TWO men died in the space of around 10 hours following two separate crashes in Dorset.

A PADDLEBOARDER has been hailed a hero after she helped rescue two young girls who were quickly swept out to sea.

A PARKING warden has been labelled a “jobsworth” and accused of being “mean-spirited” after issuing a bus taking 50 girls to their school prom with a ticket.

IMAGES show the stark difference of how busy Bournemouth beach was this weekend, compared to last week.

A MOTHER-of-three who was supporting her daughter through cancer treatment discovered she had breast cancer herself shortly after having another child.

A ROBBER who raided two banks armed with a toy gun, which was wrapped in gaffer tape, will not have his minimum term behind bars extended.

IT was supposed to be a show of solidarity with the pop star Britney Spears – but a spelling error turned it into a message about Northern France.

PAWS were paired with paddles at the weekend as humans and their four-legged friends took part in the third UK Dog Surfing Championships.

SERIOUS concerns have been raised about the rapidly rising number of Dorset businesses hit by the “pingdemic” crisis.

COST increases from £500,000 to £1.25m for the expansion of the Longspee special school on the Bournemouth Learning Centre site have been explained.

A mysterious crop circle has appeared on a field in Dorset.

CAMP Bestival returns this weekend after a two-year break - and organisers have been working with authorities to ensure the event will be as safe as possible.

GREAT Britain have already got their hands on three gold medals since the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 began on Friday.

A PEDESTRIAN died after being involved in a crash with a petrol tanker on the A338 Spur Road.

MUSIC festival Grooves on the Green, in Ashley Cross, is set to return next month.

WHY are the council failing to ticket and move on illegal campervans parked along the clifftop?

A PROPOSAL to demolish a police station and build 32 retirement flats has been handed to planners.

A WOMAN who was described as a "prolific offender" has been jailed for her latest store theft.

I CAME down to visit Bournemouth last week as my daughter is starting a university course in September and I wanted to have a look around the town. I have to say that my first impressions where not what I had expected.

TWO methods of assessing housing need for the future for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole may be considered for the new Local Plan.

TWO development sites which may bring almost 200 homes to Gillingham are being considered by Dorset councillors this week.

POLICE were called to a crash involving a car and a bicycle in Bournemouth.

BCHA’s Bournemouth Women’s Refuge is appealing for help to refurbish accommodation used by families fleeing domestic abuse.

Record tenant demand and properties being let out quicker than ever before has led to the average asking rent of a home in Dorset surpassing £1,000 per calendar month.

A MAN has appeared in court after stealing two emergency glass hammers at Poole Bus Station.

EIGHTY children with special needs could be educated in Dorset if plans to expand a school are approved.

A MAN aged in his 20s died following a crash near Corfe Castle which saw a car leave the road and land in a field.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has apologised for suggesting that the nation should not “cower” from coronavirus in remarks that were branded insensitive by bereaved families and opposition MPs.

MORE than £1m will be spent directly supporting activities for vulnerable youngsters across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the school summer holidays.

THE first ‘in person’ Dorset Council meeting to be organised since last Monday’s ‘freedom day’ has been cancelled.

VISITORS are being asked to pledge their love to Dorset in a new campaign.

DORSET might not be Australia, but that doesn’t mean we’ve not had our fair share of shark encounters.

THE future management of 10,000 council homes across Bournemouth and Poole is being discussed – although Christchurch residents will only have a minor role in the consultation.

AN ENGINEER who suffered horrific injuries after falling through the side of a glass lift has received £3.4million in compensation with the help of a Dorset law firm.

SENIOR government figures are set to discuss extending the rollout of daily testing sites for coronavirus to ease the concerns of industry and frontline services by allowing further exemptions from isolation for critical workers.

DAY one of Dorset’s newest festival of “fitness, feasting and fun” will be earmarked for businesses.

A NEW ‘Independent Travellers’ lesson has launched online to equip young people from age 11 to 13 to set out on journeys alone.

A TENNIS club in Bournemouth has received praise for its comprehensive disability programme, ensuring access for “everyone”.

A LOCAL hospice has confirmed that an annual commemorative event will return thanks to the easing of lockdown restrictions.

New Forest ponies grazing amongst the buttercups at sunset captured by Echo Camera Club member Amanda Jane Norfolk.

If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house, there are a few simple remedies which will deter the insects from coming inside.

RESIDENTS in Poole are set to challenge the scrapping of a scheme banning cars from driving through Keyhole Bridge by way of a judicial review.

DORSET rider Brad Jones is in an induced coma after sustaining serious injuries at Brands Hatch yesterday.

Fancy a bargain? Because a three-bedroom home with ‘fantastic rural views’ could be yours for just £160,000.

A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms remains in place for Dorset today.

Updates as emergency services deal with a very serious crash on the A338 Spur Road. The northbound carriageway is currently closed between Blackwater and Ashley Heath.

ALL RAIL lines between Hinton Admiral and New Milton are currently blocked due to a trespasser.

PATIENTS visiting Royal Bournemouth Hospital have complained at the lack of parking signage for blue badges.

IT was the week when most of the legal restrictions on doing business were lifted – only for many employers to find themselves seriously short of staff.

DANNY Ford believes Poole Pirates have sent out a "real statement" with their 47-43 win at reigning SGB Championship holders Leicester.