THREE men wearing balaclavas and wearing head torches are suspected of breaking into garages in Milborne St Andrew

Families in Dorset can get free tickets to a local animal sanctuary this summer as part of a nationwide Pizza Hut promotion – despite there being no restaurants in the county

A man smashed into two police cars and dragged an officer along the road as he clung to the fleeing vehicle during a “violent and aggressive” rampage.

Time is a river that reshapes our landscapes with every passing decade, but sometimes, a fleeting glance from the heavens allows us to freeze a moment in its tracks.

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.

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

For more than 90 years, White & Sons has been shaping the streets, driveways, and outdoor spaces of Dorset and Hampshire, one carefully laid surface at a time

The Poole Harbour Festival will return to Baiter Park for its tenth anniversary from July 31 to August 2, with only a handful of tickets left.

The BCP area hosts many important butterfly sites and is a great place to take part in Butterfly Conservation’s annual Big Butterfly Count.

Parents, teachers, and friends gathered at Manorside Academy in Poole for an emotional Year 6 graduation ceremony.

The New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday, July 23, with a garden party and dinner at The Nici New Forest.

Poole Hospital's patient transport area now features 12 images of wildlife and landscapes from across Poole, chosen by patients and staff.

A runner is due to take on a gruelling 114-mile endurance challenge to raise money for children with cancer.

Jo and Jo Travel has pledged to donate 10 per cent of their earnings to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care when customers mention the charity at the time of booking

Simon Boyd of REIDsteel, welcomed the nationalisation of British Steel, but said meaningful investment is needed to rebuild the UK's steelmaking capabilities

Human waste is being dumped in public bins along a clifftop road, prompting the council to issue warning notices.

Hundreds gathered on the banks of the River Stour on Saturday as the Christchurch River Pageant returned to Christchurch and Southbourne.

The prolonged hot weather is raising fresh fears of wildfires across the country and placing further strain on emergency services and public health.

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

A MAN a child drifting on a paddleboard off Portland Bill prompted the launch of both Weymouth RNLI lifeboats

A FALLEN tree is causing delays after blocking a road in north Dorset between Blandford and Shaftesbury.

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

The UK Dog Surfing Championships, organised by Shaka Surf and due to take place at Branksome Dene Beach this weekend, has been cancelled due to high winds.

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.

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.

David Attenborough has given his advice for those looking to attract hedgehogs to their garden

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.