Welcome to the Big Picture 2010, our gallery of the best images taken by the Echo's photographers.

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Bournemouth Echo: northern lights


Read Katie Clark's feature about seeing the Northern Lights click here


Bournemouth Echo: Kids Academy variety showtime at Lighthouse. Picture: Corin Messer.

Bournemouth Echo: noisettes


Read a review of The Noisettes at the 02 Academy by Gavin Haines click here


Bournemouth Echo: Daniel O' Donnell is cycling from Lands End to John O' Groats in his pyjamas. Picture: Hattie Miles.


Read more about Daniel O' Donnells challenge click here


Bournemouth Echo: Lambs at Farmer Palmers. Picture: Sally Adams.

Bournemouth Echo: STUDLAND: Campaigners trying to keep this telephone box open. Picture: Hattie Miles.

Bournemouth Echo: Lulworth Castle: Bryony Black shows off her circus skills. Picture: Richard Crease.

Bournemouth Echo: ORGANFORD: Candy the pig with her piglets Picture: Sally Adams.

Bournemouth Echo: ISLE OF PURBECK: Clay pigeon shoot for the Sparkle Appeal. Picture: Corin Messer.

Bournemouth Echo: ST LEONARDS: Tree felling at Avon Heath Country Park. Picture: Richard Crease.