A MAN crashed into a parked car while disqualified from driving four days after being given a stark warning by a judge that he was facing prison for leading officers on a lengthy police chase.

PUBLICANS and punters a-like have condemned the PM's suggestion of a vaccine passport to allow access into pubs.

A DAD-of-two who drove 90 miles to meet a 14-year-old “girl” told police he was the innocent dupe of a paedophile hunter group.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man “full of dreams” who died after a motorbike crash in Poole earlier this month.

THE POOLE Liberal Democrats are calling for action from BCP Council and Dorset Police following increased anti-social behaviour and drug use in Ashley Road.

COUNCILLORS for Ferndown and West Parley have objected to “large parts” of the developments outlined in Dorset Council’s local plan.

MAJOR production facilities are being put in place in Sandbanks for a new Netflix series due to come out next year.

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A SECONDARY school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors following a remote inspection during lockdown.

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Many airlines are now offering Covid-19 tests as part of their booking process, for an additional cost, including British Airways and TUI.

HE WAS only 12 years old when his mother was killed in a car crash that shocked the world.

A Bournemouth bride organised her wedding in just two days after Boris Johnson announced the second national lockdown for England.

POLICE were patrolling the Sandbanks area on Wednesday night after receiving reports of “boy racers”.

A BOURNEMOUTH man has been charged with attempting to steal from a car in Poole following an arrest by officers.

A FAMOUS explorer has appealed for a horse riding doctor to join him on his latest expedition.

CINEWORLD could look at job cuts, rent negotiations and delaying refurbishment projects after announcing a £2.2billion loss, a commentator has said.

THOUSANDS of therapy sessions for depression and anxiety are carried out online by mental health patients in Dorset.

A FLORIST in Kinson has been hiding bouquets all over Bournemouth to add some cheer and sunshine to people's lives.

A NEW Milton couple have adorned their garden with Easter decorations to raise money for a charity close to their hearts.

ISN'T IT time parking charges were introduced the whole length of Southbourne overcliffe 24/7?

1989/90 Margaret Thatcher's government attempted to force a "poll tax" on the people of the United Kingdom.

I AM sure some of you will think, 'oh no not him again'.

SPRING has sprung and Echo Camera Club members have captured beautiful moments of the season.

I had occasion to be admitted to the SAU ward in Poole Hospital as an emergency on Friday last.

Shirley Head nee Preston recently was having a sort out and came across a picture, taken when she was working at a Boscombe solicitors, Maslen & Maslen circa 1950 when she was 17 years old.

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A MAN arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life has been released on police bail as officers continue to make inquiries.

A SENIOR army officer has been found guilty of dishonestly claiming £48,000 in allowances, stating he and his wife would not be living near their children’s Dorset schools.

A POPULAR barbershop in Bournemouth is permanently closing its doors to the public this summer.

ALMOST half of all Covid fines issued in Dorset in the first 11 months of the pandemic were dished out in May 2020, police figures reveal.

A MAN told a woman “it was all in your head” after sexually penetrating her with his finger without consent in her own home.

A BOURNEMOUTH high street is to lose its third bank in a year after Santander announced 111 branch closures.

A HEFTY fine for anyone in England trying to travel abroad without good reason is due to come into force next week as part of new coronavirus restrictions.

P&O has announced new staycation cruises banning holidaymakers who have not had both doses of the Covid vaccine.

SIX more schools have reported positive cases of coronavirus and asked pupils and staff to self-isolate.

A MAN was admitted to hospital with injuries to his wrist after an altercation outside a college in Bournemouth.

ONE of Bournemouth's busiest roads will soon close in one direction for a whole month – and motorists are being advised to avoid the area if they can.

DORSET has been awarded more than £816,000 as part of a government initiative to help towns reopen as restrictions ease.

A DRIVER punched a woman in the face following a two vehicle crash in Poole earlier today.

A DRIVER has died when his car reportedly collided with a wall near Dorchester today.

OVER  30 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset in the last 24 hours, latest figures show.