Forgotten Forest Toys gathering dust in Hampshire and Dorset lofts could be worth thousands.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Concerns raised over potential introduction of a visitor levy that could impact overnight stays

Bringing Bournemouth Town Centre into the 21st Century.

A MAN has been left with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Boscombe on Saturday and Police have arrested a new suspect.

I KEEP getting asked the same question. Where does the money come from for development of the town?

A MAN was apparently seen "performing an indecent act in a bush".

The show was hosted in the main marquee packed with exhibits, despite the difficult growing conditions in the weeks beforehand.

More than £1million of illegal vapes and tobacco was seized by trading standards in the past year.

Britain's number one competitive eater conquered Bournemouth’s new 100oz Beast Challenge in just 25 minutes.

Residents are being invited to share their views in consultations on possible safety improvements at a junction in Broadstone.

A former professional rugby player will be running in Bournemouth as he attempts a world record endurance challenge on running 100 ultramarathons in 100 consecutive days.

Dog owners and their four-legged friends are invited to a "spaniel meet" walking event in the New Forest to raise funds for charity.

Homelessness in Bournemouth town centre has fallen by nearly 20 per cent, while no families are staying in B&Bs long term, council chiefs say.

A community social club in Charminster is marking 100 years of memories and good times with a weekend of celebration.

Canford Classic & Supercar Sunday will return to the grounds of Canford School in Wimborne on Sunday, August 23 and is expected to attract up to 6,000 visitors.

Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards will host a summer fete on Wednesday, August 12 in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Poole road closures between 17–28 August for SGN gas main works: Turlin Road, Keysworth Road, Maryland Road, Fitzworth Avenue. Diversions in place.

Merley Lane, Wimborne, will close for Openreach telecoms works from 18–24 August 2026. Diversions in place; BCP Council confirms emergency access.

Charlotte Downing has been named head of commercial performance at Poole firm MSP Capital, which aims to build a loan book of £750 million by 2030.

The Barn in Ringwood will host an exclusive evening celebrating the legendary sci-fi show Thunderbirds on Friday, November 12, 2027.

Dorset’s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme, run by the OPCC, received a gold quality assurance award from the Independent Custody Visiting Association

Six police officers and three members of the public are to receive national life-saving honours after helping to prevent a tragedy.

An inventor from the education sector has developed a new product aimed at improving safety for children and vulnerable individuals.

New Forest Police seized a van for being on the road with no insurance on a major road in Ringwood.

BCP Council chiefs say crime is down and cleaning crews are working flat out, but admit figures will not make people feel safer in Bournemouth town centre.

The caretaker of a middle school in Wimborne is set to walk the entire distance of the Jurassic coast over five days days to raise money to buy the school a new minivan.

More than 40 new businesses have opened in Bournemouth town centre since the start of 2025, BCP Council says, filling 20 per cent of vacant shop units in the past six months.

Council goes "all guns blazing" for Wessex mayor, chief executive says in first Echo interview.

Fire and rescue services have announced a summer safety reminder to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has announced a new trial of increased parking fines which them double along key seafront routes this summer.

Rural policing teams have reported that a 19-year-old man admitted killing birds with a catapult and posting videos of the incidents on social media, alongside a number of other offences.

The council's huge debts to support children with special educational needs could be wiped by the government later this year, as the chief executive warns of rising numbers.

A Bournemouth woman has waived her anonymity after a close friend was convicted of sexually assaulting her.

Andy Burnham is capping bus fares, cutting taxes, and fixing a broken social care system failing his own father Roy who has Alzheimer’s

The No. 1 Binman on TikTok has revealed how to safely dispose of a BBQ without melting your bin or causing a fire.

You might want to know your rights if you get visited by a TV Licence inspector.

Gardeners are being advised to prune a few specific plants in August, such as wisteria and climbing hydrangeas

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.

Gardeners are being advised to prune a few specific plants in August, such as wisteria and climbing hydrangeas

Firefighters are dealing with an incident in Dorset this morning with warnings of smoke and steam in the area

A man in his 30s is being treated for serious injuries following a major incident in Boscombe last night and Police are searching for a suspect.

Christchurch BID has condemned a "horrendous" act of mindless vandalism after one of its dinosaur trail installations was damaged overnight, with its head sawn off and stolen.

For centuries, the sudden loss of the sun filled communities with dread — and drove people to capture it.

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park near New Forest National Park was featured in Campsites.co.uk’s 2026 Outstanding Sites List.

THE family and loved ones of Craig Hurcombe have shared their feelings after Michael Bretton was jailed for his murder

A FIRE that broke out at an Imerys site and damaged several plant machinery is believed to have been started deliberately.

A young male was caught with a significant amount of cannabis in Ringwood and trying to hide the drugs over a wall.

Summer is in full swing, and the south coast is buzzing with family-friendly events and entertainment.

Police have carried out high-visibility patrols and community engagement across several east Dorset towns.