AN ENFORCEMENT investigation is underway as dismayed residents believe a historic common law contract has been broken by a multi-million-pound development.

THE worst designed modern complex that was ever constructed in central Bournemouth.

A MAN given the opportunity to prove he wouldn’t reoffend before breaking into his ex-partner’s house and sleeping in her bed just hours after receiving a deferred sentence has been handed a “second chance”.

THE first vehicle transporting donations gathered by the Help from Bournemouth to Ukraine group has arrived in Ukraine.

BOURNEMOUTH'S bid for city status included photographs of Christchurch and Poole.

A TOWN centre store in Bournemouth has been boarded up after its long term occupier closed last month.

A GUN club site which has been blighted by anti-social behaviour and drug dealing problems is attempting to ramp up security measures.

THIEVES stole five bikes of “significant value” from a garage in Ferndown as police appeal for information.

FROM desk-bound quantity surveyor to growing a thriving alcohol spirits business, it has been quite a decade for the founder of Dorset’s first gin distillery.

A CAR dealership along a busy Poole road could be cleared to make way for a block of flats.

Details on nine cases involving offenders who have been senteced at Poole Magistrates' Court

PLANS to build 100 homes in a flood-prone Hampshire village look set to be approved - despite sparking almost 140 objections.

A TOWN’S ‘longest serving butcher’, who served his community for nearly 50 years, and a loving father has died.

A ROCK was thrown from a bridge and onto a car on a busy road in Poole which could have had “serious consequences” for a motorist and his child inside the vehicle.

Ministers claim the pay increase will amount to £1,000 more a year for the average worker.

AS THE World celebrates International Women's Day, the Echo looks back at an event 20 years ago that brought thousands together for a good cause.

A RESIDENT has been left "disgusted" over the prospect of seeing her annual car parking permit bill increase by 225 per cent.

WORK on the Castlepoint car park is now in its “final phase” with a new section recently opened for use.

A MAN remains in a life-threatening condition following an assault at a nightclub in Bournemouth town centre last month.

CHANGES have been agreed to plans for a new tourist information office and adjoining three shop units in Blandford.

SCOTT Parker has a slight dilemma ahead of kick-off tonight – trying to pick who starts at right-back in the absence of Adam Smith.

SUMMER signing Ryan Christie is “loving” the winger role he has been tasked with since joining Cherries, with the Scot stating that his role within Scott Parker’s side suits him “down to the ground.”

The current Ofgem energy price cap of £1,277 will increase by nearly £700 to £1,971.

THE TOPIC of twisting or sticking has cropped up a few times after Cherries fell to defeat away at Deepdale on Saturday, with more than a few fans believing Scott Parker’s current tactics are hindering his side’s promotion push.

Do you know a new teacher who is making a real difference?

A LAW expert has expressed the importance of having funeral plans in place to avoid causing added stress to grieving relatives.

The community at Emmanuel Church, Southill, in Weymouth is beginning to collect photographs and memories from 50 years ago when building of the church commenced.

DORSET bus operators have responded with uncertainty to a government package of more than £150m provided to support bus and rail services across the UK.

Burger King has announced a mouth-watering Katsu Curry range which will see four new burgers added to the menu.

CHOCOLATE is normally viewed as a treat to be enjoyed on occasion. But some have even tried to hail it as a 'superfood'.

COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas.

Greggs are expected to rise prices for the second time this year

Each officer will receive 10 Easter eggs and be asked to provide feedback for Aldi’s Easter buying team.

The Royal Mint has launched an original new depiction of Britannia on a collectable coin to coincide with International Women’s Day

A 90-YEAR-OLD care home resident was reunited with his extended family at a surprise party.

Jackie Smith captured this fantastic shot of a Kestrel at Stanpit Marsh that had hovered right in front of her then swooped and caught its prey.

Some of the best fitness items to gift this Mother's Day.

Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 – here’s how you an get hold of tickets.

The fitness-tracker, owned by Google, allows users to track daily steps, record workouts and work towards fitness goals.

Treat your mum to a relaxing spa treatment that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days.

HUGE plans for a low carbon energy facility in Christchurch look set to be approved - despite "grave" concerns from community groups and hundreds of residents.

THE man arrested in an alleged affray involving an axe and hammer in a steakhouse car park has been released under investigation.

VOLUNTEERS and members of staff at Bournemouth and Poole hospitals have been getting abuse from some visitors who don't want to wear face coverings.

THE costs of the Throop Nature Park, which could top £10m over its lifetime, has been questioned by councillors.

FARM led and fire fuelled. That’s the message printed on the front of Terroir Tapas, a Bournemouth restaurant, which is proving you don’t need to leave Dorset to serve a high quality and low waste menu.

A MAN suffered a broken jaw and a woman was pushed over during a reported assault outside a Bournemouth pub.

THE family of the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena attack are to be interviewed in tonight's Panorama from their new home in Dorset.

A magnificent mansion that occupies one of the finest plots on the millionaires' playground of Sandbanks has gone on the market for £8.5m.

POLICE are urging anyone to come forward with information regarding reports of burglary at a town centre shop.

CCTV images have been released in relation to the theft of a tip jar at a Bournemouth café.