LEGAL action has been brought against BCP Council over a buffer zone which was implemented at an abortion clinic.

A Poole resident had a parcel delivered in a bin – before it was then emptied by refuse collectors.

The owner of a sex shop in Bournemouth has responded to a complaint from a resident over plans to renew his licence.

BOURNEMOUTH West MP Conor Burns has had the whip restored and he will be reinstated as a Conservative member.

A BOAT believed to have travelled thousands of miles from Rhode Island has washed up in Mudeford.

POOLE’s residents remain divided on a Christmas tree which has been erected – more than 10 years after it received criticism.

THE extent of damage to the Sandbanks Ferry has been revealed – with a tug company being accused of responsibility.

A PLEASURE boat operating in Christchurch will now be able to serve alcohol for chartered fishing trips and leisure events.

The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

A DOG found wandering in and out of traffic had fur so matted it had to be removed which accounted for 15 per cent of its body weight.

HEARTFELT and moving tributes have been paid to a talented barber and former firefighter from Dorset.

CRIMINALS jailed in November include a ‘monster' who stabbed his girlfriend six times, a paedophile and an organised crime gang.

The Treasury has revealed 41 names from Bournemouth that have an unclaimed estate

With shops that have been open for decades alongside others that have been open a week, Westbourne’s small businesses are continuing to thrive despite the difficult times that are facing high streets across the country.

Getting an appointment with your GP might seem like a challenge sometimes.

A Portland restaurant owner says he has had to make the "gut-wrenching" decision to close his popular business after his utility bills "quadrupled".

These pictures of Bournemouth East Beach and are all taken from old postcards and show how much – or how little – the area has changed over the past 120 years.

Money Saving Expert has revealed that £80 million Premium Bond Prizes are unclaimed.

The 2021 Census was filled out by more than 24 million households across England and Wales

The Rolling Stone design is the fifth to be released after Queen, Sir Elton John, David Bowie, and the Who

CASTLEPOINT has advised visitors of changes to the car park layout as a major reconstruction project continues.

BROS frontman Matt Goss will bring his massive UK tour to Bournemouth in the spring.

The popular Swanage Railway ‘Steam and Lights’ trains will return to bring festive cheer in December.

ARUBA Bournemouth has invested £50K into its new Christmas events and menu - here’s what you can expect this year.

THE Mayor of Christchurch has given her support to proposals to flatten an unused building in the town.

HOSPITALS across Dorset have launched a new Hospital Carer Passport to help carers be recognised and supported.

Add a touch of festive magic to your home this Christmas with a low-maintenance terrarium that can be completely personalised to suit your style - and will last long after the other decorations have been packed away.

ALDI is trialling clear caps on milk bottles in its Dorset stores in a bid to further improve the recyclability of its products.

A MAN from Christchurch has been given a driving ban after being caught at almost three times the drink drive limit at the Channel Tunnel in Kent.

WHAT a rant from Robert Readman (Echo 23 Nov) tearing into the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who are on Readman’s account self-serving odious human beings.

The Duke of Sussex donned the striking superhero costume in a recorded video for the charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers.

WITH temperatures looking to drop significantly next week, some experts are saying there could be a chance of snow in Dorset.

A VILLAGE pet store is due to relocate to the site of a former butcher shop.

A MISSING woman from north Dorset has been located following searches through the night.

A POOLE pub due to reopen its doors today will remain closed until further notice due to “unforeseen circumstances”.

The Nici in Bournemouth and the Summer Lodge in Evershot were named by Muddy Stilettos as great places to get Christmas lunch

‘DON’T use camping stoves, barbecues or patio heaters in your home’.

A ROAD in Christchurch has reportedly been closed by police.

TRAINS are running again after a fault caused disruption for most of the day on Friday but are reportedly "very busy" this morning.

A MISSING woman from Bournemouth has been located, police have said.

CHARITY hospice, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, has been hit by vandalism ahead of their new shop opening in Winton.

Group A streptococcus (or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease.

A RESTAURANT boss has called on the public to support independent businesses when they go out for anything from coffee to a full meal this winter.

A NATIONAL retailer is opening its biggest store in the UK at Castlepoint this weekend.

A PIECE of plant machinery worth £46,000 that was stolen in Dorset has been recovered in Chesire.

ANTI-social behaviour and "drug activity" has reportedly been taking place in and around the area of Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland.

An online art auction for a Christchurch Hospice, featuring celebrities including Take That stars, is now live.

BUSINESS owners in Ringwood feel they have been left in the dark after Christmas light decorations were not extended into their road.

A PERSON in the water at Branksome sparked an emergency response involving a search and rescue helicopter which landed on the beach.

A 50-year-old man who is wanted after being convicted of serious sexual offences, has links to Bournemouth.