Poole Magistrates’ Court to shut for six months for urgent repairs amid growing concerns over access to justice and disruption to cases.

Crown courts are "on the brink of collapse" — with cases in Dorset taking nearly two years to complete, leaving victims waiting for justice and defendants unable to move on with their lives.

Aimée-Ffion Edwards and Daniel Mays star in ITV's Believe Me, which shares the story of several women who were sexually assaulted by John Worboys

John Worboys, who now identifies as John Radford, is considered one of the UK’s most prolific sex offenders and formerly operated as a taxi driver in Bournemouth.

A serial shoplifter who repeatedly targeted the same New Forest retailers has been jailed for four months

The Terrace restaurant in Beaulieu is launching a new summer series combining live music with bottomless drinks and modern British dining.

A Georgian manor house that once played host to an acclaimed rural music festival has come onto the market for just under £3 million

The persistent late arrival of detainees to court was cited as a key concern in a recent inspection of court custody facilities in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons.

Reform UK has secured a majority on new town councils in a dominant showing.

Rail passengers in Dorset could soon be paying less to reach some of the UK’s most popular destinations with SWR’s May Rail Sale. Tickets from £6.

A vast collection of automobilia and enamel signs, including a vintage car is set to go under the hammer in Sherborne on May 27 by Charterhouse.

Abbie Harrington, a BU student is part of Team ParaCheer GB – the first Paralympic eligible team to perform at the World Cheerleading Championships.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) is marking 10 years of delivering pre-hospital emergency blood transfusions.

ILL-Abilities, will host a workshop on Thursday, May 28 at Lighthouse Poole as a curtain raiser for the hip hop theatre festival Breakin’ Convention.

Cosy Club in Bournemouth recently announced their new 'spring-summer' menu, and lucky for us, my colleague and I were invited to try a range of their new dishes.

Planned roadworks have been announced by BCP Council and are expected to cause delays of varying severity.

Residents at Care UK’s The Potteries teamed up with the children for an art workshop to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

Wimborne Community Garden received a platinum award for its Beautiful Borders show garden at the Gardeners’ World Spring Event in Beaulieu.

Eighty women gathered for a confidence-boosting business event in Bournemouth designed to help them grow and connect.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is increasing scrutiny of residential property valuations in inheritance tax returns

Aldi is thanking shoppers in Dorset for helping the supermarket raise £13 million for Teenage Cancer Trust through their nine-year partnership.

Parents using Tax-Free Childcare could lose up to £2,000 per child if they miss a key reconfirmation deadline.

Prime MInister Keir Starmer is facing a leadership challenge following a bruising set of election results.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued some advice as the season for ticks begins to boom.

We are all being urged to keep an eye out for an "extra-special" rare 50p coin.

Of all those surveyed, 93 per cent said they wanted more information about where road closures are.

Latest news, reaction and more after the results for the new town council elections were revealed at the BIC on Friday, May 8

Armed police officers attended an incident in Bournemouth following reports that a man may have had access to weapons.

A violent asylum seeker knocked a young woman unconscious after she and her friends rejected his advances.

More than 300 people took part in a charity 5k with a twist.

A rescue operation is underway at the coast after a diver became unwell

A van suspected of being used for fly-tipping has been seized by police investigating environmental offences.

Samuel Beckett’s one-act play was written in 1958 especially for Irish actor Patrick McGee (not to be confused with Patrick McNee who was Steed) and has since been performed by many of the theatre’s great and good.

Armed officers and multiple police cars are attending an incident in Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.

Reform UK has control of both Bournemouth and Poole Town Council, while the Liberal Democrats have gained a majority in Broadstone Town Council.

Television crews reportedly working on a Netflix production were spotted filming scenes on a popular beach in the area.

A man has been arrested after a 'large quantity' of suspected class A drugs, money and bank cards were located while he was being searched by police.

A man has appeared in court accused of raping a girl under the age of 13.

A Dorset man who has trekked across the county with his Dales Pony 'Scarlet' said it had been a 'privilege' to complete the challenge with her.

The landlord of a north Dorset village pub says he is 'honoured' to have won a £5,000 bar tab as part of a competition for The Telegraph's National Pub Day.

Dorset residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the great outdoors at the Great OutDorset event, taking place on Friday 30 May at Upton Country Park.

A 630-mile tribute walk in memory of a much-loved lecturer will conclude at Health Sciences University's Bournemouth campus on Monday, May 11.

Supercars and classics return to Lulworth Castle for the Dorset Blind Association Motor Show 2026 on May 17. Free entry for visitors.

If you were to list the first Asian cuisines that come to mind, you’d no doubt jot down Indian, Chinese and Thai food. But now Filipino is stealing a march, including here in Bournemouth.

Audiences in Ringwood are set for an unforgettable experience this autumn as Wonders of Our Universe arrives at The Barn in Ringwood on October 4.

A Christchurch pub has reopened its doors to customers following a six-figure makeover. The Walkford pub is back in business— and collects the Echo’s Pub of the Week award in the process!

BE Exhibitions Ltd has been shortlisted for the Service Excellence Award and Southern England Business Woman of the Year title at the NBWA.

Year 4 pupils at Manorside Academy in Poole enjoyed an insight into the world of Norsemen with a ‘Viking Day’ facilitated by BU student ambassadors.

Lighthouse Poole is launching its first ever youth theatre with an open call to young people to come and explore their creativity through theatre.

A shop offering movie rentals, craft beers, vaping supplies, and American candy is celebrating 30 years in business in Lymington