THE decision on whether a seafront restaurant in Mudeford can serve takeaway alcohol will be revealed this week.

THIS year makes 18 years since the opening of Castlepoint Shopping Centre.

THE family of a girl who tragically died last year aged just 16 have named a rose in her memory.

FEWER than 30 offenders were prosecuted out of almost 800 reports of rape and attempted rape in the space of a year in Dorset.

Updates as Covid measures ease further across England

THE government has been urged to probe the planned sale of LV= after a report accused its bosses of failing to be “open and transparent” with its members.

THE latest crime statistics have revealed a fall in offences in Dorset for the fourth consecutive quarter.

A POPULAR tea gardens is showing off its new extension and refurbishment as it opens for indoor dining today.

A MAN reported missing from Poole has been found safe and well.

Drivers are warned the A35 Puddletown Bypass will remain closed westbound today after a major sink hole appeared.

DISCARDED beer bottles and speeding drivers are putting children at risk on a popular route for walking to school.

LIFEBOATS were called out after an upturned kayak was spotted in choppy waters near St Albans Head yesterday afternoon.

Lockdown is easing tomorrow, 17 May. Here's what you can and can't do.

HOTELIERS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were “feeling positive” ahead of reopening on Monday and were excited to welcome guests back to the area.

Here are the rules for going on holiday this summer, 2021:

A WHOPPING 770 motorists are banned from our roads each week in the UK due to drink-driving.

HEALTHCARE staff and patients have been celebrating the legacy of Poole businessman Robert White, on what would have been the entrepreneur's 68th birthday.

A NEW market event is to come Bournemouth town centre next weekend – bring with it food, music and entertainment from across the world.

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PLANS to build almost 100 homes on the edge of a Hampshire town have been rejected after sparking 70 objections.

AS the Cherries prepare themselves for their EFL Championship play-off against Brentford, the Echo looks back at the last time they earned themselves the right to do battle for top-flight football.

BCP COUNCIL are urging for more people to come forward as foster parents during a two-week initiative celebrating the role of foster carers.

INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED artist Stuart Semple is bringing his Marvellous Memory Machine to Bournemouth town centre from Friday May 14.

I WOULD very much like to know how Bournemouth council can justify implementing a £100 cancellation charge.

INCREASING numbers of people are being admitted to hospital in Bournemouth and Poole due to allergies.

MORE than 800 children across Dorset were stripped of disability benefits after their 16th birthday, figures show.

LUSH was today devoting its 100 UK shop windows to a campaign highlighting what it says is the lack of black history taught in schools.

WHY are Poole planners suddenly allowing the construction of large numbers of apartments in quiet residential areas?

A GALLERY in Dorset is to host an outdoor antiques roadshow style valuation day and exhibition to mark the return of in-person viewings.

On Wednesday, May 12 you printed a very good article by your reporter Jane Reader, it was titled "Corona hit trust's staff".

Nick Lucas of the Echo Camera Club captured a beautiful dawn breaking on The River Stour at Christchurch.

Why aren't we looking after our town of Bournemouth.

Can you guess which busy part of Bournemouth this picture was taken in?

A SERIAL criminal attempted to burgle a Christchurch home which he had previously stolen a sentimental ring from.

EARLIER this month, a man from Poole beat all five of the Chasers on ITV’s Beat the Chasers, netting £100,000 in the process.

TWO blocks of flats could soon be erected in Poole which would see 28 new apartments built.