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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Mudeford man fined after painting zebra crossing himself
A RESIDENT in Christchurch has been fined £130 from the police after painting a temporary zebra crossing on Chichester Way.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Paedophile snared in undercover Kik Messenger police sting
A FORMER teacher has been deemed to pose a significant risk to members of the public after he made arrangements to commit sexual acts on an ’11-year-old girl’.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Man banned from having graffiti equipment after damage spate
A MAN has been banned from having spray cans or any objects that could be used to carry out graffiti in public after a spate of damage across Bournemouth.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
BCP's 'London South' free port 'would be worth £1.7billion'
FREE port designation would boost the economy of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by £1.7 billion over the next 20 years, according to its now submitted bid.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How much did BCP conurbation MPs cost the taxpayer?
THE Bournemouth conurbation MP that cost the taxpayer the most last year was Michael Tomlinson, new figures reveal.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:42:02 +0000
BCP's Covid case rate continues to fall - see how it compares to other areas
THE Covid case rate for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area continues to fall in a further sign the lockdown is working in helping to slow the spread of the virus.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:26:41 +0000
Vaccine invitations go out to over 65s in Poole centre GP practices
GP practices in Poole have vaccinated thousands of people against Covid-19 and are now inviting over 65s for their jabs.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:46:48 +0000
Dorset Police seize mum's car from uninsured driver with no licence
AN UNINSURED driver had his mum's car seized by police after travelling at more than 100mph on a Dorset road.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:27:32 +0000
Street drinkers moved on by police in Ashley Road, Poole
STREET drinkers were moved on during police patrols in Poole's Ashley Road.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council local plan: 7,500 homes planned for south east Dorset
DETAILS of plans to build more than 30,000 new homes across Dorset have emerged in the county’s local plan.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:12:48 +0000
Covid-19 myths and misinformation debunked by the experts
Coronavirus conspiracies continue to circulate on social media with images and videos spreading false information about the virus.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:11:12 +0000
Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:45:00 +0000
Surge in coronavirus cases 'caused by visitors' to Dorset
DORSET’S surge in Covid cases is likely to have been driven by visitors to the area – including those bringing in new variants.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:08:00 +0000
P&O Ferries' Pride of Hull refurbishment project for Southern Contracts
A FAMILY-run business has finished the first phase of a contract to refurbish the galleys on one of Europe’s biggest ferries.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Petition to Parliament calls for low VAT on hospitality to stay
A PETITION started by a Dorset restaurateur to keep a low VAT lifeline for the hospitality industry has attracted enough support to force a response from government.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Three shoplifters among eights cases in court
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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Jury out in Westbourne manslaughter trial
THE jury have been sent out to decide if the man accused of manslaughter after an incident in Westbourne in June last year was insane at the time of the killing.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
BMW driver caught speeding at 114mph on the Dorset Way
A BMW driver has been found guilty of speeding at 114mph on a dual carriageway in Poole.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Kings Park Athletics Centre refurbishment to get underway
SCHOOL children, park run enthusiasts and local sports groups will soon benefit from improved training facilities at King's Park Athletics Centre, as work gets underway on a full refurbishment.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for Highcliffe hopes could be on 'unmapped ancient woodland'
CONTENTIOUS plans to build 23 homes in Highcliffe have been called in after concerns were raised they could be replacing “unmapped ancient woodland”.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:51:00 +0000
Variety Wessex juggles Zoom
Meet the Dorset entertainers who have taken to Zoom to help Variety The Children's Charity

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:35:00 +0000
Bereaved to #LookOut4TheLight for loved-ones
Care Collaborative is encouraging bereaved to #LookOut4TheLight to remember their loved-ones

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:19:00 +0000
Police appeal for information after knifepoint robbery in Poole
A MAN wielding a Stanley knife stole cash, a phone and a bank card from his victim in Poole.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:16:00 +0000
Iron Man is a team effort
Iron Man challenge raises over £2000 in memory of Samuel Oldridge for children and young people with cancer.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:05:00 +0000
Law firm Blanchards Bailey increases charity aid
Award-winning law firm Blanchards Bailey LLP has bucked the trend and increased it's charity aid during COVID-19.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Police dogs go back to school
A FORMER school site is being used to put some of Dorset Police's latest recruits through their paces.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:37:13 +0000
Pictures: Check out parts of Dorset in the Snow in the 1980s
In a week in which Dorset experienced a dusting of the white stuff, the Daily Echo looks back at pictures of when snow fell in the 1980s.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Contentious 'deregulation' of BCP taxi industry progresses
CONTROVERSIAL plans by BCP Council to “deregulate” the taxi trade have moved a step forward after winning the support of its licensing committee.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Letter to the Editor: Not the time to write off the neighbour
QUITE rightly NHS Staff, care home workers, the police/PCSOs/council workers, retail staff and many others who provide the public services we all rely on are applauded for their hard work in difficult, and yes potentially life threatening situatio...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dave Ashford reunited with siblings on Long Lost Family
A POOLE man has been reunited with his sisters after being put up for adoption when he was just seven months old.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A Guide Dogs UK buddy dog helps Swanage girl in lockdown
A VISUALLY impaired girl from Swanage is one of the youngest buddy dog owners - and her dog has been helping her through lockdown.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Picture of the Day: Christchurch during the great snowstorm of 1908
Church Street in Christchurch during the great snowstorm of 1908, note the tram to the right with the snow cleared around it.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
South West Coast Path offers physical and mental benefits during pandemic
LATEST research has calculated health and wellbeing benefits of over £75 million for people walking Britain’s longest National Trail.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Hamworthy residents encouraged to 'celebrate the old and inspire the new'
A POOLE based creative company is inviting residents with a connection to Hamworthy to get involved in their project, Celebrating the Old, Inspiring the New.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:24:32 +0000
Surridge and Stanislas send Cherries through to last eight of FA Cup for the first time in 64 years
GOALS from Sam Surridge and Junior Stanislas sent Cherries into the last eight of the FA Cup for the first time since 1957.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:20:00 +0000
Light dusting of snow creates wintry scenes in Dorset
RESIDENTS across Dorset have woken to a light dusting of snow this morning.



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