POLICE investigating a devastating fire at Newell House in Sherborne have made an arrest.

A FAMILY-run business has said it is “extremely unhappy and deeply frustrated” over planned nine-week SGN roadworks on Poole Road and Cromer Road.

The Cherries will provide a shuttle bus between Bournemouth station and the Vitality Stadium as part of their transport plan should their stadium expansion scheme be approved next week.

10 years since an unusually high tide famously washed out the Kaiser Chiefs' Night Air gig in Bournemouth. Look back at the quirky 2016 event.

A collection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000.

A date has been set to repair a pothole-ridden high street.

Worth Matraves was named one of Britain's poshest villages for 2026 by The Telegraph, and here's what you can do there for a day

UK economy grew 0.3% in March 2026, leading G7 growth despite Iran conflict. ONS data shows boosts in retail, construction and vehicle sales.

Kiefer Sutherland is interviewed ahead of his performance at Bournemouth's O2 Academy on May 25, supporting his upcoming album Grey.

A bus rebrand is set to take place on routes in the New Forest this summer.

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie surprised young footballers at Kings Park Dynamos under-13s, based in Bournemouth.

Young people aiming for clinical careers can now apply to study T Level Health at Brockenhurst College, following its launch on International Nurses Day.

Shoppers in Bournemouth are being invited by Castlepoint to vote for a new eco-friendly project made from recycled bottle tops.

On Saturday, May 23, Paharas Musica will take the stage at Hot Rocks along the Bournemouth beachfront for a summer opening event.

Musicians, comedians and a musical are among the events set to delight audiences at Lighthouse Poole this September.

Team members from leading housebuilder Barratt Homes, got stuck in alongside Marwell Zoo’s Habitats team to pull up ragwort on the Valley Field.

A civic service in Dorset brought together dignitaries and community members for an afternoon of reflection and thanks.

A new paddleboard inflation station has been launched at the 'iconic' Knoll Beach in Studland, through a partnership between Blow Me SUP and the National Trust.

Daily Echo food review of the newly refurbished waterfront pub The Ship Inn in Lymington.

Lush has awarded £250,000 to scientists, campaigners and researchers working to end animal testing as part of its annual Lush Prize.

Fifty years on from Brotherhood of Man’s Dutch victory, Nicky Stevens is reflecting on Eurovision, changing times – and why she proudly calls herself a Welsh‑Dorset girl

A JOINT enforcement operation has led to the seizure of more than £17,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes in a crackdown involving multiple agencies.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A high street pub in Boscombe continues to stand out— for all the right reasons. For that, Chaplin’s is the Echo’s Pub of the Week— and, as local punters are no doubt aware, it’s hard to overlook its homage to Charlie Chaplin when you first...

Nationwide Building Society is making a promise to customers, as other banks close high street branches across the UK.

Millions of Britons with pensions are being urged to get their paperwork in order ahead of major inheritance tax changes coming into force next year.

The changes follow talks with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw)

Eurovision Song Contest has the big 5, with the likes of the UK, France and Germany. But what are the big 5, and why do they automatically qualify?

There are 35 countries taking part in Eurovision 2026, with five boycotting the contest this year. Here is who and why they are not competing.

Look Mum No Computer is the UK's Eurovision act for 2026 and he started a YouTube channel back in 2013 - this is when he'll perform in the contest.

Pension experts warn even £1 of extra income could cost pensioners hundreds under new HMRC tax proposals.

We are getting reports of a police helicopter circling above Talbot Woods and the Bournemouth University area this evening.

The Cherries will pay more than £1million for improvements to local infrastructure should their Vitality Stadium plans be approved.

The Vitality Stadium will close its doors to all fans, members of the public and non-essential staff from next Wednesday, the Cherries have announced.

Traffic is building after broken down vehicle has forced a lane to close on the A31 near Ringwood.

A new M&S Foodhall has been approved for the former Homebase site in Poole

By the water, a classic red-and-white striped deckchair had appeared as if by magic. But this was no ordinary deckchair.

Moors Valley Country Park, which is located on the edge of Dorset, has earned praise for its activities and scenery

Plans to secure the future of historic sea water baths have taken a major step forward.

James Benamor, who was born in Bournemouth, has featured on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new NHS waiting lists falling by 110,000 in March—the biggest monthly fall outside the Covid pandemic since 2008.

A man in his 30s from Somerset was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire in historic Grade II-listed building in Sherborne.

A woman allegedly assaulted two people and attempted to steal a phone and keys during an incident in Poole.

A partial closure order has been granted on a property following prolonged reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and drug-related activity linked to the address.

Music by Copland and Tipping and the final appearance of acclaimed baritone Roderick Williams provided a fitting climax to Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 season in Poole.

Plans for the Government’s next year in power has received differing reactions from local MPs and councillors from welcoming “ambitious” programme to criticising the speech as “tone deaf” and “uninspiring”

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has backed plans to tighten the management of short-term holiday lets, amid growing concerns over housing pressures and community impact

A former Dorset Police officer has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm when he stepped in to detain a suspected shoplifter.

A teenager has been found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a portable toilet on Bournemouth seafront.

A van has been seized by police over suspected cloned plate during patrols targeting rural crime in the New Forest.