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UK travel company Golf Villa Rentals Ltd has ceased trading (as of August 18), with all holiday packages cancelled - are you affected?

Shoppers have been warned not to use some products and not to eat some foods this week, including items sold at Tesco and Waitrose.

David Tennant has not yet returned in audio form as the 14th Doctor, despite featuring as the 10th Doctor in new stories.

Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after five channel changes were made in the latest Freeview update on August 19, 2026.

Shoppers can buy chocolates, including Maltesers, M&Ms and Galaxy Counters, for just 1p from Co-op for a limited time - here's how.

A chocolate bar has returned to shelves at Asda after nearly 30 years.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has landed a new role after leaving the BBC show.

The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) said many venues have already banned or limited the use of the glasses over both privacy and piracy concerns.

A rare £2 coin has sold for more than £134 after its fried egg error started a bidding war.

Harry Redknapp will pen an exclusive weekly column for the Daily Echo where he will dissect the Cherries’ performances in the Premier League and in Europe, reminisce on his time as Bournemouth boss and run the rule over the biggest issues in the game.

We received a report at 12.58pm on Friday August 21, 2026, that a piece of suspected unexploded ordnance had been found at a site off Lifeboat Quay in Poole.

We received a report at 12.58pm on Friday August 21, 2026, that a piece of suspected unexploded ordnance had been found at a site off Lifeboat Quay in Poole.

Body found in search for man who went missing from Poole

Arrest made in Bournemouth rape investigation

Arrest made in Bournemouth rape investigation

Body found in search for man who went missing from Poole

The A31 is set to reopen tomorrow morning after being closed for nearly two weeks following the New Forest wildfire.

A migrant who raped a woman after locking her in a Portaloo has been jailed for six years and nine months.

A warning has been issued after fruit was found dumped in the New Forest, presumably for the livestock.

Two lucky Dorset residents have scooped a combined total of £1,102,286.90 on The National Lottery.

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.