A woman living with an uncurable form of cancer is using her final moments to create memories for her loved ones that will last forever

There are heavy delays on the roads and this morning and more heavy rain could cause further flooding across Dorset

Ancient woodlands of the New Forest were the engine room of a thriving, murky empire.

Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed that the drug she was prescribed after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer has stopped working

Watch live footage of garden birds from Chris Packham's New Forest feeder, streamed by Ecotalk.

A foundation set up in memory of a Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan has committed more than £60,000 to support the dreams and young people in 2026.

The home celebrated National Puzzle Day with a full schedule of brain-teasing activities including crosswords, Scrabble, Sudoku and jigsaws.

AN APPEAL to raise money to help buy the land surrounding the famous Cerne Abbas Giant has reached its fundraising target in just 60 days.

MULTIPLE incidents are reported where youth riding motorbikes in an antisocial and potentially dangerous manner around the town, police say.

A popular drum and bass event is celebrating two decades of partying in Bournemouth last his month.

Safer BCP is providing training and events to help build safer communities and support survivors of sexual violence.

A SECOND edition of a history book talking about Ringwood’s pubs has been released after the first print run sold out within four months.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

ARTS University Bournemouth has described a proposed collaboration with a Malaysian university as an “important step towards international engagement.”

Tom Hayes MP is calling for an ban of the sale of of "monster bikes" .

CRIMINALS jailed in January include a woman who murdered a motorcyclist, an asylum seeker who raped a woman in her own home and young men who committed stabbings in Bournemouth town centre.

Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, has announced it will close "for the foreseeable future".

Scott Mills, Molly-Mae Hague and Rag’n’Bone Man are among the stars taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off on Channel 4 this year.

COOMBE House school is saving Dorset Council around £2.7million a year in fees.

A MURDER probe has been launched after a man was found critically injured and later died in hospital.

The Cherries could be set to host “large scale” concerts at the Vitality Stadium, should their plans to expand the ground are approved.

Ofgem said tougher smart meter rules will come into force from February

The Echo featured a special look at Brockenhurst Primary School in February 2001, capturing a period of significant growth and community spirit.

A driver was caught travelling at 54mph during a police enforcement operation in the New Forest as officers crcakdown on dangerous driving.

Retired detective and author Dr Paul Stickler will present The Green Bicycle Murder at Wesley Hall, Methodist Church in Wimborne on Friday, February 20.

A WOMAN missing from Cumbria for five months could be in Dorset, as police share appeal.

Valuable jewellery was stolen from a home in Branksome last week

A BANK branch in Ringwood has temporarily closed for maintenance, as customers are told to use nearby services or online banking.

A PERSON who was wanted by the court was located and arrested after large police presence in Sturminster Newton.

Council tax in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Polle is set to increase by 7.4 per cent this year if the government approves an additional rise.

A specialist education provider recently praised by Ofsted for “removing the barriers” facing students with SEND - is throwing its doors open to prospective new students, parents, and sector professionals this month.

Twin Sails Bridge will reopen to all traffic after a six month closure due to ‘abnormal creaking’ noises found during a routine inspection.

A ROAD remains closed following a landslip and tree collapse after heavy rainfall, as the Met Office issues a weather alert for the region.

Tom Hayes, Labour Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East, attended a Boscombe and Pokesdown Community Forum to discuss local priorities.

Many rail services from Bournemouth have been cancelled today due to signal failures Brockenhurst and Southampton Central.

A motorcycle was stolen from a property last week near Canford Heath.

Brewers Fayre and Beefeater, owned by Whitbread, have introduced a free kids’ meal deal scheme with every adult main meal purchased at their restaurants.

A MAN has come forward after an alleged assault outside a bar in Bournemouth.

Further rainfall could exacerbate flooding today across Dorset in the wake of Storm Chandra, the Met Office has warned.

A man wanted in connection with alleged sexual offences is missing.

Residents, businesses and charities gathered at Rick Steins in Sandbanks to support The Good Grief Trust.

Bournemouth Claims Two Places in Dorset’s Top Ten Brunch Destinations

A Poole MP as shared the 'amazing experience' of being on Greenpeace's newest boat.

A couple from Ringwood were amazed when they spotted two 'magnificent' white tailed eagles flying low above Hengistbury Head.

A new play focussing on Dorset women through the centuries is coming to the county this summer - and organisers are looking for modern-day women to take part.

Drummer Rupert Brown spoke on BBC Breakfast about how he thought his life was over after being diagnosed with tinnitus

Americans are going crazy after a bin travelled more than 4,000 miles from Alabama to Weymouth

Police were in Weymouth town centre today providing a visible policing presence as part of a pre-planned policing operation for the football game between Weymouth and Poole.

Police and a forensics team have set up a cordon on a residential street in Poole - More as we get it

This was the second festival for skaters, in-liners and BMXers held at the £85,000 park since its official opening two summers previous.