A CRASH between a bus and a car has prompted delays on the A31. Updates to follow.

Two of Poole’s best-known schools were suddenly marked for demolition.

Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agent with more than 500 branches nationwide, has been named the country’s High Street Agency of the Year.

Tom Hayes MP, who was a young carer for his parents, has welcomed the Government’s new measures to better recognise carers and make support easier to access.

Travellers have set up an unauthorised camp in a recreation park, as authorities work to evict them.

Hollywood star Ben Stiller chatted with members of the public in Highcliffe on Tuesday in between breaks while filming his latest movie for Netflix.

24 new affordable, lower cost homes in Marnhull near Sturminster Newton are set to benefit local people in Dorset.

Leo Sayer and his Can't Stop Loving You tour will arrive at Lighthouse Poole on October 23, promising an evening of beloved hits and fresh musical surprises.

Residents of Colten Care’s Avon Cliff home in Bournemouth joined the Bourne Free parade for the fourth consecutive year to honour Patrick Haddingham.

Bus operator Morebus is urging fans to leave their cars at home and take the bus to watch England's World Cup semi-final match tonight

Alex Partridge, founder of UNILAD and LADbible, was the guest speaker at SWRAC’s prom and presentation evening at Merley House, near Wimborne, on July 8.

Students from Arts University Bournemouth have collaborated with National Trust to bring an extraordinary piece of 18th-century Anglo-Indian history to life.

The Friends of Skerryvore are set to gather for their regular meeting this weekend on July 18 from 10am to 12pm.

Avon Heath Country Park, Durlston Country Park, Thorncombe Wood, Stour Meadows, and The Milldown have all been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Dorset Box, dedicated to supporting local makers and producers, has been crowned Favourite Business at the Blandford Business Awards.

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging holidaymakers to check luggage and immediately report any signs of bed bug activity.

A recent Echo article brought home the massively fractured state of our politics, a schism which really does deserve better understanding.

Soul, jazz, funk, and reggae will fill the air at this year’s Arts by the Sea Festival.

Dorset homecare providers, Abbots Care, is warning that many older people are unknowingly putting themselves at risk during the current heatwave.

Dorset coroner appeals for next of kin of James Edward Curtis, 70, who died in Blandford on July 11. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

The Wimborne Community Food Project collects surplus food from supermarkets and redistributes it to residents in need across the area.

A growing number of finance companies are choosing to base themselves in Westbourne, according to serviced office provider Arena Offices.

A comedy show bursting with fast-paced fun and mythology is heading to Poole.

Lesley Waters, who lives in West Dorset, visited Parley Place Care Home for a live cooking demonstration, preparing eight dishes.

Dorset Mind BIG Walk returns on September 27, offering participants the chance to enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and support mental health services.

Paris Smith, with an office in Bournemouth, has been named a finalist in the Corporate Law Firm of the Year category at the South Coast Deals Awards 2026.

Steve Bernard Foundation is inviting residents to attend a public consultation event on July 18 to learn about proposals for the new Kevin Mathie Fitness Park

Beryl Samson marked her 105th birthday at Harleston House care home in Wimborne with a celebration filled with laughter, food, and cake.

Separation is one of the most emotional and uncertain periods in a person's life.  Hopefully, you have the support of friends and family, but many people find themselves asking the same question: Do I need a divorce lawyer?

"Jaded" Charminster residents gathered to vent their anger and frustrations over rampant levels of drug dealing, antisocial behaviour and e-scooter use outside their homes.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

An inquest has been opened following the death of an electric unicycle rider, described as the 'kindest' and 'most caring' person.

Reform UK councillors have called for 'lasting solutions' to issues raised on Bournemouth’s seafront and town centre.

Restaurant owners in Poole Quay have been left devastated by several break-ins over the last couple of weeks.

A fundraising competition is giving a boost to grassroots sport and helping clubs make a difference in their communities.

A golf club has raised more than £6,000 for Blind Veterans UK by holding a charity day.

New buy now pay later rules mean affordability checks, clearer information and stronger rights for Klarna, Clearpay and other BNPL customers.

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

Smyths has said all England branches will shut at 6pm today (July 15) to allow staff to watch the semi-final match.

New government plans have shared that 16-and 17-year-olds would face voluntary overnight social media curfews

As of Monday (July 13), Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and Office 2019 no longer function on Apple devices, leaving users unable to use apps like Word.

Former Cherries winger Jordon Ibe pulled a braid out of his ex-girlfriend’s head during an argument, a court has heard.

More than 40 firefighters were called to a heath fire near Studland.

Discover how the dangerous Newfoundland cod trade transformed Poole from a modest port into a wealthy hub of Georgian mansions and merchant princes.

Bournemouth and Poole were in the bottom half of Which?'s UK best seaside towns list for 2026

Kimmeridge Bay has been highlighted as a "serene" and remote Dorset beach which has a lot to offer

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed £3.5 million of government investment to improve fostering and children's social care, helping children to grow up in safe homes.

Jon Andrew, a celebrated international opera singer who lived in Bournemouth, passed away from cancer at his home on June 18.

Neil Duncan-Jordan, the MP for Poole, led a debate in Parliament calling for a transition to AI that benefits people and the planet.

At around 4pm on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, Dorset Police received a report that a man, who possibly had an injury to his head, had been seen with an axe in Charlton Marshall.