SCORES of drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences as part of Dorset Police’s winter campaign – including three on Christmas Day.

A MAN in his 60s punched a woman and a dog and grabbed another woman by the arm as they walked their dogs in north Dorset.

THIS evening’s Downing Street press conference saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined by senior NHS and medical chiefs to provide updates on Covid vaccinations, infection rates and lockdown restrictions.

TWO bus services had to divert their route at the weekend due to "inconsiderate parking."

THE covid case rate for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area has dropped a further 43 per cent as the lockdown continues to have a positive impact on cases.

CRIMINALS claiming to be scrap dealers are committing offences in other people's names.

WELFARE checks have been carried out across a town following reports of 'cuckoo' addresses.

MOTORCYCLISTS caused damage to heathland in Bournemouth over the weekend.

AN AREA of Portland has recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in Dorset – as the island's mayor urged people to follow social distancing measures and get their vaccine.

A £200,000 negligence claim has been launched against Dorset County Hospital after a young boy suffered a brain tumour that has left him virtually blind.

RESIDENTS in Mudeford have appealed to the council to establish a sufficient traffic management system after a busy summer for visitors at the beauty spot last year.

POOLE MP Robert Syms has backed calls to get the town's pubs trading again.

The new chairman of Poole BID says creating new communities is the key to reinvigorating town centres in the conurbation.

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A YOUNG man found dead of multiple injuries on the beach below cliffs at Hengistbury Head has been named.

A NUMBER of wildlife charities have expressed concerns about the decision to replant pine trees in Wareham Forest following the devastating wildfire last year.

A MOTORCYCLIST was seen 'ragging it' along a Bournemouth road on a bike that reportedly had not had a valid MOT for more than 10 years.

RESIDENTS aged over 65 are being invited to book a slot to get their Covid-19 vaccine jab at Dorset's largest vaccination centre.

A murderer escaped from custody at an open prison after he had concerns for his own safety.

A LONDONER who drove a Vauxhall Corsa dangerously in Bournemouth town centre has received a community order from the courts.

The next census will take part on Sunday 21 March 2021, and the ONS is currently hiring at least 30,000 field staff to help with the operation.

A LONG time ago in a town not very far away... ..We got to enjoy the SF Ball.

MANY people have a favourite beach in the UK, but Bournemouth beach has been voted the nation's favourite.

AS Larderhouse in Southbourne marks it’s ten year anniversary it’s owner James Fowler is our well deserved Trader of the Week.

THIS week I have chosen two questions sent in by readers, both regarding heart related issues.

COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another round of reader dilemmas.

THERE’S no doubt pubs have been much-missed during lockdown.

The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.

The Mr. Men Little Miss commemorative coin collection features Mr Happy, Little Miss Sunshine, and Little Miss Giggles with Mr Strong on a £5 crown.

DORSET is one of the country's hot spots for treasure finds, with hundreds of discoveries made in 2019.

WE ARE now in the sixth week of our third Covid lockdown.

FOOTBALLING legend Jimmy Case who is best known for his achievements between both boxes is now building them.

DORSET authorities have received an extra £111 million to help support vital services during the pandemic.

WORK to improve access for residents, walkers and cyclists at Ringwood is under way.

A very chilly Boscombe seafront on a sunny day captured by Echo Camera Club member Sharon Wheeler

THE COMPANY behind Christchurch’s new marina have said that they are on track to complete its installation by the beginning of April.

AS THE Coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns continue, more and more vulnerable children and young people are feeling the effects including, fear, uncertainty and isolation. As a consequence of the pandemic we are seeing a generation of the most vuln...

IT’S NOT often these days that I find myself chuckling as I watch BBC Breakfast, but I was much amused when, on Monday morning, presenter Dan Walker spoke with 81-year-old William Shakespeare, who hails just like the bard from Warwickshire, who ...

MY POINT was not to denigrate the volunteers and health workers at the BIC who, of course, are doing a fantastic job – but to simply point out that, in my humble view, Tobias Elwood was out of order in criticising doctors’ surgeries for “poa...

Can you guess where this picture was taken?

FOUR areas in Dorset have not recorded any coronavirus clusters, according to latest data.

THE operator of cross Channel ferry services from Poole has called for the government to open up 'sea lanes' between the UK and the Continent.

A FERNDOWN pub is for sale for more than £120,000 on a “free of tie lease”.

While we wait for pubs and nightclubs to reopen, the Echo looks back at the opening of nightclub Cameo.

TEN privately-owned housing blocks across the BCP conurbation still have non-compliant cladding or insulation systems.

RESIDENTS and councillors in Christchurch have had their say on the latest round of roadworks in the town, which are set to last for at least two months.

A CHILD was asked to get in a stranger's car while he was playing on the pavement of a Bournemouth street.

A NEW pop-up testing site has been set up in Mudeford in expectation of more non-essential travel this half-term.