellation of
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The new places moved into tier two lockdown in England
Millions more people in London and across England will face tougher coronavirus restrictions from Saturday. The capital, along with Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, York, North East Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield will move into the second
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REVIEW: BSO, Eight Plus Eight, Lighthouse, Poole
BSO Eight Plus Eight Lighthouse Poole On my frequent visits to Imperial Vienna (not this year, alas) I usually drop in to visit Franz Schubert. And Johann Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. Take the 71 tram from the city centre
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Revealed: The top leisure and tourism businesses which won Destination Awards
AN AWARDS body travelled the length of the BCP conurbation by bus to hand out trophies to leisure and tourism businesses. This year’s Destination Awards ceremony was cancelled because of the pandemic, but the awards were still given out in person
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Pair arrested after charity tins and tills stolen in burglary spree
TWO men have been arrested after a pet shop and petrol station were burgled in the space of an hour last night. The pair, a 20-year-old and 25-year-old from Ringwood, have both been arrested on suspicion of burglary. Officer says that the spree
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'Why should my constituents suffer the damage?': MP speaks out against second national lockdown
A NEW Forest MP has spoken out against another national lockdown. New Forest West MP Sir Desmond Swayne said his constituency has “very low” infection rates of coronavirus and that as a result of this residents should not have to “suffer the damage
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Exchange and Mart see online - but LOCAL - sales soar for contact-free car buying
COVID-19 is having a big effect on how the nation buys cars as more people opt for an entirely online experience through local dealers, according to a leading online motors site. Exchange & Mart found through its latest car buying survey that 41%
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Exchange and Mart see online - but LOCAL - sales soar for contact-free car buying
COVID-19 is having a big effect on how the nation buys cars as more people opt for an entirely online experience through local dealers, according to a leading online motors site. Exchange & Mart found through its latest car buying survey that 41%
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Author and former Daily Echo journalist Bill Bryson 'to retire from writing'
AUTHOR and former Daily Echo journalist Bill Bryson is considering putting down the pen for good. The 68-year-old told Times Radio he had been treating retirement as an experiment this year and “it has been successful and I’m pretty likely to continue
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WATCH: Police officer said “I’m so sorry” as he was arrested on suspicion of murdering lover, trial hears
FOOTAGE of the Dorset Police officer accused of murdering his nurse lover was shown to the jury at Salisbury Crown Court yesterday. Timothy Brehmer, 41, of Hordle in the New Forest, is accused of murdering Claire Parry, also 41 and of Bournemouth
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Seats on Swanage festive express are almost gone (but new dates may be coming)
NEARLY all of the seats on the 30 Christmas 'Steam and Lights' trains announced earlier this month have been sold. Organisers of the 'coronavirus safe' festive service, set for Swanage Railway in the build-up to, and after, Christmas, say the few
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Man due in court after toddler seriously injured in crash
A DRIVER will appear in court in connection with a crash that left a three year-old girl with potentially life-changing injuries in Dorset. It is alleged that the 43 year old man was over the legal drug-driving limit when his red Seat Leon was
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LIVE: updates as confirmed coronavirus cases rise in Dorset
5:15pm Italy has been added to the quarantine list TRAVEL CORRIDOR UPDATE: We are REMOVING ITALY, Vatican City
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Pub chain Marston's plan to cut more than 2,000 jobs
Pub chain Marston’s has said it plans to cut 2,150 jobs due to the impact of the Government’s new coronavirus restrictions across the UK. The announcement comes just a week after fellow chain Greene King said it will shut dozens of pubs with the
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Ryanair axes two airport bases - and slashes winter routes
Ryanair, which operates flights from Bournemouth Airport, is to axe more than one in three of its flight routes this winter due to low demand amid coronavirus travel restrictions across Europe. The budget airline announced that it will only maintain
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500 Dorset residents needed to take part in Covid-19 vaccine trials
MORE than 500 Dorset residents, in particular those from 'at risk' groups, are being asked to take place in vital trials as part of the search for a Covid-19 vaccine. This key trial, opening at the new research hub at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
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More than 40 jobs at risk at Kingston Maurward College
MORE than 40 jobs are at risk at Kingston Maurward as part of cost-saving measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The large estate near Dorchester is a popular wedding venue in Dorset and hosts equestrian events, conferences, and private
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The key signs to tell if your child is suffering from coronavirus anxiety (and what to do)
Children across the UK can feel more anxious than usual with the closure of extra-curricular clubs, social distancing measures in place and changes to everyday routines. It’s a worrying time for everyone, and while some children may react to anxieties
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Universal Credit: When and why your payments could be cut next year
Universal Credit payments are set to be cut in 2021 - prompting charities to warn that millions could lose out on a 'lifeline' payment. Charities including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Barnado's and the Child Poverty Action Group have implored
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Nearly 150 new Covid cases in Dorset and New Forest, latest figures show
ALMOST 150 people have tested positive for Covid-19 across Dorset in the last 24 hours. According to the latest data published on the government website, a total of 141 new cases were confirmed across the county. In the BCP area, 98 positive
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These are the foods your dog can and cannot eat - including avocado and butter
The surprising list of foods that dogs can and cannot eat have been revealed. Whether it be apples, bananas or cheese, dogs are usually desperate to have a bite of any food you have on your plate, and it’s often hard to say no to puppy eyes.
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'Top two is our aim' - Gosling insists Cherries have 'got the team' to achieve promotion this season
DAN Gosling admits he will be pleased when the transfer window has closed so Cherries can "focus on our job" of achieving promotion from the Championship. Jason Tindall's men have made a fine start to life back in the second tier, winning three
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Meet the next boss of Hoburne Holiday Parks (and they're keeping it in the family)
A FAMILY-owned company that owns eight holiday parks across the south has welcomed its fifth-generation chairman. After more than 18 years at the helm of the Hoburne Group, Rosie Kennar is stepping down and her son, John Butters, will take over.
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Could crab sightings show climate change effects in Dorset?
REPORTED sightings of two species of sea creatures in Purbeck waters could be an indicator of climate change, wildlife experts suggest. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) marine wardens have confirmed sightings of the anemone shrimp and furrowed crab at
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Police and bailiffs remove car from Bournemouth park - and deal with 'breach of the peace'
A VAN parked in Meyrick Park has been successfully removed by police and bailiffs following resident complaints. On Saturday, October 10 officers attended the park in Bournemouth to assist with the removal. This action particularly pleased a
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446 cat incidents in Dorset sparks RSPCA response to increased kitten buying
THE RSPCA is concerned a boom in kitten buying could lead to more cats coming into rescue centres and needing new homes, as the charity reports there were 446 cat incidents in Dorset alone this year. Google searches for ‘Kittens near me’ increased
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Woman stole hundreds of pounds worth of goods from Asda, Sainsbury's and Co-op
A WOMAN who stole hundreds of pounds worth of goods from supermarkets in Bournemouth has appeared in court. Rosie Morel, 31, of Park Close, Burton, Christchurch admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order by failing to
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Meat thief and drug drivers among six people in the dock
BOUREMOUTH PAUL ROBERT JEFFREYS, aged 63, of Lansdowne Gardens, Bournemouth. Admits possession of cocaine and diamorphine in Carysfort Road, Bournemouth on February 15 2020. Conditionally discharged for 12 months and ordered to pay a victim surcharge
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More coronavirus cases in Bournemouth and Poole hospitals this week
THREE of the thirteen patients currently in hospital in Bournemouth and Poole are in intensive care, the hospitals confirmed. The chief medical officer for University Hospitals Dorset, confirmed the number of Covid-19 patients, and said there are
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Bourne School students design new Grenade energy bar for global launch
CREATIVE pupils at The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth have designed the packaging and created the slogan for a new energy bar. Year 11 students, Amy Lewis, Toby Durham and Lina Salata, came up with slogan 'Let's Get ready to Crumble' and designed
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From Frank Lampard to Graham Norton - can you top these celebrity selfies?
THESE are just some of the fantastic photos of you with your favourite celebrities! We launched an appeal online and you did not disappoint! From Chelsea football players to TV presenters, here are the latest celebrities you have been meeting on
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PHOTOS: Meet these adorable babies born in Dorset during the pandemic
SAY hello these adorable babies bringing joy to proud new parents and excited siblings during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. We would like to introduce you these five cute rainbow babies, who were born in Bournemouth and Poole and Christchurch
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Pictures: Images of Brockenhurst carnivals in the 1980s - were you there?
ONCE a year the street and parks of Brockenhurst are crammed with revelers in support of the village’s carnival. These pictures show the carnival through the 1980s. The oldest member of Brockenhurst Village Hall Committee was decked out in
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Bournemouth school blasts off for World Space Week
ASTRONAUTS and aliens rocketed to Elm Academy in Bournemouth to celebrate World Space Week. Pupils swapped their school uniforms for spacesuits, alien scales and even a rocket ship as they dressed up as fictional and non-fictional characters and
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Situation in BCP area is 'serious' - but stricter lockdown measures CAN be avoided
STRICTER lockdown measures across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can be avoided if people “follow the rules”, the council’s new cabinet member for the coronavirus response has said. Councillor Nicola Greene said the rate of infection – the
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BCP Council's decision on active travel scheme to be made "within 48 hours”
THE new leader of BCP Council has promised there will be “an answer” on how it progresses the controversial active travel measures “within the next 48 hours”. Speaking at his first Facebook question and answer session since being elected leader
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New Christmas Lights & Reindeer Experience set to bring festive cheer to Dorset
A BRAND new Christmas event is set to bring Christmas cheer to Dorset this festive season. Nutley Farm near Winfrith Newburgh is hosting a Christmas Lights & Reindeer Experience from November 22 to January 2. This Christmas event promises an
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Bournemouth school welcomes comedian and actor Eddie Izzard to morning assembly
TALBOT Heath welcomed a special guest to host a whole school assembly last week. Comedian, actor, writer, charity fundraiser and political activist Eddie Izzard visited the school to present an exclusive charity performance of his new show based
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Six lovely photos from the Echo Camera Club
HERE are six lovely pictures by the Echo Camera Club Dorset for you to enjoy. Members of the group currently have the chance to win £250 in Castle Cameras vouchers by submitting a picture they feel best captures autumn. To enter, visit facebook.com
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'I thought he was going to kill me': Man strangled female relative at family gathering
A WOMAN believed her male relative was going to kill her when he strangled her in an assault at a family gathering. Jamie Munnik threw a glass at the woman, injuring her foot, at his home and then when the situation spilled out into the garden he
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10pm curfew: MP Tobias Ellwood will meet Boris Johnson today to seek change
A BOURNEMOUTH MP will meet Boris Johnson today to urge him to scrap the 10pm curfew which critics say could be a “catastrophe” for the town’s businesses. Tobias Ellwood wants the prime minister to consider a trial in the town to test out a scientifically-backed
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Boy 'reminded of postman's abuse every time he sees Royal Mail vans, post boxes and post offices'
A POSTMAN who abused a boy in his Royal Mail van left his victim unable to sleep and wanting to kill himself. Jason Peach abused and finally raped his 15-year-old victim in a case of "classic grooming". The 36-year-old formerly of Kingston
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Letter: Why are cruise ships welcomed and wind turbines the end of life as we know it?
COUNCILLOR Mike Greene, new BCP portfolio holder for environment, makes clear in the Echo (Oct 11) his continued opposition to an offshore wind farm, anywhere in sight of Bournemouth. His implacable opposition is based on opposers’ view that an
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Summer is over: End of Eat Out scheme hits Bournemouth town centre, new figures show
BOURNEMOUTH saw the largest decrease in footfall in September, according to new data. Research from Centre for Cities, in partnership with Nationwide, shows that Bournemouth saw a 31 per cent decrease in footfall in September. The town also had