Two thirds of South West homebuyers deterred from moving again due to stressful UK property system, OPDA survey reveals; calls grow for ...

WWII veteran Arthur ‘Jim’ Freer celebrates his 101st birthday at Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, honoured for his RAF and Royal Canadian ...

Swanage Railway’s 2026 Diesel Gala & Beer Festival (8–10 May) features nine heritage diesel locomotives, vintage trains, Dorset ales, ...

A free mid-morning concert will be held at Dorchester’s Corn Exchange, featuring a programme of classical favourites.

David Selves elected president of Ward Club in the City of London, launching a pilot scheme to support NEET young people.

The Green Shed Sherborne, a new men’s shed at Castle Gardens, has opened—offering adults a creative, social space for making, repairing ...

The founder of a small business in Poundbury, Dorchester, said she was 'honoured' to be shortlisted for a small business award.

A night bus linking Bridport and Lyme Regis launches tomorrow after months of anticipation. Plans to introduce the new bus service have been in talks for a number of months and was given the green ...

A rare red-listed mistle thrush has been photographed at Kingston Lacy by a member of the Echo's Dorset Camera Club ...

Dorset Council launches Keyworker Service with NHS Dorset, offering tailored support for children and young people with learning disabilities ...

ANDREW Forsyth thrilled the crowds at Wiscombe Park as he stormed to a commanding double overall victories during a weekend of speed hill ...

WHILE much of the country will be holding over-arching council elections in the coming week, on May 7, Dorset will not be – although there will ...