More than 10,000 copies of a book celebrating the centenary of the Bournemouth Daily Echo have already been sold. The 172-page book was launched at the end of April and copies have been snapped up by readers. Called Echoes of
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Reporter killed in car crash
Regional press news – this story published 17.6.2000 Reporter killed in car crash by HoldTheFrontPage staff Bournemouth Daily Echo sports reporter Jon Andress has been killed in a head-on car smash on his way home from a golfing assignment in
Fascinating feast of stories in new Echo book
Called Echoes of the Century the A4 softback book starts with a chapter detailing the Echo’s own history from August 20, 1900, when the first edition was about to be launched – and someone spotted that a page was upside
Fighting to save Winter Gardens
The Bournemouth Daily Echo is spearheading a campaign to save one of the town’s most famous entertainment venues. The paper has been inundated with letters from readers opposed to the local council’s plans – but councillors argue that the town
Catch the killer: Echo
The Bournemouth Daily Echo has lent its support to the campaign to catch the killer of a lift engineer – by offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. Editor Neal Butterworth made the offer after seeing harrowing
Breast appeal tops £1.3min record time
Page 1 of 2 An appeal spearheaded by the Bournemouth Daily Echo and Advertiser has hit £1.3m in just 20 months. Thanks to the Daily Echo, and a magnificent response from the localcommunity, work can soon start on building a
Parental fears could halt festive pictures
Worries over identifying children at school in press photos could lead to some festive news being left off the pages of local newspapers. Some regional papers are asking mums, dads and guardians whether their Christmas plays and other events can
Echo editor awarded humanitarian reporting prize
Contribution from journalists praised as Rotary picks a winner
Shortlist revealed for EDF Energy East of England Media Awards
More than 20 contenders to battle it out at event for print and broadcast journalists
Judging panel chosen for EDF Energy East of England Media Awards
Award-winning editors and industry experts will cast their eye over entries on decision day