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Bournemouth Echo

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pavement and junction parking draws BCP Council response
RESIDENTS living in roads congested by pavement parking say enough is enough amid fears “someone will get hurt” due to obstructions and visibility issues.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:50:48 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Final day of celebrations in Dorset
The four-day bank holiday weekend has come to an end as residents celebrate the Platinum Jubilee for one last day.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:05:22 +0100
Boris Johnson to face Tory confidence vote today
If half of MPs vote that they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership, then he will be ousted.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Poole Park sluice channel fund to stop 'catastrophic failure'
MORE than a million pounds is set to be invested in a sluice channel at a park in Poole to prevent a “catastrophic failure” in the future.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ringwood Raceway at Matchams to close to motorsport
A POPULAR raceway is to close its doors to motorsport for good this summer, it has been announced.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A31 bridge demolition works at Ringwood continue
UP TO three closures a day could take place this week on the A31 at Ringwood as bridge demolition works continue.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Moordown jubilee street party inspired by 1953 coronation event
ONE neighbourhood in Bournemouth was inspired for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after discovering footage of the road’s celebration for Coronation Day in 1953.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Broadstone high street Pizza Hut takeaway plan rejected
PLANS for a new Pizza Hut in Broadstone have been refused as councillors believe the takeaway offering would not add to the diversity or vitality of the area.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:26:22 +0100
Pollution alerts issued for four BCP beaches after storm
ALERTS are in force for four beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after storm sewage was discharged from a sewer overflow.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:55:47 +0100
Motorcycle and bikes stolen from Bournemouth sheds
A MOTORCYCLE and mountain bikes worth more than £10,000 in total were stolen from a number of sheds in Bournemouth.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bridleway closes for new Hamworthy sustainable travel route
THE SECOND phase of a new travel route linking pedestrians and cyclists to Poole town centre is underway and will see a public bridleway closed until autumn.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Republic anti-monarchy billboard covered up in Barrack Road
An anti-monarchy poster in Christchurch has been covered up with a 'God Save the Queen' banner.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:37:06 +0100
Vote of no confidence: Who could replace Boris Johnson?
What happens when a PM faces a no confidence vote and who would be most likely to replace Boris Johnson?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Martin Clunes and Sarah Miles to join Talking Pictures event at Regent Centre, Christchurch
TV star Martin Clunes and Oscar-nominated film actress Sarah Miles will be among a host of famous names at a weekend of nostalgia organised by the TV channel Talking Pictures.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cancer survivor takes on huge fundraising challenge
A FATHER is set to take on a huge challenge with the support of his son's under 8's football team to raise money for the hospital staff who saved his life.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Heatherlands Primary School in Poole rated 'good' by Ofsted
A PRIMARY school in Parkstone has received a glowing report by education inspectorate Ofsted who found pupils “have positive attitudes to learning”.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Huge thunderstorm lights up the skies over Dorset
A HUGE thunderstorm lit up the skies over Dorset on Saturday night.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Teen in court for criminal damage of cars, including Tesla
A TEENAGER who caused thousands of pounds of damage to cars and committed an affray in Bournemouth has avoided immediate custody.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:58:11 +0100
Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £650 support
To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fewer fire-related deaths in Dorset and Wiltshire last year
FEWER LIVES were lost to fires in Dorset and Wiltshire in 2021, bucking the national trend.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cameraman's book on Goshawks and New Forest now on paperback
A WELL-received book by a New Forest cameraman about his experience filming Goshawks is now available on paperback due to demand.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chris Jarvis to perform in Cinderella panto in Poole
A CHILDREN’S television star is to write, direct and appear in an enchanting pantomime production of Cinderella this Christmas in Poole.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Weather: what it will be like in Dorset this week
IT was a weekend of very British weather.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
11 things you might not know about Bournemouth and Boscombe piers
Three of the UK's most historic piers hit the headlines last week when they went up for sale. But how much do you know about Bournemouth and Boscombe piers?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Video showing fossil of dinosaur being prepared to be released
A video documenting the fossil preparation of an ichthyosaur dinosaur will be shared on YouTube.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Caring for our carers: Hospital trust launches new volunteer role
UNIVERSITY Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit carer companion volunteers to support those looking after others when their loved one comes into hospital.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The bank holidays for the rest of 2022 and 2023
THE nation has just celebrated an extended four-day bank holiday weekend.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Growing number of firms seeking funding after pandemic, says Portland Leonard Curtis
A RISING number of businesses are seeking help in securing funding to rebuild turnover lost during the pandemic, an insolvency and cashflow specialist has said.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:56:42 +0100
Four-day week trial to begin in UK for thousands of workers today
Organisers say it is the biggest four-day week pilot to take place anywhere in the world.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: ‘Stores underestimated jubilee cheer’
It’s no surprise that Chris Fowler at the Market Gallery in Poole is overrun with demand for his jubilee party products.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Boscombe Pier reconstruction
Unrecognisable compare to todays structure, this photo shows Boscombe Pier back in 1958 as it was being reconstructed and reinforced.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:24:12 +0100
Vote of no confidence: Who is Sir Graham Brady?
Boris Johnson will face a vote of no confidence in his leadership today, it has been announced.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:42:21 +0100
Boris Johnson confidence vote is chance to 'draw a line and move on'
The Prime Minister is facing a confidence vote after 54 Tory MPs submitted letters of no confidence to the party’s 1922 Committee.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:46:55 +0100
Boris Johnson no confidence vote could be announced this week
The Prime Minister could face a vote of no confidence this week as he braces for a test of his leadership.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for stabbing at his ex-girlfriend's Poole flat
A JEALOUS ex-boyfriend stabbed a man in the face during a fight at his former partner's flat in Poole.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Disabled man attracts support after TikTok video about being laughed at
A BRAIN tumour survivor who has been repeatedly laughed at and harassed in public is using the experience to educate people about disability.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
American bulldog stolen from Bournemouth found in Essex
A puppy stolen in Bournemouth has been found by police in Essex

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Third day of celebrations in Dorset
THE four-day bank holiday weekend raced through the halfway mark but there appears to be no slowing down for residents celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's happening in Dorset on Sunday for Queen's Jubilee?
IT’S the last day of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:50:32 +0100
What's happening on Sunday for Queen's Jubilee celebrations
Platinum Jubilee celebrations will draw to a close with a colourful street pageant which royal revellers hope will be capped by a Buckingham Palace appearance by the Queen.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth's Arts by the Sea festival returns in September
BOURNEMOUTH'S popular Arts by the Sea Festival has announced its theme for this year’s festivities and will expand into Christchurch for the first time ever.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Two Dorset restaurants named among best in the country
TWO seafood restaurants have been named among the best seafood restaurants in the country.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Advice from Dorset official on emergency vehicle reactions
“DON’T PANIC” is the advice from a Dorset fire official on how motorists should react to oncoming emergency vehicles amid recent controversy.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:08:27 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Big Lunch to take place in Dorset
Hundreds of people will take part in the Big Jubilee Lunch today and other events across Dorset today on the final day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holiday

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen's Jubilee: Is this the most patriotic place in Dorset?
IS this the most patriotic place in Dorset?

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In The Dock: Seven people who had been in court
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Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Jubilee: the Queen's visits to Dorset and the New Forest
THE Queen has enjoyed many visits to Dorset and the New Forest through the years.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mapped: Every crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Mapped: Every crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in March 2022. Read more:

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday June 5
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 5.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Help from Bournemouth to Ukraine is renamed Ukraine Relief
BOURNEMOUTH’s main fundraiser for Ukraine has been rebranded in a move towards worldwide recognition.



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