A man 'nearly died' after his Lightning McQueen Crocs caught on the floor and sent him flying down the stairs on a lad's holiday.

Councillors have condemned an incident of alleged harassment that took place after a recent council meeting.

A much-loved village pub is reopening its doors under community ownership after months of closure.

Supercars, classic vehicles and a carnival atmosphere transformed a town centre for a day of motoring magic.

Alicante, Tenerife and Zante are among the destinations people can fly to from Bournemouth Airport for the summer of 2026

Christchurch Town Council has appointed it’s new mayor for the next year

A former Arsenal footballer delighted guests with stories from his playing days when he appeared at a recent sporting lunch.

A new community event with “a bit of a twist” is set to bring music, coffee and connection to residents in North Dorset next month hosted by business owners.

Dorset Chamber has condemned antisemitism as business steps forward to help society combat a rising tide of hatred.

Plans for additional flood lights at a community football pitch in Poole has been approved despite concerns for safety

I have no idea what a whore’s ghastly overblinged boudoir looks like and so will have to take regular correspondent Robert ‘Bob’ Readman’s April 30 word that Donald Trump has transformed the Oval Office into something similar.

We're about to run out of milk again! Why? Because, yet again, our trusty milk delivery has had to be cancelled! Why? Because, yet again, their only means of payment is "on-line".

Acclaimed baritone Roderick Williams has completed his tenure as artist-in-residence with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO).

Residents and staff from Tricuro’s Wallfield Residential Care Home have successfully raised more than £1000 through a four-day Beach Promenade Challenge.

Kings Park care home in Ferndown took part in The Great Ferndown Memory Quest walk on May 14.

Concerns have been raised at proposed fire station closures in Dorset— with eight stations vulnerable across the region. Friday was the last day of public consultation about the cuts, with a final decision due on Tuesday the 30th of June 2026.

Puddle Ducks Dorset, a local baby and child swim school, is seeking new pools in Hampshire

Wimborne residents are invited to enjoy an evening with one of Britain’s most respected journalists, Kate Adie, on July 17 at the Allendale Community Centre.

A fundraising motorbike ride is set to bring together more than 1,000 riders this weekend.

There was good news for the Cherries’ Vitality Stadium expansion plans this week as they were recommended for approval by a committee next week – here’s everything you need to know.

Slam-door trains — called for the noise made by the manually operated doors when pulled shut — were the stuff of the British rail system.

The Fighting Cocks is the edge of the New Forest pub which attracts worldwide interest and where 'first-time visitors quickly become regulars'.

Tiien Thai in Bournemouth has been named among the UK's top 100 curry restaurants according to the Asian Catering Federation

A new Government plan to tackle ticket touting and protect football fans has been welcomed by Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has kept Blue Flag status for six beaches, showing the area’s status as a leading coastal destination.

Five people have been arrested following a crackdown on suspected drug dealing in the town centre.

Groups of young people have reportedly been gathering at an empty building in the town centre and police have confirmed they're actively monitoring the area.

More than 1,000 motorcyclists donned their finest attire and took to the streets to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.

Time travel is real, and it lives in the Echo comment section on Facebook.

The Filo Project, which operates across the BCP area and Dorset, is urging families to reach out for support sooner this Dementia Action Week.

SMILE - a local charity supporting vulnerable single-parent women and their children - is the latest recipient of Morebus’ community fund.

Hammersley Homes, based in Lymington, and its founder, Louise Hallett, were honoured with the Stars for Stars awards by the Southampton Mental Health Network.

A major military medal collection from a former high-ranking officer goes to auction at Charterhouse, Sherborne on 28 May.

A new study ranked End of the Road Festival, located at Larmer Tree Gardens near Blandford Forum in Dorset, among the UK's best underrated music festivals..

Francesco Hair Salon Lilliput's Katie Hammond, is a finalist in the Intermediate Level 2 Apprentice of the Year category at the Dorset Apprenticeship Awards.

Poole's MP has written to a government minister after animal welfare was "entirely absent" from Wednesday's King’s Speech.

A Christchurch teenager who underwent open heart surgery as a baby has biked and hiked over 30 miles to raise over £5,000 for cardiac charity Heartbeat.

The public’s help is needed by Dorset Council's Environmental Enforcement Team to identify those responsible for fly‑tipping roofing waste in rural Dorset.

More than £430,000 has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence to support Armed Forces Day events, including one in Dorset.

Two young rescue puppies are defying the odds in the face of a rare spinal condition. The puppies were born into care by Mary, a poodle-cross, who was heavily pregnant when she was rescued by Margaret Green Animal Rescue’s care in Dorset.

Music, food and family fun will take centre stage as a 'much-loved' annual community tradition returns.

Staff at a Broadstone school have criticised a parent after they made “damaging” and "disappointing" comments about teachers strikes.

A resident is calling for urgent safety improvements at a busy crossroads.

A nail salon in Westbourne, which aims to provide customers with a 'self care escape', is the Daily Echo's Trader of the Week.

A Bournemouth pub is set to temporarily close its doors for a major overhaul.

Parts of the country could reach highs of 26C by Friday, as warm, settled weather is expected to arrive just in time for the bank holiday weekend.

Disabled people, carers, students and pensioners could qualify for major council tax discounts. Here’s the full list of who can get help.

New figures from Admiral reveal just how expensive this mistake can be on your travels

A gardener has shared three simple tricks to make fresh daffodils last longer in the vase.

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