Local news for the Dorset Coast powered by the Echo

Concerns were raised last year about UK holidaymakers driving mobility scooters at "nearly 30-40 miles an hour".

Worbarrow Gardens, Poole, will close to vehicles for gas main works from 27 July to 21 August 2026. Diversions in place; BCP Council issues order.

A former Poundland store has been transformed into a Mountain Warehouse flagship outlet.

King Charles and Queen Camilla heard about the work being done in Dorset to support women fleeing domestic abuse during a recent visit to Blandford Forum.

Kingsley Healthcare has acquired St George’s Care Home, a 55-bed facility located in Milford on Sea, as part of its ongoing growth strategy in the region.

A wildlife enthusiast from Dorset has described the “real privilege” of quietly watching a hare at close quarters on a countryside track near Shaftesbury.

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

Young people with SEND are moving into paid employment through BCP Council’s Supported Internship Programme, as graduates celebrated success at Upton House.

A Bournemouth community hub transformed its annual coffee morning into a record-breaking fundraiser for a breast cancer charity.

Beaulieu is offering summer savings with a temporary VAT reduction on admission tickets.

Mobile experts reveal four simple phone settings that can make your battery last longer as research shows millions worry about running low on power

The FTY Lab, located in Poole, was launched during a VIP event on July 10, with former football manager Harry Redknapp in attendance.

A high-end surf-and-turf restaurant is due to open soon in Poole.

Two furry new arrivals are helping to shape the landscape on one of Dorset’s most famous islands.

MYTIME Young Carers is heading up the Equity for Young Carers Project, which aims to address the current “postcode lottery” in care.

Our Pub of the Week is The Britannia in Parkstone, bringing al fresco evenings and fresh seasonal flavours with the launch of its new summer offerings.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

The air over Bournemouth didn't just smell of sea salt that May—it was thick with the scent of burning rubber, high-octane fuel, and sheer adrenaline. Twelve years ago, the tranquil seaside town was transformed into a roaring, screeching amphitheatre of motion for the first Bournemouth Wheels

Dorset Council is sticking to its decision over plans to end a school crossing patrol in Ferndown.

Dorset’s seaside towns have received mixed reports in a new national survey from Which? with some coastal spots appearing in the UK’s top 20 while Bournemouth and Poole place near the bottom of the table.

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”?