ISSUES around "unreliable" historical cemetery records have left council officers trying to work out if pre-purchased graves have been sold more than once.

MEET Conor, the 20-year-old director of a thriving new restaurant with aspirations to make it a staple in the district he calls home.

WORK has finally begun on the demolition of a former discount store in Highcliffe – more than four years after it closed its doors for the final time.

A PETITION against plans for a new private hospital on farmland in Poole has attracted more than 2,000 signatures.

FIVE inmates died of Covid and several staff were hospitalised during a 'major outbreak' at a prison for sex offenders last year, according to a report.

BOURNEMOUTH East MP Tobias Ellwood said it had become increasingly difficult to justify the "inertia" and "culture" at the heart of Boris Johnson's government.

SATURDAY’S victory over Barnsley marked not only Ben Pearson’s return to the starting XI, but also a landmark moment in his Cherries career.

THE private data of thousands of NHS patients across Dorset was breached during a five-year-period – among the highest in the country.

BOURNEMOUTH’S branch of New Look has closed within a fortnight of the Daily Echo revealing the fashion chain was being ousted by the landlord.

A NETWORK of underground bins could be installed across Bournemouth in a move away from “unsightly” litter bins.

Details on nine people who have been sentenced for Dorset criminal offences at Poole Magistrates' Court.

BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch, and Poole could become one of the best places to be in the UK, or even Europe, if there is further investment in the area.

A FORMER Royal Marine found himself learning how to speak again in his forties after lifesaving surgery to remove a cancerous tumour.

DORSET Police has introduced a new force logo to ensure it is accessible for all members of the community.

Drivers are having to fork out hundreds of pounds to constantly repair their tyres - due to 'hundreds' of screws left scattered across a road.

A CHINESE doctor repeatedly sexually assaulted a female patient while performing acupuncture on her, a court heard today.

A PETITION has been launched calling on BCP Council to extend the period of consultation on potential policies that could shape the future of development across the conurbation.

THE UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS are calling on parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and all other routine childhood immunisations.

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DORSET charities say it could take more than a year for their funds to recover after the Covid pandemic -with demand for their services reaching an all-time high.

A FAMILY-run free house which prides itself on its cosy setting and highly-rated British and European cuisine – The Golden Fox is your Pub of the Week.

The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating after an energy price hike was announced in the UK today.

Households in council tax bands A to D will receive a £150 rebate from April.

Highway Code changes designed to boost protection for cyclists have been branded “bonkers” in Parliament.

ONLINE classified advert website Gumtree has issued a warning to users after a man was convicted of using fake cash in a deal for a car he had seen listed on the platform.

A DENTIST has set up a public drop-off location for residents to recycle their oral care products and packaging.

A PAIR of Porsche 911’s and MG TFs will be featured a classic and vintage car auction.

A WOMAN from Bournemouth has been fined by the courts for failing to comply with a red traffic light signal in Cardiff.

Poole Park fountain filled with bubbles by pranksters (again). Read more:

A MAN has been handed a court bill of almost £400 for failing to hand over a valid ticket on a train in the New Forest.

SAVINGS from transforming council services at the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council will become harder to achieve, according to Christchurch councillor Mike Cox.

A GIANT nutcracker statue that was 'kidnapped' from a garden days before Christmas has been returned to its owner with a mysterious note.

THERE is a clear message of intent to the rest of The Championship after Cherries completed some stellar signings on transfer deadline day.

DORSET star Scott Mitchell is set to get his 2022 season underway this weekend, as he looks to quickly put the end of 2021 behind him.

SIGNIFICANT extra funding may be needed to level up youth services across the BCP council area.

ENTREPRENEURS need to avoid a “sense of entitlement” and show evidence that they are prepared to “sweat”, an investor has claimed.

WIMBORNE Minster will mark Her Majesty The Queen's 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne in a special service on Sunday.

Do you remember the Wimborne town centre cricket ground? Originally known as Hanham's Cricket Club, Wimborne Cricket Club, was established in 1793 and is believed to have used the green as its ground since 1860. Pictured here is a match in progress i...

Officers are appealing for help from the public to find a missing man from Christchurch.

Even the show’s presenter Matt Lucas will be showing off his baking skills in the tent. Here's the full list of celebrities.

It adds to an already difficult day for the Prime Minister after four of his closest aides resigned.

Canada Goose and acclaimed footwear designer, Salehe Bembury have announced a new collaboration on an NBA All-Star 2022 collection. Here's how you can buy it.

FIVE MPs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on business and staffing costs in the last 12 months. Read more:

A BADLY damaged vehicle was stopped by police shortly after being involved in a road traffic collision (RTC).

A MAN strangled his girlfriend before causing thousands of pounds of damage to her home with ketchup and Fairy Liquid and writing “you’re next” on the wall.

Two teenagers found dead at a nature reserve in Dorset were identified from police custody images, an inquest has heard.

SUPERMARKET chain Aldi is hopeful a decision on its plans for a new store on a disused sweet factory site will be made "in the near future".

A MAN has been jailed for more than a year after he used counterfeit cash in a deal to buy a car.

MEMBERS of Parliament for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole saw business expenses rise by more than £36,000 last year. Read more: