Bournemouth Echo
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100A338 Salisbury Road closure will lead to 44-mile diversion
MOTORISTS are facing a diversion of more than an hour next week as a main road near Ringwood is closed off.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Knife attacker given life sentence for 'harrowing' crimes
A VIOLENT knife attacker who had previously spent nine years behind bars for rape was described as a 'very dangerous man' by a judge who handed him a life sentence.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sandbanks garage sells for £600,000 after bidding war
A RUN-DOWN garage on the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula has sold for over £600,000 - 2.5 times the price of the average house in Britain.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Courts ban serial thief from going to Co-op in Colehill
A MAN who committed five thefts from the same convenience store in the space of a matter of weeks has been banned from going to the shop.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:25:00 +0100A look at Highcliffe Castle, Dorset
AFTER months of being closed to the public, Highcliffe Castle reopened its doors to the public this month.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100How much house prices increased in Dorset and BCP last month
HOUSE prices increased by 1.3 per cent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in March, new figures show.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100CCTV appeal following robbery and attempted robbery
A MAN carrying a knife carried out a convenience store robbery just over an hour after he fled empty handed from a botched robbery at another shop.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Man in court for disclosing private sexual image of woman
A MAN who disclosed private sexual material without the permission of a woman in the image has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100AUDIO: Puppy importer and drug conspiracy in court round-up
IN A WEEK filled with shocking and serious court cases many defendants left the dock out the back door.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100The two Dorset areas more than three Covid-19 cases
ONLY two areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest figures.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100In the dock: Drink drivers among 9 cases at court in Poole
BOURNEMOUTH
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100University Hospitals Dorset has 99 more clinical staff than last year
ALMOST 100 new clinical workers joined Dorset Healthcare University Trust this year, figures reveal.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Woman avoids immediate prison term for thefts and assaults
A POOLE woman has been spared an immediate prison term for a series of assault and theft offences.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100More live firing to take place on Lulworth Ranges
MORE firing will take place on the Lulworth Ranges next week, a public notice has confirmed.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100M&S, Asda and Morrisons issue urgent warning over food items sold in store
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning and Hepatitis A are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Aldi and Lidl announce the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Poole High Street set to benefit from £80,000 cultural grant
A PUBLIC art project, a community play and an audio trail are among the cultural activities planned for Poole High Street, thanks to an £80,000 grant.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Eurovision 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the grand final
The Eurovision Song Contest has introduced some of the world’s biggest musical stars to the world including Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and ABBA.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100You could face a £1,000 fine if you don't act this weekend
Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth named summer staycation hotspot for 2021
BOURNEMOUTH has been named as one of the top staycation destinations for 2021.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Your perfect pets in the spotlight - send us your pictures!
TODAY we say hello to five of your loveable, furry friends as we put them in the spotlight.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Pigs, ferrets and cats looking for forever homes in Dorset
CAN you give any of these pets a forever home?
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Dozens in Dorset had to use council support due to care costs
DOZENS of older people across Dorset fell on their local council for support over just one year after having their savings largely wiped out through paying for care, figures suggest.
Sat, 22 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Picture of the Day: Hitching a ride
Catching a lift are these two cygnets at Poole Park taken by Julia Rosser of the Echo Camera Club
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:29:10 +0100Man jailed for life over attacks in Bournemouth
A MAN has been handed a life sentence for attacking three females in a night of violence in Bournemouth.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:42:00 +0100Dorset pummelled by strong winds causing multiple incidents
PERSISTENT strong winds battered the south coast today, causing trees to fall, roads to be closed and even part of a house in Christchurch to fall on top of a parked car.
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Beryl e-scooters to be capped at 3mph on Bournemouth prom
NEW automatic speed restrictions will be in force on licensed e-scooters across the promenade in Bournemouth.
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:33 +0100LIVE: updates as strong winds hit Dorset
Latest updates as strong winds hit Dorset
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bournemouth cocaine and cannabis dealer Mirent Chotza jailed
A MAN who dealt cocaine on the streets of Bournemouth has been jailed for more than two years.
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Students offered Covid vaccine to 'maximise' Pfizer supply
HEALTH bosses have defended the decision to offer university students in Bournemouth a Covid vaccination at the BIC.
Fri, 21 May 2021 15:39:22 +0100Latest coronavirus R Rate for South West as national R Rate grows
THE South West's 'R rate' has stayed the same as the national R rate has grown, according to the latest Government update.
Fri, 21 May 2021 12:26:17 +0100The Noisy Lobster allowed to sell takeaway alcohol
CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow a seafront restaurant in Mudeford to serve takeaway alcohol have been approved.
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Red Arrows and Typhoon announced for Bournemouth Air Festival
THE Red Arrows and the Typhoon have been confirmed for this year's Bournemouth Air Festival.
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100The Fish Inn named Pub of the Week
COSY, charming and full of history.
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Plans for 55 homes on corner of Barrack Road and The Grove
DEVELOPERS have launched plans for more than 50 new homes on the side of a main route through Christchurch in a "gateway location".
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Killer Britain TV series examines Philip Nicholson's murder
“IT REALLY IS THE MOST HEART-WRENCHING STORY.”
Fri, 21 May 2021 18:05:00 +0100Coronavirus latest: Under 10 new cases in Dorset
UNDER 10 new positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Dorset, according to the latest figures.