Bournemouth Echo
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Covid: face mask abuse for hospital staff
VOLUNTEERS and members of staff at Bournemouth and Poole hospitals have been getting abuse from some visitors who don't want to wear face coverings.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Plans for waste burner at Chapel Lane set for approval
HUGE plans for a low carbon energy facility in Christchurch look set to be approved - despite "grave" concerns from community groups and hundreds of residents.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Flats plan for car dealership site in Ringwood Road, Poole
A CAR dealership along a busy Poole road could be cleared to make way for a block of flats.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Arrest made after alleged affray in Miller and Carter car park
A WOMAN sustained an injury to her stomach in a suspected affray which involved an axe and a hammer.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bournemouth woman in Poland helping Ukrainian families
A BOURNEMOUTH woman who has flown out to Poland to help Ukrainian families fleeing conflict used a 30-year-old watch left to her by her late mum to fund her visit.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000How much will new Throop Nature Park cost?
THE costs of the Throop Nature Park, which could top £10m over its lifetime, has been questioned by councillors.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Inside Terroir Tapas restaurant in Bournemouth
FARM led and fire fuelled. That’s the message printed on the front of Terroir Tapas, a Bournemouth restaurant, which is proving you don’t need to leave Dorset to serve a high quality and low waste menu.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:07:46 +0000Aran Willett missing from Bournemouth
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal over there whereabouts of a missing man from Bournemouth.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Sandbanks mansion for sale for £8.5million
A magnificent mansion that occupies one of the finest plots on the millionaires' playground of Sandbanks has gone on the market for £8.5m.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Obituary: Remembering Swanage butcher Stan James
A TOWN’S ‘longest serving butcher’, who served his community for nearly 50 years, and a loving father has died.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:48:30 +0000Dorset coach driver sentence had vile images of children
A FORMER coach driver - whose job included driving children around - has been slapped with a community order after possessing the most serious indecent images.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Morebus warned of diversion due to Wimborne Road West lane closure
MOREBUS has warned it won’t be able to serve stops between Canford Bottom Roundabout and Ferndown Industrial Estate as Wimborne Road West is set to close.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000New market could 'regenerate' Ferndown high street
A NEW market three years in the making is set to “regenerate” the high street in Ferndown.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Wimborne residents parking permits to go from £80 to £260
A RESIDENT has been left "disgusted" over the prospect of seeing her annual car parking permit bill increase by 225 per cent.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Christchurch residents want own planning committee
RESIDENTS in Christchurch have launched a petition calling for the borough to have its own planning committee.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Fuel prices: Diesel costs 179.9 at Dorset petrol station
MOTORISTS are continuing to see petrol prices rise – with diesel costing 179.9 at one Dorset forecourt.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:06:45 +0000Martin Lewis energy bills: Why it could cost more than the Ofgem price cap
Ofgem announced the energy price cap will increase by 54% next month, costing UK households more than £600.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:29:07 +0000Missing woman from Poole located, police confirm
POLICE have confirmed the woman missing from Poole has been located.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Graston Copse Holiday Park changes approved
CHANGES have been agreed for a Burton Bradstock holiday site as it prepares for the coming season.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000In The Dock: Seven people who have appeared in court
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Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000STIs fall across Dorset – but fewer people are screened
SEXUALLY transmitted infections have fallen across Dorset – although the recorded change may be partially due to fewer people being screened because of the pandemic.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Protest in Bournemouth square against Russian invasion of Ukraine
A SEA of blue and yellow took over Bournemouth Square as people came together to protest against the conflict in Ukraine.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000AFC Bournemouth's train has to 'keep rolling' despite going off course at Preston
SCOTT Parker insisted Cherries’ train had to “keep rolling” despite becoming derailed in their 2-1 defeat at Preston on Saturday.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:22:41 +0000REVIEW: James Arthur at the BIC
After a pretty quiet start to 2022 on the gig front it was great to see two such talented artists on the same bill at the BIC.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Drink driver involved in Bournemouth crash is banned
A WOMAN who was almost three times the drink drive limit after being involved in a four-vehicle crash has been banned from driving.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Roadworks taking place across BCP Council area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000'No glass ceiling' at Ellis Jones Solicitors
A DORSET law firm where more than three quarters of its staff are female has said there is “no glass ceiling” ahead of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Man caught at 79mph in a 50mph on Dorset Way, Poole
A MAN was caught travelling at nearly 30mph above the limit, landing him with a hefty fine.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Woman 25, caught at more than 20mph above limit in Christchurch
A WOMAN has been fined for travelling more than 20mph above the legal limit.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Nintendo Switch console and games thief sentenced by court
A MAN has been ordered to pay compensation after he stole a Nintendo Switch console and a haul of games.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Dates revealed for return of Swanage Carnival after two year absence
Dates for Swanage Carnival have been announced, and there’s less than 150 days to go.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:12:48 +0000Missing teenage girl from Poole found safe and well
A MISSING teenage girl from Poole has been found safe and well, police have said.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:03:20 +0000Police searching for missing woman Aisling Messenger
POLICE are carrying out searches for an “upset” missing woman from Poole.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Letter: ‘Where will all the residents park their cars?'
SO BCP wish to build numerous apartment blocks with minimal parking spaces?
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Picture of the Day: Remembering the Dalkeith Arcade
The Dalkeith building on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth has a varied history over the years including a hotel from back in the 1890s, converted into residential and commercial use which has included an indoor market back in the 1980s.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:18:09 +0000M&S launches Mother's Day range including hampers, homeware and beauty products
M&S has a variety of gifts for this Mother’s Day. Here's some gift inspiration.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:18:45 +0000Mother's Day 2022: Waterstones reveals the perfect book gifts to spoil your mum
Waterstones is helping us spoil our mums this Mother's Day with its latest book recommendations.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:17:44 +0000Mothers Day: Find all the Prosecco you need from Aldi
Aldi has the best range of value bubbly and prosecco you could imagine.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:35:56 +0000Ukraine War: Boris Johnson to hold talks with world leaders on sanctions on Russia
The UK, Canada, and Dutch prime misters will come together to discuss further sanctions.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000Gift personalised Cath Kidston pyjamas and aprons for Mother's Day 2022
If you're searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift, Cath Kidston has a range of embroidered and personalised pyjamas, aprons and more.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bournemouth town centre £200m scheme attracting 'huge interest'
DEVELOPER Richard Carr admitted he was "quietly amazed" by the "huge interest" from potential occupiers for his £200million town centre regeneration scheme.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Dorset Covid hotspots now rules have ended
Fewer people are being tested for Covid in Dorset say health chiefs.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000What's planned for Bournemouth's Marks and Spencer site
THE skyline of Bournemouth’s Triangle area could be transformed into high rise with a blueprint for hundreds of new homes and additional retail provision.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Pictures inside Bournemouth's empty Marks and Spencer store
Plans which could change the skyline of Bournemouth Triangle have been unveiled.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Why Poole Quay is Dorset's own "Saint-Tropez or Côte d'Azur"
HOME to the historic Jurassic Coast and one of the best beaches in Europe, Dorset has a lot to offer tourists.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basking shark spine found along beach in Bournemouth
A GIANT spine found washed up on a beach in Bournemouth has been identified as belonging to the largest species of shark seen in UK waters.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:27:21 +000060ft yacht started taking on water on approach to Poole
A YACHT with three adults and a child onboard started taking on water on its way back to Poole.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:42:22 +0000BMW driver with 14 points caught with no insurance
A BMW driver had his car seized for travelling without insurance or tax, despite being sent reminder letters.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Police seize cars and issue tickets in busy shift
A DRIVER told police he was “tired after football” after travelling through a road closure and undertaking cars on the Christchurch bypass.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Boscombe pier hosts human chain for Ukraine
DOZENS of people linked up in a human chain to show support and solidarity for Ukraine.