IT'S normally a pretty dull formality unless you're involved - but the name Adrian Fudge managed to turn it into an argument. Every four years, Bournemouth councillors hand out the ceremonial title of "honorary alderman" to long-serving colleagues who
A HERITAGE Trail has been set up around Milton Abbas thanks to £47,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and will be officially launched on Sunday. Those behind the scheme hope the trail will highlight the historical importance of Milton Abbas, as well
SLICES of birthday cake were wheeled out as Bournemouth's Big Bin Little Bin scheme celebrated its first birthday. The scheme, launched in September 2006, has led to a massive increase in Bournemouth's recycling rate - from 20.2 per cent to 35.4 per
THERE but for the Grace of God... Images of Tewkesbury Abbey surrounded by water in the floods earlier this summer have struck a chord with councillors and residents in Christchurch. An appeal launched by mayor Cllr Josephine Spencer in the wake of the
FIRST-time buyers are experiencing huge rises in borrowing rates according to new data from the Bank of England. In August, rates rose sharply as lenders turned against buyers with small deposits. The figures showed average rates increased most for
DAILY Echo website visitors have reacted with fury to proposals to force shoppers at out-of-town supermarkets and shopping centres to pay parking charges. The plans are part of new Conservative proposals designed to defend the traditional British High
AN AMERICAN tourist has blasted the National Trust for being slow to call police after a semi-naked man tried to entice away his two-year-old son. New York businessman David Jones, 38, said the police were not alerted until well over an hour after the
I’VE often been accused of watching a different game – and now I know why. On Monday, I was lucky enough to see a re-run of Cherries’ 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient. I was in the company of Kevin Bond, Rob Newman and Eddie Howe – three footballing experts
I’VE often been accused of watching a different game – and now I know why. On Monday, I was lucky enough to see a re-run of Cherries’ 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient. I was in the company of Kevin Bond, Rob Newman and Eddie Howe – three footballing experts
ON the walls were not flying ducks but flying dragons. We were in the latest addition to the fine dining area that is Ashley Cross, Poole, the Orchid a new Thai, Malaysian and Singaporian restaurant. Totally transformed from the previous Thai occupancy
FEELING a bit peckish? Fancy a drink? Whether it be a romantic meal for two at a swanky restaurant or a family feast at a pub get yourself online to click2find.co.uk/dorset. This site is a diners delight with a comprehensive selection and choice of eating
AN old African saying goes: "If you want to travel quickly, travel alone - if you want to travel a long way, travel together." It has been my specific wish to see Dorset Business travel a long way. Success to a chamber of commerce should mean delivering
IT is just as well that actor/ comedian Russ Abbot decided to take a whole year off work last year because his feet haven't touched the ground in 2007. Russ told me: "I took a year off through choice because I hadn't had a break from showbusiness in
Bestival, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight IT SEEMS Bestival's secret is finally out. Now into its fourth year, it has steadily affirmed itself as the unmissable finale to festival season. This year, it sold out months in advance, doubtless due
A FURIOUS row has broken out after Bournemouth's Conservatives denied a traditional civic honour to a long-serving Liberal Democrat because of his involvement with controversial decisions. In an unprecedented move, Tory councillors voted against Adrian
RELIEVED Cherries star Josh Gowling today spoke of the "horrible" wait he endured after fearing his injury jinx may have returned to haunt him. Gowling has admitted he was both "scared" and "nervous" after his right knee had swelled up following Cherries
PIRATES reserve Jason Doyle said world champion Jason Crump was the "best rider I have ever ridden with" after his side's record Craven Shield triumph over Lakeside and Reading last night. Poole Castle Cover's Aussie duo grabbed two 5-1s and two 4-2s
A SECURITY guard is recovering after he was clubbed with a baseball bat during an armed robbery outside a Poole supermarket on Wednesday. The guard was one of a two-man crew making cash deliveries to Tesco Express in Sandbanks Road. Police say he was
POOLE Town striker Karim Benssaouda switched the lights out on Verwood Town's Wessex League Cup quest at an illuminated Potterne Park last night. Benssaouda killed off the tie within 10 minutes of coming on as a 70th minute substitute as Tom Killick's
JASON Crump turned team riding into an art form last night as he expertly guided Jason Doyle to a scintillating 5-1 for Pirates in heat 13 last night. Lining up against them was Reading's powerful Pole Janusz Kolodziej, unbeaten up until then after he
