THE housing secretary ruled out any changes to the formula for calculating council housing targets during a visit to Bournemouth.

BREWERY chain BrewDog has submitted plans to open a new pub in Bournemouth.

RESIDENTS suffered a "very frightening" experience when their front door was kicked off its hinges.

A COUPLE in their 80s have been married after meeting on a senior dating website.

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INSURER LV= is expecting a rise in cancer-related claims after the Covid crisis reduced access to screenings and urgent GP referrals.

TWO Dorset schools will merge from September to create a “compelling and distinctive educational experience”.

AS England prepares to take on Germany in the Round-of-16 match of the Euro 2020 tournament tomorrow, the Echo looks back at some of the clashes between the two teams in the past.

MORE than 20 tribunal applications were made by families across the conurbation in an attempt to overturn council decisions on disabled children’s education, figures reveal.

DORSET Police are working on a long-term plan to reduce criminal behaviour among school age children.

THE number of animals caught up in netting is already higher this year than 2020, as more foxes, deer, hedgehogs and birds fall foul of unmonitored netting.

FIRE crews across Dorset are alerting the public to an increase of online and telephone scams during the coronavirus pandemic.

WE have all had a pretty wretched and miserable time during the last three lockdowns, with the mood only slightly lightened by the opening of more shops to allow a bit of “retail therapy”.

COMPULSORY vaccinations could be on the way for all healthcare providers, an employment lawyer has said.

A MAN with a rare form of dementia will walk one million steps in a month, to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance have announced that their 10th annual cycle challenge will take place this September, a year later than planned.

The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies over the next few days:

A GLADIATOR inspired festival taking place in Bournemouth this September has been backed financially by BCP Council.

“WELCOME to Bournemouth. Come and enjoy our miles of golden beaches. But there’s nowhere to park.

TWO graduates of a young technicians’ course at Poole’s Lighthouse have joined its team.

Taken from Boscombe Pier this wonderful nostalgic postcard of the beach looking west towards Bournemouth shows just busy it was back in the early 20th century.

THE recruitment company Indeed gives one of the duties and responsibilities of a chief executive officer as “overseeing quality throughout the organisation”.

It made my day on Thursday morning (June 24) to hear BBC weather presenter, Louise Lear (I think it was her) say “We’ll be back in half an hour” without finding it necessary to add the word “time” to her statement.

It is a true sign of Summer when the peregrines at Salisbury Cathedral ledge. They are early this year, and the visitors are late, thanks to the January to May lockdown, but with restrictions gradually easing, the Cathedral has started the new season...

I HAVE found a cure for the lockdown blues.

IF the convicted drug dealer, Mr Akinyemi, was able to escape jail for the myriad of serious offences (to which he pleaded guilty) one wonders when he will pay for his life of crime, if ever.

A FAMILY had their car seized while on holiday in Dorset.

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A ROAD in Poole is reportedly "completely blocked" this evening following a landslip.

JONATHAN Woodgate insisted it had been a “privilege” to work for Cherriesafter confirming his time as head coach was coming to an end this week.

A POPULAR Bournemouth fish and chip restaurant and takeaway has temporarily closed after four Covid cases were confirmed amongst staff.

A SECOND weather warning for has been issued for Dorset, as the county prepares to be hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain.

CHERRIES have told Jonathan Woodgate his contract at the club will not be renewed.

A TOTAL of 95 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

A BOAT in an 'increasingly dangerous' position with water rushing onboard has been rescued by lifeboat volunteers.

A DRUNKEN couple who trashed a kebab shop and caused more than £1,000 worth of damage because the chicken they wanted was not available have been spared jail.

MORE than 60 Dorset inquests had been open for more than a year at the end of 2020, figures reveal.

A MISSING man from Christchurch has been found safe and well, police have said.

A MISSING man from Bournemouth has been found safe, police have said.

Take a look at the new Sunday street market in Bournemouth town centre. Read more:

FOUR more Dorset schools have confirmed Covid cases, as hundreds of students isolate across the county.

Take a look at some of the breath-taking photos captured of the Saharan sunset over Dorset this weekend.

It might be the middle of summer, but the Met Office are predicting heavy rain and flooding for Dorset next week.

THE CLOSURE of a Wimborne road is to be extended, having been hailed as a “tremendous success” by a local community group.

There is excitement among wildlife experts after a possible killer whale sighting was reported off the coast of Brighton.

More than half of Brits say that they wish they knew more when it comes to DIY.

IT’S been a busy week of business news, with new jobs and investment to be welcomed alongside some more troubling news.

A NARROW house in Dorset is set to go under the hammer next month for just £115,000.

A video production company in Christchurch is looking for 35 local businesses to receive a free professional video to help them bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Charity Garden Organic offers tips to help you grow salad leaves of your own. By Hannah Stephenson.