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Sandpolo is returning to Sandbanks in July

Welcome to Sandpolo 2022! What to expect when beach polo returns to Sandbanks
Sandpolo saddles up for record breaking attendance as it reaches 15-year milestone.

The band ended their decade-long hiatus with the announcement of a tour

N-Dubz fans left 'fuming' over Ticketmaster sale ahead of UK comeback tour

N-Dubz reunion tour announced 11 years after split - how to get tickets. Picture: PA

N-Dubz reunion tour: Bournemouth tickets available from today- How to get yours

Celebs tell us who they want to be UK City of Culture 2025

UK City of Culture 2025: The famous faces backing each shortlisted city

Who will be named UK City of Culture 2025?

UK City of Culture 2025: Everything you need to know as winner to be announced

The Principality Stadium, Cardiff, will play host to WWE Clash at the Castle on Saturday, September 3 (WWE)

Tickets for WWE's Clash at the Castle in Cardiff on sale today - how to get yours

Christchurch Food Festival 2022 - everything you need to know

Christchurch Food Festival 2022 - everything you need to know

Southbourne. Picture: Google Maps

Jubilee Celebrations at Southbourne Green

ITV Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan opens up on teenage cancer diagnosis. (PA)

Coronation Street star opens up on cancer diagnosis, aged just 19

N-Dubz reunion tour announced 11 years after split - how to get tickets. Picture: PA

N-Dubz reunion tour coming to Bournemouth - How to get pre-sale tickets today

(Background) The Queen. (PA) (Circle) HM Queen Elizabeth II Limited Edition Top Trumps Card Game (Winning Moves/ Top Trumps)

Enjoy a royal game of Platinum Jubilee Top Trumps over the Bank Holiday weekend

Steve Coogan spoke to the Echo ahead of his show.

“Alan Partridge would get into a long conversation with a Bournemouth councillor”

Dorset actor Hattie Gotobed

Dorset actor, who performed in Game of Thrones, on her promising career so far

Netflix considers major change to programming to win back subscribers. (PA)

Netflix considering major change to service to win back subscribers

Smyths Toys is throwing a Half Term Party with free LEGO and candyfloss (Smyths Toys Superstores)

Smyths Toys is throwing a Half Term Party with free LEGO and candyfloss

Good Spa Guide 2022

Two spas close to Bournemouth named amongst finalists for 2022 Good Spa Awards

Naked Attraction - Hit Channel 4 dating show is looking for new contestants . Picture: Studio Lambert/Channel 4

Hit Channel 4 dating show Naked Attraction is looking for new contestants

REVIEW: Husband and wife duo Megson adored by all who see them

Revealed: The most popular festivals in the UK and Europe for 2022 - see the list (Canva)

The most popular festivals in the UK and Europe for 2022 have been revealed- see the list

5 stately homes on the market right now. Credit: Zoopla

Best Downton Abbey style mansions for sale to live like Lord and Lady Grantham

David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning to Doctor Who to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary celebrations. Picture: BBC

David Tennant and Catherine Tate returning to BBC's Doctor Who in 2023

Cafe Boscanova breakfast. Credit: Tripadvisor

Best places for breakfast in Bournemouth according to Tripadvisor reviews

Rules all visitors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole need to know. Credit: Echo Camera Club member Nick Lucas

The rules visitors to Bournemouth beaches must be aware of this summer

Downton Abbey: A New Era premieres at the Regent Centre

Downton Abbey: A New Era premieres at the Regent Centre

See Sky's new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022 (PA)

See Sky's new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022

Gogglebox star Marcus Luther's famous son told to 'sling his hook' after filming for show. (Channel 4)

Gogglebox star's famous son told to 'sling his hook' after filming for show

(left to right) Mika, Laura Pausini, Alessandro Cattelan to present the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Credit: PA

When is the Eurovision Song Contest 2022? How to watch the grand final

A Lemon Trifle has won the crown of Platinum Pudding. (PA)

Lemon trifle crowned Platinum Pudding for Jubilee celebrations- see the recipe

BSO Proms in the Park Disco Spectacular 2018. Pictures courtesy of the BSO

BSO's Proms in the Park to return as part of summer concerts

Seven things to do across BCP and Dorset this weekend

Seven things to do across BCP and Dorset this weekend

Doctor Strange gifts. (Top left) Sweatshirt (Zavvi), (bottom left) Backpack (VeryNeko), (middle) Replica Set (Zavvi), (top right) Statue (Zavvi) and (bottom right) Funko Pop! Vinyl (PopInABox).

Doctor Strange gifts to celebrate the new film from Zavvi, VeryNeko and more

(top left clockwise) pasta (Canva) Eurovision Song Contest 2022 ( PA) Pizza (Canva) (Circle) Italian flag. (Canva)

Italian food and drink to enjoy as you tune into Eurovision 2022 in Turin

Doctor Strange gifts. (Top left) Sweatshirt (Zavvi), (bottom left) Backpack (VeryNeko), (middle) Replica Set (Zavvi), (top right) Statue (Zavvi) and (bottom right) Funko Pop! Vinyl (PopInABox).

Doctor Strange gifts to celebrate the new film from Zavvi, VeryNeko and more

Bournemouth 7s headline act announced

Bournemouth 7s reveal headline act for this year's 'sporting Glastonbury'

Win tickets to Upton House Concerts this summer

COMPETITION WIN: VIP tickets to Upton House Concerts!

(Background) Eurovision Song Contest 2022 stage. (PA) (Circle) People toasting glasses at a party. ( Canva)

Everything you need to host the ultimate Eurovision party from food to flags

Parkinson was best knows for his role in ‘Allo ‘Allo! as well as Dad's Army, The Many Wives Of Patrick and The Young Ones (PA)

Tributes paid to 'fine comic actor' Robin Parkinson, who dies aged 92

A tearful Lorraine Kelly faced her fears following a terrifying horse riding accident. Picture: PA

Tearful Lorraine Kelly faces her fears following terrifying horse riding accident

Jackpot winners Gillian and Adrian Bayford (Sean Dempsey/PA)

The UK’s top 10 biggest ever lottery winners and where they are now

Trailer for long awaited second Avatar movie has been released – watch it here

Jackpot winners Gillian and Adrian Bayford (Sean Dempsey/PA)

The UK’s top 10 biggest ever lottery winners and where they are now

Alan Carr speaks about his love of Dorset

Alan Carr on living in Dorset and what he wants to see return to the town he grew up in

REVIEW: Sandi Toksvig, Lighthouse, Poole

Comedian Sara Pascoe announces UK tour, Success Story. Picture: Multitude Media

Comedian Sara Pascoe announces UK tour including Bournemouth date – how to book

The Eurovision Song Contest stage in Turin (Eurovision/PA)

Bournemouth bar named as one of top places to watch Eurovision in the UK

Frozen (c) Johan Persson/ Canva

Ticketmaster launches huge sale on major West End shows- get tickets now

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Will Keir Starmer resign? What the Labour Leader could say in his statement

The historic awards return as Broadway musicals finds out if they are nominated for a Tony Award. (Canva)

Tony Awards 2022: See the full list of nominations

New Doctor revealed as Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa (PA)

Doctor Who: Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa revealed as new Doctor

MONOPOLY is set to undergo a major change and it needs your help (Canva)

MONOPOLY is set to undergo a major change and it needs your help

Hosted by comedian Richard Ayoade, the event will celebrate the best of British television across multiple awards. (PA)

Bafta TV awards 2022: how to watch and award nominees including Vigil and Sex Education

The new Sunday evening politics show from Neil will begin on Channel 4 at 6pm (PA)

Andrew Neil says his new Sunday show will avoid 'sensation and shouting' of US TV

Every Wetherspoons in Dorset ranked from best to worst by customers. Credit: Google Maps

RANKED: The best and worst Wetherspoons in Dorset according to customers

Keith Urban with the Giles family during a concert at the BIC in Bournemouth

Keith Urban invites 12-year-old guitarist and family to perform during BIC show