BOURNEMOUTH’S empty House of Fraser store is under offer from a potential buyer, the Daily Echo can reveal.

AN INTERNAL review by Dorset Police found there was no misconduct over the response to a 999 call made less than two hours before a woman was raped.

CROWDS gathered at Bournemouth beach on Good Friday as temperatures hit 20C in some areas of Dorset.

A DORSET cancer nurse is encouraging young women to check for lumps following her own cancer diagnosis.

THE coastguard is issuing a warning to the public about rockfalls at a popular tourist destination in Dorset.

THE COUNCIL has released guidelines for people visiting Dorset's beaches over the Easter weekend.

CONCERNS have been raised about peregrines currently nesting on an iconic Poole building in light of a planning application to demolish it.

DETAILS have emerged why a P&O cruise ship is currently moored off the coast of Weymouth.

THE opening date for a new Marks and Spencer store in a New Forest town has finally been confirmed.

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A NEW Mexican restaurant will open its doors in Bournemouth town centre next month.

BUILDING work has started on the foundations for the new A31 bridge supports ahead of demolition works.

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THESE horses, dogs and Guinea pigs are looking for their forever homes.

BEACH goers have been reminded of the rules that will be in place on BCP Council's beaches this summer.

A RESTAURANT has tabled plans to retain a caravan offering a takeaway service in the outdoor space of its premises.

MORE than 250 street parties are being planned across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A TEAM from Bournemouth University and the National Motor Museum will be breathing new life into an infamous car to try to make it run for the first time in over half a century.

A GLIMMER of hope for a red-listed bird and a stay at the top for a species of sparrow as around 12,000 people in Dorset count for a nationwide birdwatch.

MAINSTREAM house prices across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole increased by more than 200 per cent since 2001, according to research by Savills.

ITV's The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe's stars tell Rachael Davis about playing real-life death-faking couple John and Anne Darwin.

THE DORSET University Hospitals Trust has seen an increase in midwives, according to new NHS figures, despite warnings about a shortage of midwives in England.

A POOLE pre-school allows children to “understand that their opinions matter” as found in a glowing OFSTED report.

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

A NEW activity nature trail is opening at Gullivers Farm and Kitchen this Friday (April 15).

Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.

Due to popular demand, Asda has brought back its Easter Bunny pizzas in stores nationwide for this year.

Wonderful view of the sunrise from the Purbeck hills over Poole Harbour on a frosty morning captured by Hang Ross.

Here's a selection of the clothes included in Hollister's spring sale.

ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

Show you garden this love with some stunning garden furniture and accessories from Wickes.

Having ants wandering around your home can be a big nuisance, not to mention unhygienic.

MORE than 50 residents have objected to a former hotel becoming a house HMO after previous experiences with drug dealing, fireworks, and left dog muck.

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a Royal Artillery veteran, cancer survivor and a loving father who gave his time to help the homeless around Bournemouth.

A SENIOR and experienced Conservative councillor has been suspended for breaching the political group’s rules when she put forward a motion supporting Ukraine.

A DRIVER acted “stupidly” when he sped off from police before crashing off the road and into a field.

MOTORISTS are facing long delays on the A31 in the New Forest this afternoon.

ALL lanes of a busy road have reopened following a crash.

TWO pedestrian entrances at Wimborne Road Cemetery have been shut, ‘due to persistent antisocial behaviour problems.’

A DORSET Council meeting ended in chaos with councillors led out of the chamber as a resolution on climate change was interrupted by protestors.

POLICE have led action to evict an unauthorised traveller encampment from the car park in King's Park, Bournemouth.

PLANS for a massive 491-home development on green belt land in Ringwood have been dealt a blow as the town council has “significant concerns” with proposals.

From Morrisons, Marks and Spencers to Gordon Ramsay, find the Easter Half Term Deals.

A CAR has been destroyed after it was set alight by a group of young people.

THE success of Bobby & Co in Bournemouth’s former Debenhams has been highlighted in a national report which says viable uses can be found for Britain’s department stores.

IN the early hours of April 15, 1912, Frank Prentice was one of the last crewmen on board the RMS Titanic as its stern rose to the stars.

A MAN threatened a Tesco staff member with a knife after he was challenged during an attempted theft.

A Ferndown Mum has lost a staggering 6 stone 11lb with the help of a weight loss group in Dorset.

Details on 12 criminal cases recently dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.