A MOTORIST received a speeding ticket in Christchurch despite dashcam footage showing he was under the speed limit.

THIS Saturday a charity event will take place in memory of a popular and “well-loved” tattoo artist from Boscombe.

A COUPLE who caused unnecessary suffering through an unlicensed puppy farm have avoided an order which would have banned them from keeping dogs.

A BCP councillor has been arrested after getting involved with a controversial environmental protest in London.

ROYAL Bournemouth Hospital is said to be doing “every single thing" it can as it joins hospitals across the UK in the fight against ongoing pressures.

CCTV footage showing the movements of two teenage killers before and after they murdered a man in his own home has been released.

THE COUNCIL has announced that a buffer zone will be introduced around the BPAS abortion clinic in Bournemouth, tomorrow (Thursday, October 13).

“HIGH levels of violence and a very significant drug problem” at a Dorset prison “cannot be ignored”, according to a report.

The head of Bournemouth West Conservative Association has spoken out after the constituency's MP had the whip suspended.

A BUFFER zone will be installed around the BPAS abortion clinic in Bournemouth.

A POPULAR Chinese restaurant in Christchurch has signed a new lease with its landlords.

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

ROYAL Bournemouth Hospital cannot rule out a critical incident this winter as it continues to face staff shortages, limited beds, and the ongoing effects of Covid.

A 23-YEAR-old man was found dead in his Portland prison cell after waiting more than five times the standard length of time to see the mental health team, an inquest has heard.

VICTIMS of burglary will be put first say Dorset Police following an announcement that police forces will now attend all home burglaries.

The coronation date of King Charles III has been confirmed as Saturday, May 6 2023 by Buckingham Palace.

DORSET supermarket cashier Carole has become the fifth contestant to be eliminated from The Great British Bake Off after failing to impress the judges during dessert week.

A post office in Dorset has relocated in order to safeguard the future of the service.

A FOUR-legged crime fighter has received an extra special treat this month after being recognised for its crime-fighting achievements.

TWO tennis courts in Bournemouth’s Central Gardens could make way to introduce emerging sport padel at the site.

A WELL-loved fireworks display in Christchurch has been cancelled for the fourth year in a row.

The Queen Consort will be crowned alongside King Charles.

POLICE have launched an appeal to locate a missing Bournemouth teenager.

A WOODPECKER that was thought to have almost died out locally has been spotted on a farm in Dorset.

TICKET sales for the Bournemouth Fireworks are 400 per cent higher than they were at the same point in 2019 when they were last held.

Originally a house called The Firs, the Grand Hotel was built in 1861 on the site of an even older property in what was then called Church Glen.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and Haulers is calling on the Government to scrap its ban of petrol cars in 2030

The Greggs App is available to download now for both IOS and Android users and is free to sign up to

The supermarket has launched a Christmas toy donation drive in stores across the UK.

A change in your boiler settings could help you save over £100 a year on your energy bills

Iceland has announced a significant change to its opening hours ahead of the Christmas period.

Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy some ‘me’ time, and if you’re looking to transform your garden or even just pick up a new hobby, YouGarden has all the tips and tricks you need.

Can you guess which busy part of Bournemouth this picture was taken in?

Here's the Halloween content you can watch on Disney+ this October and beyond.

A MAN has been sentenced by the courts for working as a door supervisor at a Bournemouth bar while he was suspended.

THE RISING karate star from New Milton, Carla Rudkin-Guillen, has been selected to represent England in the upcoming World Championships this month.

OLYMPIAN Liz Yelling told a business audience how she coped with having four years of planning “stolen” from her at the 2008 games.

Back in 1981 New wave band Duran Duran played at the Poole Arts Centre.

COLIN Moyes (Have Your Say 7th October) complains about the cost of cycle lanes and blames the ‘uproar and outrage’ from the ‘noisy minority’ of cyclists.

As part of the Daily Echo's cost of living campaign, we will be bringing you tips to support small businesses.

The royal special will see the team mend two precious items chosen by the monarch.

Prime Minister Liz Truss will face PMQs today for the first time since Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget

ABORTION campaign group Sister Supporter have said they are ‘beyond elated’ following the announcement that a buffer zone will be introduced around the BPAS clinic in Bournemouth.

EMERGENCY services have responded to a concern for welfare incident involving a person on a bridge in Bournemouth.

A35 Park Road, Parkstone closed due to crash.

PLANT Hustler restaurant located in Boscombe has decided to close after struggling "to stay afloat". 

The family of a “guardian angel” who was found dead in his Portland prison cell told an inquest they are “disgusted by the people who had the power to help”.

A BAG of bones was discovered in a street in Bournemouth yesterday afternoon.

CATS in Poole have been going missing and returning to their neighbours shaved and abused in a spate of “harrowing” incidents.

Heavy traffic on A338 Wessex Way after crash near Cooper Dean roundabout