A COUPLE carried out an unauthorised charity collection in aid of tsunami victims, a court has heard. Domonique Mendez, 34, and Kirsten Raven, 33, of St Paul's Night Shelter, were arrested after police spotted Raven accompanied by Mendez carrying a collection
A GAPING hole which has left thousands of people without access to an NHS dentist looks set to be filled, say health chiefs. Bournemouth has been suffering from a chronic shortage of NHS dental care, but last week a new surgery, capable of treating up
HAIRDRESSER Melanie Roberts sets off on a naked walk the length of Britain on Thursday (June 16). The 33-year-old Bournemouth woman is at Lands End with her boyfriend, Naked Rambler Steve Gough, and the couple are about to embark on the controversial
HAVE you experienced any spooky phenomena while driving near the ancient Badbury Rings site close to Wimborne? Did your arms become locked at the wheel for a couple of seconds? Or has a wing mirror suddenly cracked for no reason? A local researcher is
NEW guidelines have been introduced in a bid to clampdown on "silent calls" following a campaign by the Daily Echo and BBC Radio Solent. In the wake of a flood of complaints from angry readers and listeners plagued by silent phone calls, the Direct Marketing
CAMPAIGNERS fear more than a million children who watch TV or surf the internet after school every day without supervision are leaving themselves vulnerable to predatory paedophiles. The shocking news was revealed in a national survey of children and
5x2 (15) Lighthouse (not Sun) **** Acclaimed French drama takes five moments from a marriage to look at the state of modern relationships. The Assassination of Richard Nixon (15) Wareham Rex (Fri-Mon only) *** Sean Penn turns in another powerhouse performance
A PART-TIME fireman from Burley ended up on century duty - thanks to his understanding cricket-loving sub-officer. Retained firefighter Les Browning was on call when he turned out for Burley in their Hampshire League match against New Milton on Saturday
Hero returns for Colfox sports day SCHOOLS SPORT SPORTS day at Colfox School was given an extra twist on Wednesday when they invited back one of their sporting heroes. Guest of honour, Jason Williams, returned to his old school to present a new trophy
Josh remains top of the tree JOSH MOORE continues to set the pace in the BMX National Series season. The seven-year-old from Lyme Regis won the third round in Peterborough on Sunday to keep his nose in front of rival Paddy Sharrock. Josh's brother Eddie
International cup fever hits Bridport TENNIS will have an international flavour when Bridport host the d'Avee's Cup on Sunday, June 26. Right in the middle of the Wimbledon fortnight, Bridport Tennis Club will unveil its new competition at Plottingham
THE Terras won't be breaking the bank to bring success to the Wessex Stadium, according to Garry Hill. The Weymouth boss has already made five summer signings - and is lining up three more acquisitions. But Hill insists his new recruits - Steve Tully,
SERIAL game-show contestant Emma James is preparing to face the wrath of the ice maiden of hosts in the BBC show The Weakest Link. The tough cookie from Ferndown says she's not fazed by Anne Robinson's frosty demeanour and is looking forward to yet another
BOURNEMOUTH'S home-grown West End star Earl Carpenter is to have his run as The Phantom of the Opera extended. He is delighted after Cameron Mackintosh, producer of the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, offered to renew his contract until September
A ROW has flared up between town councillors in New Milton and district planners over the cause of car parking chaos on housing estates across the New Forest. Members of the town council claim that the rise in estate parking problems is made worse by
STEPHEN Purches has sung the praises of potential Cherries transfer target Joe Keith. The former Colchester midfielder has been identified by boss Sean O'Driscoll as a possible replacement for Garreth O'Connor who left the club to join Burnley last month
TODDLERS aged three and under have been hit by a bill for toddling half-a-mile around a park for charity. While the 30 or so toddlers have been counting up the money they raised for children less fortunate, Poole council is chasing up its bill for allowing
AFTER more than four decades, an Australian art gallery director's heart-rending search for clues to his father's whereabouts could be nearing an end. Robert Stephens and his sister, Margaret Read, were hoping to be reunited with their father, John Harris
WHEN six-year-old Mo Britton watched Live Aid at Wembley in 1985, her parents leaned down to tell her she was witness to a once-in-a-lifetime event. Incredibly, two decades later the Bournemouth childcare worker has another opportunity to watch history
VOLUNTEERS and community workers who have spent four years rejuvenating Boscombe came together to celebrate their achievements. The five-year Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) project can already boast some major success stories and it still has one year
IT is a scenario that every dog owner dreads - finding their pet has gone missing and receiving an anonymous call arranging a rendezvous in the middle of the night. With more than 40,000 dogs being reported stolen across the country every year, dognapping
TAKE a good look at this face - because you could be seeing a lot more of it over the next few months. This is Lucy Falconer, who is hoping to follow in the footsteps of former Bournemouth schoolboy turned Hollywood film star Christian Bale. Law graduate
AN INQUIRY on June 15 to decide if Dorset police can fly its helicopter 24 hours a day heard residents complain of noise disturbance and pollution. The hearing is being held in Wareham this week to decide if a council planning condition should be overturned
DEAR old Batman. He's been pushed, pulled, warped and morphed into all manner of screen incarnations from the campy, vampy pop art colours of the 60s TV series, through Tim Burton's Gothic imaginings to George Clooney's disastrous blend of both which
DEAR old Batman. He's been pushed, pulled, warped and morphed into all manner of screen incarnations from the campy, vampy pop art colours of the 60s TV series, through Tim Burton's Gothic imaginings to George Clooney's disastrous blend of both which
Relegation confirmed for Bridport TOOLSTATION WESTERN LEAGUE BRIDPORT'S position in Division One of the Western League next term has been confirmed. Fans had hoped the club would be thrown a Premier Division lifeline after three new teams were invited
Internation cup fever hits Bridport TENNIS will have an international flavour when Bridport host the d'Avee's Cup on Sunday, June 26. Right in the middle of the Wimbledon fortnight, Bridport Tennis Club will unveil its new competition at Plottingham.
Bridport snatch victory from jaws of defeat DORSET SATURDAY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO FERNDOWN 138 (7pts) lost to BRIDPORT 139-9 (19pts) by one wicket CHRIS BACKHOUSE said promotion is 'ours to lose' after Bridport narrowly overcame a useful Ferndown side on
Team effort gives Beaminster first victory DORSET SATURDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SHERBORNE 138-9 (5pts) lost to BEAMINSTER 141-4 (19pts) by 6 wkts IAN HUTCHINGS branded his side's six-wicket victory over high-flying Sherborne as their best fielding and
Hero returns for Colfox sports day SPORTS day at Colfox School was given an extra twist on Wednesday when they invited back one of their sporting heroes. Guest of honour, Jason Williams, returned to his old school to present a new trophy to Emilie Crabb
TODDLERS aged three and under have been hit by a bill for toddling half-a-mile around a park for charity. While the 30 or so toddlers have been counting up the money they raised for children less fortunate, Poole council is chasing up its bill for allowing
THE SUMMER has been ruined for an elderly couple from Poole after thieves stole their camper van. Elizabeth and Fred Locke woke last Tuesday morning to find their second-hand Richard Holdsworth Talbot Express gone from the front of their house in Pound
STUDENTS at a school in Poole are set to benefit from millions of pounds' worth of new buildings this autumn. Work at St Edward's School in Dale Valley Road started earlier this year and is expected to finish in October. The first stage of the building
A DORCHESTER brother and sister who have only ever competed in two martial arts competitions are on the verge of a sensational call-up to the Great Britain team. Karate brown belts Jake Fry, 12, and his sister Shannon, 11, will know shortly whether they'll
JPMorgan Chase has agreed in principle a $2.2 billion (£1.21 billion) settlement in relation to the collapse of Enron. The class action litigation Newby v Enron Corp was brought on behalf of holders of Enron securities. The lawsuit is currently pending
NEIL Middleditch's mission to discover a new generation of talent for Great Britain came off big time on Wednesday night (June 15) in the shape of Pirates reserve Edward Kennett. The Poole RIAS rider belied his youthful 18 years by scorching to an impressive
AUSTRALIA boss Craig Boyce praised Davey Watt after the former Pirate proved his country's match-winner against Team Great Britain at Poole on Wednesday (June 15). The 27-year-old Queenslander - the Daily Echo's rider of the night - only dropped one point
A DISTRICT nurse has lost the equivalent of a day's pay after a parking warden slapped a ticket on her car as she nipped into the surgery. Carole Simmonds, from St Leonards, claims her Nurse on Call notice was firmly displayed in the car when she parked
THE legality of a planning appeal into proposed wind turbines in North Dorset is being questioned after council chiefs claimed the relevant papers were not served in time. Your Energy had six months to lodge its appeal after an application to place nine
BERNIE Morton has blamed the Cherries board of directors for his decision to resign as the club kitman. The 59-year-old former team coach driver ended his long association with the club in principle over the latest deferral of staff wages. But he claims
AVAST me hearties! In the bicentenary year of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar England expects every man to do his duty for a modern maritime tradition - the annual Mudeford lifeboat fun day and raft race. Fun Day 2005 is Sunday, July 31, and the action
STEPHEN Purches has sung the praises of potential Cherries transfer target Joe Keith. The former Colchester midfielder has been identified by boss Sean O'Driscoll as a possible replacement for Garreth O'Connor who left the club to join Burnley last month
SUMMER'S my favourite time of the year. The sun's out, you spend longer outdoors and everybody seems to be having a good time. But there is a downside. There are a lot more flying creatures who think it's a great laugh to spend half-an-hour buzzing round
