The council's huge debts to support children with special educational needs could be wiped by the government later this year, as the chief executive warns of rising numbers.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has announced a new trial of increased parking fines which them double along key seafront routes this summer.

Fire and rescue services have announced a summer safety reminder to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

Council goes "all guns blazing" for Wessex mayor, chief executive says in first Echo interview.

More than 40 new businesses have opened in Bournemouth town centre since the start of 2025, BCP Council says, filling 20 per cent of vacant shop units in the past six months.

The caretaker of a middle school in Wimborne is set to walk the entire distance of the Jurassic coast over five days days to raise money to buy the school a new minivan.

An inventor from the education sector has developed a new product aimed at improving safety for children and vulnerable individuals.

Six police officers and three members of the public are to receive national life-saving honours after helping to prevent a tragedy.