A BUS company said it hoped to speak to both Dorset and BCP Councils after gridlock traffic in Sandbanks delayed services by around two hours.

BOSS Scott Parker described as "solid" Gary Cahill's Cherries debut.

The Queen and Prime Minister have led tributes to “extraordinarily fabulous” teenage tennis champion Emma Raducanu.

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Did you know that classic comedy Only Fools and Horses was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

A HOUSE that is just a few minutes drive away from the scenic Lulworth Cove could be yours for more than £500,000.

PLANS have been submitted for a new building for the repair and storage of boats at Parkstone Bay Marina.

ONE good thing about the weather getting gloomier is that we can finally start enjoying one of Britain's greatest meals, the humble Sunday roast, again.

A benefit for students on Freshers Week is all the food and drink discounts you can get.

LORD Nelson’s fighting sword is to go under the hammer at auction for £50,000.

A BOURNEMOUTH road will close for three weeks to allow for highway improvement works.

NEARLY 1,000 runners tackled the Pretty Muddy courses as well as the three, five and 10k runs at Poole Park Race for Life.

Justin Bieber has announced a new documentary set to launch on Amazon Prime Video next month.

CREWS in Dorset and Wiltshire were called to more incidents involving stuck objects and stranded animals last year, despite an overall fall in callouts amid the coronavirus pandemic, figures show.

Financial experts have put together a list of seven ways to save money with the tips potentially saving more than £1500 each year.

Hannah Stephenson leafs through inspiring gardening tomes to suit everyone from allotmenteers to houseplant fanciers.

Alberta is famous for its pristine wilderness and postcard-perfect scenes of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains towering over glassy lakes.

A MAN has been charged by detectives investigating an alleged rape in Poole.

A BOURNEMOUTH man believes ‘someone will be killed’ as a result of antisocial jet ski users, after two trapped him in a current for half an hour.

JORDAN Zemura’s first goals in professional football sent Cherries on their way to a routine victory over Barnsley.

A CAMPFIRE has been revealed to be the cause of a forest fire which destroyed 7,000 square metres of precious heathland and mature trees earlier in the week.

BCP Council will undertake a “full review” of its grass cutting scheme this autumn, taking into account “exceptional growing conditions” and resident feedback.

SCOTT Parker admits he may allow himself to have one "cheeky" pint to celebrate Cherries' dominant display against Barnsley.

MORE than 150 people are expected to take part in a netball tournament to raise money for a mental health charity in honour of a former player.

COULD you be entitled to a fortune through one of these 108 unclaimed estates in Dorset?

TWENTY years ago, a group of 150 people from Bournemouth and Poole travelled to New York City in the wake of the deadliest terrorist attack in US history – a visit that’s fondly remembered by those they met.

PLANS for a surfing lagoon near a Dorset country park have drawn a mixed response in a public consultation ahead of planning submission.

It was just over 20 years ago when the Dorset Echo reported on the horrific terror attacks of 9/11.

THE leisure centre attached to a Wimborne school is under threat, with the school urging people to have their say on its future.

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Ahead of the new University term students are being warned about HMRC scams.

SCOTT Parker hailed Jordan Zemura's man-of-the-match display against Barnsley as a "fine performance", before admitting he felt the full-back's goals target had been "ambitious".

More than 200 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

A POLICE car was involved in a crash with another car and a telephone pole in Shaftesbury today.

THE AeroSuperBatics wingwalker of the plane that crashed in Poole Harbour has praised the “incredible skill and quick thinking” of her pilot.

A deal with Amazon Prime is understood to be seven figures.

DORSET has a number of vibrant and diverse restaurants and they are not too hard to find.

The world watched on in horror as shocking images of immeasurable loss and destruction were broadcast live around the world.

CORONAVIRUS cases remain high in some areas of Dorset despite a reported decline in new infections.

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A 'CELEBRATION of life' for a 17-year-old who was killed in a motocross crash will take place this month - as it's revealed more than £40,000 has already been raised in his memory for lifesavers.

BARNSLEY boss Markus Schopp believes Philip Billing could have been sent off for his challenge Ben Williams.

Cherries host Barnsley in the Championship. New signings Jamal Lowe, Ryan Christie and Gary Cahill could all make their debuts. Kick-off this afternoon at Vitality Stadium is at 3pm.

AVERAGE speed cameras limiting traffic to 50mph are being installed on a stretch of Hampshire motorway as it is transformed into a controversial smart motorway.

The 9/11 terror attacks had repercussions still felt around the world today, 20 years later.

PEOPLE are urged to reach out to anyone who is struggling with their mental health after World Suicidal Prevention Day.

THE first batch of pupils at Bournemouth’s brand-new academy are preparing to start life at the school.

THE biennial international arts festival Inside Out Dorset returns this month with a packed programme of art installations and performances across the county.

DORSET-based animal rescue centre Margaret Green is hoping to find forever homes for animals in its care.

A SMALL café in Christchurch has been crowned winner of the Bournemouth Daily Echo’s Café of the Year competition 2021.