A MAN travelled more than 70 miles from Taunton to Bournemouth to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl, only to be caught by a paedophile hunter group.

A MAN slapped his ex-partner with the blade of a knife and threatened to kill her after she broke up with him over his use of drugs.

POLICE are continuing to investigate a rape which occurred in Baiter Park last weekend.

RESIDENTS are “very concerned” at the planned removal of a warren of trees behind their homes in Poole as part of housing plans.

THE BROTHER of Callum Baker-Osborne made an emotive speech during a protest to improve safety at Rockley Point beach in Poole.

COASTGUARD and lifeboat teams were called to help transfer transfer a diver to the decompression chamber.

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WORK has begun to protect a green space in Boscombe regularly used by residents, which is set to go up for sale at auction.

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after a crash in Bournemouth on Sunday.

FIRE crews rushed to the scene of a blaze in a lift shaft in Bournemouth on the weekend.

The Bournemouth Echo is giving its wonderful readers an opportunity to nominate a favourite local charity to share in a massive £20,000 cash giveaway.

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MORE than 1,500 ‘extra care’ home places need to be found in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area in the coming years.

MORE than 50,000 people have signed a petition calling for average speed cameras to be installed on roads across the New Forest.

MORE than 100 university students across Bournemouth reported having no family to turn to as they prepared to support themselves through their studies last year, figures show.

MORE than half of 16 to 17-year-olds in Dorset have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, figures reveal.

THE shortlist for the Daily Echo’s Hairdresser of Year competition has been revealed.

WITH JUST over 100 days to Christmas, Moors Valley Railway have announced that a number of their slots for their popular festive trips are already sold out.

You could be sailing away from Southampton next year for a wonderful flower-filled escape to the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

FOOTBALL manager, Harry Redknapp, was the star guest at a Summer Garden party for retirement residents in Poole.

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 FESTIVAL showcasing the world’s most inspirational ocean-themed films will return to the surface this autumn.

BOSS Scott Parker admitted he had to make “tough decisions” regarding selection to mastermind success at Cherries this season – but challenged players to take their opportunities.

A wonderful nostalgic view of Alum Chine back in the 1950s showing the beach huts and sand dunes with Bournemouth Pier in the background.

The Government have terminated an agreement with the French company Valneva, who were producing Covid-19 vaccines for them.

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.

JORDAN Zemura dedicated his first goals in professional football to his mum Sharon, explaining: "We've been everything."

NEW family-friendly, fitness festival Contender Fest welcomed nearly 1000 arrivals to its opening weekend.

A MAJOR film set in Dorchester is due to start filming this November and is on the lookout for male extras.

CHERRIES new boy Ryan Christie admitted he was left frustrated not to mark his debut with a goal, insisting: "I've got to score!"

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.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a horse was hit by a car in the New Forest last night.

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

A DETERMINED mum-of-three, currently being treated for breast cancer, was among almost a thousand people who took part in Race For Life Poole at the weekend.

A BOURNEMOUTH tennis club where Emma Raducanu previously competed has congratulated the teenager on her US Open win.

EMERGENCY services are dealing with a crash in Pokesdown this morning.

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.

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

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

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

THE coastguard was called to assist two jet skis not making way through the tide at Anvil point.

A MOTORCYCLIST has been fined and had his vehicle seized after he was seen riding in "suspicious circumstances".

Sajid Javid has said the Government “will not be going ahead” with plans for vaccine passports in order to gain access to nightclubs and other crowded events.

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.