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Staff are axed as Seward makes pledge to carry on backing Cherries - Bournemouth Echo
One worker, who asked not to be named, said yesterday: “On Tuesday the administrators came in and we were told there was an investigation and we were left in limbo. “We went in at 8am today and Smith and Williamson turned around and said they had ...
Police officer stabbed in Poole's Dolphin Centre - Bournemouth Echo
A witness to the aftermath, who asked to remain anonymous, saw the officer leaving the centre. “I saw the female police officer being taken out with her leg bandaged. Other policemen had gloves on that were covered in blood,” he said.
Teenage girl charged after man stabbed in the neck - Bournemouth Echo
One resident, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Echo the knife almost cut an artery. Police described it as a “puncture wound” and said it was not life threatening. One man, who said he lived in the same property as the victim, said the man had ...
Teenage girl held after man stabbed in the neck - Bournemouth Echo
One resident, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Echo the knife almost cut an artery. Police described it as a “puncture wound” and said it was not life threatening. One man, who said he lived in the same property as the victim, said the man had ...
Chatty teen runs up £2500 mobile bill - Bournemouth Echo
The 14-year-old's mum, who asked not to be named, contacted the Daily Echo in a bid to ensure other parents don't suffer the same agony. The massive phone bill came to light when the family were Christmas shopping in Poole. “My card was declined, ...
Cherries: Mostyn and Sly set to sell to Russian Maxim - Bournemouth Echo
Daily Echo sources close to the Seward Stadium board room suggest the deal would see Demin's group join forces with current chairman Eddie Mitchell but probably gain a controlling interest in the club. Mitchell and his wife Brenda, who is company ...
'Outrageous' idea to make elderly sell up for smaller homes - Bournemouth Echo
Even if we moved it would be to a three-bed. I think they need to build more houses.” A pensioner from Bournemouth who declined to give her name said: “It's so wrong. People who have saved hard don't want to be forced out.”
Police park on yellow lines to go shopping - Bournemouth Echo
The trader, who asked not to be named, said: “They were gone for more than 20 minutes. “It was approximately 5.40pm and all four officers were buying food. One uniformed went to Tesco, the other three went for their fatty bargain buckets in KFC. ...
Triangle's shops targeted in spate of burglaries - Bournemouth Echo
A staff member at London Off Licence in St Michael's Road opposite, who declined to give his name, said: “We had an attempted burglary about a week ago. They smashed the window.” David Williams from The Watch Shop around the corner in Commercial Road, ...
Bin men praised for saving taxi driver - Bournemouth Echo
The bin men involved told the Daily Echo they did not want to be identified but Bournemouth council praised them for their bravery. Street services manager Stuart Best said: “On behalf of the council I would like to praise the staff of our contractor ...
Bournemouth bus driver disciplined over Muslim complaint - Bournemouth Echo
The family, who asked not to be named to prevent further problems, said the driver became “irate”. Yellow Buses said the driver had been disciplined but ...
Is Ashley Road under threat to traders? - Bournemouth Echo
Another trader, who asked not to be named, said the troublemakers were a complete “nuisance”. Mr McClelland said that with many Ashley Road businesses being ...
"We were lucky to escape fire alive" - Bournemouth Echo
The distressed family asked not to be named, but the mother said she and her husband were sleeping above where the fire started. ...
Our son needed to go to hospital - but clampers wouldn't release our car - Bournemouth Echo
A First Step Security representative, who refused to give his name, said: “Anybody can make up reasons not to be clamped. “They were not just there for ...
Clamped as our son screamed - Bournemouth Echo
A First Step Security representative, who refused to give his name, said: “Anybody can make up reasons not to be clamped. “They were not just there for ...
Pensions review adds to anxiety in public sector - Bournemouth Echo
A long-term Poole council employee who asked not to be named, said: “Public sector pensions have always been demonised, but if the average pension is around ...
Pair film dog attack on drunk man in Boscombe - Bournemouth Echo
A witness, who did not wish to be identified, said: “When they let it off the lead one of the men said 'Attack'. The dog leapt at his throat. ...
'Sandbanks House Winner' speaks to the Echo - Bournemouth Echo
Chris told the Echo that initial reports that he had refused to be identified had resulted from a misunderstanding. “They asked if I wanted a picture and I ...
Amazing anonymous gift helps clear Nick Verron's debt - Bournemouth Echo
She refused to be named, but said she had been left money after the death of her partner and had wanted to help after following Nick and Sue's story in the ...