Tributes have been paid to a longstanding Cherries fan, mum and steward, with fans asked to join together for a minute’s applause in the 43rd minute of this Saturday’s game against Everton at her ‘happy place’, Dean Court.

Incredible history of the Beaulieu Motor Museum in Hampshire. Explore how a struggling New Forest estate became Britain's motoring heritage capital.

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes is urging the Government to take tougher action against illegal e-bikes and the conversion kits used to create them

Latest weather, traffic and travel updates as heavy rain hits Dorset on bank holiday weekend.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses have been revealed

Lime Wood Book Club returns this autumn with food figures including Rick Stein and Tom Parker Bowles.

Bournemouth and Poole College’s new £37 million Compass Building, located on its Bournemouth campus, is set to welcome its first students on September 2.

Six Dorset pubs feature among Britain’s leading beer gardens, with The Acorn Inn in Evershot taking the top spot in the county in a new national analysis

Southern Co-op has confirmed its Dorset stores will be open as usual throughout the August Bank Holiday weekend, including Monday 31st August.

Dorset Council announces road closures, parking restrictions and footpath bans in Upton, Corfe Mullen, Spetisbury and Tarrant Keyneston for maintenance works.

Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Keld William Buckeridge, 58, who died in Okeford Fitzpaine. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

Dorset Blind Association urging the public to think carefully before donating, as it spends £2,500 every month disposing of goods that can't be sold or recycled

“It's all changed since my day” is a phrase thrown around by pet owners and veterans of the profession alike.

A modern Dorset country house with an indoor swimming pool and panoramic rural views is on the market with a guide price of £2.395m.

A new superstore is causing traffic chaos on the roads, according to a resident who has described the situation as “bedlam” for drivers.

The research, by Pepper Money, ranked Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area third in the region for first-time buyers, following Swindon and Gloucester

Carry On Costumes seeks alcohol licence for “A Christmas Adventure” at Fawcetts Field, New Milton. Public comments to New Forest District Council by Sept 2026.

Michelle Dougan, owner of Sõma Body & Skin Wellness in Canford Cliffs, is a finalist in the New Business category at the National Entrepreneur Awards.

A man arrested after allegedly smashing up 10 cars in an act of “mindless vandalism” remains on bail, police have said.

PETA protesters have staged a provocative demonstration involving “Kentucky Fried Kittens” outside a soon-to-open chicken restaurant in Bournemouth

Our pub of the week is The Fish Inn,

Thirteen jobs are at risk following the decision to end a long-running cross-channel ferry service.

Algae is being removed from Poole Park Lake following an excessive bloom caused by recent hot weather

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

A new £1 million fund will launch a mobile dental unit to deliver essential care to rough sleepers and vulnerable groups.

If your sunscreen is past its expiry date, it will not protect you as well as it should, according to an expert dermatologist.

A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Winter Fuel Payment 2026 rules explained, including who will not qualify and why some older people could miss out on the heating support.

It's peak season for silverfish and they love moisture and will feed on household items like fabric, books, wallpaper and more, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

From school uniforms and coats to stationery and lunchbox essentials, here are the best back-to-school deals from Tesco, Iceland, Monsoon and more.

Hundreds of new 76 number plate combinations are expected to be withheld by the DVLA before they are released on September 1, 2026.

Shoppers are being urged to check their fridges and cupboards after a series of food safety alerts and recalls at major UK supermarkets.

The Cherries will discover their opponents for the Europa League this season today, and the Daily Echo will be travelling across the continent to bring fans coverage of a historic campaign for the club.

A self-taught artist is extending her landscape exhibition following overwhelming public support.

Mystery surrounds the apparent sudden closure of a popular bike shop in Bournemouth.

Discover the chaotic true story of the day Top Gear came to Dorset, blowing up a modified Fiat on the Upton Bypass and sparking a bitter row.

A date has been set for when the speed limit on part of the A31 will be lifted following the New Forest wildfire.

Residents are being asked to help protect one of Britain’s most endangered birds by reporting sightings of active nests.

Morebus has announced a rise in bus fares, with changes taking effect from Sunday, August 30

Canford Classic & Supercar Sunday, held at Canford School near Wimborne, welcomed more than 5,000 visitors and 750 cars, making it the biggest event to date.

Ballard School, based in New Milton, received a 'Very Good' rating in The Telegraph's Best Value Private Schools guide

St Peter's Churchyard in Bournemouth has undergone a remarkable transformation, turning from an overgrown area to a peaceful place for the community.

Two teenagers were arrested on Thursday night after an electric bike was reported to be driven dangerously in Ringwood.

A man in a blue disposable face mask was seen acting suspiciously before a Bournemouth home was burgled.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a rush hour crash.

A man has been jailed after he threatened to kill his GP before going on a 'rampage' through Poole, smashing cars, windows and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

A burglar who broke into a home in Poole while the occupants slept has been jailed for 27 months.

Bournemouth’s firework display has been cancelled at the last minute due to high winds

Costa Coffee has applied for permission to place tables outside a store in Bournemouth

A four-day road closure is planned for a major road in Christchurch next month to facilitate highway maintenance works.