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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.

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.

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.

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.

Manchester operator Excalon seeks HGV operating licence for 74-78 Condor Close, Wimborne. Submit objections to the Traffic Commissioner by 10 August 2026.

An email from an Echo reader expressed an interest in seeing pictures of the Hampshire Centre.

A group of dog-loving bikers are revving up for a charity ride to support rescue animals.

A survivor of homelessness and abuse has rebuilt her life.

BOURNEMOUTH Airport has issued a warning to any passengers travelling there next week.

A flavour-packed project is serving up healthy meals and hands-on fun for youngsters this summer.

Martin Clunes talks heavy horses, unruly Jack Russells and why there’s nowhere quite like Dorset

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.

Beefeater has confirmed the closing date of all its restaurants across the UK, with the mass closures part of owner Whitbread’s major restructuring plan.

Beefeater has confirmed the closing date of all its restaurants across the UK, with the mass closures part of owner Whitbread’s major restructuring plan.

A MAN who was last seen two weeks ago in Portsmouth is still missing.

Maddie Ingoldsby from Bournemouth has been announced as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing for its 2026 series

The Reef Cafe at Ringstead Bay in Dorset has been praised by visitors for its food, location and drinks.

A prolific shoplifter has been handed a five-year criminal behaviour order (CBO).

The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.

Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant Taco Bell into a betting shop.

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.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?