RICHARD Lawson’s final-heat heroics ensured Pirates rescued a point in a 45-45 SGB Championship draw at home against Plymouth. The former Plymouth rider went solo after Danny King’s exclusion in heat 15, sealing a race win ahead of Kyle Howarth
RYAN Fredericks has become Cherries’ first signing since the club returned to the Premier League, with the right-back signing on a free transfer from West Ham. The 29-year-old, who lined up alongside new boss Scott Parker at Fulham, signed a two-year
CHERRIES have made their first signing since their return to the Premier League – but who is exactly is newcomer Ryan Fredericks? Predominantly a right-back by trade, Fredericks has 63 Premier League appearances to his name – all for his most recent
FIRE and rescue crews have helped cows stuck in mud in Christchurch. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have responded to two cows that were stuck in mud in the Mill Stream behind Waitrose on Wednesday. The cows had reportedly escaped
FIREFIGHTERS have responded to an embankment fire in Harmans Cross which had spread to nearby gardens. Crews from Swanage Fire Station were called to the incident, and were quickly joined by a second appliance from Poole station. The firefighters
DORSET star David Payne opened his wicket-taking account in the One Day International arena, as he made his debut for England against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Selected for the final game of the three-match series in Amstelveen, Payne deceived
The UK Health Security Agency has announced a national incident after traces of polio virus were found during a routine sewage check. People are being urged to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date. Polio, which was officially eradicated
People are being urged to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date after an outbreak of the virus was detected in UK sewage samples. Polio, which was officially eradicated in the UK in 2003, can cause paralysis in rare cases and can be life-threatening
People are being urged to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date after an outbreak of the virus was detected in UK sewage samples. A national incident has been declared by the UK Health Security Agency after traces of polio virus were found
A national incident has been declared after traces of polio virus were found during a routine sewage check. The inspection in London sparked the UK Health Security Agency to declare a national incident. Dr Vanessa Saliba, a consultant epidemiologist
AT Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, MPs from across the political spectrum were seen wearing blue ribbons on their lapel. The purpose of the ribbon, worn by politicians on the Tory, Labour, and SNP frontbenches, has been made clear by Labour
Iceland shoppers have been issued a three-day warning as its 'three essentials for 3p' sale ends this week. The retailer announced the scheme to help customers tackle the cost of living crisis with the sale on essential items. With food prices
The rate of inflation rose once more in May, remaining at 40-year highs, the Office for National Statistics has said. Statisticians said that the rate of consumer prices index (CPI) inflation rose from 9% in April to 9.1% in May. The increase
Shoppers at major UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons have been issued a £380 warning by industry experts. Over the four weeks leading up to June 12 data from Kantar showed an 8.3% grocery price inflation. Head of retail
Festival season is truly upon us and if you’re set for a summer of camping, overpriced drinks and good music then we’ve got the list for you. With all the extra money you’ll be spending on tickets, drinks and other festival essentials, you at least
If you’re heading for your first EU break since Brexit you may be trying to wrap your head around what changes will be made to your travel. You want to make sure you avoid any unnecessary delays or charges to your long-awaited break. Once such
The endless choice of streaming services has got a new competitor to take on, as Paramount Plus is set to launch in the UK. The service that has been available in the United States for some time is finally making the trip across the pond and is
TikTok is the place where the wackiest trends and some of the tastiest recipes begin. The supplement brand Nutrimuscle has compiled a list of the most popular dishes to take the video app by storm from Feta pasta to Salmon bowls. Not only
AROUND 25 litres of diesel had to be cleared after a vehicle spill at a ferry terminal car park in Poole. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 12.03pm on Tuesday, June 21, to reports that a large quantity of diesel was spilling
UK holidaymakers planning a trip abroad ithis summer have been warned to expect a “summer of chaos” in airports. Staff shortages are expected to cause mass disruption nationwide as the aviation industry continues to recover from the coronavirus
CHERRIES are at advanced stages of agreeing terms with full-back Ryan Fredericks, the Daily Echo understands. The right-back has been a free agent since his contract at West Ham expired this summer. Potters Bar-born Fredericks has played 76
AN ELDERLY man was defrauded out of £10,000 by a scammer purporting to be a bank representative. On Monday, May 30, Dorset Police was contacted by a representative from a bank in Derby who reported suspicious fraudulent activity on an elderly man
AN AREA of heathland had to be extinguished after a small fire at a plantation last night. Having been called at 8.57pm on Tuesday, June 21, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew from Wimborne to a fire at an area of heathland
A LATE-night blaze which badly damaged garden furniture and fencing is believed to have been started by a discarded cigarette. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 11.28pm to a domestic property in Bingham Avenue, Poole, following
A CAR has been seized and its driver urged to come forward after it was clocked speeding 40mph over the speed limit in Bournemouth. Officers from Dorset Police’s No Excuse team were conducting speed checks along Broadway Lane in Muscliff on the
A PARENT has issued an emotional plea about the importance of sea safety after the RNLI “saved the lives” of two of her children. The mum said her two children were on paddleboards at Ringstead and were blown around half a mile offshore on Saturday
Household energy bills are set to rise by a combined £2.7 billion to help cover the cost of 28 energy suppliers going out of business in the last year. The National Audit Office (NAO) has said that, while the failures were caused by massive changes
THREE businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been named by the government as tax defaulters. Government data shows that one hotel operator and property developer in Poole received nearly £250,000 in penalties for unpaid taxes
Wonderful photo captured by Paul Kerr of a terrapin basking in the sunshine of edge of the water at Throop Mill
SOLAR panels have been installed by Dorset Council to a Grade II listed Victorian castle in Durlston Country Park. Durlston Castle had the new panels installed as part of Dorset Council’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions across its estates.
Organisers of a popular food festival have responded to claims that the event has been “commercialised”. Christchurch Food Festival have reacted to a petition launched to ‘localise’ the event, which is held every year in the town. The change.org
A YOUNG man held a ‘handgun’ against a stranger’s face and pulled the trigger, leaving the victim bleeding and with a pellet lodged in his forehead. Thomas Obadiah McCalum had no recollection of the assault in Bournemouth in the early hours of
THE homes we live in will increasingly be constructed off-site as investors and developers seek to balance spiralling costs with environmental concerns, it is predicted. Poole-based property finance specialist MSP Capital foresees a growing role
AN ESTABLISHED jewellers in Wimborne has announced it is to close its doors for good after 50 years. Portique in East Street will hold a closing down sale, with all jewellery prices reduced by 50 per cent, when the store closes later this month
PLANS have been unveiled to build six new electric vehicle charging stations at a petrol station in Wallisdown. The BP garage in Wallisdown Road, by Mountbatten Roundabout, has applied to install six EV charging points with a canopy, a sub-station
DORSET’S Police and Crime Commissioner has warned MPs that decriminalising cannabis “won’t change a thing, it will just make things worse”. Speaking to MPs on the Home Affairs Committee carrying out an inquiry into illegal drug use, Dorset PCC
Bournemouth McDonald's ASDA branch will be closed for a few weeks due to a significant renovation that will shorten queues. With the rise in delivery and the way customers order, collect and enjoy their fast-food continuing to evolve, the Bournemouth
A DEVELOPER’S bid for a block of 100 flats on land currently owned by the council have been given the green light. The scheme for the former highways depot site in Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, will see a single building of up to 13-storeys in height
A DRIVER has appeared in court for speeding at 77mph on a dual carriageway in Poole. Wayne Mark Smyth was alleged to have driven a Vauxhall car on the A3049 Dorset Way on August 13 last year at a speed exceeding the 50mph. Court papers stated
A BOURNEMOUTH man has been fined by the courts for driving a BMW without due care and attention in a north Dorset village. Mikhil Hoinkes, aged 31 and of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, was alleged to have been behind the wheel of the motor vehicle
A MAN stole a games console, controllers and a boardgame from a Bournemouth town centre retailer. Aaron Richard Worrall, aged 40, was alleged to have committed the theft at Geek Retreat in Gervis Place on August 13 last year. Appearing in the
BOURNEMOUTH SINCLAIR ROSS, aged 30 and of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, admits assaulting a woman at The O2 Academy in Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, on September 5, 2021. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. To pay £100 compensation, £22
A DECISION is expected this week on plans for an annual summer beer festival at the Wimborne Showground site. For fourteen years the event has been held in the town centre, initially started by Wimborne Round Table, although the community group
CHASE Anne Passed away peacefully on the 9th June 2022, aged 88 years. Funeral Service to be held at Bournemouth Crematorium, East Chapel on Thursday 30th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation
LACEY Judy 7.9.1940 22.6.2019 In memory. Three years have passed, forever in our thoughts. Love from George, Nicki, Steve and family x
COUNCILLOR Beverly Dunlop believes the local authority is doing “ the absolute maximum”. From blaming the tourists, to blaming the locals, this problem is the same every year since Covid. A smoke screen of “we do our best” won't cut it because
