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24 year old used rap as a form of 'escapism' to battle through his depression

Rapper used music to "fight his demons" when battling depression
RAPPER, 24, shares his story about how music helped him "fight his demons" and now he performs on stage.

Ryanair strikes Spain airports: Airline shares important message with UK holidaymakers. (PA)

Ryanair shares important message amid warning to anyone travelling to Spain

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 judges. Credit: BBC/PA

How you can sit in the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 live audience

Love Island couple split: Deji and Lacey announce break-up days after ITV show ends. (PA)

Love Island couple announce split just days after leaving the villa

Olivia Newton-John. Credit: PA

Grease actress Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73, her husband confirms

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Credit: PA

John Travolta leads tributes as Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Brits heading to Spain warned over new air-conditioning rule set to leave them 'roasted'. (PA)

Brits heading to Spain warned over new air-conditioning rule

Mobile phone operators should be forced to make their rules around data roaming in the EU clearer, MoneySavingExpert.com said (PA)

Martin Lewis issues warning to people travelling to the EU

GALLERY: "Fantastic turnout": Thousands attend jazz festival Stompin' on The Quomps

Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with the ultimate Hogwarts quiz. (PA)

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Prove it by passing this magical Hogwarts quiz

Undated Handout Photo of Marmaris. See PA Feature TRAVEL Turkey. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Cooks Club. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature TRAVEL Turkey.

Why Marmaris is the perfect place for an affordable luxury break

These Dorset hotels offer luxurious staycation options. Pictures: Tripadvisor

7 luxury hotels in Dorset – where to staycation in style

Slug and Lettuce. Picture: Bournemouth Daily Echo

Slug and Lettuce brings free ice cream van to Bournemouth

UK drivers face £5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians when it rains. (PA)

Drivers face £5k fine for immature action when driving in specific conditions

Susan Calman was surprised to see Weymouth beach just around the corner from the harbour

Comedian stunned by Dorset town's beach on prime time TV

Fireworks over Bournemouth seafront. Picture by Echo Camera Club Dorset member Keith Musselwhite.

Back with a bang: Bournemouth's summer fireworks return tonight

Love Island star Kem Cetinay 'traumatised' after horror crash which left one person dead. (PA)

Love Island's Kem Cetinay 'traumatised' after horror crash left one person dead

A host of events will take place across the BCP area this weekend

7 events not to miss across BCP this weekend

Arts by the Sea Festival. Picture: Arts by the Sea 2022

First wave of programming announced for Arts by the Sea Festival 2022

The announcement for the first celebrity contestant was made on BBC Breakfast (PA)

First celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Spain issues update as Brits warned over £85 per day rule for holidaymakers. (PA)

Spain sends message to UK holidaymakers after '£85 per day' warning

Which? have asked each airport how many hours you should arrive before your flight takes off (PA)

The time you should arrive at UK airports so you don't miss your flight

Morrisons is cutting its fuel costs as wholesale costs fall (PA)

Morrisons customers can get cheaper fuel saving 6p per litre

Duke Orsino, played by Ant Henson, and Viola (Cesario), played by Brooke Camilleri Agius. Picture: Tony Short

REVIEW A special night of Shakespeare thanks to Brownsea Island Open Air Theatre

Becky takes Photos - Highcliffe Charity Players present Copacabana at the Regent Centre in Christchurch, August 2022

REVIEW: Copacabana, Regent Centre, Christchurch

REVIEW: The Small Hours, Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

REVIEW: The Small Hours, Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

Star Wars spin off series Andor trailer released - can you spot Winspit Quarry

Star Wars spin off series Andor trailer released - can you spot Winspit Quarry?

Pup Up Cafe. Picture: Marcus Ackford

More than 100 sausage dogs expected at Dachshund Pop Up Cafe in Bournemouth

Intense heat is expected to hit in nine of Spain’s provinces this week, with temperatures set to rise above 42C (PA)

Warning to British holidaymakers as new Spanish laws passed

Spotify announces major change to its platform but only for certain users (PA)

Spotify announces major change to its platform but only for certain users

The “big four” supermarkets – Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s – have been facing criticism for failing to reduce their prices (PA)

Supermarkets failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Inside Bournemouth’s newest beach restaurant. Picture: Lauren Joy, Bournemouth Daily Echo

PICTURES: Inside Bournemouth’s newest beach restaurant

France changes Covid travel rules for all international travellers (PA)

France updates Covid travel rules for all international travellers

Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer (PA)

British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales' for short-haul Heathrow flights

The show will return on ITV2 and ITVX next year (ITV Press)

ITV announces return of Big Brother for 2023

Swanage Carnival 2022. Picture by Andy Lyons.

PICTURES: 'An amazing weekend' at the busiest day yet for the Swanage Carnival

Oasis tribute act Oasiss

'Great weekend': Thousands rock out at Poole Harbour Festival 2022

Camp Bestival 2022. Picture: www.rockstarimages.co.cuk

REVIEW PICTURES: Simply the best weekend at Dorset's record-breaking Camp Bestival

Five famous faces you might not realise all went to school in Bournemouth. Picture: Canva

5 celebrities who went to school in Bournemouth you might not know about

Beach Hut Bar and Grill closes weeks after opening. Picture: Daily Echo

'We're not the obstacle': Council issues statement over licensing for beach pop-ups

West End stars offer performing arts training in Bournemouth. Picture: Big Little Theatre School

West End stars offer performing arts training in Bournemouth

Seven countries, one joyous journey: what it's like to cruise the Adriatic

TikTok data has revealed the top beaches on the social media platform. Picture: PA

The 12 best beaches in England according to TikTok – including these 4 in Dorset

Stuart Semple at the Chop Shop in Bournemouth

Exclusive The mystery of the post-apocalyptic noodle bar created in a former post office

Poole Harbour Festival 2022

Thousands through the gates for opening day of Poole Harbour Festival 2022

Geoffrey Tristram with his wife Irene

Special recital to celebrate biography of Christchurch Priory's long-term organist

(left clockwise) Laura Whitmore, The Chase, The Apprentice. Credit: ITV and BBC

See your chances of getting on the UK’s most loved reality TV shows

Odeon Cinema. Credit: PA

Get five Odeon tickets for £27 in this major deal but you’ll need to be quick

Tour of Britain. Credit SW Pix

IN FULL: Tour of Britain sprint points revealed for Dorset stage

First televised sentencing from Old Bailey to make legal history (PA)

First televised court sentencing to be shown TODAY - how to watch

Martin Lewis shares £1,000 email address tip on ITV This Morning when switching broadband. (PA)

Martin Lewis reveals how changing your email address can save you £1,000

Undated Handout Photo from Neighbours. Pictured: Final cast. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Neighbours. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/ Channel 5/Fremantle. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Neighbours.

Neighbours: everything you need to know about the last ever episode

REVIEW: Taking Steps, Tivoli, Wimborne

REVIEW: Taking Steps, Tivoli, Wimborne

Mamma Mia! is at the Pavilion Theatre until July 30

REVIEW: Mamma Mia! Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth