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Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
14-storey flat block work begins on old St John's House land
WORK has finally commenced on a project which will eventually see a 14-storey block of 203 apartments introduced in Poole.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Six-week consultation to begin into future of Druitt Hall
A CONSULTATION is set to begin into the future of a community hall in Christchurch.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
University students struggle to find housing in Bournemouth
UNIVERSITY students have shared their concerns on social media after being unable to find housing just weeks before the start of their course.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:05:00 +0100
Bournemouth girl pushed by man 'who tried to grab Queen's coffin'
A WOMAN from Bournemouth has described the moment her and her two daughters were pushed by a man at Westminster Hall as he tried to grab the Queen’s coffin.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kokoro restaurant to open in Poole's Falkland Square
A SHOPPING centre has hailed the eventual opening of a new Korean-Japanese restaurant on site as key to its “reimaging” and evolution.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council spent more than £1.5m on redundancy packages
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole council spent more than £1.5 million as it laid off dozens of employees in the last year, new figures show.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth butchers takes Christmas turkey order on September 1
A BUTCHERS has accepted a Christmas turkey order from a well organised woman on September 1 for 10 years. 

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:13:52 +0100
Missing Bournemouth man Alexander Russell found
A MISSING man who was last seen in Bournemouth before leaving “unexpectedly” has been found.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Countdown on for Flying Scotman's return to Swanage Railway
THE COUNTDOWN is on for the most famous and iconic steam locomotive in the world, it will be visiting Swanage Railway next month.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Come Outside returns to Parkstone for its second year
NOW IN its second year, hundreds of families attended Come Outside on Parkstone’s Ashley Road.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 18
It is pet week at Aldi and Lidl this week, here are the top buys for your cats and dogs in the Lidl Middle aisle and Aldi Specialbuys

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi. Lidl 'do not eat' warnings amid product recalls
UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Poole woman to speak in parliamentary FND Awareness Day
A POOLE woman will be speaking in parliament to raise awareness for Functional Neurological Disorder.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man stole scratch cards from WH Smith in Poole Hospital
A MAN has convicted for stealing scratch cards from a hospital shop.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mass cycle event for families set for ride around King's Park
FAMILIES and children are being invited to celebrate a worldwide campaign that centres around children’s cycling.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Altered train services this weekend due to maintenance work
RAIL passengers will face disruption this weekend due to maintenance work.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pictures: 14 remarkable old postcards of Wimborne in Dorset
14 wonderful old photos and postcards sent by Daily Echo readers of Wimborne

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
5 chefs on their favourite culinary cities
From Mexico City to Tel Aviv, these are the culinary cities chefs can't get out of their heads.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
November shows at Poole Lighthouse
THERE is plenty of shows and events to choose from as Poole’s Lighthouse reveals its November schedule.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to revive your lawn after summer
It's been a scorcher, but help is at hand. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:13:28 +0100
This Morning denies Phillip and Holly skipped Queen's lying in state queue in statement
This Morning has released a statement on its Instagram stories after its presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were thought to have skipped the Queen's lying in state queue.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:16:00 +0100
Police appeal for missing Bournemouth man Alexander Russell
POLICE are searching for a missing Bournemouth man who left the area unexpectedly on Friday morning and has not been seen since.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:36:06 +0100
Ringwood Carnival returns with a bang after two years away
RINGWOOD Carnival was back with a bang this afternoon as the popular one-day event returned for the first time since the pandemic.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:00:26 +0100
Cherries make their point against Howe's Newcastle on Tyneside
CHERRIES’ unbeaten run under interim boss Gary O’Neil continued after a 1-1 draw with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle on Tyneside.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Girl knocked off bike while cycling to school in Bournemouth
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched by police after a 12-year-old girl was knocked off her bike in a hit-and-run crash on the way to school.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What to do if unsure about legitimacy of an 'Uber' driver
UBER does not have a licence to operate from Bournemouth, BCP Council has confirmed.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:55:57 +0100
Ringwood Carnival's fireworks back on after cancellation
RINGWOOD Carnival’s fireworks finale is back on for this evening following “positive discussions” after they were initially cancelled.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:42:10 +0100
Police called over concern for woman's welfare on bridge
POLICE have closed both lanes of Towngate Bridge in Poole after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:32:23 +0100
Man arrested after rushing towards Queen's coffin during lying in state
The incident happened at around 10pm and the man was arrested under the Public Order Act and is in police custody.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Row over BCP Council licensing committee vote on vice chair
FORMER BCP Council leader Vikki Slade has described a local authority licensing committee as “complete carnage” after members voted for a councillor who was not present to become vice-chair.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:54:59 +0100
Phillip Scholfield and Holly Willoughby caught ‘skipping queue’ for Queen’s coffin
As an ITV source said the pair had press accreditation and were there alongside other broadcasters and national press outlets.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:12:57 +0100
King Charles III and Prince of Wales visit mourners waiting in lying in state queue
King Charles III and Prince of Wales visited the lying in state queue this afternoon ahead of Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:06:36 +0100
Appeal to find missing teen believed to have travelled to Branksome
Police are increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing teenager who was last seen in Weymouth.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Positive Path Foundation criticises BCP Council over funding
A SPECIAL needs charity founder has blasted BCP Council for its lack of financial support despite around 80 per cent of its users coming from the area.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Investigation into 16-year-old stabbed in Bournemouth
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into the stabbing of a teenager in Bournemouth last month.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen's funeral: The shops open at Castlepoint on Monday
ALL but six stores will be open for business at Castlepoint Shopping Centre on this bank holiday Monday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:19:00 +0100
eBay users selling used wristbands from Queen’s lying in state for triple figures
The wristbands given out to mourners are appearing on the online marketplace already, seeing prices reaching £199.99 in some cases.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:03:20 +0100
Morebus service from Wimborne to Poole cancelled
A BUS service from Wimborne to Poole has been cancelled due to the road closure outside Poole Hospital.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Poole surgeon to represent Team GB at cycling championships
A POOLE surgeon has been called up to represent Great Britain at a world cycling championships event.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's life with souvenir supplement
The Queen’s state funeral will take place on Monday at Westminster Abbey.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: 10 people sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court
Details on the criminal cases of 10 people which have recently been dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Queen's funeral: how to watch, what will happen, when will it happen?
This is everything you need to know about the Queen’s funeral - how to watch, plans for the day, and travel issues

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Guests can now visit Buckler's Hard village for free
ENTRY to favourite New Forest attraction Buckler's Hard is now completely free.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New Forest luxury hotels – including boutique, historic and spa retreats
If you are considering visiting the New Forest, why not do it in style?

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:53:34 +0100
Missing 82-year-old woman last seen in Oakley has been found
A WOMAN who was reported missing has been found, police have confirmed.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:21:00 +0100
Warrant issued for arrest of millionaire's son after court no show
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a millionaire's son after he failed to carry out his community service for a drunken fracas at a yacht club.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Messages written in BCP books of condolence for the Queen
ALMOST 1,000 messages of sympathy and respect have been written in honour of Queen Elizabeth II in condolence books across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:59:38 +0100
Towngate Bridge in Poole 'closed' due to police presence
TRAFFIC is building around Poole as it is understood police have closed both ways of the Towngate Bridge flyover.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sky reveals new content coming to NOW and its channels in October 2022
What's on Sky in October 2022? Sky has revealed the content viewers can expect to see come to its channels and NOW next month.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council on track to meet government finance deadline
WORK to show how BCP Council will develop a balanced budget for next year by the end of the month are still on track, according to the local authority’s chief executive.



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