Restaurants in Christchurch, Burton Bradstock, Wareham and more are among the best in Dorset for outdoor seating and views

A TEENAGER has been accused of stabbing a man in the stomach after a reported dispute over beer on Bournemouth beach, a court has heard.

One of the most famous football clubs on the South Coast owes its identity not to the pitch, but to the earth.

Women who are perimenopausal, menopausal, or post-menopausal are invited to a Dorset Menopause picnic at Poundbury to gather, connect, and share their experiences.

What began as a fleeting pitstop by a passing swarm in April 2025 turned into a 15-month-long journey, culminating in an most astonishing bee extraction.

St Nicholas Pre-School marked its 50th anniversary at St Nicholas Church, celebrating alongside children, families, staff, former pupils and Tom Hayes MP.

Vikki Slade MP criticised the Government over car crime in Dorset, after Home Office figures revealed only 4.46% of car thefts resulted in charges last year.

Waste and recycling collections have faced delays due to ongoing high temperatures and staff shortages.

A person was cut free from their car after a crash on a busy roundabout left them trapped inside.

Police are still investigating murder after the body of an Essex man was found in Poole Harbour.

It may be the Mediterranean weather we have been experiencing which has prompted an uptick in planning applications locally for orangeries.

A police station is set to close temporarily for essential building works.

A key route in Poole has reopened ahead of schedule following major gas works.

The release of a Disney live-action remake and a new instalment in a supernatural horror series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Hope Housing, Training and Support (HTS), based in Bournemouth, has supported more than 2,700 individuals since it was founded in 2009.

Lighthouse Poole is set to host two Horrible Histories shows, Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians, from Thursday, November 5, to Sunday, November 8.

Three and four-year-olds from Park School Nursery in Bournemouth, triumphed in the Bournemouth in Bloom competition on June 24, beating 34 other schools.

Ballard School, based in New Milton, was named Best Education Management Business of the Year – UK in the 2026 Global 100 Awards.

Ferndown Town Council, as Sole Trustee of King George's Field Charity, pays tribute to long-serving Heads Groundsman Keith Wilcox after 42 years of service.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hyacinth House care home in Wimborne Minister had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7

The organisers of Seafood & Sounds Festival 2026 in Poole are calling on local people to volunteer and help make this year's festival another memorable success.

New contracts have been agreed to provide vaccination outreach services across the South West, helping more people access vaccinations.

Whitefox Chartered Surveyors in Bournemouth has announced the appointment of Andrea Rider as Client Relationship Manager.

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

The driver of a speeding car, that was reportedly stolen, was arrested after drugs were located in the vehicle.

Your frequent correspondent Bob Readman is way off beam in suggesting that the UK has "Third World Roads".

Five volunteers have been honoured for their dedication and service at the 2026 Oakhaven Hospice Volunteer Achievement Awards

The Blandford School community has completed its TBS Does LEJOG Challenge, in an incredible display of teamwork, determination and community spirit.

Bournemouth Water is offering free water-saving devices to customers to help save water and money on their bills when on a water meter.

What a desperately sad, but unfortunately accurate reflection of Bournemouth in N Nauti's letter.

Year 3 pupils at Hill View Primary School in Bournemouth have stepped back thousands of years in time during an educational visit to Butser Ancient Farm.

Chery UK will become the Official Automotive Partner of AFC Bournemouth in a three-season deal running through to the end of the 2028/29 campaign.

Care UK’s The Potteries, in Broadstone, and Ferndown Manor teamed up with their local communities to take part in a host of football-themed activities.

Southampton College organised a memorial dinner in honour of Hospitality and Catering student Joe Abbess, who died in 2023 in Bournemouth.

A £2.5 million home complete with seven hidden doors is up for grabs in the latest Raffle House prize draw.

A UK Government trial investigating the effects of puberty-suppressing medication in children and young people has received strong opposition from Dorset campaigners, residents and one MP.

Plans for a new ‘Dorset Metro’ are being explored to improve rail connectivity.

A hotel in Bournemouth has been named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner ranking it among the top 10 per cent of hotels worldwide.

Fundraisers are set to take place in support of a DJ, who's described as 'a cornerstone of the entertainment scene', after he was involved in a serious motorbike accident.

A talking newspaper which provides a free audio service supplying news and magazine features for people who are blind and visually impaired is celebrating 50 years of service with a special edition recording for its listeners.

Ann Widdecombe, who had a long career as a Conservative MP, has died at the age of 78

Former Dorchester Town striker Rico Wilson is due back in court this week charged with the murder of a father of two outside a Dorset cocktail bar

A man has been arrested by Dorset Police for being in possession of an imitation firearm in Bournemouth.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD man from Bournemouth has been charged after an alleged stabbing on the seafront.

A new 20mph neighbourhood is being proposed for another six areas in Bournemouth

Dorset-based recycled plastics company Brothers Make teamed up with global ocean clean-up organisation 4ocean to transform plastic waste into bracelet beads.

JPMorgan approved to expand Bournemouth site with new five-storey office, creating space for 1,600 staff. Tom Hayes MP welcomes the investment.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is celebrating the resounding success of its first-ever flagship event, the Festival of Creativity 2026.

BCP Council has vowed to keep culture at the heart of its future plans, despite missing out on the shortlist for a culture bid with £3m to be won.

The Echo is raising concerns about the spread of misinformation after MP Jessica Toale claimed on social media on Tuesday night that the two people arrested immediately after the alleged stabbing incident were visitors to the area rather than residen...