Bournemouth Echo
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Warning over landslide risk at Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
VISITORS have been urged to keep away from cliffs at Hengistbury Head following landslides.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:41:00 +0000Boscombe's £21.7m regeneration project backed in Budget
BOURNEMOUTH has secured almost £22 million in a 'landmark deal' to breath new life into Boscombe.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Covid: 31 Dorest areas with fewest weekly case numbers
MORE than 30 locations in Dorset have recorded fewer than three cases in the latest weekly reporting period, an interactive map has revealed.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Analysis: What the 2021 Budget means for Dorset
Daily Echo business editor Darren Slade gives the rundown on what the Budget means for Dorset.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset Hero Awards: Search is on for your local superstar
THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Dorset Hero Awards.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:33:54 +0000Tools stolen from several vans parked in Christchurch
WINDOWS were smashed to steal tools from several vans parked in Christchurch on Monday afternoon.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:07:14 +0000Medical incident leads to delays in Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton
POLICE and ambulance were called to a medical incident in Sturminster Newton this morning.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:54:00 +0000Christchurch Food Festival to be held on August Bank Holiday
The organisers of the Christchurch Food Festival have announced that this years’ event is due to go head after being postponed until August Bank Holiday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hoax calls to fire service put lives at risk in Dorset
LIVES were put at risk with more than 170 hoax calls made to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service in a year.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:27:40 +0000Police officer injured in alleged Bournemouth town centre altercation
A POLICE officer suffered a head injury when two men stopped in Bournemouth town centre allegedly resisted arrest.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:44:21 +0000Major Dorset road to reopen after several weeks
A MAJOR Dorset road which has been closed for several weeks due to repairs to a collapsed sewer will reopen this weekend.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Dorset dog owners urged to be cautious after reported theft attempt
POLICE in North Dorset have urged dog owners in the area to “remain vigilant” following a reported dog theft attempted on Sunday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Paedophile snared by undercover police at Bournemouth Pier
A MAN who arranged to meet a ‘mother and her two daughters’ with the intent of having sexual activity with a child has been jailed after a undercover police sting.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:41:48 +0000Dorset Police acted 'reasonably' fining repeat offenders of Covid-19 restrictions
AN INDEPENDENT review of how Dorset Police issued fines to repeat offenders throughout the pandemic has found officers acted 'reasonably and proportionately'.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000E-scooters clock up 36,000 miles in Bournemouth and Poole
BERYL e-scooters have travelled more than 36,000 miles since their launch in Bournemouth and Poole.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Mercedes driver caught doing 80mph in a 40mph zone is banned
A POOLE man caught driving a Mercedes at 80mph in a 40mph zone in Bournemouth has been handed a driving ban.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:59:41 +0000Four Covid-19 skin conditions everyone should know about
A recent study found that for 17% of COVID-19 patients with multiple symptoms, skin rashes were the first symptom to appear.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Five new retailers set to open in Poole as lockdown eases
FIVE new retailers are set to open in Poole town centre once lockdown restrictions are eased – as part of ongoing plans to breath new life into the high street.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000In the dock: 8 people who have been sentenced at Poole court
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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:45:20 +0000Coat and unicorn keyring found on a bus in Boscombe
A TINY unicorn keyring was found inside the pocket of a parka coat left on a bus in Boscombe.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Bournemouth residents advised to look out for Bluetooth malware
DORSET Police have urged people residing in or visiting the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth to turn off Bluetooth on their phones when not in use after reports of ‘bluebugging’ in the area.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Budget 2021: Key points you may have missed from Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak revealed plans to help the country’s economy recover from the unprecedented financial impact of the coronavirus health crisis
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:06:00 +0000Positive Ofsted report for The Grange School
The Grange School is celebrating a positive Ofsted visit
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:05:00 +0000Welcome to our 12 adorable Dorset babies
SAY hello to these adorable babies bringing joy to proud parents and excited siblings during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Half of Dorset adults have not been to the dentist for two years
MORE than half of adults across Dorset have not been to a dentist in the last two years, figures show.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:59:01 +0000Drivers asked for thoughts on smart motorways amid Highway Code shake-up
The Department for Transport (DfT) announced an 18-point action plan to improve road safety.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Vaccine priority given to thousands more adults in Dorset
THOUSANDS of adults with learning disabilities on GP registers in Dorset will be prioritised for a coronavirus vaccine following new advice from te government.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000BCP council creates new 'director of education' role
A NEW role has been created to “take forward accountability” for all education services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Oakmedians RFC players take part in Six Nations themed fundraiser
PLAYERS and coaches from a Bournemouth based rugby club are taking part in a Six Nations themed campaign to raise much needed funds for the club.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:02:00 +0000LETTER - Lansdowne project is a scandalous waste of money
TRAGICALLY the effect of the planned government spending on attempting to make cycling, walking and bus use more attractive in the BCP area is a complete failure and will only succeed in putting many many more cars on the roads.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:07:00 +0000Bryanston School nurtures creativity with online artists
- Bryanston takes steps to nurture creativity as an antidote to pandemic frustrations and extends initiatives to include other local schools
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000World Book Day 2021 - send us your pictures
It's World Book Day today - we'd love to see your pictures of your children dressed up. Or even your teachers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:46:00 +0000Letter to the Editor: Brexiteers keen to forget £350million a week claim
Your article on Brexit and its consequences (Were Warnings Of 2016 Proved Right? - 2 Feb) quotes my MP Conor Burns, a keen Brexit supporter saying 'The referendum was always more about sovereignty and democratic control of government than it was a...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:04:00 +0000St Edward's School pupil attending Young Leaders Summit
Poole Student Secures Place in Worldwide Young Leaders Summit
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:39:00 +0000LETTER - Climate strategy is politically correct drivel
On 2nd March you ran an article on Dorset Council's Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:11:00 +0000LETTER - Little attention paid to outbreak of bird flu
IT HAS been 20 years since our TV screens were filled with the sight of animal carcasses burning on pyres, in a desperate effort to combat the spread of foot and mouth disease.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:29:00 +0000LETTER - Looking for James O'Neil who left Ireland aged 16
I AM looking to find James Malachy O’Neill, the brother of an elderly Irish gentleman.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Picture of the Day: Under pastel skies
Stunning February sunrise at Barton-on-sea captured by Echo Camera club member John Lewis.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:46:07 +0000Carter-Vickers winner sends Cherries back into top-six
A LATE goal from Cameron Carter-Vickers sent Cherries back into the top six of the Championship with a 2-1 victory at Bristol City.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:38:41 +0000Dorset freeport bid fails to get go-ahead in Budget
DORSET has suffered a blow in the budget after its application for a low-tax “freeport” was left off the list of bids approved by the government.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:39:15 +0000London drug dealer caught in Bournemouth gets suspended sentence
A DEALER caught with more than 60 wraps of Class A drugs and £500 in cash in Bournemouth has escaped an immediate prison sentence.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:38:00 +0000New Poole to Morocco shipping route to bypass Brexit delays
A NEW direct shipping route between Poole and Morocco is to bring fresh produce to the UK quicker by avoiding Brexit-related hold-ups.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:05:00 +0000The best bits from ITV's star-studded show about Dorset
Celebrity best bits from ITVs show about Dorset which aired last night.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:51:51 +0000Unauthorised encampment at King's Park in Bournemouth
AN UNAUTHORISED encampment of around a dozen caravans and vehicles has been set up in a Bournemouth car park.