A FIVE-year-old boy was the target of an attempted abduction in a busy Bournemouth street. The boy's mother foiled the attempted snatch after challenging the "scruffy" stranger. The incident happened on Friday at around 2pm, outside McDonald's in Old
TRAVELLERS are staying put at King's Park for the bank holiday after bailiffs and council officials proved powerless to evict them. Officials walked away from the illegal camp on Saturday after the travellers said they would not be complying with a court
ABSOLUTELY fabulous is the only way to summing up this year's Studland Country Fair - especially with actress Jane Horrocks as the special guest. The favourite from the popular TV comedy was the star turn as the event celebrated its 13th year in glorious
A "FORTRESS" for at least 70 prisoners is planned by the police for one of the most densely-populated residential areas of the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation. Called a "custody suite" by Dorset Police, it will accommodate prisoners being held on remand
A MULTI-million-pound residential development for Poole town centre is due to go before planners on Thursday. Land derelict for more than 20 years at Pitwines is the subject of outline planning permission for 652 homes - of which 40 per cent would be
Dorset is celebrating a multi-million pound record-breaking bank holiday weekend. defined(') ? ' : "‘"No vacancydefined(') ? ' : "’" signs are in place throughout the county after tens of thousands of people flocked in. Hotels, guest
PORTLAND search and rescue helicopter was scrambled after a diver was reported in serious trouble. The man was floating unconscious in the water after making a rapid ascent. The helicopter, Whisky Bravo, winched the casualty aboard from the dive boat
DORSET education chiefs today moved to reassure worried parents that stringent checks were being carried out on school staff ahead of the new term. Public concern about the safety of children generally has grown in the wake of the tragic deaths of Holly
WEYMOUTH has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly rabbit disease myxomatosis. People are being urged to protect their pets against the virus after a local vet issued a warning after seeing several cases. Vet Martin Fielding of the Fielding and Cumber
THE waters off Weymouth became the final resting place for May and Henry Groll when family members scattered their ashes. Love first blossomed for the couple in the town more than 60 years ago when Henry was a US sailor stationed at Portland and May was
THOUSANDS of visitors hot-footed it to the Portland Steam and Vintage Show at the weekend. Families and steam enthusiasts were tempted by helicopter rides and craft stalls at the two-day event at Southwell Business Park. Organiser Michael Tanner said:
POOLE-BASED swimwear specialist Fineline Apparel has unveiled its latest Slix collection. It is the first launch of its kind since the international brand Slix was acquired by Fineline, based at Newfields Business Park in Stinsford Road. "We have been
VETERAN Swansea goalkeeper Roger Freestone admitted he felt "very sorry" for his opposite number Chris Tardif following his Vetch Field clanger. Freestone, making his 500th league appearance for the Swans, looked on as Tardif gifted the home side an early
A "FORTRESS" for at least 70 prisoners is planned by the police for one of the most densely-populated residential areas of the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation. Called a "custody suite" by Dorset Police, it will accommodate prisoners being held on remand
MORE top acts have been signed up for next month's Summer XS concert in Bournemouth's Meyrick Park. Pop Idol finalist Darius and Pop Star winners Hear'Say are among the stars already announced for the 2CRFM event on September 15. The latest signings for
THERE was no room at the inns this weekend as the tourist trade enjoyed a jam-packed bank holiday. Roger Astle, chairman of Bournemouth Private Hotel and Guest House Association, said: "Judging by the demand from the people phoning round at the last minute
THE Daily Echo wants your views on one of the most controversial issues facing Britain today. Residents of Townsend in Bournemouth recently took to the streets demanding the right to know the identity of any convicted paedophiles living on their estate
SHAUN Wesbter picked up £4,500 after finishing joint 50th in the Diageo Scottish PGA Championship on Sunday. The East Dorset Golf and Country Club star carded a two under par final round 70 at Gleneagles to finish on level par with a four-round total
WEST HANTS' star David Sanger expressed relief at finally winning a Hastings Direct Tour event. Sanger, having appeared in four previous finals, beat Kent's Paddy May 6-4 6-3 in the final at Havant. He broke for 5-4 and held on to take the opening set
EVEN brave Swansea Jack would have struggled to rescue Cherries from their catalogue of misfortune at the Vetch on Saturday. The black retriever was a national hero during the 1930s, etching his name in Swansea folklore by saving 27 people who had fallen
WEYMOUTH are just one win away from clinching the NSA Dorset Premier Division title. A magnificent 103 by Ben Lawes helped the Seasiders to a 22-run success over Parley in a rain-effected contest at Redlands. The result leaves Hugh Lawes' men needing
HAVE you heard the joke about the seaside resort which booked three of the worst comedians in the country? Well Weymouth did defined(-) ? - : "–" but tourism staff are laughing all the way to the box office. The town is already enjoying packed
SCULPTRESS Jean Parker and helper Holly Wheeler carved out a moment of peace at the Fellowship of Meditation in Dorchester. Artist Mrs Parker, 66, offered to create a figure showing a meditating figure while staying at the charitydefined(') ? ' : "&
A DISABLED father has slammed the Government after finding out he can't afford to pay for further education for his dyslexic son. Ian Taylor of Carlton Road North in Weymouth is on income support due to a disability which prevents him from working. His
THE campaign to save the Portland Coastguard helicopter got some extra wind in its sails today. Water sports fans including jetskiers, windsurfers and kitesurfers are backing the campaign to keep the search and rescue aircraft on the island. The latest
SENDING a seriously-ill youngster on a holiday of a lifetime to Disneyland Paris was no Mickey Mouse operation for a Christchurch pub. Thanks to the fund-raising and generosity of staff and customers at the New Lodge in Somerford, four-year-old Brad Jewer
