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Bournemouth Echo

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Missing man's boat collided with a navigation buoy in Poole Harbour
The search has continued for 24-year-old David Haw after he fell overboard in Poole Harbour in the early hours of Monday.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:09:00 +0100
As it happened: Cherries celebrate return to the Premier League
Live match updates as Cherries host Nottingham Forest in the biggest game of the campaign for both sides. Cherries currently hold second, whilst Forest are three points behind in third.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How long you can expect to wait for a passport
A WEBSITE set up by a Dorset man is logging how long people are waiting for passports amid fears that a million people could cancel their holidays.

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Plans to reduce congestion in Ringwood amid A31 works
SEVERAL new measures have been agreed for the A31 at Ringwood, including traffic light and speed camera provision to combat congestion and speeding.

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:32:36 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over David Haw disappearance
A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the disappearance of David Haw.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New Christmas event coming to Poole this festive season
A FESTIVE event using the maritime heritage of Poole is aiming to bring the town to life over the Christmas season.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Castlepoint, Waitrose and Sainsbury's ban for jailed thief
A MAN who admitted he been given "one chance" by a judge has now been jailed for committing offences within weeks of avoiding an immediate prison sentence.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:22:52 +0100
Coroner fears for prison safety after drug death of murderer Nicholas Rose
A CORONER has written to prison bosses to express his concern over welfare checks carried out on a murderer later found dead in his cell.

Tue, 03 May 2022 20:42:49 +0100
Bomb disposal deal with 'unknown metal object' at Knoll Beach
THE BOMB disposal unit (EOD) are dealing with an 'unknown metal object' at Knoll Beach, say police.

Tue, 03 May 2022 20:59:11 +0100
Super-sub Kieffer sends Cherries to the Premier League
KIEFFER Moore proved to be the late hero for the second week in a row to seal Cherries’ return to the Premier League in dramatic fashion.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Issues' with four years worth of flytipping on Organford Lane in Poole
A RESIDENT living on Organford Lane in Poole, has said that a four years worth of fly tipping has gone uncollected on council land ‘yards from the A35’.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Issues facing Ukrainian refugees in Dorset
“THANK YOU for your patience” – the message from Dorset Council to the local families who have offered to house Ukraine refugees, but have still not been matched, or are suffering other problems.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
All that has changed at BCP Council since last elections
TODAY marks one year until residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will head to polling booths across the conurbation to vote for their councillors.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset residents drive to Poland to deliver Ukraine donations
TWO Dorset residents have driven to Poland to deliver essential humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Christchurch's Knapp Mill water works set for £70m overhaul
A MAJOR £70million overhaul of a water treatment works in Christchurch is taking shape.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Work on green travel route between Poole and Merley to begin
CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on the first section of the 7km green travel route linking Poole town centre and Merley.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Canford Way fatal crash: Still no charges brought after hit and run
NO charges have been brought after a fatal crash on Canford Way in Poole.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Council tip security staff accused of not displaing licences
A COMPLAINT over security officers at tips not displaying their licence has led to council officers taking the matter up with its contractor.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:34:51 +0100
'Brazen' thieves reported to have stolen £8k of tools from Dorset village
THOUSANDS of pounds of tools and equipment have been reported stolen after 'brazen' thieves were said to have targeted two addresses in a Dorset village.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How Covid hit Bournemouth Gardens
COVID impacts have hit the finances of the Bournemouth Lower Central Gardens Trust – but this year is expected to be back to ‘business as normal’.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Durlston Country Park launches summer events programme
A DORSET park has just revealed its exciting summer calendar packed with activities for the whole family.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BSO takes music into care homes with help from Rawlins Davy and Tapper Funeral Services
LAW firm Rawlins Davy is helping the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra expand its programme of vital concerts in residential and care homes.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset care home residents in Ferndown meet alpacas
RESIDENTS at a care home in Ferndown came face to face with some rather unusual visitors.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Olympic cycling champion Dani Rowe backs Thurxton event
AN Olympic cycle champion from Hampshire is throwing her support behind a chance for families to ride on a race circuit.

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the day: Railway memories from Bournemouth
A fascinating snapshot of Bournemouth Central Railway Station pictured here in 1907.

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
3 dogs at Waggy Tails Rescue in Dorset need new homes
If you’re looking for a new four-legged friend, consider one of these three dogs at Waggy Tails Rescue in Dorset, all looking for forever homes.

Wed, 04 May 2022 06:54:30 +0100
Cost-of-living crisis puts off first-time buyers from housing market
Nearly nine in 10 surveyed said their ability to save for a deposit has been affected by the rising cost of living

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Star Wars Day: Character names that most influenced baby names in 2020
Here are the Star Wars character names that are the most influential on recent baby name trends.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:15:00 +0100
Live updates as searches continue for missing man
Searches are continuing today for missing man David Haw who fell overboard in Poole Harbour in the early hours of Monday morning.

Tue, 03 May 2022 17:16:42 +0100
Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash with cyclist in Wimborne
A MAN in his 90s sustained a broken wrist, broken thumb and injuries to his arms after a crash involving a pedestrian and a cyclist.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:15:21 +0100
Peugeot driver smashed man's windscreen in road rage incident
A DRIVER pulled out in front of a man and swerved across the road before throwing a bottle out the window, breaking the man’s windscreen.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:40:34 +0100
Van driver headbutts cyclist following road rage incident
A cyclist in Boscombe has been assaulted following an argument with a van driver

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plea for Michael Gove to call in huge Poole housing scheme
A CAMPAIGN group opposed to a development of 550 homes and a care home on former Poole green belt land is calling on the Government to step in.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:42:47 +0100
Gaia Pope inquest: Email sent to wrong address impacted teen's care
AN EMAIL which would have triggered more support for Gaia Pope was sent to the wrong address, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Stalking surge in Dorset with three cases reported a day
THREE cases of stalking a day were reported in Dorset last year as a surge in domestic-related incidents continued across the county.

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
National Highways issue updates on A31 project at Ringwood
NATIONAL Highways have outlined a series of temporary changes to their operations on the A31 at Ringwood and thank residents in advance for their patience.

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Reaction as council discloses some Tatnam Road speed data
CONCERNED residents of Tatnam Road say they feel vindicated but have called for clarity after data revealed drivers travelling more than 15mph over the limit.

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council questioned over cold weather rough sleeper support
THE process behind emergency measures to support rough sleepers during severe weather conditions has been defended by a senior councillor.

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Teddy Rocks Festival 2022 raises thousands for cancer care
THE RETURN of a Dorset rock music festival, which gives all profits to children’s cancer research, has been described as a “humongous success” by its founder.

Tue, 03 May 2022 15:13:09 +0100
Warning to shoppers paying with cash at Asda, Tesco, Lidl
Warning to shoppers paying with cash at Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Lidl, M&S. Read more:

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:13:39 +0100
Police called to body found in Wareham river
POLICE were called to the river in Wareham on Bank Holiday Monday after reports a body had been found.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:51:19 +0100
Man missing in Poole Harbour named as 24-year-old David Haw
POLICE have named the man who fell overboard from a boat in Poole Harbour as 24-year-old David Haw.

Mon, 02 May 2022 12:43:23 +0100
Poole Harbour search: man fell overboard boat in early hours
A MAJOR multi-agency search is being carried after reports a man fell overboard a boat in Poole Harbour in the early hours of the morning.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:22:21 +0100
A338 now open after police deal with concern for welfare
The A338 at Cooper Dean is now open after police closed the road this morning as they dealt with a concern for welfare incident.

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:18:06 +0100
Woman to appear in court after allegedly stealing Rolex in Poole
A WOMAN is due to appear in court after allegedly stealing a Rolex watch in Poole.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:18:52 +0100
Man assaults The Range store staff member with pliers
A MAN assaulted a member of staff at a DIY store in Ringwood Road with a pair of pliers, after setting off the stores' security alarm.

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:17:21 +0100
Boris Johnson disrespects ITV legend in Good Morning Britain blunder
It ended a fiery exchange with Susanna Reid in which the Prime Minister replied to suggestions that he was a liar.

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:15:17 +0100
Wareham Fire Station issue warning over unattended BBQ's
DORSET fire services have urged people to take extra care and dispose of their litter following a busy bank holiday.

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Westbourne Rotary to remember Ralph Millward 13 years on
A SPECIAL event is to be held to remember a well-known homeless man who was killed in Westbourne.

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
More plans for Flip Out park to replace Poole M&S store
PLANS for an adventure park to replace a recently closed Marks & Spencer site in Poole are ramping up with developers proposing a host of facilities.



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