An 18-year-old man has died after reportedly being stabbed in Poole, as police launch a murder investigation.

True story of wartime Bournemouth's reopening and when war-weary families celebrated the lifting of the coastal ban by building sandcastles

A third person has been charged for firearm and explosives offences in relation to the alleged Christchurch ‘bomb’ probe.

Applications are open for an Independent Chair and Independent Board to lead investment secured from the Government by Tom Hayes MP.

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Labour MP for Poole, joined fellow MPs to urge the Ministry of Defence to stop using fur for Royal Guards' ceremonial caps

Jessica Toale MP has today introduced a Private Member’s Bill to ensure that no child falls through the cracks of the UK’s domestic abuse laws.

The amber heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on 18/06/2026 until 8PM on 23/06/2026 across the South West. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12.

A New Forest car boot sale has condemned the "disgusting" display of a Nazi flag at one of their sales.

A murder investigation has been launched after an 18-year-old died following a reported stabbing in Poole in the early hours of this morning.

Having taken Britain’s Got Talent by storm this year, Bournemouth-based boy band SOS are ready to perform at Poole Harbour Festival. July 31-August 2.

The latest Toy Story film from Pixar and a Virginia Woolf adaptation are among films shown in BCP cinemas this weekend.

The M4A2 Sherman 'Easy Eight,' is based at The Tank Museum and played a role in the film Fury, and will return to the arena at Tankfest.

Fourteen local churches are coming together to host mass baptisms on Bournemouth Beach for a second year on June 21 and June 28.

Morebus will provide complimentary travel for fathers on Sunday 21 June - as long as they are accompanied by a child buying a dayrider ticket.

Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola will bring their nationwide show Back in Business to Bournemouth Pavilion on April 14, 2027, as part of a brand new UK tour.

As we move further into another busy summer season, Dorset will once again welcome millions of visitors who come to enjoy our stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and towns.

A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at the Allendale Community Theatre in Wimborne on June 26.

Sway Open Gardens has raised £16,784 for Oakhaven Hospice, with 18 gardens opened to the public on Sunday, June 7.

Residents of the Triangle have said they are "scared" and feel "genuinely unsafe" when leaving their homes due to a rise in drug dealing, antisocial behaviour, and homelessness.

A pizza oven business founded in a Southbourne garden has grown into a $100 million success story – and its founder insists Bournemouth will always remain at its heart.

Bournemouth University’s Festival of Design and Engineering (FoDE) will run from June 18 to 20 at the university’s Talbot Campus,

These stunning Dorset poppy field photos show bursts of the red flowers appearing across the county as if by magic

Tops Poole, on Denmark Lane, achieved the "Expected Standard" across all six areas assessed in its latest Ofsted inspection.

This week marks 30 years of volunteer service for lifeboat crew member Dave Riley, who began his RNLI journey at Eastbourne Lifeboat Station on June 17, 1996.

The Bournemouth Writing Festival has launched the Wind Phone Project, with plans to create a series of pop-up Wind Phones in the BCP area.

The Tie A Yellow Ribbon event, supported by property finance firm MSP Capital, took place in Poole Park and was organised by Forest Holme Hospice.

Baasit Siddiqui from Gogglebox joined The Cornerstone Academy (TCA) in Hamworthy for its Pride of Cornerstone ceremony.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

Ringwood Town Council has announced a full day of family-friendly events on July 12 to mark the 800th anniversary of the Ringwood Market Charter.

BCP Council is starting a new initiative to support people moving on from homelessness, offering trained, one-to-one guidance from residents across BCP.

P.T. Barnum’s legendary circus once lit up the streets of Bournemouth in 1898. Now, his legacy returns in the form of the stage musical Barnum

Members of the public are encouraged to take part in the Great Stag Hunt, an annual science survey that helps monitor the population of stag beetles in the UK.

120 Hanging Baskets planted up by Beecroft Nursery arrived in Wimborne Minster Town Centre this morning and were soon put up on Shop Fronts in the town.

Andy Burnham has issued a blunt warning challenging Labour to respond decisively to voters' demands.

A Christchurch pair arrested on weapons charges were allegedly in possession of an RPG, multiple crossbows and firearms, a court has heard.

Two people from Christchurch have been charged with firearms and explosives offences after a "bomb" probe was launched earlier this week.

Business owners have flagged concerns about an “increase in illegal drug usage” in the Bournemouth Triangle — which they say is “driving customers away”

Bournemouth teenage boxer Lydia Page, 14, who trains at Arena Boxing Club, has secured gold for England at the Four Nations Championships.

While much of the focus is on the World Cup, the Cherries are continuing to build up to their first campaign in Europe, and fans can subscribe to the Daily Echo with an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or save over 50% off an annual subscription d...

But the truth behind Swanage’s affectionately self-effacing Monkey Beach holds a very different kind of maritime magic. 

Jet2 has launched a Norway and Fjords programme from Bournemouth Airport, giving customers the chance to enjoy a holiday to a spectacular destination.

A new Youth Hub is set to open in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as part of the Labour Government’s £2.5 billion Youth Guarantee.

Doors to the historic and much-loved 19th century Richmond pub, owned by Greene King, in Bournemouth have reopened following a six-figure refurbishment.

A couple have spent £400 on hotel stays and are forced to queue daily for access to their home after a ‘bomb’ and firearms were allegedly found in a neighbour’s home, sparking evacuations.

Eight fire stations have been recommended for a reprieve from closure.

Legendary duo Sparks captivate UK fans in 2026 with hits old and new from their acclaimed album 'Mad!', highlighting Russell's falsetto and Ron's showmanship.

Searchers are being carried out after concern was raised for the welfare of a man in Bournemouth.

A Bournemouth restaurant faces losing its licence after illegal workers were found at the premises

Dorset Police officers are appealing for information after two high-value bicycles were stolen in Poole and are issuing advice to bike owners.

A Bournemouth man accused of raping a woman multiple times has pleaded not guilty.