"I won’t let it stop me": Woman with MS writes book about living with condition
A BOURNEMOUTH resident who has suffered from MS for almost 50 years has written a book about her life and coping with the debilitating disease.
19 young people given careers boost with help from hospice charity
THE careers of nineteen young people across Dorset and Wiltshire have been given a boost by children’s hospice charity Julia’s House, thanks to the government’s Kickstart employment scheme.
Earthquake survivors given access to safe drinking water thanks to donation
HUNDREDS of families badly affected by the disastrous earthquake in Haiti last year will be able to receive clean, safe drinking water thanks to a grant of £25,000 from Dorset Freemasons.
Debut novel to help collect donations for rare childhood cancer charity
A NEW debut novel by a Poole-based author aims to help raise funds for a charity supporting those affected by a rare type of childhood cancer.
PUB OF THE WEEK
Meet the new owners of the "most renowned pub in town"
A WELL-established pub in the heart of Christchurch with two new owners at the helm – Thomas Tripp is our Pub of the Week.
Resident fined for painting zebra crossing claims he did "better job" than council
BCP Council has painted 'slow' signs on the road leading to Mudeford Quay – nearly 18 months after a resident painted his own road markings.
Crossfit gym rebranded after large lockdown uptake is our Trader of the Week
Following a big uptake in clients over the lockdown period, a crossfit gym in Bournemouth, which has gone through a big rebranding process and now reaping the rewards, is our Trader of the Week.
‘Nomadic Paddler’ sets sights on another world record with Loch Ness challenge
A FORMER national sailing champion from Bournemouth is planning to add another world record to his collections by paddle boarding solo across Loch Ness to raise money for the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST).
A hamster called Pancake and an homage to a beloved dog - your amazing pets
IN THIS week’s edition of the Echo pet’s page, we are shining a spotlight on five adorable pets that always entertain and show their love to their owners.
The traditional pub with two bars and a lot of community spirit
A TRADITIONAL community pub “brought back to life” following a major renovation - The Railway Christchurch is your Pub of the Week.
