THE man who fell to his death in a Bournemouth pub was “the party piece to all occasions”, his wife has said.

FLORAL displays in Westbourne have been called “an absolute disgrace” by the chair of a community environment group.

BCP Council have said they have been “inundated” with suggestions for their draft seafront strategy.

JON Egging has inspired us to keep going, to take strides each day, helping us to see the way to our future.

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TV Shows, Netflix films and photo shoots have been among the dozens of productions that have been produced in Dorset over the past year.

Man attacked by a gang of thugs in Bournemouth, one of which had a metal bar. READ MORE:

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WITH travel restrictions continuining to ease, we've taken a look at all of the destinations you can fly to from Bournemouth Airport this autumn.

THREE generations of photographers have ensured the name Beken is synonymous with sailing photography, but in 1970 a young Ken Beken turned his lens to something quite different – the Isle of Wight Festival at Afton.

Yes, you can book to stay in the original Hundred Acre Wood which has been listed on Airbnb to celebrate the character’s 95th anniversary.

DORSET’S only free seafood festival this year promises a magnificent haul of great fish and shellfish, local produce and live entertainment.

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A FILM director from Poole has released an award winning action/comedy short film which he hopes will “challenge” gender stereotypes and thrill audiences.

THE impact of the coronavirus pandemic on dental care has been laid bare by new figures revealing a slump in treatments delivered to patients across Dorset.

Here are some of the items you can buy in the Middle of Lidl and Aldi Specialbuys this week

The Conservative Bournemouth West MP was announced as Minister of State in the Northern Ireland Office on Thursday.

As winter approaches, LeaseElectricCar are urging drivers to carry out regular safety checks to avoid danger on the roads this autumn and winter.

EACH year festival-goers eagerly await news of Isle of Wight Festival's lineup and get excited by the prospect of seeing the new promotional artwork.

SECURITY fencing is to be installed around the sports pitches of the Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne – subject to planning consent.

Dust off your dancing shoes out because Strictly Come Dancing is back tonight.

The Flying Scotsman has been back in service in 2021. Here's where you can catch a sight of it in the remainder of 2021.

THE RED House Museum and Gardens in Christchurch hosted a garden party and activities day to mark its 70th birthday celebrations.

Roy Wilson from the Echo Camera Club posted this photo of a Heron standing proud at the water edge in the New Forest.

THE death of the man who fell down the stairs at a Bournemouth pub has been recorded as an accident, despite it being revealed the stairs would not comply with building regulations had they have been built now.

THE trial period for e-scooters in Bournemouth and Poole has been extended until next year.

DRUG taking, public drinking and abusive behaviour are everyday events for Ashley Road residents in Poole – according to some local councillors.

WHEN the call initially came, it was too soon for Ryan Christie.

Check out the countries that you can travel to without quarantine from October 1st if you're double jabbed.

Police looking for missing 13 year old boy Cartel Bushnell from Bournemouth. Read more:

SCOTT Parker says he feels “grateful” to have Dominic Solanke in his squad, as the striker gears up for his 100th game as a Cherries player.

A HOMELESS woman was left in desperation after the council refused to rehouse her with her dog.

International travel will be made "easier" in England will change next month, it has been confirmed.

A number of Afghan families have been transferred by the Home Office to a temporary hotel in the BCP Council area.

POLICE are appealing for help from the public to find a man who has travelled to Bournemouth, since he was last seen three weeks ago.

A MAN kicked a police officer in the head and spat on another while being arrested in Bournemouth town centre.

THOUSANDS of people are being urged to check their route to Tankfest at The Tank Museum this weekend.

KEEPER Mark Travers described as “a great stepping stone” his leap into becoming Cherries’ first-choice stopper this season.

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BOTH Bournemouth universities have fallen down the national rankings, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

TWO Dorset MPs were among a handful to vote against the Prime Minister's Health and Social Care Levy Bill, which will increase National Insurance by 1.25 per cent for workers and employers.

BOURNEMOUTH West MP Conor Burns has returned to government in the Prime Minister's dramatic cabinet shake-up.

TRANSPORT operators across the country are facing staff shortages and the lack of drivers is impacting bus services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, businesses claim.

IT’S spend, spend, spend at Conservative controlled BCP Council – although an extra £5 million for climate change has been turned down.

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THE EVENTS and tournament director at West Hants Tennis Club has praised US Open winner Emma Raducanu, having watched her play in Bournemouth at a young age.

A NUMBER of road closures and diversions will be in place ahead of two festivals taking place on the same weekend in Dorset

A “MILESTONE” development, costing more than £8 million, has been approved in Ringwood and could sustain up to 200 jobs.

Check out the countries that you can travel to without quarantine from October 1st if you're double jabbed.

MORE than 300 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest figures.