A VIOLENT man who left his girlfriend with a fractured arm and nose in two separate attacks had previously left a former partner with a broken eye socket, a court heard.

PHOTOS show a Dorset quarry being transformed into a set to film a scene for a new Star Wars TV series.

A POOLE resident has cashed £100,000 after beating all five of the Chasers in ITV’s popular gameshow Beat the Chasers.

THE contentious application by a Mudeford seafront restaurant for the sale of alcohol from its takeaway hatch will be determined next week.

POLICE have confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of theft in relation to an investigation over a dog being stolen at Poole Quay.

THIS week has been another busy few days of reporting from the courts.

ONE OF Christchurch’s prized assets could be in line to have a new look.

Dorset Police No Excuse is always on the lookout for illegal driving while out on patrol.

MORE than 10 areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest figures.

AS THE last matches of the EFL Championship are played out today, the Echo looks back at when Cherries burst into the top-flight of English football.

DORSET Police has shared videos with the hotel industry in a bid to educate staff on what to look out for when it comes to child exploitation, human trafficking and cyber crime.

Here are some of the best rated cafes in and around Bournemouth as rated by customers on Google Reviews.

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One of the notable highlights of spring has to be when the bluebells bloom, covering grassy verges and woodlands in splashes of colour.

Pieces of glass, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls.

You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

FIBRE installation works means a Bournemouth road will close for a week.

THE DRUITT Hall in Christchurch has been the focal point for community activity in the town for the past 50 years, having held various clubs and societies over the lifetime.

THE landlady of a Bournemouth pub was left frustrated after a group left without paying the £88 tab racked up, just weeks after being allowed to reopen.

FROM marvellous moggies to dashing dogs, say hello to five of your loveable, furry friends as we put them in the spotlight.

Pent-up demand and fewer aeroplanes in service mean that the cost of going abroad will increase in the coming weeks.

AS REGULAR readers will know I am keen that those able make journeys by bike and walking do so where possible.

ANIMATIONS showing children what they should do if they are contacted by criminals online have been created in a new police campaign.

Great catch for this tern at Christchurch Quay captured by Echo Camera Club member Alexa Pereira.

THE man who beat his dog outside Tesco (Echo, April 29) should be banned from keeping any animal for life, not just five years.

IT’S GOOD to hear that Boris Johnson understands “people’s strength of feeling” on football and club ownership when asked about the scenes at Old Trafford on Sunday.

WE STAND at a once-in-a-generation crossroads.

Can you guess where in Bournemouth this picture was taken?

CONSERVATIVE David Sidwick has been elected as the new police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Dorset.

A MAN who left his girlfriend with a broken arm and a fractured nose in two separate violent attacks has been put behind bars.

A FORMER mayor of Poole has been elected to the vacant Canford Heath seat on BCP Council.

A COUPLE have been convicted of violently attacking a woman as they robbed her of personal possessions at her Boscombe home.

The UK's green list of countries has been revealed and there are some destinations you can fly to from Bournemouth.

THE Christchurch Independents have won the vacant BCP Council seat in the Commons ward.

AN ASPIRING terrorist who fantasised about killing former Prime Minister Theresa May and blowing himself up in a mosque used easily accessible videos on YouTube to research how to make a DIY bomb, a court heard.