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A self-taught artist is extending her landscape exhibition following overwhelming public support.

Two teenagers were arrested on Thursday night after an electric bike was reported to be driven dangerously in Ringwood.

Mystery surrounds the apparent sudden closure of a popular bike shop in Bournemouth.

A date has been set for when the speed limit on part of the A31 will be lifted following the New Forest wildfire.

A man in a blue disposable face mask was seen acting suspiciously before a Bournemouth home was burgled.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a rush hour crash.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a rush hour crash.

A man has been jailed after he threatened to kill his GP before going on a 'rampage' through Poole, smashing cars, windows and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

A burglar who broke into a home in Poole while the occupants slept has been jailed for 27 months.

Bournemouth’s firework display has been cancelled at the last minute due to high winds

Costa Coffee has applied for permission to place tables outside a store in Bournemouth

A four-day road closure is planned for a major road in Christchurch next month to facilitate highway maintenance works.

The A31 is blocked westbound with heavy traffic following reports of a crash

A rise in giardiasis cases has been reported in England and those travelling from abroad can bring it back to the UK - symptoms and how to avoid contracting it.

Amazon's Second Chance Deal Days returns from September 1, with thousands of returned, used and refurbished products discounted.

Highly regarded Daily Echo journalist Chris Yandell is retiring after nearly 50 years in the profession.

Met Office forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds for the UK over the bank holiday weekend.

A new parkrun in Dorset saw more than 300 runners turn for the inaugural Compton Abbas parkrun

A grounded yacht sparked a Mayday call and lifeboat launch after hitting a mooring buoy.

A new parkrun in Dorset saw more than 300 runners turn for the inaugural Compton Abbas parkrun

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.