The Cherries will discover their opponents for the Europa League this season today, and the Daily Echo will be travelling across the continent to bring fans coverage of a historic campaign for the club.

Discover the chaotic true story of the day Top Gear came to Dorset, blowing up a modified Fiat on the Upton Bypass and sparking a bitter row.

Residents are being asked to help protect one of Britain’s most endangered birds by reporting sightings of active nests.

Morebus has announced a rise in bus fares, with changes taking effect from Sunday, August 30

Highly regarded Daily Echo journalist Chris Yandell is retiring after nearly 50 years in the profession.

A grounded yacht sparked a Mayday call and lifeboat launch after hitting a mooring buoy.

A new parkrun in Dorset saw more than 300 runners turn for the inaugural Compton Abbas parkrun

Animal beatings are on the rise in Dorset, with more than 200 reports made to the RSPCA last year, shocking new figures reveal.

Former Southampton and Norway footballer Jo Tessem is embroiled in a long-running dispute over a deteriorating water pipe beneath his New Forest home

Motorists have been warned against "rubbernecking" at the damage caused by the recent New Forest wildfire after a motorist reported seeing a driver brake sharply on the A31.

A next of kin appeal has been issued by the Coroner for Dorset for 56-year-old Katia Ciullierrier, who died at her home in Poole

Canford Classic & Supercar Sunday, held at Canford School near Wimborne, welcomed more than 5,000 visitors and 750 cars, making it the biggest event to date.

Ballard School, based in New Milton, received a 'Very Good' rating in The Telegraph's Best Value Private Schools guide

St Peter's Churchyard in Bournemouth has undergone a remarkable transformation, turning from an overgrown area to a peaceful place for the community.

Rango, Poole Hill, Bournemouth, seeks a new alcohol licence until 2am with live music and late-night refreshment. Submit views to BCP Council by 7 Sept 2026.

This weekend sees the release of a new film from director Sir Ridley Scott, a rom-com, and a British gangster film, alongside other films across BCP cinemas.

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) will officially open in Bournemouth with an open day on Saturday, September 19.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

Roger Wareham and Eloise Ward from Saffery’s Bournemouth office will take part in Möntare 2026, a three-day ride supporting Action Medical Research.

The Aldbury, a dedicated dementia care home in Poole, hosted the performance after resident Diane Milman wished for an operatic concert for her 89th birthday

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is encouraging residents and visitors to support the Look Out For Our Forest (#LOFOF) project

Pickle has been introduced on the Beaulieu River to support the boatyard team with transporting customer vessels to and from the marina.

Hobbycraft has announced an exclusive, limited-time Club promotion giving customers £5 off in-store, online and app purchases when spending £30 or more

Lee Mead, known for his role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be performing at The Barn on Friday, November 5, 2027.

Wine expert and TV celebrity Oz Clarke to lead a group of singing cyclists from charity Armonico Consort in a bike challenge along Jurassic Coast

The Bournemouth William Temple Association is inviting Christian men and women of all denominations to join its monthly talks, now in its 65th season

Each weekend, we as the Bournemouth Town Pastors head into the town centre to help people who may be lost, unwell, upset or vulnerable after a night out.

A mum-of-two has turned her experiences of grief, addiction, and heartbreak into a successful novel.

Drax Studio in Canford Cliffs is hosting the exhibition, titled Poole Artists until September 12.

Ringwood Town Council signed the Civility and Respect Pledge, an initiative backed by National Association of Local Councils and Society of Local Council Clerks

A lash artist has been named among the best in the country after placing in the Top 50 at a national awards ceremony.

A “nightmare” Airbnb is making life “stressful” for Poole residents after alleged drug use, noise and illegal parking plagued their neighbourhood.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Opposition councillors have critiqued BCP Council’s projected £27 million overspend.

NEW owners of Royal Arcade visit Bournemouth to make things "Bigger and better".

A killer jailed for life for murdering a lorry driver in a “cold blooded execution” is being held in a category C prison in Dorset, the Echo understands.

A rise in giardiasis cases has been reported in England and those travelling from abroad can bring it back to the UK - symptoms and how to avoid contracting it.

Amazon's Second Chance Deal Days returns from September 1, with thousands of returned, used and refurbished products discounted.

Met Office forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds for the UK over the bank holiday weekend.

People across the UK can now sign up for Government air quality alerts by SMS or email when local pollution levels are forecast to be high.

It is important to know your rights if you have been affected by a data breach and how you can claim compensation for any distress it has caused.

There are some airports around the world that do not accept digital boarding passes so you need to be prepared to get printed versions.

A surprise HMRC letter could mean a pension top-up for low earners – but many may throw it away without realising its importance.

A pharmacist has issued a salmonella warning as cases in the UK continue to rise - see symptoms and how to avoid it.

Financial figures show Dorset Police spent more than £1.14 million on uniforms, badges, and insignia over the past three financial years.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at an address in Dorset.

A former restaurant could be turned into an eight-room hotel.

Two British friends who were working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) died after going for a hike on a hot day in a “wholly mountainous region” of the country, an inquest heard.

The Cherries’ Vitality Stadium expansion was ‘delayed by two weeks’, but BCP Council granted the club extended working times which has allowed the project to get back on track ahead of this weekend’s opening home game of the season.

A cocktail bar has been refused a premises licence after councillors accepted evidence linking it to anti-social behaviour