‘DON’T take the risk’. This is the clear message given by the police this December as they launch their new drink and drug driving campaign.

A RESIDENT has raised concerns that someone may be ‘lurking’ in the Woodland Walk in Boscombe damaging trees with a sharp instrument.

MAJOR plans have been unveiled to bring back the markets to Wimborne Minster.

A NATIONAL retailer opened its biggest store at Castlepoint this weekend.

PLANS are in place to build a new contraflow cycle lane in Bournemouth.

A MAN was rescued from a flat fire in Bournemouth in the early hours of this morning.

A CLUB and bar in Bournemouth has been given the green light to stay open until 3am on two weekdays despite noise concerns.

A ROAD in Bournemouth was closed for around six hours on Saturday night following a crash.

MAJOR plans for a new link road from the A338 to Royal Bournemouth Hospital have been submitted as huge developments continue at the site.

TEMPERATURES are set to plummet this week with minus 10C possible in some areas, a Dorset weather enthusiast has said.

RESIDENTS have been left baffled by an orange glow in the skies over Bournemouth at night.

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

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for eight coronavirus patients in hospital as of Wednesday, figures show.

There will be a number of events around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole where you can see Santa this year

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

THOUSANDS more food parcels were handed out between April and September in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole than over the same period in 2021, new figures show.

POOLE'S popular New Year's Day Bathtub Race is set to return on January 1.

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MORE than 90 households in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were threatened with homelessness by landlords using "no-fault" eviction powers over three months this year, figures show.

A DECORATED pioneer of dentistry who was regarded as among the very best in the country, and a beloved family man has died.

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

A MAN in his 70s was seriously injured after a collision involving a horse and cart in New Milton.

Iceland Foods is recalling Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice because of a health risk

Calling all Harry Potter fans, the Royal Mint has launched the latest coin in its magical series.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show known affectionally known as Aussiefloyd bring their All That’s To Come 2022 tour to Bournemouth’s Windsor Hall.

Hundreds of thousands of people who are at risk and more likely to become seriously ill have yet to come forward for their Covid booster, NHS chiefs have warned.

STUNNING aerial images of Christmas festivities in Bournemouth and beyond have been captured by a local photographer.

HAS your house been transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas?

TWO authorities across Dorset and Hampshire are asking residents for their views on a proposed short list of coastline erosion management measures.

WHO has been your Dorset hero of 2022?

A CHARITY supporting the people of Ukraine has created a special winter wonderland at Castlepoint in Bournemouth.

A HEARTWARMING new opportunity has been launched by UHD hospitals to remember cherished family members or friends who are sadly not with us today.

A CAMPAIGN against a test that involved putting mice and rats into sealed containers and forcing them to swim has won a £50,000 prize from Dorset’s Lush.

WELL said Shad Mannan, restaurant proprietor in Ringwood (Echo, December 2) on the matter of Christchurch Road being left out of Ringwood Christmas lights displays.

Mike Howson took this cracking shot of two kingfishers on the River Stour

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

Two missing teenage girls from Poole have been found safe and well, police have said.

THE REAL Dorset SUP Community took to the water for their third Annual Dorset SUP Christmas Santa Charity Paddle, on Saturday.

HUNDREDS of Poole residents lined the streets for the Broadstone Christmas Parade 2022.

THE MAYOR of Bournemouth and actress and comedian Debra Stephenson attended a Christmas lights switch on in Westbourne on Saturday afternoon.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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