Charming four-bedroom thatched cottage for sale in Rockford, New Forest National Park. £2m, approaching 1.3 acres, outbuildings, gardens, and views over neighbouring paddocks.

Two well-known nurseries in Bournemouth and Poole have been taken over by a national group in a 'life changing' sale.

Restaurant Roots in Southbourne has the highest-rated roast dinner in the BCP region, and here's why.

The Poole suburb of Canford Cliffs was named among Dorset's best places to live for 2026 by Muddy Stilettos, and it has a decent number of features

Lymington in the New Forest has been ranked among the UK's happiest places to live, according to Furniturebox

A delightful sight greeted visitors along the Dorset coast as four seals bobbed about

A car retailer in Poole has been named the winner of an national sustainability award.

BCP Council leader Millie Earl will answer questions from residents during a live online question and answer (Q&A) session next week.

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

An inquest was opened into the death of 56-year-old Andrew Robert Hayden on October 30 at Dorset Coroner's Court.

An Elvis tribute artist visited a care home to perform for a lifelong superfan.

Christchurch Town Council has announced that next year’s Christmas lights display will go ahead.

A festive fair will take place at a church in Christchurch later this month.

A Zumba Gold instructor danced his way to an incredible fundraising achievement, smashing 3 fundraising goals in support of Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink campaign.

A Dorset-based property finance firm provided ‘tremendous’ support and sponsorship to competitive shooter.

Dancers from Highcliffe are preparing to put their best foot forward later this month as part of a nationwide fundraiser for BBC Children in Need.

BCP Council has welcomed new legislation on damp and mould and says it’s already going beyond to deliver required standards at houses.

Tom Hayes MP has backed new powers designed to help communities take back control of high streets and curb the spread of unwanted shops.

A new Southbourne clinic is offering early morning chiropractic appointments to help ease the growing demand on local NHS services.

The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week.

A car on the line at Brockenhurst had cancelled all services through the station.

Members of an anti-racism group took to Bournemouth town centre to speak out against hatred and highlight migrant channel crossing deaths.

A determined businessman has made a third attempt to build a bigger home after previous plans were refused.

Clad in pink, many participants pinned cards to their backs, sharing their personal reasons for racing.

Daily Echo readers want to see plenty of new destinations added as options for Bournemouth Airport, including Italy, Ireland and Germany

A girl from Dorset has been located following urgent police searches

A beach hut was broken into with a woman believed to have been staying inside it for possibly a week.

Officers have been searching for a missing girl in Sherborne and would like the public’s help in their efforts to find her following 'unsuccessful searches.'

A surf-inspired handmade jewellery brand is due to open their first store in the old Yellow Buses ticket office.

The Lexicon of Love album reached No.1 in the charts 43 years ago, and is still a benchmark of sound quality, production, signwriting and performing that most bands can only aspire to.  

A ferry service is offering fed-up residents an alternative to sitting in traffic during the ongoing Christchurch bypass roadworks.

A missing woman from east Dorset has been found, police have said.

Three people have been arrested in connection with suspected poaching offences.

Wine, chocolate and deodorant worth almost £150 were stolen from a convenience store.

He was part of Show of Hands for so long that it takes a while to get use to seeing Steve Knightley without Phil Beer looming over his right shoulder and Miranda Sykes on his left.

A woman from east Dorset who was said to be "very upset" when she was last seen has been reported missing.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, whom I would imagine has never set foot inside a betting shop, could effectively close down thousands of them in her upcoming November budget.

A homeowner's appeal to extend their property has been rejected in Lymington in the New Forest due to concerns it would be "overly dominant".

Colten Care homes in the south took part in the Wear It Pink campaign to support Breast Cancer Now, raising around £100.

One of Hampshire's top attractions is in the running for two major awards

An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton man whose body was discovered in the New Forest.

Christchurch Town Council has announced details for this year’s Christmas lights and switch on event.

Supermarkets are recalling food and drink items, including products sold at Home Bargains, Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Iceland, Lidl and more major UK supermarkets.

An inquest has opened into the death of a woman whose condition deteriorated following a fall in her garden at home.

A signing ceremony and first meeting between Network Rail and Swanage Railway was held at Corfe Castle last week to mark a new era of collaboration.

A Christmas cracker business offering sustainable crackers in Christchurch will be opening their doors to public next month.

After a busy day at work, I was treated to a mid-week meal to sample Cosy Club’s Autumn/Winter menu.

A charity run garden centre which supports people with suffering from mental illness by teaching horticultural skills and giving them real world work experience is Trader of the Week.

A warning has been issued to UK drivers buying fireworks, as storing too many in your car or keeping them for too long can lead to a fine.

The DWP has launched a fresh drive to boost Pension Credit take-up, as new stats show thousands are missing out on the payment, worth around £83 a week