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DVLA news: Warning to millions who passed test before 2015

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

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Flames from Dorset D-Day beacon spread out of control

The incident happened in Ballard Down in Swanage after a D-Day event to remember fallen comrades.

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Stories of Dorset heroes whose achievements are forgotten

Here are the stories of four people who are largely forgotten Dorset heroes

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Red Arrows to fly over Dorset this weekend - full timings

The Red Arrows will soar over Dorset once again this weekend.

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Atlantic Academy pupils paint playground on Portland

Staff, parents and pupils on Portland have been brightening up a school playground with a new lick of paint

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Echo reporter takes trip on My Girl for D-Day anniversary

Weymouth commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day - and as part of the day special boat trips were offered on a classic vessel used in the Second World War

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Former Weymouth barber shop to be turned into offices

A WEYMOUTH building, close to the rail station, could be converted to offices.

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Dorchester car park closed until September

Visitors needing access to facilities in Dorchester will have to find alternative parking as extensive building works have forced the closure of a car park.

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Charming Dorset country home is our property of the week

Our property of the week is a home located in the heart of the countryside surrounded by stunning views.

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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants in June

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

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Man wins £2.5m Dorset house and £100,000 with Omaze

Chris Milnes from Pudsey was handed the keys to a stunning five-bedroom house in Dorset.

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Morrisons 'do not eat' warning as metal found in cooked meat

Morrisons is recalling packs of its wafer thin cooked chicken in UK as a 'do not eat' warning has been issued due to the 'possible presence of metal'.

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Dorset could get new National Park - but there's a catch

Dorset could get a new national park, but there is a catch.

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Motorcyclist arrested for suspected drink driving in Dorchester

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving whilst leaving a pub near Dorchester

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Plush Cricket Club and 11-acre site up for sale

Plush Cricket Club is part of an 11-acre site currently up for sale for just under £1million.

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Asylum seeker bit police officer at Bibby Stockholm barge

An asylum seeker bit a police officer on his first day arriving at the Bibby Stockholm barge at Portland Port.

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Woman's night-time horror ordeal stuck in river after falling 15ft

A woman who fell into the River Lim has thanked the emergency services for helping her in a dramatic rescue

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Train delays in Dorset due to trespasser on line

TRAIN services were halted this afternoon following reports of a trespasser on the railway between Bournemouth and Branksome.

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Girls Aloud's special gift from Sarah Harding before she died

Girls Aloud members including Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh received a special gift from Sarah Harding before she died.

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How to get rid of moths in my house? Identify and prevent

A pest control expert has shared his expert advice on how to identify and prevent months as well as how to get rid of them for good.

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