A CARER used a terminally ill man’s bank card to steal more than £17,000 in the space of a month, including buying a hoover “to remember him by”.

THE new owners of Beales are opening a second department store and have an eye on two more.

FERRY services from Lymington to the Isle of Wight are being stepped up next week as their operator eyes the prospect of a strong summer for the tourist trade.

Here's everything you need to know about seeing the majestic Worm Moon this weekend in Bournemouth.

Here are five of the best-rated golf courses across Dorset that we can’t wait to get back to when lockdown ends.

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The 'stay at home' order will ease on Monday when the second phase of the first stage of Boris Johnson’s road map will begin.

Here are some of the best rated fish and chip shops in Bournemouth

Coronavirus cases are continuing to fall across Dorset, but some areas are still reporting cases.

We have tracked down three BCP walking routes with a nearby coffee shop or restaurant to try in lockdown.

THE rule of six is set to return next week as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease, but many are still scratching their heads over what it means.

IT is an area that has rarely produced cabinet ministers and never spawned a prime minister.

NEW STONE features, including a nurse with a facemask and the Queen's cypher, have been added to Christchurch Priory as part of a project to replace damaged gargoyles and grotesques.

A 10-YEAR-old lurcher is looking for a forever home after being at the RSPCA Ashley Heath Centre for almost a year.

The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 28, 2021.

THIS week’s host of cuddly companions include another adorable collection of dogs.

A DRUG driver caught behind the wheel while under the influence of cannabis has been banned from the roads.

THE electric barbecues are set to be installed.

A MARRIED bus driver died of multiple injures after a motorcycle crash in Poole earlier this month.

POOLE Harbour Festival is returning this summer bigger and better than ever, with 50 live acts on three stages.

Albert Webster of the Echo Camera Club posted this lovely photo of a Coal Tit, who is a daily visitor in his garden, collecting berries.

NEW Year’s resolutions – we make them, we break them.

I HAVE just read that the council is closing the A3049 in one direction to improve walking, cycling and pedestrian facilities.

TWO men dressed as police officers forced their way into a man’s home in Hamworthy and stole jewellery, a bank card and keys.

A DAD-of-two who drove 90 miles to meet a 14-year-old “girl” told police he was the innocent dupe of a paedophile hunter group.

THE A31 is closed both ways at Sturminster Marshall due to a “substantial” diesel spill.

A FRAUDULENT Major General has been jailed for falsely claiming £48,000 in allowance to pay for his children’s boarding fees.

A MAN crashed into a parked car while disqualified from driving four days after being given a stark warning by a judge that he was facing prison for leading officers on a lengthy police chase.

PUBLICANS and punters a-like have condemned the PM's suggestion of a vaccine passport to allow access into pubs.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man “full of dreams” who died after a motorbike crash in Poole earlier this month.

Will we get snow this Easter? Here's everything you need to know.

COUNCILLORS for Ferndown and West Parley have objected to “large parts” of the developments outlined in Dorset Council’s local plan.

THE POOLE Liberal Democrats are calling for action from BCP Council and Dorset Police following increased anti-social behaviour and drug use in Ashley Road.

MAJOR production facilities are being put in place in Sandbanks for a new Netflix series due to come out next year.

NO further Covid-related deaths have been reported in Dorset hospitals, according to the latest data.