A Bournemouth-based cargo airline has gone into administration, with staff claiming they have been made redundant.

Residents in Christchurch have strongly opposed a “dog exercise area” which is being constructed as part of the Bernard’s Mead improvement plans.

Fascinating New Forest folklore of one-night chimney rights, where squatters believed building a house in 24 hours gave them legal ownership of the land.

Tom Hayes MP is working with South Western Railway to deliver faster services between Bournemouth and London Waterloo.

Dorset-based artist Pauline Ferrick-Squibb is hosting her powerful exhibition “This is Menopause” in Parliament this week, sponsored by Vikki Slade MP.

Residents are being invited to help shape how £60million will be spent in three neighbourhoods across Bournemouth and Poole

Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a moped and subsequent driving offences in Poole.

What began as a routine early morning birdwatching trip took a 'totally unexpected turn' when passengers were treated to a group of special visitors

A man has been charged with multiple counts of criminal damage after he allegedly smashed windows at an MP’s office and a Jobcentre in Poole.

AFC Bournemouth fans have been revealed as the most positive supporters in the Premier League, according to a new study

Primetime Emmy nominee Michelle Wolf will perform her show Best Job in the World at Lighthouse Poole on June 24 at 7:45pm.

A groomer is preparing to launch the first Canine Wellbeing Retreat in the South West.

The Upton House Food and Music Festival returns to Upton Country Park in Poole from June 12 to 14, with a vibrant mix of tribute acts, DJs, and food.

Baby Brain, a one-woman show co-written and performed by Welsh actress Kimberley Nixon, comes to Lighthouse Poole on July 2 as part of a UK tour.

Judges are inviting the public to step inside the justice system for a rare behind-the-scenes look at life in the courtroom.

Home-Start Wessex is aiming to raise funds by entering a team for the Dorset Plane Pull, a unique event where participants pull a 35,000kg aircraft 50 metres.

The Dorset Tourism Awards have recorded one of their strongest years yet, with 131 completed entries submitted for 2026 - an increase of more than 22%.

AUB's Bournemouth Film School made history by pulling off a flawless clean sweep at the prestigious Kodak Student Commercial Awards.

Pennyfarthing Homes will welcome visitors to its Danes Park site in New Milton on June 6 and June 7 to explore a collection of 164 energy-efficient homes.

A top UK law firm has said its new 9,000-square-foot headquarters inside one of Bournemouth’s most iconic buildings has underlined its “long-term commitment” to the area.

Dorset Council's Adult Social Care (ASC) services have received a “Good” rating following an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Millie Johnson will serve as vice-chair of Youth Council UK’s first-ever executive board, representing young people across the UK.

A Dorset children’s charity has launched a new website after receiving support from a Poole-based marketing agency.

Arena Offices is set to open Victoria House, a serviced office location in Westbourne, Bournemouth, in July, featuring a penthouse suite with coastline views.

Saffery, one of the UK’s leading accountancy and advisory firms, is pleased to announce it has advised the DisasterCare Group on its sale to Aviva.

Unearthed, a new play celebrating women in Dorset's history will be performed at the Lighthouse Poole on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1.

Colin Beck asks the question Why are people always looking into their mobile phones while walking along the streets or while browsing in the shops? (Echo, 6th May). Iain Green raises questions on the same subject (Echo, 11th May).

The new nightspot, named NocToura, will launch on Terrace Road, Bournemouth, in the former Old Hamptons venue next to the Eden Garden Bar.

BH Live’s health and wellbeing team is celebrating the successful launch of its Rise and Shine programme at BH Live Active Littledown.

British banjoist Kate Griffin and Mozambique’s multi-instrumentalist Matchume Zango are set to deliver a blend of rhythms unique to their cultures in Swanage.

Thousands of people in Dorset could be in denial about their hearing loss, even though hearing aids could dramatically improve their lives.

Oakhaven Hospice’s Family Fun Day will be taking place in the beautiful Lymington gardens on June 27, from 12pm to 4pm, with a pirate theme.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Business owners in tourism and hospitality have said that revenue from a visitor levy must be reinvested back into the industry. BCP Council’s renewed calls for a levy came amidst the disorder on Bournemouth Beach last week, saying the funds would ...

Entries are now open for the 2026 edition of South West Chef of the Year, an annual competition that celebrates excellence across the region.

Pubs across England and Wales could be given relaxed licensing which would allow them to serve until 1am in the event that any of the home nations reach the semi-finals of Men’s Football World Cup 2026.

A Lymington road is set to close temporarily for five days.

Excitement is building for a highly anticipated Hampshire event.

A care home is inviting the community to step inside for a day of conversation, connection, and cake.

A Dorset waste management company has donated £1,000 to support a charity's European cycling challenge raising money for children and young people living with cancer.

André Rieu’s latest musical spectacle is coming to the big screen.

Certain airline passengers could soon face a UK-wide flight ban after a surge in problems.

Barclays has announced that it will be scrapping its monthly customer fee for the Direct Investing platform

A fast-growing bakery chain that rivals the beloved Greggs has launched a new nostalgic menu with items inspired by 1970s food trends.

Asda is undergoing a major restructuring of its logistics operations, which will see more roles replaced or redefined by automated and robotic systems.

More than 26,000 people have already backed a growing campaign demanding the Government restore free TV licences for all pensioners

Criminals jailed in May include a sex offender who preyed on vulnerable girls, a rapist who violently assaulted a woman and a man who stabbed a teenager to death.

Bournemouth Airport is now charging more than Heathrow for short-stay pick-up and drop-off, as taxi drivers and local businesses say the increase has been introduced without warning and risks driving customers away.

The arrival of the Romany people in Hampshire was first recorded in the parish registers of the 1630s,

Lyndhurst in the New Forest has ranked among the UK's best staycation spots according to The Sykes Staycation Index 2026