INSPECTORS are continuing to visit Dorset eateries to carry out assessments and rate the establishment's food hygiene standards.

THREE beaches in Dorset have been named among the best to visit in the UK.

SHOPPERS who are not fussy about “best before” dates have been picking up food bargains at several local Co-op stores.

FOOTAGE has been captured of the small shark which startled three women while they were paddling along the shoreline at Sandbanks beach.

A DECISION will soon be made on whether the easing of coronavirus restrictions on June 21 will go ahead.

A MAN was left shocked after a seagull swooped down and attacked him for the second time in a year.

MANY of us regularly pass through Bournemouth’s shopping arcades. But what do we know of how they first came to be?

Here are some of the best rated chicken shops in Bournemouth.

A ‘charming’ and ‘delightful’ cottage in a scenic rural Dorset village could be yours for £400,000.

Here are the most popular homes for sale in Bournemouth on Zoopla right now.

The rules visitors to the New Forest should be aware of this summer- find out more.

Boris Johnson is poised to sign off plans to delay the lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England amid growing concerns about the surge in case of the highly transmissible Delta variant.

As Euro 2020 kicks off today, the Echo looks back at the tournament from the past.

CHERRIES sent their well wishes to Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who was awake and in a stable condition on Saturday night after collapsing during a Euro 2020 match with Finland.

DORSET Council says its Local Plan is being scrutinised to make sure 'the project keeps to its objectives'.

CHERRIES have reportedly made “another ambitious move” for Patrick Vieira in their search for a manager, according to The Mirror.

TENS of thousands of EU nationals have been granted permission to continue living in Dorset ahead of this month's application deadline, figures show.

Hannah Stephenson leafs through the pick of the crop of gardening gifts - ahead of Father's Day on Sunday June 20.

FOUR in every 100 people aged 50 and over in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have yet to receive a first vaccination dose against Covid-19 – despite being invited to book a jab more than two months ago.

Bright colours are not always popular with architects.

A BOOK featuring a selection of first-hand accounts of some of the RNLI's most dramatic rescues has been released in paperback.

Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to drivers over their car insurance.

CHERRIES midfielder Philip Billing has reportedly emerged as a target for promoted Norwich City.

THE revelation that there has been a significant increase in the use of swearing during lockdown brought back memories for our letter writer.

DORSET Mind has launched a new "wellbeing support" for young people affected by the pandemic - and it aims to visually engage them.

CHERRIES duo Chris Mepham and David Brooks both featured as Wales got their Euro 2020 tournament campaign off and running with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

SEVEN new jobs have been created in Blandford with the opening of its new Toolstation store.

A BAR has closed temporarily after a number of Covid cases were linked to the Bournemouth town centre venue.

BORIS Johnson looks set to delay the final lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England following another sharp rise in cases of the Delta variant.

PAINTED stones laid in tribute to NHS heroes are being stolen by disrespectful visitors.

FIREFIGHTERS have been called out to a garage fire in the New Forest​ this afternoon.

PERMISSION is being sought for a host of changes to the outdoor eating areas at the beachside Harry Ramsden restaurant in Bournemouth.

A VAN has smashed into a shop after "rolling down" a Hampshire high street.

CAR PARKS at near several beaches are already full this morning.

AN elderly woman had £250 stolen by a pair of thieves who asked her for directions as she loaded her shopping into her car.

70 underage drinkers from local schools were dispersed from a Poole beach by police.

EARLIER this year, BCP Council were awarded £40,000 to further develop its beach checker app.

UNDER 20 areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, as new Covid-19 cases appear to be on the rise in the county again.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce on Monday whether a final easing of coronavirus restrictions in England will go ahead on June 21.

Here is the latest information of the coronavirus pandemic in Dorset.

Exciting outdoor events you can't miss at Durlston Country Park this month. Find out more:

Thousands of tourists and residents headed to Bournemouth beach today to enjoy the hottest day of the year. Read more:

Pictures of the iconic Red Arrows as they flew into Bournemouth Airport this morning, Saturday, June 12.

Police found drugs and a knife on a man in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens.

Here's your forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Business editor Darren Slade with the week's top stories

BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH'S seven stunning miles of golden sandy beaches are a haven for exploration and relaxation.

Is there a better thing to do than snack on fish and chips while sitting along a harbour and watching the world go by?

VISITORS to Poole Park have criticised parking regulations at the area around the water fountain.