A pet food store in Broadstone is encouraging members of the public to use their high street stores before they lose them.

The Woolpack in Sopley has been flooded out for the second time this year, just before they were planning to reopen to the public.

A BOURNEMOUTH restaurant says it has addressed issues raised after being given a one out of five food hygiene rating.

Michael Bretton, aged 40, of Armoury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, has been charged with the murder of Craig Hurcombe and one count of stalking involving fear of violence against a woman and is listed to appear at Bristol Crown Court for trial on Monday...

In 1992 some 12,000 ravers packed themselves into Matchams Stadium for the legendary Fantazia event Summertime.

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Sherborne is a Dorset market town with a lot of history that's been named among the UK's best places to live for 2026

A MAN sent pictures of his genitals to a child and asked for the same in return, court documents show.

Planned road works have been announced by BCP council and are estimated to cause delays of varying degrees.

Tops Day Nurseries Pokesdown in Bournemouth celebrated Chinese New Year 2026 with a dance performance by the Bournemouth Chinese Dance Troupe – DACEM.

Agent Nouveau launches Westbourne Networking Club in Bournemouth, connecting local businesses with events, travel themes and collaboration opportunities.

Bournemouth Male Voice Choir seeks new members after raising £6,000 for Dorset charities. Free 'Find Your Voice' trial sessions in Poole & Christchurch.

Barratt David Wilson Homes volunteers at Avon Heath Country Park, Dorset, helping manage habitats and backing the park's biodiversity.

A man was caught in possession of a hand claw and a Samurai sword at his home in Poole, court documents show.

Former nineteenth centaury coastguard cottages have been reimagined as private coastal retreats with sea views along Bournemouth's Cliff tops.

Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club awards nearly £12,000 to six Dorset charities through its new Community Award Scheme, supporting local projects and schools.

NHS England reports record visits to its high blood pressure advice page in 2025, as millions in the UK seek trusted, official health information online.

Discover Bournemouth Pavilion & BIC’s 2026 spring/summer line-up, featuring West End shows like Blood Brothers, Mean Girls, Beverley Knight & more. Book now!

Screams By The Sea film festival returns to Bournemouth with indie horror films, Dorset’s Alien On Stage, premieres, filmmaker events, and a makers’ market.

Annette and Bob Drake of Milford on Sea Bowls Club, Hampshire, win 2025 ladies’ and men’s titles using Drakes Pride bowls, supporting club fundraising.

Got a question you’d like to put to our crime and court reporter Hannah Knight? Now’s your chance to ask it!

Celebrity chef and Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain, has revealed she has quit TV to train as a teacher.

Planning a 2026 trip? New EU entry systems, ETIAS and UK passport rules for dual nationals could affect your holiday.

Cazoo has shared 10 of the best used cars you can buy in the UK for a budget of £5,000 or under, including the Ford Fiesta and Kia Picanto

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Co-op is rolling out new ‘flexi checkouts’ across 150 stores, allowing tills to switch between staff and self-service. Here’s what it means for shoppers.

The big day in September 1998 saw an all-singing, all-dancing afternoon parade that filled the town and recreated the streets of Notting Hill.

BCP Council is encouraging anyone wanting to stand for town council elections in May to attend briefing sessions.

A mother on a mission to turn her tragedy into a call for awareness has written a book discussing her grief, after the loss of her daughter in 2024.

Merley, Bournemouth and Dorchester were among Dorset's top 10 places to live for 2026 according to Garrington Property Finders.

Dorset & Wiltshire U20 rugby squad face Berkshire U20 at Rams Rugby Club this Sunday at 3pm. Captain Rylee Westwood leads the team in this key fixture.

A DOG which tumbled over a cliff in west Dorset was rescued - in a major operation involving coastguard teams and firefighters lasting 11 hours over two days and involving more than 40 people.

Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan urges the government to close Hunting Act loopholes and enforce a watertight ban on fox hunting with hounds in the UK.

A rare celestial display is on the way later this month, as a striking planetary alignment is set to become visible in the night sky.

"We want to assure the public that we addressed these issues the moment the inspection ended."

The Southampton to New York westbound transatlantic crossing has been named among the world's best cruises to travel on

Lighthouse Poole unveils new world music, comedy, and cinema line-up for 2026. Book tickets now.

Discover Wimborne returns April 2026 with nearly 200 events, workshops, tours and family activities, plus new sports and youth festivals. Free guide available.

Young artists aged 0–25 in Dorset invited to enter The Box’s ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ art competition on emotion, supported by Arts University Plymouth.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A 'remarkable' university student died after contracting meningitis, just weeks after starting university, and now her parents are calling for change.

Modern two-bed, two-bath flat for sale in Dean Park, Bournemouth. £240,000 via Link Homes. Spacious, with parking, new 198-year lease, near beaches and station.

Sixteen-year-old Ellis Gates wins the 2026 Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year at Lighthouse Poole, impressing judges Ash Soan and Rob Rolfe.

In her latest letter about climate change (Echo, 19 February), Susan Chapman again fails to mention the two main human-made causes: the ever increasing global population and the ever increasing manufacture and buying of unnecessary goods.

Charterhouse Auctioneers in Sherborne to auction a lifetime fishing memorabilia collection, including Victorian reels, rods and angling antiques, on 1 April.

Explore travel and cruise options at Bournemouth Airport’s free Holiday & Cruise Show with Fred. Olsen Travel on 25 February 2026. Book tickets via Eventbrite.

Christchurch Post Office relocates from Saxon Square to Premier, Church Street on 11 March, offering improved facilities, extended hours and easy access.

A joint 5k run is being hosted by two Bournemouth running clubs to mark International Women’s Day.

BCP’s popular beach huts reopen for booking next week, giving visitors the chance to reserve a spot on the Dorset's award winning beaches.

A MORTAR bomb was disposed by demolition after being pulled out of river in Wimborne.