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Bournemouth's surf community fear pier works could destroy iconic waves
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (567+ words) Andy Lennox and his family feel it plays a vital role in attracting tourism to Bournemouth (Image: Torq Hopper) The Bournemouth surf community came together on Sunday to raise concerns over BCP Council’s upcoming plans to refurbish Bournemouth Pier. They…...
Couple to retire after 35 years as pub set for refurbishment
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (209+ words) After 35 years in the hospitality industry, Steve and Cherry Dyer have called last orders at The Stocks Inn at Furzehill. The Dorset couple, who have navigated 10 prime ministers, the 2007 financial crisis, and Covid, have retired from the industry. Their journey…...
Council exploring routes for tram network in BCP area
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (442+ words) Routes for a potentially transformative tram network are being explored by BCP Council as part of a long-term vision to reduce car dependency across the conurbation. BCP Council is exploring the introduction of a tram or ultra-light rail system across…...
Thai restaurant returns to top of Poole Tripadvisor list
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (347+ words) A Thai restaurant has once again taken the top spot in Poole on Tripadvisor. NUSARA Thai in Poole Old Town is once again ranked the number one restaurant in Poole on the review platform, topping a list of more than…...
Photographer captures rare sight of four seals in Poole Harbour
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (176+ words) Martin Shaw, who posted the image in the Daily Echo's Camera Club group on Facebook, noticed the seals all laying out together on the shore on Wednesday evening, September 9. He said: "There were three harbour seals and a larger grey…...
The 'wonderful' Dorset cafe on a former dairy farm producing 'outstanding' food
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (546+ words) A "wonderful" Dorset cafe that produces "outstanding" breakfasts has earned plenty of praise from visitors. The Parlour Cafe, which is part of the Pamphill Dairy site, can be found near Wimborne. As the name suggests, the site used to be…...
Care home residents revisit Avon Beach to rekindle special memories
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (233+ words) A Hampshire care home resident’s wish for a day by the sea led to a heartfelt outing filled with memories. James Corbett, a resident at Colten Care’s Belmore Lodge in Lymington, had expressed a desire to revisit Avon Beach in…...
Wimborne u3a launches autumn talks with story of Britain’s first garden centre
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (223+ words) A TALK on plants that helped shape a national retail revolution will open a new season of public talks. Wimborne u3a’s autumn programme begins on Friday, October 16 at Wimborne Methodist Church, with Martin Stewart presenting 8 Generations, One Passion, which tells…...
Inclusive cycling event returns to New Forest to support charity's fundraising goal
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (259+ words) AN inclusive cycling event is set to bring the community together in support of a New Forest charity. Pass the PEDALL returns to the New Park Showground in Brockenhurst on Saturday, September 26, inviting people of all ages and abilities to…...
Choir raises £86,000 for Macmillan hospice through 14 years of performances
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (209+ words) A choir has raised £86,000 for charity through years of heartfelt performances. The Diamond Divas, a 20-strong ladies’ choir based in Highcliffe, have spent the past 14 years performing to support Macmillan Caring Locally, which funds the Macmillan Unit hospice in Christchurch....