A ROBBER held a bank employee in a headlock while he was armed with a ‘gun’ as he demanded cash from the till.

UP TO three cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus have been detected across the BCP Council area, new figures suggest.

A BOURNEMOUTH woman has appeared in court for using an e-scooter without a driving licence or insurance.

The rules visitors to Bournemouth beaches should be aware of this weekend - find out more.

TRIBUTES have been paid to serving Dorset Police Constable Martin Vaughan who died suddenly in Poole earlier this month.

A RESTAURANT chain has confirmed it is closing its premises in Bournemouth town centre.

Police are appealing for information to trace the next of kin of a nurse whose body was found in the sea off Lyme Regis.

COUNTY chiefs could be set to to get tough against illegal parking – by introducing a strict tow-away policy for anyone contravening regulations.

Lisa Shaw, an award-winning journalist for BBC Newcastle developed headaches one week after receiving the jab and fell seriously ill days later.

A GYM run by a former member of the elite Special Boat Service (SBS) is set to open at Canford Cliffs Beach throughout the summer.

Can you guess which Bournemouth store was just from this interior picture?

A multi-agency group has been assembled to crack down on reckless water users in Studland Bay and Swanage Bay.

We all call Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole home but did you know there are many other places with the same name across the whole world. Find out more.

FIVE drivers from Bournemouth and Poole were all sentenced for motoring offences in a single day at court.

Half term events to enjoy with the kids this week.

A PUB that has transformed its outdoor space into a 'Secret Garden' has been crowned Pub of the Week.

POLICE are urging the public to put their rubbish in the bin after coming across a strewn of litter next to a river in Blandford.

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

JOIN the Daily Echo on a trip back to 1989 with the help of these pictures.

Broadway heads to Bournemouth as part of new seaside events extravaganza - find out what events are on this weekend:

BCP COUNCIL have launched a 'multi-vendor parking approach' across the conurbation, integrating its three pay and park services across all of its car parks.

YOUR round-up of this week's top business news with our business editor, Darren Slade

Health workers get the worst deal, as the only sector with an average figure in excess of £500 a year. 

If you have bought any of the items mentioned, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

AS we’ve experienced one of the wettest Mays on record, the Echo looks at a video of when flooding devastated a coastal town.

A LAW firm has confirmed it will be remaining at its existing Poole offices until at least next year following the announcement of major redevelopment plans for the site.

MORE than 80 vehicles were torched deliberately across Dorset and Wiltshire in a year, fire service figures show.

A NEW park-and-ride service in Bournemouth launches today - and it will be running throughout the bank holiday weekend.

A MAN was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and driving offences following a vehicle stop in Wimborne.

DORSET’S iced coffee brand Jimmy’s is inviting people to ride through to its HQ this Saturday to help themselves to a “Bottlecan” of its drinks.

FROM marvellous moggies to charming chickens, say hello to 10 loveable, furry friends as we put them in the spotlight.

PLANS have been unveiled for a £24million flats development in the heart of Poole town centre.

THE first in-person meeting of Christchurch Town Council since the start of the pandemic is due to take place next week.