A COCAINE dealer who had a firearm “for his own protection” has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

THE sale of a public car park in Christchurch to the landlords of a supermarket chain has been approved by BCP Council’s cabinet, despite concerns over the deal.

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These are the popular Mother's Day flowers that could be a big risk to your beloved pets.

A JUDGE has warned "we're taking a huge risk in society" over the widespread advertising of gambling.

POLICE investigating a burglary carried out by raiders wielding crowbars have made a second arrest.

AN ACTION plan is being devised to help the New Forest cope with the large number of "staycationers" expected to visit the area this summer.

Star of The Man In The High Castle Rupert Evans is making a virtual return to his former Dorset school this weekend

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of catalytic converters have been stolen from cars across the New Forest.

PRIVATE renters in the BCP area fork out more than £400 extra per month on average to keep a roof over their heads compared to those in social homes, figures show.

POLICE were called to a Ferndown school after reports of a man with a knife acting suspiciously. Officers went to Ferndown Middle School in Peter Grant Way at 3.07pm yesterday.

The delivery firm warned the public via The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).

HOSPITAL chiefs have expressed their thanks to the many military personnel who have been supporting them during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

E-SCOOTERS will be banned from the promenade in Bournemouth and Poole during peak times in July and August.

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POLICE have appealed for the public's help to find a missing Poole woman who is believed to be without her phone or medication.

Bournemouth pubs and bars have been flooded with garden bookings in the run-up to reopening.

YELLOW Buses lost £2.65million in 15 months – but its boss says it is on course to break even this year.

Meet these 8 gorgeous babies all born in Dorset in unprecedented times.

A CHRISTCHURCH mother who gave birth to her son prematurely at Poole Hospital’s maternity unit has thanked the “incredible” staff who helped save her baby's life.

RESIDENTS across Dorset produce more than 400kg of waste each in a year, figures reveal.

A SEASIDE project that will "improve" visitors' experience of Poole Bay is set to be completed by the summer season.

PUPILS at Poole High School have been competing in a virtual 'Race to Tokyo' since the start of remote learning in January.

A TEACHER at a school in Highcliffe has been recognised for her dedication to her students during the lockdown who has won an award at University of Bath Teachers' Awards.

A determined 99-year-old great-grandmother from Poole is celebrating her upcoming 100th birthday - by walking 500 steps every day during Lent to fundraise for families without water access.

South West private sector firms signalled much weaker declines in business activity and new work in February, according to latest NatWest Regional PMI® data.

A NEW programme aimed at tackling smoking among Dorset’s hospital patients could reduce the 1,000 deaths and £3.5million cost to the NHS in the county each year.

Raindrops on snowdrops lets us know that finally spring is on its way captured by Echo Camera Club member Nicky Wicks.

I AM interested to see the healthy debate sparked amongst my fellow readers and contributors to the Echo regarding how to have a festival in Bournemouth.

A SELECTION of modern and contemporary art is set to go up for auction next month.

LILIES may be beautiful flowers – but they can be fatal to felines, and cat guardians must take note.

A DIRECTOR defrauded the Bournemouth construction company he worked for out of thousands of pounds to fund his gambling addiction.

A DOCTOR has suffered sleepless nights after she was threatened by a man with a dagger as she walked home from Poole Hospital.

A WARNING has been issued over potential flooding on roads near the Dorset coast due to high sea levels from tides and strong winds.

A BURGLARY victim woke up to find an intruder rummaging through drawers in their bedroom.