Benjamin Paessler, Salisbury Journal Journalist Profile

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Tom Hayes MP calls for end to cages and crates for farm animals

1 week ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, Hayes said, “The compassion that we show for animals represents who we are as a people. We know that cages and crates cause huge suffering for farm animals. We need action now—our constituents demand it.” Hayes highlighted the 190 constituents who had signed the petition behind the debate and shared further messages he’d received from constituents across Southbourne, Boscombe and beyond, calling for change.
Bournemouth skydiver dies following incident at aerodrome in Devon

1 week ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth, and Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, were pronounced dead at the scene of the incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome. Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: “Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at around 1pm on Friday June 13 following concerns for the welfare of two people. “Sadly, two skydivers were both confirmed deceased at the scene and their families have been informed.
Coastal Cruises Poole crew rescue two paddleboarders in distress in Swash Channel

2 weeks ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

Coastal Cruises Poole Crew Rescue Two Paddleboarders in Distress in Swash Channel The crew of Coastal Cruises Poole vessel Fortuna sprang into action on Friday when two paddleboarders got into difficulty in the fast-moving waters of the Swash Channel, just outside Poole Harbour. The incident occurred during the Poole – Swanage Jurassic Coast Cruise when Fortuna’s captain spotted the individuals struggling to stay afloat and clearly in distress.
WATCH: Wessex Way slip road flooded with a car stuck in the water

2 weeks ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

Slip road from Cooper Dean Roundabout onto Wessex Way is currently flooded with a car stuck in the flood water (Image: Newsquest) THE slip road from Cooper Dean Roundabout onto Wessex Way is currently flooded with a car stuck in the flood water. Police have also reportedly blocked a lane on Cambridge Road on Bournemouth west roundabout for what appears to be a broken down vehicle.
Teenage boy arrested as 'quantity of suspected illegal drugs located'

3 weeks ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

Police on Withermoor Road (Image: Newsquest) TWO people were arrested after reports of "drug related activity". Dorset Police received a report at 8.11pm on Friday, June 6related to suspected drug related activity involving individuals approaching a vehicle in the area of Wimborne Road in Winton. Officers attended and a vehicle was subsequently stopped in Withermoor Road. Following searches, it was reported that a quantity of suspected illegal drugs were located.
Verwood: Police 'concerned for welfare' of Parisa, 15

3 weeks ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

Parisa, aged 15, was reported missing having last been seen in the area of Woodlands to the west of Verwood at around 9.30pm on the evening of Friday 6 June 2025. Parisa is described as five feet three inches tall with long blonde hair. She may be wearing a black Nike Puffa-style jacket. Inspector Luke Larcombe, of Dorset Police, said: “We do have concerns for Parisa’s welfare and are conducting searches to locate her, with support from DorsSAR (Dorset Search and Rescue).
'So unfair' - Cancer patients ‘priced out of travel’ due to insurance costs

3 weeks ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

2 1/1 Cancer patients are being “priced out” of holidays due to “inflated” travel insurance costs for patients, a charity has said. Maggie’s cancer support charity said patients and those in recovery are “frequently” refused cover or quoted unaffordable premiums. This means that patients, and those in recovery, are forced to travel without insurance or skip trips altogether.
Live: Road closed and emergency services at the scene of 'serious collision'

1 month ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

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Morebus managing director Andrew Wickham MBE dies after 'long illness'

1 month ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

Andrew Wickham MBE (Image: Paula Good) THE managing director of Morebus has died. The Poole-based managing director and transport industry champion, Andrew Wickham MBE, died following a long illness.
LIVE: Bournemouth traffic, weather and this morning's headlines

1 month ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Benjamin Paessler

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.