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Stories for 13 February 2008

Bournemouth Echo Business

Bank chief gives the rundown on lending

THE lending criteria of many banks has toughened up recently due to subprime exposure - the crisis that saw a sharp rise in home foreclosures starting in the United States during 2006, becoming a global financial crisis since 2007.   more...

Bournemouth Echo News

Arcade to make way for flats development

A HISTORIC warehouse on Poole Quay, built to help supply the booming Newfoundland trade, is to be transformed into six flats.   more...

Don’t put a toad in a hole plea to drivers

EOPLE are being urged to watch out for sleepy spring toads hopping across the road after a rise in traffic-related amphibian deaths.   more...

City farm idea is taking root

OUTLINE plans to turn a series of rundown farm buildings into a demonstration farm and education centre have been backed by councillors.   more...

Student hit lorry head on at speed

A TEENAGE university student died in a horrific head-on crash with a truck as he tried to overtake on a country road, an inquest heard.   more...

Token play at that game

IF you've been running around like a headless chicken looking for that perfect Valentine's gift, then worry no more. According to a new survey, all most people want is a hug and a kiss. Wallets across the land can breathe a sigh of relief, as showing a loved one you care need not break the bank.   more...

Forest concerts hit wrong note

FURIOUS residents have slammed plans for concerts to crowds of up to 5,000 people in a Dorset forest.   more...

New layout for town roadworks

MAJOR roadworks on Christchurch's busiest road junction are changing lanes next week, as the multi-million pound improvement to the A35 Barrack Road-Stour Road moves into its final phase.   more...

Addict jailed for being a ‘public danger’

A 35-year-old Christ-church man who attacked his partner during a drug-fuelled rage has been branded a public danger.   more...

Bold move

IT is fairly common to see a black actress in a senior role on a popular television series today.   more...

Bluetongue case identified near Poole

A CASE of bluetongue has been identified near Poole, the government has announced.   more...

Is this justice?

DOMESTIC violence has robbed Danielle of her home, her health and her job.   more...

‘Snouts in the trough’ allegation over council allowances

"HYPOCRITICAL and immoral" were charges levelled at Poole's ruling administration during a debate on members' allowances.   more...

Policeman drove after drinking

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Lifeboat crews’ day with the mighty Ark Royal

HMS Ark Royal made a special visit to the Dorset coast yesterday to help lifeboat crews with a spectacular training exercise   more...

On the nod

COUNCILLORS were accused of "feathering their nests" after controversial plans to increase their allowances by up to 36 per cent were nodded through on Wednesday, February 13.   more...

ARMED POLICE FIRE DURING ARRESTS

ARMED police working with the robbery squad shot out the tyres of a van after a car chase in Christchurch on Tuesday.   more...

Three men held, fourth on loose

THREE men are still in custody and a fourth suspect is being hunted by police investigating a series of armed raids on security vans delivering to supermarkets, banks and filling stations in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch last year.   more...

Council hopes to save post office

BOURNEMOUTH council is stepping up its campaign to stop the relocation of the town centre post office following reports of problems in Poole.   more...

‘DESPICABLE’

A SHAMED charity finance boss was yesterday warned he faces being jailed after admitting that he had pocketed £150,000 from the good cause's coffers.   more...

Bournemouth Echo Sport

Hollands aiming for Southend return

STAR midfielder Danny Hollands is set to hand relegation-threatened Cherries a timely boost ahead of this weekend's clash at Southend.   more...

McRae coming to town

FOUR-time British champion Jimmy McRae, head of the world-famous rallying family, will be in Bournemouth next week to take part in Rallye Sunseeker.   more...

Simmons in health battle

MALCOLM Simmons faced his fair share of battles riding for Pirates in the seventies.   more...

IT'S A SNIP

POTENTIAL buyers will need to stump up just short of £4.5m to purchase Cherries' Dean Court home.   more...

Wearside win for Wimborne

WIMBORNE Wayfarers men put their poor league form behind them with an emphatic 3-0 win over Sunderland in the England Hockey Vase.   more...

Melissa takes schools title

MELISSA Courtney won the intermediate girls' title in the South-West Schools' Cross-Country Championships at Gloucester.   more...

Bond: No way back from red

SHAUN Cooper's first-half sending off left Cherries facing an "almost impossible task" against impressive Doncaster last night, according to manager Kevin Bond.   more...

Bridport And Lyme Regis News News

Cis puts down her pen aged 83!

MOST people Cis Mills age have had their feet up for nearly two decades but it is only now she has reached the age of 83 she has decided to retire.   more...

Dorset Echo Business

Halfway there for BID ballot

BUSINESSES were today told every vote counts' as the ballot for a BID in Dorchester reached its halfway point.   more...

Dorset Echo News

Boy made up abduction story

POLICE investigating an abduction attempt on an 11-year-old boy in Bridport have confirmed the allegation was untrue.   more...

Teacher said 'let’s lie on the floor'

A MUSIC teacher compared sex with his partner to 'sleeping with a dead person' to a schoolgirl pupil, a jury at Dorchester Crown Court was told.   more...

Golden Lion loses tail – for the second time

THE Golden Lion in Weymouth has lost its tail - again.   more...

Is Eddie ready for Cherries?

DORCHESTER Town owner Eddie Mitchell has today played down rumours he is preparing a package to take over Dorset neighbours AFC Bournemouth.   more...

Elderly man’s coins stolen

AN ELDERLY man was pinned to his chair with a four-foot long piece of wood when burglars stole his valuable coin collection.   more...

I feel embarrassed and let down admits Brooks

SHAUN Brooks has vowed to keep fighting despite feeling embarrassed by last night's 4-0 defeat at the hands of Bishop's Stortford.   more...

HMS Portland heads home

ROYAL Naval frigate HMS Portland is returning to the island for the first time in almost three years.   more...

Ode to a portrait

A PORTRAIT of the artist as a young man has inspired a visitor to an exhibition in Dorchester to create his own work of art - a poem.   more...

Battle won

WEYMOUTH boss John Hollins wants his men to show the same mettle as they did last night in every game from now until the end of the season.   more...

Anger of traders at road closure

TRADERS are seeking compensation for disruption caused for months by a road closure while gas mains are replaced.   more...

Grant saves centre for art

ART centre staff and the historic building they work in have been saved by a grant.   more...

Housing staff stamp out violence with giant shoe

THIS giant stiletto could help stamp out domestic violence in Dorset.   more...

Thieves abandon £20,000 dive boat

MEMBERS of a diving club are delighted after their £20,000 rib stolen from a Weymouth boatyard was found.   more...

Murder committed by debt gang claim

A MAN found dead at a Dorset caravan site was stabbed to death by a gang of men over a debt of around £50, the man's partner claimed.   more...

Pub landlord is facing eviction

THE pub with no beer may soon have no landlord as problems with the brewery continue.   more...

Tributes to popular naval chairman

TRIBUTES have been paid to former Weymouth Royal Naval Association chairman William Hall.   more...

Scout goes right to the top

A DORSET Scout has risen through the ranks to become the county's youngest County Commissioner.   more...

Charity soldiers appeal for help

TWO Bovington soldiers are appealing to Weymouth and Portland businesses for help with their charity mission.   more...

Couple told to get rid of dogs to find home

A COUPLE have been told to give up their dogs if they want a roof over their heads.   more...

Man punched his elderly neighbour

A MAN was jailed for 18 months after viciously attacking his elderly neighbour.   more...

Car dealership ceases trading

A CAR dealership at the Grove in Dorchester has ceased trading.   more...

Activites for half term

HALF TERM fun is on offer to youngsters in Purbeck with activities ranging from swimming to tae kwon-do.   more...

New bluetongue alert in county

A NEW bluetongue protection zone has been set up after a case of the animal disease was identified in Dorset.   more...

  
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