THE FAMILY of a man who died in a fatal road traffic collision in Poole have paid tribute to their loved one.

A NEW vision has been outlined for the future of tackling crime in Dorset, with the chief constable pledging to “switch the misery” from victims to perpetrators.

A POPULAR bookshop in Poole will be closing its doors for good this weekend.

BOURNEMOUTH Symphony Orchestra’s chief conductor has spoken exclusively about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, urging the west to help the country in which he was born.

A POPULAR seafront cafe has now been entirely demolished.

AFTER nearly two years away, the much-loved Barfleur ferry will be returning to Poole.

THE last of the stock belonging to the old Beales department store chain has been sold for £2,500, an update from administrators has revealed.

THE popular Noddy Trains which ran between Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Spit were sold at auction on Friday, fetching nearly £7,000 in total.

A DORSET sixth form is set to build a £1.3million Digital Education Building ahead of introducing a brand-new qualification.

NATIONAL Pubs Week is upon us and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the best pubs and clubs in each town and city. READ MORE:

A POLICE appeal to the public has been launched following graffiti to a children's seesaw.

EIGHT Poole neighbours celebrating after landing £330,000 with the People’s Postcode Lottery.

The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.

The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

COVID hospitalisations in Dorset in the past week have been the highest seen so far this year.

Details on the 10 projects aiming to regenerate Boscombe and information on when they could be delivered through the Towns Fund.

DOZENS of extra police officers were hired in Dorset over the last year as part of the Government's national recruitment drive, new figures show.

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NETTING on thatched buildings in Bridge Street, Christchurch is causing death and injury to birds – councillors have been told.

Both supermarket chains will be offering a full refund to consumers as the products are recalled from the shelves.

A CARE home manager has hit out after her residents weren't able to be refunded for their theatre tickets after they got Covid.

A COUNTRYSIDE charity is asking the public in Dorset to count stars during a two week period from today.

A LONG section of the boundary wall in the car park at the Crown Hotel, Blandford is having to be rebuilt after it became unstable.

Cinema fans will be able to enjoy films on the big screen for a bargain price this weekend.

IN THIS week’s edition of the Echo pet’s page, we are shining a spotlight on five adorable pets that always entertain and show their love to their owners.

A MAN has been handed a court bill of more than £1,000 for four separate speeding offences.

WORK to construct a new cycle and pedestrian route along Rigler Road has been completed.

The silhouette of a flock of birds at Stanpit Marsh captured at sunrise on a cold February morning by Viola Wojcik

The participants, aged between 40 and 70, were asked about their dietary habits including how regularly they ate meat or fish.

GREASE most certainly was the word at Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre, as Swish of the Curtain Theatre School staged this year's production – its adaptation of the ever popular musical.

A beautiful driveway, patio or roof can add value to your home; remember that first impressions count!

Here's how you can get your garden ready for the better weather with these 7 tasks from Primrose.

They're not just Pancakes, they're M&S Pancakes. See the full view of Marks and Spencer's Pancake range.

Here's a round-up of Kärcher products to give you some Mother's Day gift inspiration.

You can get your hands on a fancy dress costume for World Book Day thanks to Aldi’s Specialbuys.

A DORSET Police sergeant who was accused of 'gossiping' about killer Wayne Couzens has been given a final written warning.

Motorists have been warned of delays of more than an hour on the A338.

A FAMILY have been forced out of their home after a mammoth tree collapsed on it during Storm Eunice – despite attempts to have the “ticking time bomb” removed.

BOURNEMOUTH’S last big department store, House of Fraser, will be closing in two weeks time. READ MORE:

Police want to speak to the driver of a truck after a road rage incident on the A338 this week.

The much-loved Noddy Trains which ran between Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Spit will be auctioned off today.

A RESTAURANT which went out of business during the Omicron crisis has debts which outstrip its assets by almost £1milion.

BUSINESSES have been warned to be extra vigilant about cyber security after Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine pitted it against the western powers.

THE owner of a tea rooms which has found itself almost completely surrounded by road closures has expressed his frustrations at being left in the dark over changes to a major highways project.

POOLE Crematorium will be closed for 22 weeks as BCP Council carries out a major refurbishment project.

SCOTT Parker described the return to fitness of Adam Smith as a "massive boost" to Cherries, adding: "He brings a lot more than what people just see on a Saturday."

BCP COUNCIL have issued a reminder about bin collections following Storm Eunice.

A DRIVER with no licence was stopped by Police in Poole, today.

FIVE people have been charged with seriously assaulting a man in Bournemouth town centre.

Woman stuck in mud up to her waist rescued by firefighters. Read more: