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Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Poole couple appeal for help after extensive flooding
A COUPLE from Poole, left “desperate” after flooding destroyed their family home, are appealing for temporary caravan access following days spent stuck outside.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl warn over change which could cost shoppers £160
Families face spending an extra £160 a year at major UK supermarkets due to a brand new government scheme.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Every Wetherspoons in Dorset RANKED
Every Wetherspoons in Dorset ranked from best to worst by customers. READ MORE:

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Tips to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid
Recovery from Covid-19 can often take weeks or even months with about one in 10 cases leaving taste and smell problems after infection.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The most scenic villages in Dorset
IT is fair to say that Dorset is a beautiful and unique place to live.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Dorset areas with the highest and lowest Covid-19 cases
NEARLY every area of Dorset has recently reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest statistics.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Star Wars fan from Portland recreates iconic scenes using Lego
A STAR Wars fan from Portland has combined his love of photography and Lego to recreate stunning scenes from the cult sci-fi series.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brand new delicatessen to open in Poole next week
A HIGH-end delicatessen is to open its doors in Poole, having taken inspiration from Harrods and Selfridges.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New park and ride opening this weekend
THE council’s latest park and ride service will be opening for the first time this weekend in Poole.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Local Olympic heroes of the past
WITH Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 now underway, the Echo celebrates Dorset and West Hampshire’s Olympic medal winners of the past.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dog surfing championship at Branksome Dene beach this weekend
CANINE chums will be putting their best paw forward in an attempt to ride the wave to success in the country's only dog surfing and paddleboard championship.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset pets in the spotlight this week
FROM a ball-loving pug to a pet named after a character from the musical Hamilton, we have a range of beloved companions to introduce to you today.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Less than 20 per cent of BCP Council staff have done mandatory training
LESS than twenty per cent of BCP council staff have completed the mandatory training they should have.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Universal Credit: 660,000 NHS and key workers will see income slashed
On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100
7 ways you can speed up the process of saving for a house deposit
Saving can seem almost impossible, especially with the average deposit amount of 15% of the property cost.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Neither the council or SSE have made any attempt to improve the signage'
ASTONISHINGLY, BCP Council allowed SSE Power to close the Blandford Road on July 2 cutting off Hamworthy from the two bridges, leaving just one road in and out of Hamworthy, resulting in delays of up to an hour getting in and out of Hamworthy.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lara Bull forges on with Business Innovation South event at Hilton Hotel
LOCKDOWNS, letdowns and last-minute changes haven’t stopped Lara Bull from forging ahead with her Business Innovation South event on September 15 at the Hilton Hotel.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100
8 ways your children can have fun while learning during school holidays
Childcare experts have revealed some great ways to keep kids entertained over the summer while sneakily helping them learn at the same time.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Feeding time
Dean Mason of the Echo Camera Club captured this wonderful shot of a green woodpecker parent feeding the last juvenile prior to fledging.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'I am saddened at how dirty the town is'
ON WEDNESDAY evening my wife and I decided to walk through Meyrick Park ,through the town centre, and the gardens to the pier.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Threat to burn down house case among 8 in court
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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:31:53 +0100
Covid hospitalisations 'rapidly increasing' across Dorset
CORONAVIRUS hospitalisations are rapidly increasing across Dorset. Read more:

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Fish and chip shop co-owner fell to his death at Dorset cliff
TRIBUTES have been paid to a tourist who fell to his death in front of his family while climbing a Dorset seaside cliff.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:58:06 +0100
Man pronounced dead on Bournemouth green
Man dies in West Cliff Green. Read more:

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wessex Water respond to Sorted Surf Shop campaign
WESSEX Water will meet tomorrow with organisers behind a planned campaign against the water supply company, following sewage spills in local piers.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Residents to be asked views on BCP city status bid
RESIDENTS might eventually be asked if they would back a BCP bid for city status for the area.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:44:06 +0100
Appeal to find Shaun Carroll last seen in Winfrith
Police searching for a man who went missing near Wool are appealing for help from the public in an effort to find him.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Police stepping up patrols after Bournemouth seafront rape
RESOURCES are being stepped-up across BCP after a girl was raped in the water off Bournemouth beach.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:43:48 +0100
Lane closed on A31 near Ringwood after two-vehicle crash
EMERGENCY services are currently on the scene of a crash on the A31.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:32:30 +0100
Sam Surridge trying to take 'little bits out of everything' from Scott Parker
EAGER frontman Sam Surridge revealed how he was trying to take “little bits out of everything” said by new head coach Scott Parker to improve himself as a player.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:58:02 +0100
Staff shortage suspends BCP Council garden waste collections
GARDEN waste collections across the BCP Council area have been suspended until further notice.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:35:36 +0100
BCP Council begin installing electric seafront barbecues
BCP COUNCIL have installed yet more beachside provisions by unveiling their new electric barbecues along Bournemouth and Poole’s seafront.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:10:56 +0100
Cobham takeover bid for Ultra Electronic looks set to be recommended to shareholders
AN ENGINEERING company which employs people in Dorset has says it is “minded” to accept a £2.6billion takeover bid from the county’s defence giant Cobham.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:53:01 +0100
'Heavy rain' and thunderstorms warnings issued in Dorset following heatwave
DORSET is set to be hit by a mixture of 'heavy rain', 'strong and gusty winds' and 'slow-moving thunderstorms' in the coming days.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:54:33 +0100
Paddleboarders rescued at Arne
TWO paddleboarders were rescued after getting into 'difficulties' with the tide.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Christchurch teenager thanks swimmer for finding lost phone
A TEENAGER from Christchurch has been reunited with his phone after it has spent 16 hours on the sea floor off Bournemouth beach.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:44:21 +0100
Fire near railway line in Christchurch causing delays
TRAIN services could be cancelled, delayed or revised due to a fire next to the track in Christchurch.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:34:56 +0100
A total of 404 new coronavirus cases across Dorset
MORE than 400 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:40:20 +0100
Dorset council issues 520 parking fines
MORE than 500 parking fines were handed out by Dorset Council wardens over the last weekend as thousands flocked to the coast - and motorists are being warned they may be towed as they prepare for another influx this weekend.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sam Bird backs plans for eGrand Prix in Bournemouth
FORMULA E driver and current leader of the World Championship, Sam Bird, has backed plans for a ‘Monaco’ style eGrand Prix in Bournemouth, saying he saw no reason why the town couldn’t host an “amazing event”.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lack of support for adults with Asperger’s in Dorset
A concerned resident with Asperger’s (now known as Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD), who asked to remain anonymous, has shared their experiences of their time in St Ann’s hospital in Poole.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
When and where you can fly from Bournemouth Airport
BOURNEMOUTH Airport has revealed the dates that we can expect to restart flying to a range of destinations across Europe. READ MORE:

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
State of roads across the BCP Council area debated
POOR road surfaces, dirty road signs and worn-out white lines all feature in calls to local councillors  – and according to some the situation is getting worse.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:04:04 +0100
Ferndown deliveries affected by resourcing issues at post office
DELIVERIES in parts of Ferndown will be disrupted due to resourcing issues at the post office.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Pingdemic: Hundreds more pinged by Test and Trace in Dorset
HUNDREDS more people were told to self-isolate by Test and across Dorset in the latest week, figures show.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:20:45 +0100
PICTURES: Ringwood School Year 11 prom at the Vitality Stadium
STUDENTS from Ringwood School enjoyed their year 11 prom at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday, July 22.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:04:56 +0100
Holidaymaker who fell from rocks at Dorset beauty spot named
A MAN who died after falling from rocks at a Dorset beauty spot has been named.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:42:21 +0100
REVIEW: James Blunt at the BIC
REVIEW: James Blunt at the BIC. READ MORE:

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:22:41 +0100
parkrun is back! 10 reasons why you should be doing it
parkrun organise weekly 5km runs across the world. It is continuing to grow in popularity and the benefits don’t stop at improving your fitness.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:29:46 +0100
MK Dons boss reveals Andrew Surman is set to retire
MK DONS boss Russell Martin revealed Cherries great Andrew Surman is set to retire from football.



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