A MAN who fell down a sinkhole on Bournemouth beach says a child could easily be killed by the hidden threat.

DORSET Police has issued an apology to AFC Bournemouth, one of the club’s players and Facebook after a mistake in their investigation into a report of racial abuse.

A MAN has pleaded guilty to causing a boy serious injuries by driving dangerously.

A PARENT of a New Milton pupil said what was once a “trip of a lifetime” has now turned into an “ordeal”, and has criticised the company behind the trip.

A POOLE plumber who contracted deadly meningitis before spending two months in hospital, has been left with a permanent brain injury.

We've opened up our archives to bring you these pictures of Swanage through the years.

IN November 2019 a new, six-foot high fence was erected on the East Cliff, to the fury of some residents.

OVER the past week the Daily Echo has once again reported on many serious criminal cases from the courts.

DOGS are now only allowed on certain beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

TWO catapults have been seized from youths in Poole after police came across them firing at pigeons in a tree.

ALTHOUGH it may not be a particularly old town - Bournemouth has its fair share of quirky and interesting historic facts.

Here are some of the best rated Chinese takeaways in and around Bournemouth as rated by customers on Google Reviews.

A company in Bournemouth are offering pizza delivery to the beach.

ONE of the two BCP Council by-elections taking place on Thursday (May 6) will be for the Canford Heath ward.

You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this Bank Holiday weekend.

Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.

A BOURNEMOUTH road is set to close for more than a month while the council carries out drainage connection works.

A BOURNEMOUTH man has been fined several hundred pounds after travelling on a train without paying the fare.

To stay safe, people are reminded to follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign.

THE alcohol licence application for a new Greek restaurant on Poole Quay was withdrawn before councillors were due to consider it.

TODAY we say hello to 10 of your loveable, furry friends as we put them in the spotlight.

AFTER FIVE months of retail lockdown, South Coast Makers Market is throwing open its doors this Saturday in Bournemouth town centre with a line-up of 45 local businesses.

The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in May.

Richard Murgatroyd of the Echo Camera Club posted this view of Corfe Castle looking across towards Poole Harbour as the sun sets.

POLICE are investigating an alleged assault and a number of reports of anti-social behaviour in the Littledown area.

A PUB that offers picturesque riverside dining in Wimborne is this week's Pub of the Week.

A MAN who was caught with a haul of indecent images of children and extreme pornography has avoided a custodial sentence.

DISCOUNT chain Home Bargains is seeking permission to extend its store at Christchurch Retail Park into the neighbouring unit.

A SUPERMARKET’S plan to sell alcohol from its store in a New Forest village has sparked a flurry of opposition – including from a neighbouring off-licence.

RESTRICTIONS at BCP Council recycling centres are being rolled back, as lockdown measures continue to ease across the country.

THE A31 between Wimborne will be closed overnight for two weeks, starting next month.

Here are all of the Covid rules you still HAVE to follow this bank holiday weekend

THE 10 areas in Dorset with the fewest number of Covid cases reported during the entire pandemic have been revealed.

OVER the past three years a handful of Dorset offenders have seen the sentences for their crimes increased by the Court of Appeal.

THE South West's 'R rate' has increased and is now the highest in the country, according to the latest Government update.

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi stressed a need for those who are fully-vaccinated to remain vigilant despite being fully protected.

ON MAY 6 people across Dorset will be given the chance to vote for their preferred candidate to take on the role of the county's police and crime commissioner.

Catch up with local landlords ahead of the first bank holiday weekend back after reopening.

WHEN Jonathan Frostick was suffering a heart attack, his first thought was: “This isn’t convenient.”