THE third heath fire on Canford Heath in the space of a month was believed to have been started by “human intervention”, the fire service has confirmed

THE owner of an equine assisted learning centre has issued a desperate plea to find a new home.

SEVERAL alterations to a road in Bournemouth have been defended by BCP Council after a furious barber feared they would “kill off” his business.

BCP Council has made nearly £20,000 from selling access to voters' personal information. Companies sold to include two based in America

AN UNAUTHORISED traveller camp on the grounds of a leisure centre in Poole was served an eviction notice by police at the weekend.

A BRAND-new Domino’s takeaway will open in Ringwood town centre after permission was granted by New Forest District Council.

CHILD involvement in drug crime has been described as a “modern day tragedy” as police figures reveal more than 300 youths have been arrested over drug supply offences in the past four years.

It's a reality for some, but unimaginable for many. The shocking situation of people needing free food every week.

A BOURNEMOUTH resident has argued that the council’s response to littering in the town is “not acceptable”.

THE man arrested following a crash which left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries has been released under investigation.

FIRE crews were called to deal with a smoke logged property caused by a kitchen blaze.

OVER 600 bikers rode their motorcycles through the streets of BCP to raise money and awareness for men’s health, this morning (Sunday May 22).

CHOOSE a job you love and you never work a day.

A NEW pathology lab at Royal Bournemouth Hospital is on track to be completed as the framework is now in place.

A MAN missing from Corfe Mullen has been found, police have said.

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A WATERSIDE home with space for two boats is on the market for less than £1million.

RELAUNCHING talks over the transfer of a recreation ground from BCP Council to a town council is the “next step” to delivering on a long-standing agreement to hand over the asset.

ADVICE has been issued after reports of algae in the seas off the south west coast.

NEARLY half of recently hired police officers in Dorset are female, according to new figures.

Iceland has got the winning recipe for just over a tenner.

The money may help the lowest-earning households manage rising bills during the cost of living crisis.

Updated figures for the weekend will be given today, Monday May 23.

IT is a question that has preoccupied a lot of people since the pandemic inspired a big re-think of many lives: how can I be happier at work?

BUNTING is going up in towns all over Dorset and the New Forest as the countdown gets underway for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies over the next few days:

The health of seagrass in Studland Bay is to be studied as part of a new project by researchers from the University of Southampton.

A MAN has been fined £10 for stealing a woman’s personal possessions, including a designer wallet, driving licence and bank cards.

HUNDREDS of children were being looked after by foster families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, figures show, as an annual campaign to raise awareness of the value of fostering begins.

CHANGES to the planning department at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are beginning to have an effect.

A MAN has received a suspended sentence for having a knife at a bus station.

McDonald's is launching two deals this week, here's how you can redeem them.

CONSERVATIVES have taken the chair and vice chair positions of BCP Council’s corporate and community overview and scrutiny committee – roles previously held by minority group councillors.

A MAN who damaged the main glass doors at Bournemouth Town Hall has been sentenced in court.

THE cost of energy to heat and run our homes is as we all know spiralling and hitting many very hard indeed.

THE departing boss of Dorset employer Nationwide has said its “work from anywhere” policy is proving “tremendously successful” and can help staff with the cost of living.

Reader Nicky Prior sent in this fantastic old Echo photo which shows revellers at a silver jubilee party held in Flambard Avenue, Christchurch in 1977.

The £5 coin has been unveiled ahead of his birthday next month.

Fans of the TikTok viral ‘moon chair’ can once again find the product back in stock in Asda stores.

FIRE crews are currently dealing with another fire on Canford Heath.

Sky News has revealed its TV schedule for the weekend of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Emergency services are dealing with another fire on Canford Heath just weeks after a huge blaze devastated the area

A MAN got drunk shortly after being released from a 17-year prison term, went to a Christchurch pub and was abusive to staff and customers before pouring himself a pint and taking bottles of beer.

A MAN has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Bournemouth on Friday night.

More than 300 street parties will take place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole during the jubilee.

THE owner of Bournemouth’s Urban Beach hotel says it is likely to be sold within the next six weeks.

A FATHER has praised a group of people who rushed to his aid after his young daughter needed emergency first aid.

LIFEBOAT crews rushed to help the medical evacuation of a patient from Green Island.

POLICE carrying out enquiries to locate a missing man from Corfe Mullen are appealing for help and information from the public to find him.

A NEW state-of-the-art Ministry of Defence innovation centre has opened.