The Cherries officially broke ground on their Vitality Stadium redevelopment last week, as a new era at the stadium begins - the Daily Echo looks back on when the old Dean Court was demolished.

Firefighters were called to a New Forest branch of Waterstones after an arson attack that caused damage totalling almost £40,000

Two people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ended up collecting prizes of £50,000 in the July 2026 draw for the Premium Bonds

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in June 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester

A restaurant at 58-59 Westover Road, Bournemouth, trading as Prezzo, will be auctioned with a guide price of £850,000 at the Acuitus auction on July 16

Naomi and Jack’s welcomed an extraordinary collection of supercars and rally participants recently, as part of the James Martin Rally 2026.

Lighthouse Poole has launched MyMovie, a new scheme that allows guests to book a screening of their favourite film for friends and family for £250.

Bournemouth University (BU) student Rupert Murphy received the New Designer of the Year Award 2026 at the New Designers Awards for his Re-Warm project.

Bargates in Christchurch will close for highway works from 29 June–17 July 2026, with further Fountain Way closures. Diversions and restrictions apply.

NHS Dorset has been awarded funding to lead an innovative new programme that will improve access to obesity support for people across Dorset.

Registration for the 'Race the Sun Jurassic Coast' event has now been officially opened by Action Medical Research, returning to Swanage on June 26, 2027.

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures on Soldiers Road, Norden (A351-Arne Road) and Wareham’s B3070 Worgret Road for maintenance and gas works.

The Southbourne Coastguard Rescue Team was alerted at 4.34pm on Tuesday, June 30 to help after a person was reported missing.

Bryanston has appointed Titus Edge as the first executive head of the Bryanston Group, which includes Bryanston, Bryanston Prep, and Thorngrove School.

Broadstone Fun Day and Rock on the Rec takes place on July 5 at Lower Recreation Ground in Broadstone, and will feature live entertainment and family activities

A specialist toilet for people with severe disabilities which has been closed for nearly a year due to anti-social behaviour is set to begin a phased reopening

There are “no plans” to introduce a hosepipe ban in Dorset this summer, say South West Water. The statement comes after Southern Water today announced a hosepipe ban will come into effect in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from 10 July.

Two people were rescued after their jet ski broke down and drifted out to sea.

A man has spoken of his "shock" after discovering a huge sunfish off the coast of Bournemouth.

The chief executive of Poole Harbour Commissioners has expressed disappointment over the permanent cancellation of the Poole to Cherbourg route, which is set to end in October.

Plans for a flat to be built above a garage at a five person HMO in Bournemouth

A bakery chain has closed both of its shops in Bournemouth.

Proposals for a new adult gaming centre have raised concerns among councillors about more gambling facilities

Local businesses are backing a national campaign to reduce VAT for the hospitality industry from 20% to 10%. Cafés and restaurants in Bournemouth have told the Echo that a VAT cut would provide “immediate relief” to businesses who are struggling...

A busy road in Bournemouth is set to close for six weeks to allow BCP Council to install a pedestrian crossing

A STUDENT with special educational needs fainted in school during a scorching heatwave, as an anonymous worker calls out a lack of hot weather provisions.

Summer fireworks are back in Bournemouth and Poole for summer 2026, but what dates will they be taking place?

A popular sports bar has changed its name to honour England’s World Cup captain after scoring two superb goals in a knockout clash last earlier this week.

A 14-year-old boy is due to appear in court after being charged with eight offences following a series of alleged incidents in Ringwood.

A man who allegedly caused a serious injury to leg of a motorcyclist after crashing into his has pleaded not guilty in court.

The family of a woman who died following a light aircraft crash in Devon has paid an emotional tribute to her

The A338 Wessex Way is blocked and an air ambulance has landed nearby after reports of a major accident.

A PROBE into the death of a 51-year-old woman enters its third day after her body was found in West Howe

The Cherries need to renovate their away dressing room and improve the media facilities at the Vitality Stadium as work progresses to ensure that the ground will be ready to host Europa League football next season.

Plenty of well wanging fun was had at a Dorset village's Strawberry Picnic fundraiser

The Steppin’ Out Academy, based in Poole, has seen 9 students qualify to compete at the Dance World Cup, which takes place in Dublin from July 8 to July 18.

End of an era as one of Bournemouth’s iconic nightclub closes its doors.

A popular nightclub has shut its doors for good in Bournemouth town centre.

The Fisherman Cafe in Poole has been earning rave reviews from customers for its breakfasts

Winterwatch has been cancelled by the BBC after 14 years on our screens.

A parliamentary debate has drawn attention to the future of libraries in Bournemouth. Led by Tom Hayes MP, the discussion focused on Charminster Library.

Neil Duncan-Jordan, the Labour MP for Poole is calling on the Government for greater support for businesses on Poole High Street.

Jessica Toale MP is calling for a national inquiry into the Diethylstilbestrol (DES) scandal, following the first parliamentary debate on DES.

THE rider of an electric unicycle has died following a collision on the A338 this afternoon.

Approximately 200 protesters gathered outside a theatre venue that hosted a controversial Katie Hopkins show.

THERE has been a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Wallisdown Road.

The A338 has closed after 'major' crash was reported on Friday afternoon.

An "unnecessarily violent" man who raped two women in Bournemouth has been handed a nearly two-decade sentence.

A mother of five has been described as an "amazing woman with a smile that could light up any room" after her body was found at a property in Bournemouth.

A manhunt is on for Richard ‘Ricky’ Ball, who is wanted in connection with the death of a woman in Bournemouth, named locally as Michaela Higgins.