A HEAVY police prescene and a large cordon is in place in Bournemouth town centre.

A SMALL road in Bournemouth cost motorists more than £60,000 in parking fines last year, the Daily Echo can reveal.

A “REMARKABLE” mother’s last words to her daughter were “I will be fine” before she fell 60 feet attempting to climb down a cliff to the Man O’ War beach.

THE last department store in Bournemouth is set to close its doors for one last time today. READ MORE:

A MAN who has been described as a "dangerous predator" has been jailed for more than two years for sexually assaulting a boy.

A MAN told jurors he did not rape a woman and their sexual intercourse was consensual.

Image appeal after man hospitalised in town centre assault. READ MORE:

RECEIVING just shy of £2million in parking fines last year alone, BCP Council’s worst affected roads bought in more than £13,000 each.

RESIDENTS have been given a sneak peak of what a new high street Marks & Spencer foodhall will look like ahead of its opening next month.

SUPERGRASS have been unveiled as the penultimate headline act for the Saturday night of Bournemouth's HIGH TIDE festival this summer.

Several car boot sales will be back up and running in various locations around Dorset in March and April

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Child sexual exploitation involving Snapchat and TikTok in New Forest. Read more:

Here is everything you need to know about key law changes in April.

In response to the rising cost of filling up your tank, car finance platform CarFinance24/7 has shared 12 tips to make your fuel go further.

A TEMPORARY storage container block will be put in place at Winfrith as part of the final phases of the decommissioning the nuclear site.

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HUNDREDS of whelk capsules have been spotted across our coastlines in the last month as spawning season takes hold.

The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

Cenk Albayrak-Touyé captured this beautiful image of the sun setting behind the ruins of Corfe Castle.

"Please don’t do this."

If you'd like to learn more about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, this is a small selection of books to get you started.

Fred Olsen is offering travellers a trip of a lifetime in this incredible Around The World in 80 Days cruise.

CONTENTIOUS plans to build flats on a Bournemouth cliff top car park are set to be given the green light – despite 640 letters of objection.

A SERIAL rapist who held his victims captive for days at a time has died in prison, it has been confirmed.

BOSS Scott Parker insists Jefferson Lerma is "worth the risk" as he prepares to return from his latest suspension.

A MAN arrested in connection with a report of sexual assault at a Bournemouth play park will face no further police action.

“THERE’S a reason skateboarding has become an Olympic sport, they wouldn’t have done that if it was full of thugs.”

A NUMBER of household items including lamps and rugs are reported to have been stolen from a furniture shop, as police ask anyone with any information to come forward.

A PERSON was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a van and a pedestrian.

RESIDENTS have been warned to expect roadworks and disruption until the end of the year as electricity supplies are boosted.

DOG lead season has returned across the conurbation’s heathlands as BCP Council remind residents they must keep dogs on leads and pick up waste.

HIGH street businesses are reporting reduced footfall as roadworks in Christchurch Road continue.

BOSS Scott Parker admits Lloyd Kelly's display on the ball "wasn't anywhere near what we expect" against Peterborough, but insisted his captain produced an "immense" second-half display.

A MAN reportedly used an axe to break the windows of two pharmacies in Southbourne, police have confirmed.

A WEATHER warning for strong winds has been issued for Dorset.

A CCTV search has been launched to find a 'potential witness' after cash was stolen from a Co-op.

A DRIVER has been given eight points after being caught without insurance and a provisional licence.

BOSSES at a Dorset hospital have begged people to only go to its emergency department for 'serious of life-threatening situations' for fear it will be overwhelmed.

AN ARREST has been made after police received a report of threats being made with what was believed to be an air pistol.

SCOTT Parker says it is up to him and his players to give Cherries fans "a team they're proud of" ahead of two huge upcoming home fixtures.

Details on eight people who have been senteced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

A STRETCH of new transport infrastructure works with new walking and cycle paths have been completed.

A BROTHER and sister from Dorset have been helping refugees fleeing Ukraine to reach safety in Poland.

THE headteacher of Queen Elizabeth’s school said it was “disappointing” Dorset Council had withdrawn its support of the leisure centre.

A SWANAGE outdoor centre which introduced thousands of youngsters to the Dorset coast and countryside could be converted back to five homes.

RESIDENTS and business owners living along a busy Poole road earmarked for redevelopment are “up in arms” after apparently not being informed of any plans .

A FAMILY friendly pub nestled in the heart of the New Forest- The Alice Lisle is your pub of the week.

CONCERNS have been raised about a large plume of natural gas spotted 'venting' into the Purbeck countryside.