Taxi drivers have been urged to look out for signs of people being exploited by gangs in Dorset

A woman has been arrested for drink driving after a car crashed into a barrier and landed on its roof, closing a busy Southampton route

Shocking new figures from RSPCA reveal an increase in animal cruelty reports.

Bournemouth has been selected as one of more than 500 towns taking part in a major government crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour this summer.

Plans to upgrade one of the best-known hotels in the New Forest have been unveiled

A CARE home in the New Forest raised nearly £1,000 for charity after opening its garden to the public.

A VINTAGE festival celebrating heritage and timeless style will return to Poole town’s historic heart.

That feeling becomes part of who you are from an early age so that when a resident comes to your door with concerns, you feel the same frustrations instinctively.

A new festive experience - A Palace House Christmas - will be launched at Beaulieu later this year.

More than £25,000 was raised for cancer support during University Hospitals Dorset’s Twilight Walk.

It's important to be clear about what happened with the paid parking consultation.

Lymington in Hampshire has been named one of Britain's best places for al fresco dining and pub gardens, according to iNews

At 3.32pm on Sunday 6 July 2025, we received a report of a woman making threats towards the occupant of an address in Webbs Way in Bournemouth.

A man has been arrested after reportedly going on a rampage, assaulting people and damaging cars and property.

Baby peregrine falcons have been spotted taking flight in the New Forest, only a ten minute drive away from Southampton.

The Man Who Hired A Wizard by Thomas Sinkinson has already earned attention for its humour, quick creation, and local flavour.

Poole’s campaigning MP, Neil Duncan-Jordan has welcomed the government’s consultation that will give millions of homeowners across England and Wales stronger rights and protections over their homes. Including thousands of leaseholders in Poole.

FOUR people been taken to hospital with some sustaining ‘serious’ injuries after three-vehicle crash on Salisbury Road.

We are getting reports of a multiple‑vehicle crash near the junction by Moyles Court on the A338 (Ringwood–Salisbury Road).

A MUCH-loved family-run bakery has said a heartfelt thank you to customers and staff after closing its doors for the final time.

POLICE have a ‘growing concern’ for a 12-year-old girl who has gone missing from Bournemouth.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman in a public toilet.

A MISSING 12-year-old girl from Bournemouth has been found by police.

HELICOPTERS and emergency services were called to the coast after reports of a man in need of medical attention.

A popular car festival set to return to Dorset this summer.

A dramatic day for firefighters saw them battle a major heath blaze before racing to a tractor fire

The RSPCA urging councils across England to ban giving away pets as prizes.

A group of Sherborne men have completed healthy cooking course.

A restored tank is back in action thanks to successful fundraising appeal.

CROWDS gathered at Kings Park over the weekend to enjoy the Bournemouth bus rally, celebrating both modern and vintage vehicles.

HOTELS across Dorset are being urged to help police crackdown on criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable children in the illegal drugs trade.

According to the estate agent, the house features a "stunning" insulated garden room and a covered outdoor seating area.

A fish with sharp spines contain venom on their dorsal fin found in all parts of the UK’s coastal waters, only in sandy areas.

The Square & Compass, The Scott Arms and The Botany Bay were said to be among the best village pubs in Dorset, according to Daily Echo readers

Mupe Bay in Dorset has been named as one of the UK's best hidden beaches in order to escape the crowds

Dorset property auction: 7-9 High Street, Gillingham, with consent for 3 dwellings, guide price £220k-£240k, via Clive Emson Auctioneers. Bidding ends 24 July.

If you're worried you've lost track of a pension over the years, you're not alone. With billions of pounds sitting in unclaimed or 'lost' UK pension pots, the numbers speak for themselves.

Expert reveals five home upgrades that can be completely free under government scheme

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

The Tank Museum’s restored M47 Patton tank made a triumphant return at TANKFEST 2025, thrilling 24,000 visitors after a £50,000 fundraiser.

A rare Edwardian Rex motorcycle set to go under the hammer.

Barchester’s Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne has been listed as one of the UK’s Top 100 care homes out of more than 14,000 care homes.

ICONIC Ferrari F40 will be shown at an automotive festival with classic and supercar on display next month.

The new "bee paradise" facility will serve as a learning and community hub offering training and function as an educational resource centre.

Ellis Jones Solicitors has welcomed the formal qualifications for Bradley Moon in banking and finance litigation, Suzi Daver in conveyancing and Howard Hasan in commercial property.

A dentist practice has officially opened its doors to the public following a £2.3m investment.

All Five Rivers Child Care homes have been rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and were praised the homes for "strong leadership".

Earlier this year, BCP Council shared that the company, made of SKATE Bournemouth and Seventa Events, had been awarded a five year contract to run the festive event.

A WOMAN from Bournemouth was due to meet her friend has not been seen or heard from since.