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A historic hospital that served generations of patients could be demolished and replaced with new homes under fresh plans.

Opposition councillors have warned BCP Council’s finances are “out of control” after this year’s forecast overspend has surged by £5million in two months to reach nearly £32million

BAGEL shop is to open a second location in Southbourne.

Plans to alter a Grade II-listed building in Christchurch town centre have been put forward

Extraordinary tales of courage, connection, and the power of the sea are set to light up cinema screens this autumn.

The fundraiser to help Cherries legend Tommy Heffernan after he had a stroke has passed £2,000 raised, as he continues his recovery.

January 11, 1947, and an eight-year-old Michael Ive first set foot in the ground at Dean Court.

Dorset Police have warned parents about urban exploring after a rise in incidents involving young people entering abandoned buildings.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

New data reveals the 10 hardest secondary schools to get into in the BCP area, based on catchment distance and capacity.

Only one of the five people arrested after an alleged machete attack in Boscombe lives at the nearby asylum seeker hotel, the Echo understands.

A man suffered a serious ear injury during a fight near an Asda store in Bournemouth, with four men arrested in connection with the incident.

Plans have been submitted for refurbishment work at the Corfu apartment building in Canford Cliffs, Poole.

A music festival is set to return even bigger and better after a sell-out event this year.

Dorset Way in Poole will have lane closures near Tower Park roundabout on Saturday for contractor-funded snagging works after September maintenance. Road stays open.

RNLI submits plans for a new security entrance lobby at its Poole Lifeboat Support Centre after breaches. Consultation runs until October 14.

NEW homes have been agreed at a former Dorset pub – after previous proposals were rejected.The pub, at times frequented by gay army officers and later by a motorcycle gang, has stood empty on the A354 road between Blandford and Sixpenny Handley for a five years.It has...

Plans have been submitted for renovations to a building to create nine flats.

Plans submitted for a five-bedroom home off Verno Lane, Christchurch, with garage, pond, solar panels and EV charging. Consultation ends October 23.

A TEENAGER has been jailed after riding an illegal electric motorbike through a red light and seriously injuring a seven-year-old boy in Christchurch.

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.