Bournemouth Echo
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Teen hit man with glass bottle at Pier Approach
A TEENAGER who struck a man with a broken glass bottle in act of late-night violence has avoided being sent to prison.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Callum Baker-Osborne: Body found at Lake Pier in Poole
A BODY has been found in the search for missing teenager Callum Osborne-Ward.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:21:07 +0100Christchurch windsurfer wins bronze in first Olympic games
GREAT Briatin’s Emma Wilson has won a bronze medal in the women’s windsurfer RS:X at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100The Parks Foundation and BCP Council receive £224,000 grant
Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch have been awarded £224,000 of government funding to enhance the "ecological potential" of eight parks.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Five of our favourite Bournemouth nightclubs from the past
ALTHOUGH nightclubs were closed during the pandemic - party animals have been enjoying them since their return.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100How war bunker at Ringstead will look when it becomes holiday accommodation
THIS image shows how a Grade II -listed Second World War bunker will be transformed into new holiday accommodation overlooking the Jurassic Coast near Weymouth.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Dorset housing: Figures show where people are moving to Dorset from
DORSET’S population grew last year as UK residents chose to mitigate to the county amid a growing demand for housing.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0100Areas with the highest and lowest coronavirus cases as cases decrease in Dorset
NEARLY every area of Dorset has recently reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest statistics.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sandleheath Village Hall opens after refurbishment
A NEW village hall has opened its doors in Fordingbridge this week after residents raised thousands towards its refurbishment.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Best Thai restaurants in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
IT IS the weekend and that calls for one thing - a takeaway! READ MORE:
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100English bull terrier Toby waiting 18 months for home at RSPCA
AN English bull terrier has been waiting 18 months in the kennels at the RSPCA Ashley Heath animal centre to find his forever home.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100Calls for motorway speed limits to be cut in certain weather
Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change
The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Driver from Wareham admits causing serious injuries to man
A MAN has pleaded guilty to causing another man serious injury by driving dangerously.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Canford Summer Fair returns this August
BUMPER crowds are expected at the Canford Summer Fair, which returns after Covid forced its cancellation last year
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Kushti Bok of Dorset to hold Dorset Roma Holocaust Memorial Service 2021
ROMANY Gypsy and Traveller charity Kushti Bok will once again be holding its annual Dorset Roma Holocaust Memorial Service.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth veteran and fundraiser dies in Poole Hospital
THE FAMILY of a former Bournemouth veteran have appeal for other military personnel to attend his funeral to give him “an honourable goodbye”.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100£1m to support vulnerable youngsters during the school summer holidays
MORE than £1m will be spent directly supporting activities for vulnerable youngsters across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the school summer holidays.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Global Rainbow to arrive at Poole Lighthouse in November
A UNIQUE rainbow light artwork is set to illuminate the Poole night sky in November thanks to council funding.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth theatre company to host family focussed showcase
A DANCE company based in Bournemouth have teamed up with other groups across the country to produce a showcase aimed to inspired children and young people.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Morebus supports World Breastfeeding Week
MOREBUS is supporting a national campaign by encouraging more of Dorset's new mothers to feel confident when breastfeeding out in public.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Picture of the Day: A watchful eye
Echo Camera Club member Gemma White captured this photo of a robin keeping an eye on its young.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:09:12 +0100Callum Baker-Osborne: tributes paid to teen who died in Poole
HEARTFELT tributes poured in for Callum Baker-Osborne following the discovery of a body days after the teenager went missing in the water in Poole.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0100Sturminster Marshall A31 crash: Woman in critical condition
AN ELDERLY woman is in a critical condition in hospital following a crash on the A31 in East Dorset.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lagoon ‘water park’ plan for green belt site in Hurn
BCP Council has awarded developers £70,000 to draw up a lagoon ‘water park’ planning application.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Work planned to form "green travel route" between Poole with Christchurch
WORK to form part of a 13km “green travel route” linking Merley with Christchurch starts in August – and won’t be finished until December 2022.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:30:00 +0100Scott Parker 'not concerned' by Maxim Demin sale speculation
BOSS Scott Parker insists he is "not concerned" by a report suggesting owner Maxim Demin is considering selling Cherries, stressing: "He showed commitment in bringing me here."
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:59:14 +0100Covid-19: 560 cases recorded across Dorset in latest 24 hours
MORE than 550 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:27:19 +0100Updates from Camp Bestival in Dorset
It's day two of Camp Bestival following a stormy night. Stay tuned for info, pics, traffic and set times - we'll be bringing you live updates throughout the day.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100New park and ride scheme used by 40 people at the weekend
JUST 40 people used the council's park and ride last weekend, despite the introduction of an additional service running from Poole for the first time.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:05:24 +0100Staff shortage suspends BCP Council garden waste collections
Staff shortage suspends BCP Council garden waste collections for ANOTHER week. Read more:
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100More than 6,000 objections to flat plans on Haven Hotel site
MORE than 6,000 objections have been lodged against plans to demolish the Haven Hotel in Sandbanks and replace it with a block of flats.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:54:33 +0100Storm Evert: Weather in Bournemouth this weekend
Storm Evert 'on top of us': Weather in Bournemouth this weekend. READ MORE:
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth vegan restaurant fifth best in world on TripAdvisor
BOURNEMOUTH’S very own Twelve Eatery has been named as the fifth best vegan restaurant in the world - and second in the UK - by TripAdvisor.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100Covid: Bournemouth businesses lost during pandemic
THE pandemic has been cruel on business and not everyone has survived these tough times.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:30:00 +0100Arnaut Danjuma 'getting closer' to Cherries return
ARNAUT Danjuma is edging closer to a return to action after injury, but boss Scott Parker admits: "There's a possibility Arnie may be leaving."
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:44:01 +0100Police looking into public order incident in Bournemouth
Search for “aggressive and abusive” trio underway after man is spat at and threatened in Bournemouth.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:27:34 +0100Cherries gaffer Scott Parker weighing up Kyle Edwards deal
HEAD coach Scott Parker insists trialling winger Kyle Edwards has done “very, very well” but holds his cards close to his chest on offering him permanent terms, saying “we’ll see a bit more of him and make a call on that.”
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:43:16 +0100Crash on A31 leaving traffic at a standstill - police on route
A CRASH on the A31 Ringwood Road has left traffic at a standstill.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0100Cherries' Adam Smith supports 'brilliant' new heading rules
CHERRIES defender Adam Smith has offered his opinion on the new heading restrictions being implemented into football training, insisting “I think it’s brilliant. I don’t think it will change too much to be honest.”
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:26:45 +0100Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:36:35 +010050 food manufacturing vacancies open in Dorset
A DORSET-based chilled pastry producer has announced it’s recruiting for 50 vacancies at its Poole Bakery and Dorset Foods in Shaftesbury.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:31:24 +0100RNLI called to back-to-back paddle board rescues in Studland
RNLI lifeboat volunteers were called to back-to-back rescues involving paddle boarders yesterday. READ MORE:
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sunseeker made loss in Covid year – but orders stand at £400m
BOSSES at Sunseeker International say the company is “back stronger than ever” despite recording a net loss of £23.7million in the year the pandemic hit.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100Bournemouth seafront rape investigations continue
INVESTIGATIONS into the rape of a 15 year-old-girl in the water off Bournemouth beach remain ongoing and no arrests have yet been made.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100Sewage leak in Poole Harbour still stopping shellfish gathering
FISHERMEN are still unable to gather shellfish in Poole Harbour due to Wessex Water’s storm overflows degrading the water quality with spilled sewage.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100Concerns over teenagers during summer holidays in Bournemouth
COUNCIL staff have been finding what every parent knows – teenagers can often be tricky to engage with.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:45:12 +0100Portland crowned Dorset's sexiest place
Portland crowned Dorset's sexiest place, according to a new sex map. Read more:
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:20:00 +0100Callum Baker-Osborne: body found in search for teen
A body has been found in search for teenager Callum Baker-Osborne.