Naked man caught performing indecent act in Westbourne woods

A woman says she is 'haunted' after a naked man carried out a sex act in front of her in woodland. The incident happened at about 1.50pm on July 9 at The Dingles, a nature spot in Westbourne. A ...

Townsend community garden receives national Green Flag award

A community garden has been honoured with a national award recognising its quality and the dedication of its volunteers.

Cyclist hospitalised as emergency services close Chapel Lane

A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a medical emergency this afternoon. Police and ambulance crews were called to Chapel Lane, Wimborne, at about 2.04pm after reports of a cyclist needing medical ...

AFC Bournemouth clear on Junior Kroupi - striker is not for sale

JUNIOR Kroupi, like teammates Alex Scott and Rayan, is not for sale for any price this summer, the Daily Echo understands, after reports ...

Dog owners hit with big vet bills over uncut parks

Vets report a surge in dogs needing treatment for grass seed infections amid claims councils are failing to mow verges and ...

That'll Be The Day to come to Bournemouth Pavilion

That’ll Be The Day will come to Bournemouth later this year, performing at the Bournemouth Pavilion on Friday, September 4, and ...

Burnham says World Cup ‘not a product’ following Fifa’s private investment plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the World Cup “was never anyone’s to sell”, after Fifa confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions. Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) would be ...

Two further MSPs announce intention to stand in Scottish Labour leadership race

Party finance spokesman Michael Marra is one of two new MSPs who have announced they will run for the Scottish Labour leadership following the resignation of Anas Sarwar. It comes as the party ...

Trial of Irish pro-Palestine activist in Germany not a show trial – Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has denied that the trial of an Irish Palestine protester is a show trial and stressed that Germany’s judiciary is independent. Mr Merz was asked about the case ahead ...

Zelensky holds face-to-face talks with Trump at White House following UK visit

Ukraine’s president flew to Washington after being hosted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth naval base.

In the Dock - appearances at Dorset Magistrates' Courts

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court: ERGYST CANI, 31, and of Frederick Road in Birmingham, admitting to one count of being the driver of a vehicle involved in a road accident ...

Space launch company investigates rocket ‘issue’ ahead of engine test plans

German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has chosen to “de-stack” its 30m-tall rocket, which is currently on a launchpad at SaxaVord Spaceport on the island of Unst. This means the three stages of ...