Updates as emergency services deal with a very serious crash on the A338 Spur Road. The northbound carriageway is currently closed between Blackwater and Ashley Heath.

THE A338 Spur Road is closed northbound following a "very serious" crash.

RESIDENTS in Poole are set to challenge the scrapping of a scheme banning cars from driving through Keyhole Bridge by way of a judicial review.

A MAN aged in his 20s died following a crash near Corfe Castle which saw a car leave the road and land in a field.

Fancy a bargain? Because a three-bedroom home with ‘fantastic rural views’ could be yours for just £160,000.

DORSET might not be Australia, but that doesn’t mean we’ve not had our fair share of shark encounters.

PATIENTS visiting Royal Bournemouth Hospital have complained at the lack of parking signage for blue badges.

The characters in King Gary have been a big hit with viewers. Stars Tom Davis and Laura Checkley tell Georgia Humphreys what series two has in store.

Seagulls have been louder than normal in the UK - here's why.

A PURBECK resident has set up a campaign in a bid to save a meadow after getting wind that the National Trust is reportedly considering selling up.

Labour criticised the ‘amber plus’ list requiring isolation on return from destinations.

POOLE hospital’s cancer services team has planted a memorial tree to honour those who have sadly lost their lives as a result of Covid-19 as a mark of respect to them.

A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, giving fans the chance to wander through the Forbidden Forest.

CHRISTCHURCH Town Councillors have agreed to the motion to declare a Climate Emergency in the town and make strides to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Many turn to TikTok to look for ‘hacks’ that help us save time on our housework and DIY projects.

Celebrated for it’s historical riches, the tiny island state is making new waves in the Med, says Sarah Marshall

DORSET motorcycling star Brad Jones has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash in a championship race.

A COUPLE from Poole, left “desperate” after flooding destroyed their family home, are appealing for temporary caravan access following days spent stuck outside.

Families face spending an extra £160 a year at major UK supermarkets due to a brand new government scheme.

BOURNEMOUTH residents were evacuated from their homes earlier today after a man threatened to harm himself and others.

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STEVE Worrall led the charge with a 14-point haul as Poole Pirates clinched their first away win of the Championship season, triumphing 47-43 at Leicester.

ENVIRONMENTAL activists held a protest in Bournemouth town centre in response to BCP Council doing "virtually nothing" to tackle the climate crisis.

Recovery from Covid-19 can often take weeks or even months with about one in 10 cases leaving taste and smell problems after infection.

IT is fair to say that Dorset is a beautiful and unique place to live.

NEARLY every area of Dorset has recently reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest statistics.

CHERRIES announce that ticket sales for the 2021-22 Championship season opener at home to West Brom, on Friday August 6 (7.45pm), will commence on Monday.

Police were called to the A31 near Ringwood last night after a car flipped over.

A 'disaster on a huge scale' was averted when a fire caused by a disposable barbecue was spotted quickly and extinguished.

THE skies rumbled and flashed in the early hours of this morning as a remarkable thunder storm hit Dorset.

A HIGH-end delicatessen is to open its doors in Poole, having taken inspiration from Harrods and Selfridges.

A STAR Wars fan from Portland has combined his love of photography and Lego to recreate stunning scenes from the cult sci-fi series.

THE council’s latest park and ride service will be opening for the first time this weekend in Poole.

WITH Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 now underway, the Echo celebrates Dorset and West Hampshire’s Olympic medal winners of the past.

CHERRIES youngster Jaidon Anthony can’t wait to pit himself against Europe’s best when Champions League-winners Chelsea come to Bournemouth, saying “they are the type of players you want to test yourself against.”

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.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a tourist who fell to his death in front of his family while climbing a Dorset seaside cliff.

FORMER Cherries academy Joe Besant has signed for Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Portuguese side CD Nacional in Madeira, with proud Mum Naomi saying “he only went out with a bag packed for a week, we didn’t know they were going to sign him!”

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.

LESS than twenty per cent of BCP council staff have completed the mandatory training they should have.

On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

Saving can seem almost impossible, especially with the average deposit amount of 15% of the property cost.

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.

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.

Childcare experts have revealed some great ways to keep kids entertained over the summer while sneakily helping them learn at the same time.

Dean Mason of the Echo Camera Club captured this wonderful shot of a green woodpecker parent feeding the last juvenile prior to fledging.

ON WEDNESDAY evening my wife and I decided to walk through Meyrick Park ,through the town centre, and the gardens to the pier.

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