A BRAVE teenager has spoken about being robbed by a knife wielding assailant in the woods a short walk away from his school.

A BOURNEMOUTH woman has been labelled a “true hero” after she suffered smoke inhalation while helping her neighbour evacuate during a large restaurant fire.

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DORSET'S public health boss has called on people to ‘remain vigilant’, as the county sees rising numbers of Covid cases once again.

A GYM member has complained of “hundreds” of dead fly corpses on the floor of the showers, as well as “human hair” lying around and “neglected” exercise machines.

A SCHEME for 27 flats and two shop units has been agreed for the In Excess site in Ashley Road, Poole.

THREE people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a property in Bournemouth in the early hours of Monday morning.

Welcome to the idyllic Dorset property for sale for £1.6million.

A ROAD in Bournemouth town centre was closed on Sunday night following a report of a person on a hotel roof.

SEEK out Secret Bournemouth. That’s the message from the Bournemouth Town Centre BID after it unveiled a list of hidden and not so hidden treasures.

A MAN has described three unidentified flying objects (UFOs) he saw in the sky above Boscombe Pier as “metallic silver and spinning”.

A MOPED rider has been recorded on dashcam brazenly running a red light on a busy Christchurch crossroads while carrying a passenger.

ANOTHER peaceful demonstration promoting peace in Ukraine was held in Bournemouth Square on Sunday afternoon.

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.

A car was left with extensive damage after a crash on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth.

Eggs sold in shops will be classified as “barn eggs” rather than free-range

GEORGE RICHARD CHAPMAN, aged 28 and of Gordon Road, Fareham, admits assaulting a woman by beating her in Bournemouth on January 1. Fined £100. To pay £34 surcharge and £85 costs.

A BRAND new shed has been installed and new tracks have been laid as progress continues at the Poole Park Railway.

A DORSET resident will take on a challenge in support of a close friend diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

DRIVERS have been ticketed by police after driving through 'road closed' signs in Bournemouth town centre.

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A 2,000-year-old coin that depicts a wine-swilling Celtic king who boasted of having a high sex drive has been unearthed by a metal detectorist.

Bus driving opportunities for those who left labour market during pandemic. Read more:

TRIBUTES have been paid to a "true legend" who led an initiative to help families cook healthy and affordable meals.

A CASTING vote decided an application for five homes on a site at Tower Hill, Bere Regis.

LULWORTH Estate is calling for volunteers to help with two beach cleans as part of this spring’s Great Dorset Beach Clean.

Cartwright & Butler are offering a number of Easter treats including hampers, gift boxes and more

JP Morgan has joined forces with the Cherries and a Bournemouth housing association for the kick-off of a scheme to help disadvantaged and vulnerable adults live independently.

In January this year, two important Echo articles and a public question asked at a BCP Council meeting effectively publicised the continuing chronic inability of the environmental department to keep the appearance of public areas in Bournemouth in pr...

THE value of Neighbourhood Plans has again been questioned after councillors were told that a plan over two years old has limited weight.

Sky has revealed what you can expect to come to its channels and the streaming service NOW for April 2022.

A LARGE fire broke out in the ground floor of a Bournemouth restaurant on Saturday afternoon, as dozens of onlookers watched firefighters tackle the blaze.

ITEMS reportedly destined for supermarkets in Europe have turned up on a number of Dorset beaches after containers on a ship went overboard during a storm.

A GROWING vegan community in the Bournemouth Triangle branded the ‘Vegan Triangle’ are said to be positively impacting the area but are calling for more support from the council.

Martin Roberts arrives in Poland with Bournemouth donations. Read more:

A LOST dog was reunited with its owner thanks to the intervention of a marine engagement police officer.

A driver caught speeding at 104mph on a Dorset road told police he was 'on his way to get a haircut'.

A heath fire broke out on Canford Heath on Saturday evening.

Officers were out in Bournemouth town centre last night "offering reassurance".

A MAN who caused more than £1,000 worth of damage to a council-owned bus has been ordered to pay compensation.

A DORSET school is preparing to hold a final reunion for students this year.

New mobile phone laws come into force for drivers on March 25 - what you need to know.

MEMBERS of the Friars Cliff resident's association have assured people in the area that the new parking regulations proposed by the council are not as ‘severe’ as they seem.

A MAN has avoided an immediate prison sentence for an assault at a late-night bar in Bournemouth town centre.

A POPULAR Weymouth beach café has been given planning consent for a larger kiosk.

CONTRACTORS carrying out a major road bridge replacement project have issued a “note of caution” over hitting a target of reopening the A35 by Easter.

DORSET families are being asked to donate a teddy bear for children in Ukraine as part of a ‘share a bear’ campaign.

A MAN has been jailed for several months after assaulting two men in Bournemouth.

READERS have been sharing their views after a 'topless' event was held at a pub in Dorchester - with another scheduled for tonight.

A MAN has been handed a court bill of more than £400 after failing to pay for a £5.10 train ticket.