Bournemouth Echo
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Care homes were forced to sack staff under compulsory vaccination law
RESIDENTS and bosses at care homes have “wept” for the staff they have lost over the government’s “no jab, no job” policy.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Gervis Road hotel fire was deliberate say Dorset Fire Service
OFFICIALS have confirmed the major fire that ripped through a derelict hotel in Bournemouth was most likely started deliberately.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bournemouth man's four year wait for council to replant tree
A BOURNEMOUTH man who has been on a four-year mission to reinstate a tree outside his property following a car crash finally has an answer.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:46:25 +0000Sandford Road crash: Driver arrested and pedestrian injured
A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a car last night.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:48:16 +0000Bournemouth is 'one of world's most congested places'
Bournemouth has been named as one of the world's most congested places.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Most and least expensive streets in the BH postcode
THE most and least expensive streets in the BH postcode area have been revealed – and there’s a whopping £5.4m between them.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Cardboard box throw left woman with 'freak' eyelid injury
A MAN who caused a “freak” injury to his then partner’s eyelid has been spared an immediate prison sentence.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Beales boss lodges complaint about Poole BID
THE boss of Beales has lodged a complaint about Poole’s Business Improvement District (BID), claiming the make-up of its board of directors breaks its own rules.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:59:13 +0000Traffic warden assaulted in Poole town centre
A TRAFFIC warden was the victim of an “unprovoked” assault in Poole town centre.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000Maison Sax business to be liquidated after Covid hit trade
A POPULAR Poole restaurant has gone out of business.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Police driver warning as stricter phone law comes in
POLICE have urged drivers to leave their mobile phone alone or they could cause “tragic consequences” – as laws around hand-held device use are set to be toughened up.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bournemouth's Stuart Semple creates whitest white paint
AN ARTIST and his Bournemouth town centre studio team has created the whitest white paint available today.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:19:21 +0000Talks about merger of LV= and Royal London break down
TALKS between LV= and its rival Royal London over a potential merger have ended with both sides walking away.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:33:47 +0000Fire crews called to large bonfire on Lulworth Ranges
FIRE crews were called to a large bonfire on the Lulworth Ranges on Tuesday evening.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000In the dock: 5 people sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court
Details on cases concerning five defendants who have been sentenced recently at Poole Magistrates' Court.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Reducing town centre retail space a BCP Local Plan option
AN OVER-SUPPLY of floor space could see council chiefs reduce the size of some areas of the conurbation which are earmarked for retail use.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bournemouth church hall purchase for homeless hub not complete
FURTHER survey work of a Bournemouth church hall is needed before the council can acquire it and create a new centralised hub to support homeless people.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Plans to demolish Swanage home for flats are refused
A controversial application to demolish a prominent Swanage home overlooking the sea and replace it with nine apartments been refused permission.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:16:34 +0000Wilko customers threaten boycott over controversial pet rule affecting UK stores
Wilko has more than 400 stores UK-wide but the new initiative will only be allowed in 248 stores.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:40:53 +0000Traffic cone found on fire in Roumelia Lane, Boscombe
A TRAFFIC cone on fire was just one of several incidents dealt with by firefighters on Tuesday night.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:18:34 +0000Dorset Council to resume face to face meetings
THE first face-to-face full Dorset Council meeting since the pandemic began is due to take place next week.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000Knoll House Hotel plans in Studland could be like Soho Farmhouse
THE OWNERS of Knoll House Hotel in Studland say they are concerned that some of the statements about their redevelopment application, due to be heard by councillors tomorrow, may mislead councillors.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:26:11 +0000Public comments on proposed oil well near Dorchester to come to close
PLANS to build an oil well in the Dorset countryside are back in the spotlight - with campaigners again adding their objections to the scheme.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:17:00 +0000Man arrested following police check on vulnerable man
BOURNEMOUTH Police have arrested a 25 year old man following a welfare check on a vulnerable person, in West Howe.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000PODCAST: Paramedic on highs and lows of ambulance career
IT IS difficult to comprehend the challenges members of the ambulance service face on a daily basis.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:21:04 +0000Wordle hack allows users to play two games in one day
Wordle is limited to just one game per day, but users have discovered a simple trick which allows you to play again.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:27:29 +0000Lulu headlines New Forest festival at The Pig this summer
LULU and Earth, Wind and Fire featuring Al McKay will headline Smoked & Uncut festivals in the New Forest this summer.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hare coursing set to be targeted across Dorset
HARE coursing could be targeted as part of a rural crime initiative to be introduced by Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Best pizza restaurants in Bournemouth according to Tripadvisor reviews
We’ve rounded up some of the top-rated restaurants in Bournemouth that you can visit, according to Tripadvisor reviews.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Dorset
THE BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing brand-new high-adrenaline films to venues around Dorset this year.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Lymington Marina manager takes on Tour de France challenge
THE MANAGER of a New Forest marina is taking on 'the challenge of a lifetime'.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000New Forest MP tells Government to focus on 'doing fewer things a bit better'
CONSERVATIVE backbench MP Sir Desmond Swayne urged a senior minister to persuade the new chief of staff to concentrate the Government on "doing fewer things a bit better".
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Christchurch charity launches new initiative to help disadvantaged women in Dorset
A CHRISTCHURCH-based charity has launched a new initiative to help disadvantaged women get back into education or the world of work.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bournemouth tech business RevOps Automated drawn by start-up scene
THE founder of a new business which aims to help firms improve revenue and customer service chose Bournemouth as its base for its “brilliant tech start-up scene”.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:11:23 +0000A351 Sandford Road closed for hours overnight
A road in Dorset was closed for hours overnight after an incident.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000The number of Dorset hospital staff who are unvaccinated
MORE than 100 workers at Dorset County Hospital are still not vaccinated against Covid-19, figures suggest.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Picture of the Day: A snowy Bournemouth beach
Remembering the snow covered Bournemouth beaches back in February 2015. Are you hoping we get a covering of snow this year?
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:14:54 +0000Ooni, Wowcher and more: Best pizza ovens to buy for National Pizza Day
We’ve put together a list of some of the best pizza ovens on the market to take your homemade pizza to the next level.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:12:47 +0000Disney celebrates Valentines Day with exclusive collection
Get your closet Disney mad a gift this Valentine's day with exclusive new loved-themed products.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:13:23 +0000Covid vaccines for children aged 5 to 11: What parents need to know
Eligible children include those with diabetes, immunosuppression, learning disabilities and other conditions.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:44:13 +0000Who is John Armitage and why is he calling for Boris Johnson to go?
Armitage has donated to the Conservative Party for a number of years now
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:15:33 +0000National Pizza Day 2022: make pizza at home with Wowcher, Tesco, Morrisons and Ooni
National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9 every year in the UK
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:14:16 +0000Pandora celebrates National Pizza Day with pizza charm - How to buy yours
Pandora is celebrating National Pizza Day with this stunning pizza charm and here's how you can get a slice of the action. How to get yours.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000Boris Johnson PMQs: PM faces Keir Starmer after police rescue - how to watch
Sir Keir was bundled into a police car for protection near Parliament on Monday.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Decathlon looks set to expand presence at Poole Retail Park
SPORTING goods store Decathlon could be set to expand its presence at a retail park into a neighbouring unit offering fishing, hunting and horse riding items.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Matchams care 'village' plans are submitted
A 390-BED care ‘village’ application has been submitted for the Matchams Stadium site at St Leonards which could create sixty jobs.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000The Grange School students react to improved Ofsted rating
PUPILS of a school previously rated inadequate by Ofsted have revelled in the school’s vast improvements.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000Family of Warren Wright pay tribute to teacher killed in crash near Wool
THE family of the man with “everything to live for” killed in a crash near Wool have paid tribute to the primary school teacher.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:30:00 +0000Ronaldinho fan Dembele looking to 'get fans off their seats' at Cherries
NEW recruit Siriki Dembele hopes he can inject a bit of life back into Cherries' attack as he prepares to make his debut tomorrow.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:52:53 +0000As it happened: Dorset's A35 closed after four vehicle crash
Key Dorset route partially blocked due to crash