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Residents' shock as police seize drugs from Crossways flat

Residents have spoken of their shock after a drugs raid in the village

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Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters on cars

Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws this month.

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ITV’s Coronation Streets Gail Platt exit storyline revealed

Legend ITV Coronation Street star Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, exit storyline has been ‘revealed’ as a former character returns.

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Petrol Prices: 5 top tips to save money on fuel this summer

The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since the end of April

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JK Rowling slams another Harry Potter star over trans stance

JK Rowling has slammed actor David Tennant after comments made at the British LGBT Awards.

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Nestle confirms it's discontinued Yorkie Orange chocolate bars

Nestle has confirmed it has discontinued the Yorkie Orange chocolate bar from its range of products with no plans for its return.

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Royal Family's Balmoral estate to open to public in July

The public will be able to see inside the Balmoral estate in Scotland, look at King Charles' interior design choices and get an afternoon tea.

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17 Driving theory test questions to test your knowledge

The pass mark for a driving theory test is 86% but for the sake of their study, the experts reduced it to 80% so participants had to get four out of five questions to pass.

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Expert calls for heavy taxation on ultra-processed foods

A health expert has issued fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods to help protect public health.

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Richard Drax joined by Baroness Hoey on campaign trail

Richard Drax, parliamentary candidate for South Dorset, was joined on Saturday by Baroness Hoey, former Labour minister and MP for Vauxhall, at events in Weymouth.

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PICTURES: Thousands to attend Tankfest 2024 in Bovington

THOUSANDS made the annual pilgrimage to Tankfest 2024 in Bovington to see some of the world's most iconic tanks in action.

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Police issue advice after youths caught on building site

Police issue advice to parents after youths scattered from the area of a building site following reports of a theft in progress

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Elderly man seriously assaulted in Easton Gardens on Portland

An elderly man suffered a serious assault in a popular park

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Weymouth seafront crash: Three hurt in car crash by Nook bar

Three people are in hospital after a 'terrifying' crash saw a car smash into a cocktail bar in Weymouth

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Police appeal after Weymouth seafront horror crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they continue to investigate a serious crash on the Esplanade in Weymouth

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Kumar Sangakkara hits 126 as Shillingstone beat Abbotsbury

KUMAR Sangakkara scored a majestic 126 from only 95 balls as Shillingstone beat Abbotsbury by 94 runs in County Division Three.

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General Election: Why to vote for Catherine Bennett in South Dorset?

Ahead of the general election on Thursday, July 4, the candidates for South and West Dorset have spoken to The Echo about why they should get your vote.

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General Election: Why to vote for Giovanna Lewis in South Dorset?

Ahead of the general election on Thursday, July 4, the candidates for South and West Dorset have spoken to The Echo about why they should get your vote.

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Every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK

The false widow spider is one of the UK’s most venomous spiders, the map shows every UK sighting.

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Bank of England: Rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

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