Bono and Denzel Washington awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
The US Presidential Medal of Freedom has been formally given to U2 frontman Bono and actor Denzel Washington. US President ...
What the papers say – January 5
The death of a former royal nanny’s stepson in the New Orleans terror attack features on Sunday’s front pages.
Streeting: NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice in bid to cut wait times
The NHS App will be overhauled to give patients more choice under the elective reform plan, which is set to be announced this week. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the move will shift the NHS ...
Boscombe rape probe continues as man released on bail
A MAN remains on police bail after a woman was raped in Boscombe. Police officers continue to probe the sexual assault that happened at around 7am on November 30. Concerned residents phoned 999 ...
Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’
Scotland’s First Minister will urge opposition parties to back a Scottish Government Budget offering “delivery and hope” in his first speech of the new year.
A31 road closures expected later this month in Dorset
ROAD closures along the A31 will be in place later this month while a roundabout is resurfaced. National Highways will be carrying out resurfacing work of the Roundhouse Roundabout overnight between ...
New Forest gastropub told to improve by hygiene inspectors
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.
AI, car tech and ‘weird’ gadgets expected to dominate at CES trade show
Industry expert Leo Gebbie, from analyst firm CCS Insight, said he expects the tech sector’s focus on AI to continue at this year’s CES, but warned of “AI fatigue” as the technology becomes an ...
BCP Council's private company Seascape sees profits triple
Seascape Group, which comprises two companies Seascape South and Seascape Homes and Property, posted a £231.7k pre-tax profit in 2023/24. The previous year saw the companies that are wholly owned by ...
Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay help Napoli climb to top of Serie A
Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay were both on target as Napoli climbed to the top of the Serie A table with a 3-0 victory at Fiorentina. David Neres set the visitors on their way to a fourth ...
The Ship Inn in Wool is Daily Echo's Pub of The Week
The Ship Inn is the Daily Echo's Pub of The Week. (Image: The Ship Inn) Being a Hall & Woodhouse establishment, it serves the locally brewed Badger Beer from Blandford. Following the theme of locally ...
Funding announced to support disabled and elderly residents in BCP
AN INVESTMENT of over half a million pounds has been announced to support disabled and elderly residents in BCP.