Health chiefs are seeking consent to alter part of a multi-million-pound plan to transform an old hospital site in the New Forest

Felix Wood, an RAF emergency medicine doctor and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance clinician, took part in the 2026 GB Row Challenge with Team ROWMADS.

An "historic new chapter" has begun at an iconic UK RAF base.

Once owned by the Shackleton family and used as a summer retreat for former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, this stunning New Forest home is up for sale.

An email from an Echo reader expressed an interest in seeing pictures of the Hampshire Centre.

Martin Clunes talks heavy horses, unruly Jack Russells and why there’s nowhere quite like Dorset

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

A four-year-old girl needs a life-saving kidney transplant.

A Scandi café in Sherborne is seeking permission to sell alcohol at its building, within yards of the town’s historic Abbey.

Shoppers in Dorset could be in for an unexpected treat this summer, as Southern Co-op has launched a four-week giveaway.

Manchester operator Excalon seeks HGV operating licence for 74-78 Condor Close, Wimborne. Submit objections to the Traffic Commissioner by 10 August 2026.

This year’s Smokin’ to Sammy’s Two Stroke Day, held at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum on July 19, drew its largest crowd to date.

A rare George II double gold guinea coin is estimated at £2,000-3,000 in the Charterhouse two day specialist auction on August 20 and August 21

New research from Lloyds Bank shows eight in ten adults in New Forest West feel in control of managing their finances

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

The property at 19 Acres Road, West Howe, chalked for “improvement”, was among 170 lots listed in England in the latest online auction by Clive Emson.

A community initiative in Dorset is reaching out to support single dads and their children so that "no single dad or child feels alone".

Local film lovers are invited to attend the official launch event for 2026’s Bournemouth International Film Festival on July 30 at AUB's Palace Court Theatre.

A grant from Dorset Community Foundation’s Wessex Water Environment Fund has saved a school’s gardening club, as well as helping eight other green project

Chapel Lane, Swanage will close from August 10 to August 28 for Morris Construction Ltd works. Dorset Council provides diversion routes and info.

A flavour-packed project is serving up healthy meals and hands-on fun for youngsters this summer.

BOURNEMOUTH Airport has issued a warning to any passengers travelling there next week.

A survivor of homelessness and abuse has rebuilt her life.

A group of dog-loving bikers are revving up for a charity ride to support rescue animals.

Britons heading off on summer holidays are being warned that it's often the small travel costs, rather than flights or hotels, that end up blowing the budget.

eBay is bringing in eBay International Shipping from August, allowing eligible UK sellers to reach buyers in more than 195 countries.

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

From Tesco and Asda to Bella Italia, Harvester and Subway, here's every kids eat free and £1 meal deal available during the summer holidays.

More than 864,000 sole traders and landlords have just two weeks left to complete a new tax requirement under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, HMRC has warned.

AN URGENT warning on fire safety has been issued to festivalgoers due to attend next weekend's Camp Bestival in Dorset.

A Dorset councillor has told how a part of a classroom at a local school came off in his hand during a recent visit.

A FEW hundred people turned out to witness a colourful evening of music, dance, entertainment and fireworks on Poole quay on May 3, 2002.

The Reef Cafe at Ringstead Bay in Dorset has been praised by visitors for its food, location and drinks.

Maddie Ingoldsby from Bournemouth has been announced as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing for its 2026 series

A group of New Forest students have followed in the footsteps of a former pupil with a visit to Oxford University.

Dozens of businesses have joined a road safety campaign to help protect animals and raise awareness among drivers.

A MAN who was last seen two weeks ago in Portsmouth is still missing.

A prolific shoplifter has been handed a five-year criminal behaviour order (CBO).

A pedestrian suffered “life-threatening injuries” after a car crashed into him early this morning (25 July).

Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant Taco Bell into a betting shop.

BCP Council is set to begin replacing showers on the seafront next week after concerns raised about a leaking shower.

A report into a plan to prevent children and young people from entering the youth justice system shows there was a 7.6 per cent decrease in first time offenders in 2025.

James Shadbolt, from Poole, spoke out after research from Benenden Health revealed that 68 per cent of men in South West have ignored worrying health symptoms.

Dylan Milner, who survived more than 50 shocks from his defibrillator has marked a decade since his first cardiac arrest with a charity walk.

The HU will perform at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on October 2 as part of their Warrior Chant tour, which spans across the UK.

A Dorset pensioner who was banned from keeping pets for ten years has signalled her intention to appeal the sentence.

Specialist sixth form places are set to double as part of an expansion.

Our Trader of the Week is a teenage baker from Poole who has launched a self-serve cake shed to sell her plant made treats.

Nonge Bikishoni of Bournemouth and Poole College named NCFE Learner of the Year in recognition of commitment to improve lives of children with additional needs

Lighthouse Poole has announced its latest round of new shows, featuring a returning West End hit