A second source of sewage has been been found following an investigation into pollution levels in the Lymington River

Oakhaven Hospice raised £4,000 through its Treecycle scheme, collecting more than 200 trees.

A BCP councillor has slammed a "clear failure of planning" after Bournemouth Gardens were left damaged by a winter ice rink that was never given planning permission.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A tribute has been paid to a “deeply loved” daughter, sister and friend from Bournemouth who died aged 23.

A unit dedicated to managing the county’s highest risk offenders for violence against women and girls (VAWG) has secured additional protection for a stalking victim.

A WOMAN who was last seen in Sterte has been reported missing.

A care home hosted an evening of activities to increase awareness of how to prevent falls as well as the importance of remaining active.

A new mum from Ferndown has published her first book.

A Dorset MP is backing calls from Parkinson’s UK to encourage more people from a wide range of backgrounds to take part in medical research into the condition.

A cat owner has praised the Dorset veterinary team who saved her pet’s leg after a traumatic injury.

The PSP Association seeks Dorset volunteers for its befriending service, supporting people with PSP and CBD. Apply now.

A pair of Bournemouth-based businesses have been ranked among the fastest growing tech companies in the south west, according to The Sunday Times.

We need to talk about Antoine Semenyo. A superstar on the pitch, a gentleman off it, writes Tom Hayes.

A staff member has taken retirement after four decades of dedicated service at a school in Poole.

Dementia care service, The Filo Project, is calling for more hosts to help meet growing demand.

A foodbank has reopened its doors following a devastating flood, with staff saying “it feels good to be back” as the community returns to give their warm welcome.

Residents across Dorset is likely to ditch a long commute and would prefer to live within 10 miles of their workplace, new studies have revealed.

Dorset Tamil Sangam celebrated the Pongal harvest festival in Poole.

Turlin Moor Youth Club was closed in Autumn 2023, but is thriving once more after being taken over by the specialist SEND college South West Regional Assessment Centre (SWRAC).

An award winning actor has said the Purbeck Film Festival is a "god send for film makers" ahead of its 30 year anniversary

Plans to allow model aircraft flying as part of proposed mixed use for Sopley Farm.

An inquest has opened into the death of a man from Poole who was involved in a collision.

BUS passengers in Bournemouth are being warned of temporary changes to stops on Westover Road as improvement works get under way later this month.

An inquest has opened after a man was found unresponsive

Premier Inn plans to add extra bedrooms and improve the restaurant to a hotel in Poole.

I was deeply concerned to see the government vote through an amendment to the Public Order Act (January 14) that specifically targets protests against animal testing.

IT'S BAD enough that Studland's Middle Beach is contaminated with waste including asbestos (all made worse from climate erosion) and that the National Trust could apparently have replaced the sea defences to avoid this contamination (Echo article 10....

A cadet from Sherborne Girls School has been selected for one of the most prestigious youth appointments in the Royal Navy.

Two homes are set to replace a former nursery after the property remained vacant for over a year

THE FRIEND of a man who died from stab wounds in Bournemouth town centre said ‘to this day he does not know why the fatal fight broke out’, a court has heard.

A commemorative event will take place at Poole Lighthouse in remembrance of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.

Between January 18 and the January 24, churches in Poole are hosting talks to promote Church Unity.

Vault X, a company that protects millions of collectable trading cards, has expanded into larger premises in Dorset.

A Bournemouth MP and the county's Police and Crime Commissioner have both raised concerns about the dangers of e-scooters in Bournemouth.

A next of kin appeal has been issued after a man died in Victoria Park

A proposal to demolish a care home in Christchurch that is “no longer fit for purpose” and replace it with a house has been submitted to BCP Council.

A SERIES of crimes were reported in Poole, including a break-in at a business premises and multiple vehicle-related thefts over weekend.

Network Rail engineers worked throughout the weekend to repair two landslips in the south west of England.

A man from Bournemouth died in hospital after he was involved in a crash.

Youths were arrested after "attacking" an elderly couple over the weekend in Bournemouth town centre.

An arrest has been made after a man was punched 'multiple times' by an individual unknown to him in Bournemouth town centre.

The Fordingbridge Twinning Association held its first meeting of the year

I note that a second letter has been published alleging that the tax payer is funding licensing hearings for adult establishments, ie sex shops and strip clubs in the case of Bournemouth.

£1.8million borrowing to expand a council owned leisure centre in Christchurch has been deferred by audit and governance committee.

We need to talk about Antoine Semenyo.

A popular series of photography marketing meetups in Poole is set to grow next year following strong demand from professional photographers across Dorset.

A Bournemouth MP is asking resident to share their views ahead of his meeting with UK’s residential property management company.

A coach company is looking ahead to celebrating a milestone this year.

A pub company has announced a partnership with new charity to bring suicide prevention into the heart of Britain’s pubs, bars and venues.