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Bournemouth Echo

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Four injured in Poole crash which left ambulance on its side
AN AMBULANCE ended up on its side after a crash with a car at a traffic light junction in Poole.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Planning permission sought to demolish buildings in Glen Fern Road
PLANS for a major scheme which involves demolishing a car park and commercial buildings in Glen Fern Road which includes Cameo, Norwegian Wood Cafe and Oasis Fun have been submitted.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Poole residents' quick response to ambulance crash
A WITNESS of a crash between an ambulance and a car on Poole has credited the quick response of the community following the incident.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Poole fish and chip restaurant owner speaks about closure
THE decision to temporarily close a popular fish and chip restaurant in Poole was made by the owner - who had a "horrendous" bout of Covid last year.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bullmastiff stuck in cat flap is rescued by fire crews
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a dog that had got stuck in a cat flip.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Euro 2020: Receipt for £19.66 could be 'lucky' for England
A WOMAN has pinpointed England’s wins in the Euros so far on a ‘lucky’ receipt after her bill totaled £19.66.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
More than 4,000 crimes reported in BCP during May
MORE than 4,000 crimes were reported across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in May as lockdown restrictions were eased.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Popular fireworks event in Poole confirmed with new dates
NEW dates have been announced for this year’s Poole Quay fireworks.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
GAP closure means more empty Castlepoint units
CASTLEPOINT will have four empty lots by the end of September, following the decision by GAP to close all UK stores.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
When Vikings invaded farm land near here
ALTHOUGH they were taken only 20 years ago, these pictures look more like scenes from 1220 years ago.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Rain forecast in Bournemouth during England's Euro 2020 final
RAIN is forecast for the last stop on football’s journey home this weekend.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Morrisons issue warning to every customer over £1,000 scam
Customers of the supermarket chain are being told to remain vigilant as a new email scam sweeps across the UK.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:17:00 +0100
Tesco, Lidl and Co-op change opening hours for Euro 2020 final
Tesco Express, Co-op and Lidl change their opening hours around Euro 2020 final.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
AUDIO: Round-up of the top Dorset business news
IN the week when the government announced the end of most Covid restrictions, there was a lot of business news to follow.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Worrying side effect of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines added to official list
Myocarditis refers to inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter to the editor: The nation needs a Euro 2020 party
WHAT a great evening Wednesday evening - England v Denmark, European Football Championship semi-final.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BIGLITTLE Theatre School to perform Broadway Showtunes
The show must go on – one Dorset theatre school is epitomising that famous showbiz mantra.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Kate Garraway shares concerning update on husband's Covid battle
Kate has been very open about her husband’s illness and provided a new update on his condition.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sporting grants help Dorset groups bounce back from Covid
THOUSANDS of pounds have been awarded to groups in Dorset which encourage and inspire young people through sport.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Sky on fire
Roy Hornyak of the Echo Camera Club captured the orange glow of sunset over the bay at Studland.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Morrisons issue warning to every customer over £1,000 scam
Customers of the supermarket chain are being told to remain vigilant as a new email scam sweeps across the UK.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce ‘supermarket first’ coming to stores next week
The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:22:33 +0100
Ambulance and car involved in crash at Ashley Cross
Emergency services attending crash involving an ambulance at Ashley Cross

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
875-home plan in Christchurch looking to take a step forward
A MAJOR development of up to 875 homes in Christchurch has taken another step forward more than four years after initial plans were approved by councillors.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Crowds in ‘good spirits’ after England’s win with no arrests made
POLICE have confirmed no arrests were made after hundreds of fans gathered in Bournemouth Square to celebrate England’s historic win in the semi-finals of the Euro 2020.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:39:05 +0100
Police warning ahead of England match
POLICE are asking football fans to make Sunday's European final event a 'night to remember for all the right reasons and not one of regret'

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:16:10 +0100
Ambulance crash at traffic light junction in Poole
AN AMBULANCE ended up on its side after a crash with a car at a traffic light junction in Poole.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:35:53 +0100
Seven Covid-19 vaccines walk-in sites around Dorset on 'Super Saturday'
SEVEN walk-in sites around Dorset are offering doses of the Covid-19 vaccine as part of ‘Super Saturday’.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:18:15 +0100
Covid: Lakeside fish and chips in Poole temporarily closes
A POPULAR fish and chip restaurant in Poole has been forced to temporarily close after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:30:00 +0100
Pearson: Scott Parker pre-season toughest I've faced as pro
BEN Pearson believes the appointment of Scott Parker as Cherries boss was "perfect" for him, even if he is facing the toughest pre-season of his professional career to date.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:54:51 +0100
Police close off Gorse Hill Road after sink hole opens
A ROAD has been closed in Poole after a sink hole emerged.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:24:52 +0100
South Western Ambulance to prioritise the critically ill
SOUTH Western Ambulance Service is warning the public that it will prioritise critically ill patients – as it continues to experience record demand.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:25:24 +0100
Red Arrows in Bournemouth this weekend for Goodwood Festival
KEEP your eyes on the sky this weekend as the Red Arrows are based in Bournemouth.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:18:26 +0100
Euro2020: pubs showing the England final outside
England came away victorious after inflicting a 2-1 defeat on Denmark in extra time to seal the Three Lions' place in their first final of a major tournament since 1966.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:51:53 +0100
Covid: more than 1,000 Delta cases across BCP Council area
MORE than 1,500 cases of the Delta Covid variant have been recorded in Dorset - with over 1,000 of these across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:34:24 +0100
The Dorset places linked to England's heroic football team
THE nation’s heroic football team filled the country with hope after beating Denmark to reach the final of the European Championships for the first time ever.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
School celebrates after securing £2.8million for revamp
RINGWOOD School has secured £2.8 million in Government grants so it can carry out major improvement work on site.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man in court accused of causing woman's death in crash
A MAN has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a woman in a crash on a Dorset road.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Christchurch car park to make way for 11 homes
A PLANNING application has been submitted to build a block of flats and three terraced houses in the middle of Christchurch town centre.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Amber list countries to fly to from Bournemouth Airport
PEOPLE who have received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine can visit countries on the government's amber list without entering quarantine on their return.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Wimborne McCarthy & Stone retirement village plans refused
PLANS to build a “flagship” retirement village comprising of 66 flats and 32 bungalows at the site of the Wimborne Market have been refused.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:39:52 +0100
Former Cherries forward Joshua King lands Watford move
PREMIER League side Watford have announced the signing of former Cherries striker Joshua King.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:43:39 +0100
Almost 250 new Covid cases have been recorded in Dorset
ALMOST 250 new cases of Covid have been recorded across Dorset in the latest 24-hour period, government figures show.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:57:13 +0100
Euros 2020: 2,905 Dorset residents sign petition for extra bank holiday
NEARLY 3,000 people across Dorset signed a petition calling for an extra bank holiday if England win the Euro 2020 Championship on Sunday.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:43:13 +0100
Three more schools confirm Covid cases in BCP Council area
THREE more schools have been confirmed cases of coronavirus, meaning some pupils must self-isolate.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:50:40 +0100
Boris Johnson gives update on extra bank holiday if England win Euro 2020
The Prime Minister is now facing pressure to consider a one-off Bank Holiday Monday in the UK to mark what would be a historic occasion. 

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:03:50 +0100
Cherries linked with move for Liverpool defender Ben Davies
CHERRIES are battling Celtic to try and sign defender Ben Davies from Liverpool, according to a report in the Scottish Daily Mail.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:15:03 +0100
Coastguard and lifeboat help boat which ran aground in Highcliffe
THE coastguard was tasked with helping recover a vessel which had run around at Highcliffe Beach.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:23:14 +0100
Do you remember when we used to go to the fair?
LIFE is full of swings and roundabouts – especially if you are a fan of the fairground!

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Bullying' inquiry into Ferndown town councillor's claims
A CODE of conduct hearing has not accepted Ferndown town councillor Cathy Lugg's claims that she was bullied and intimidated by fellow councillor, leader of the independent group Paul Hanson Graham.



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