A man accused of murdering a woman on Bournemouth seafront asked university staff questions on 'how to get away with murder', court told. Nasen Saadi, 20 and of Croydon, faces trial for the death of Amie Gray, 34, and attempted murder of Leanne Miles...

Cabinet members at BCP Council have agreed prepare for a ‘fire and rehire’ of council staff if negotiations with unions continue to break down.

A property and construction consultancy with an office in Bournemouth has won a prestigious national award.

THREE ‘cannabis’ farms, £15k worth of ‘cocaine’ and a ‘stun gun’ were all found during a police crackdown on county lines.

Dorset Police have been highlighted and scolded by a regulatory body for “poor” performance when replying to Freedom of Information requests (FOI).

HOUSEBUILDER Pennyfarthing Homes has launched an online public update and consultation for a proposed housing development.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

An East Dorset councillor has called for improvements to bus services in the area.

After winning the Daily Echo’s Café of the Year, the team at The Hutch in Westbourne are “over the moon”.

New Forest-based 820 Spirits has become an official partner for the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club.

Changes are being made to bin collections in Dorset over the festive period and residents are being urged to take note.

Morebus is celebrating this week as its m1 and m2 services reach an important 20-year milestone.

Life expectancy at birth for men in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show.

A LEGENDARY drummer held his 34th of the annual fundraising event for the charity Youth Cancer Trust in Bournemouth.

New road signs warning of the danger to hedgehogs and other creatures will pop up alongside Dorset roads in the New Year.

The most popular names for babies born in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year have been revealed.

West Parley Parish Council is seeking offers for construction work for its community hub.

A free big band concert comes to Wimborne next year.

Recipients of DWP benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will also see changes to payments this month

The Geminids are visible from December 4–20, but the peak is December 14–15.

Nasen Saadi, 20 and of Croydon, is charged with the murder of 34-year-old Amie Gray and the attempted murder of 38-year-old Leanne Miles.

CCTV shows a man pacing across a Bournemouth seafront days before an alleged attack where a woman was stabbed to death.

A man accused of stabbing a woman to death, and attempting to kill another, told prison officers he ‘loved and was fascinated by knives’, a court has heard.

Cineworld in Poole is to be closed down as part of the struggling firm’s restructuring plan.

A MAN suffered serious injuries to his head during an alleged assault in Bournemouth.

Cherries fans who subscribe to the Daily Echo can now enter our competition to enjoy an unforgettable matchday experience at the Vitality Stadium.

A car which was destroyed in a crash involving a drunk driver has served as a warning from police about the dangers of driving under the influence.

THE highly anticipated Flamingo Café Bar has officially opened in Ashley Cross.

AROUND £50 worth of meat was stolen from a Tesco Express in the New Forest. 

Comedian Ricky Gervais will be coming to Bournemouth early next year for his new tour.

A WOMAN on a bridge in Bournemouth sparked an emergency response. 

A BIRD of prey with one foot has been captured by a wildlife photographer in Poole.

A MAIN road in Poole will be closed both ways for seven weeks.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Roads in Charminster Dorset are to have 20mph zones introduced from December 13

A development of 46 homes is set to be built in the New Forest National Park

FRIENDS of a talented school girl who died aged 16 have run 21km in tribute to what would have been her 21st birthday.

Storm Darragh brought trees down, caused major travel disruption, and forced events to be cancelled last minute.

The Bournemouth Eats team were out in full force in the wind and rain, handing out vouchers for their new business.

The road closure in New Milton has been extended for three months due to gasworks carried out by gas company SGN, that were first scheduled to finish in three to four weeks.

An inquest has opened into the death of a Lymington man who was found dead at his home.

Multiple energy companies have announced that they will pause charges for electricity at points over the festive season, including Christmas Day

A MENTAL health support group started by a woman in Poole after her own struggles has now become a place that encourages people to get moving and talk about their mental health.

A private school near Lymington has insisted it is not becoming an ‘entertainment centre’ as it bids to sell alcohol

A school in Wimborne has donated a variety of festive foods to a local food bank for Christmas.

A New Forest distillery has become an official partner for the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club.

Christmas dinner can be expensive, so experts analysed the costs of Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Iceland to see which was cheapest.

It’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs

The long range weather forecast from the Met Office, which covers December 24 to January 7, has predicted "sleet and snow".

Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, south London, is on trial charged with murder.