Dead Boy Detectives is a new fantasy series that is arriving on Netflix very soon, which is set in the same universe as The Sandman series. Based on characters from Neil Gaiman, the show will follow Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine who die decades
Channel 4 is set to 'axe' a popular reality show fronted by EastEnders actor Danny Dyer after only one season. Scared of the Dark was launched last year and involved celebrities being plunged into darkness for eight days. Last season's line-up
You might have seen Baby Reindeer taking the world by storm over the last week or so, as viewers have been given a glimpse into Richard Gadd’s stalking ordeal in 2016/17. The series, based on Richard’s traumatic real-life event, sees Donny Dunn
Since Baby Reindeer dropped on Netflix last week it has been the talk of the internet. The harrowing series based on the real-life experiences of creator Richard Gadd has already claimed the number one TV show spot in the UK and USA. Gadd,
ITV’s detective drama Vera will come to an end following its 14th series, the broadcaster has confirmed. Brenda Blethyn, who plays the Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, will return for one more series before hanging up her trench coat.
Richard Madeley has revealed what he thinks his most memorable moment is from his time on Good Morning Britain. The ITV breakfast show first aired in April 2014 and has seen more than 2,500 episodes air since then. Madeley has worked as a presenter
Dating app Tinder is set to add a new safety feature allowing users to let friends and family know where they are. Since launching in 2012, Tinder has become one of the world's most popular dating apps with the app being downloaded more than 530
A single mum's “life has been ruined” after she was attacked without warning by a friend’s pet dachshund. 45-year-old Kelly Allen had part of her cheek ripped off which has “absolutely destroyed” her self-esteem. Kelly was enjoying a few drinks
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world boasting more than a billion users, but did you know it also has its own shop? Around 2.8 million people in the UK made a purchase on the TikTok Shop in 2023, according to consumer
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after armed police were mobilised. Police received a report of a woman in distress at around 4am on Wednesday, April 24 in the Newtown area of Poole. Dorset Police confirmed yesterday that a man
A married couple who poured fake blood and put “bloody handprints” on the gates outside Downing Street have been found guilty of criminal damage. Virginia Moffat, 58, and Chris Cole, 60, carried out the offence as part of a protest to demand a
A woman died at a holiday park in Weymouth today. Emergency services were called to Weymouth Bay Holiday Park in Preston Road at just after 1.30pm after receiving a report of a woman requiring medical assistance. Police officers were in attendance
An air ambulance has landed in Weymouth on a medical job. At around 2pm, an air ambulance was seen flying over the Preston area landing near Preston Road Surgery. Two ambulances and an operations officer was also present at the scene.
A teenager allegedly entered a property with a knife, prompting an armed police swoop. Officers rushed to Marston Road in Sherborne last night after it was reported that two young people had entered a property. One of the boys was said to have
SAFETY patrol staff leapt into action to help a woman in need of medical attention. It is understood the woman had been a spectator at this morning's Anzac memorial service on Weymouth seafront when she collapsed. Town council community safety
YEOVIL Town have released four former Weymouth and Dorchester Town loanees, following the unveiling of the Glovers’ player retention list. Mark Cooper has opted not to renew the contracts of ex-Terras loanees Malachi Linton and Will Dawes.
A large fire sparked concern in Poundbury residents who could see the blaze from their windows. Firefighters were called out yesterday at around 9.30pm to a fire near Dorchester Showground, Cokers Frome. Upon arrival, the fire crew from Dorchester
An award-winning Japanese restaurant in Dorchester has suddenly closed its doors. Myra Kaiseki located on High East Street has stopped trading due to the ill health of its owners. The restaurant was well renowned for its fine Japanese dining
Thunderstorms could make their way across Dorset over the weekend, according to the Met Office. Heavy rain is due to hit parts of the southwest on Friday evening before temperatures are set to drop over the weekend with the possibility of thunder
Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen returns to TV screens this week as he brings his own spin-off show to Channel 5. The 20-year-old is best known for starring alongside his eight siblings and parents Amanda and Clive Owen on the popular farming
A UK headteacher has called for a 7am to 7pm school day in a bid to prise children away from their mobile phones. Andrew O’Neill, headteacher at All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, west London, believes children are "addicted" to their
The UK’s chocolate supply could be in danger due to a bug infecting cacao trees across West Africa, reports suggest. Around 50,000 hectares of cacao farmland in Ghana (the world’s second-largest chocolate producer) has been “wiped out” by swollen
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
Physical activities like gardening could be linked to a 23% reduction in the risk of depression, according to new findings. The umbrella review of several studies also found that low and moderate exercise could cut the risk of anxiety, psychosis
Dorset police officers are seeing a large increase in reports of people being scammed by purchasing fake gift cards. These fraudulent gift cards are being purchased by unknowing buyers either online or via the phone. It was recently reported
Firefighters tackled a farm machinery blaze at a Dorset Farm. Crews from Sherborne Fire Station scrambled to a farm on Bishop Down Lane, Sherborne yesterday at 1.04pm after a telehandler set alight. The team were able to quickly extinguish
Firefighters tackled a chimney fire in a village property. Firefighters from Blandford Fire Station were called out to the chimney blaze at 2.52pm on Wednesday. Upon arrival to the home in Stoke Wake, crews believed that the fire had been put
Parents have been warned to stop using a popular car seat "immediately" due to "potential safety concerns". The Solar Group 1 2 3 Isofix Car Seat, which fits the description of “a light grey, black and white child car seat with harness and locking
The fire service has issued a warning over the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. Crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to two incidents over the weekend involving e-bike batteries. One fire was extinguished by
A Dorset-based homecare provider has launched a campaign to help the nation’s unpaid carers. GoodOaks Homecare, based in Poundbury has launched the ‘You Are Not Alone’ support campaign with a new online resource hub and helpline ‘for the nation
A STRETCH of a rural road in Dorset will be temporarily closed to enable maintenance and resurfacing works to be carried out. Part of the B3146 near Glanvilles Wootton and to the north of Buckland Newton will be shut from Friday, April 26 for the
DORSET Cereals’ owner has posted a 37 per cent jump in its pre-tax profits in the six months leading to March. Associated British Foods, which bought the Poole-based cereal company in 2014 for £50m, revealed its pre-tax profit hit £881 million
A FORMER piggery building on a West Dorset farm has been given the green light to be converted into holiday accommodation. Helen Benedict, from Bonscombe Farm to the West of Shipton Gorge told area planning committee members that unless it was
A former Hollyoaks star has hinted to fans that he is taking a role on rival soap opera EastEnders. Ross Adams, who played Scott Drinkwell for 9 years before quitting the Channel 4 show, dropped a few clues in a series of recent TikTok videos.
PROBATE and trustee notices for two people who have passed away are among the recent public notices published in the Dorset Echo. One is for Margaret Elizabeth Bridgewater (deceased) of 12 Conifer Way, Weymouth and 73 Mount Ambrose, Redruth, Cornwall
A VENUE which brought horror-themed escape rooms and virtual reality to Weymouth is set to close after two years. Player Ready opened in Jeffrey House on Maiden Street in 2022. The business offered a virtual reality gaming experience including
CLARKS shoe shop in Blandford has announced it has closed doors. The shop on Market Place closed doors on April 23 and thanked its 'loyal customers' throughout the years. Several Blandford residents took to Facebook to share their disappointment
VETERAN correspondent Kate Adie has been announced as the figurehead of a Dorset County Hospital appeal. She has taken on the role of Patron for Dorset County Hospital Charity's £2.5M Emergency and Critical Care Appeal. The charity’s appeal
Hate crime figures in Dorset are at their lowest levels in six years. Data from a freedom of information request has revealed that in 2023 there were 709 hate crimes recorded by Dorset Police in the county. This means that the levels of hate
A TELEPHONE cable was cut and stolen from underneath a manhole in Weymouth, leaving 150 homes without broadband. Radipole residents were left with no phone service on the morning of Friday, April 19. Engineers were called to Radipole Park Drive
A WEYMOUTH councillor has been honoured by the fire service for outstanding commitment over 39 years as an officer and a member. Pete Barrow joined the then Dorset Fire Brigade in November 1978 as a firefighter, retiring on medical grounds as a
Police are investigating two separate vehicle fires which took place during the early hours. A moped was found to be on fire in the area of Parkmead Road in Wyke Regis and just hours later a car was also found alight on the approach road to Upwey
A popular rave event will be returning to Weymouth this year to raise money to fund cancer research. Futureland was a 90s dance and rave event for under 18s held at Weymouth Pavilion. Now old faces and new faces are invited to its 18+ revival this
A WOMAN was left shocked and anxious after another mum’s breast milk was given to her baby. Isabella Gamble gave birth to her baby boy at St Mary’s Maternity Unit in Poole Hospital in 2019. Isabella was getting an iron transfusion when the
A reminder has been issued to people who will be voting via post for the upcoming local elections. Residents across Dorset will be heading to the ballot boxes on Thursday, May 2, but for those who will be submitting their votes via post, Dorset
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing backlash after it emerged thousands of people who care for others are being regularly overpaid and then receiving demands for repayment months or years later. Calls for the DWP to launch a review
Motorists are being warned of delays as the A31 undergoes a period of closures. National Highways will be carrying out horticulture work, including cutting and planting along the verges, between Ashley Heath and junction 1 of the M27. Carriageway
Dorset Council is to submit a compulsory purchase order to the Secretary of State for land in Bridport. The land is at 12 Princess Road having an area of approximately 364m2. If the order is confirmed, it will authorise the council to purchase
Roadworks will cause delays to a town centre road this weekend. Remedial roadworks are taking place on Broad Street in Lyme Regis from today and are expected to last until Monday, April 29. A traffic management system will be in place to allow
DORSET defender Brennan Camp has been released by National League side Eastleigh, following the unveiling of the Spitfires’ player retention list. Camp joined the Silverlake Stadium side in 2022 after exiting AFC Bournemouth. While at the Cherries
A DAY of Spiritual Wonder will be hosted at Upwey Wishing Well. The café in Upwey will be hosting a Holistic Fair on Saturday, May 4. Upwey Wishing Well, a natural spring once believed to have healing powers, will bring together spiritual enthusiasts
Medical experts in Dorset ate urging parents to make sure their children are protected from childhood infections. Public Health Dorset is asking parents to check that their children are properly vaccinated as cases of measles and whooping cough
The date tickets will be released for a free event commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day has been announced. As reported, Nothe Fort is teaming up with Weymouth Town Council to bring a series of free activities available to anyone attending
