BOURNEMOUTH University has set out an ambitious 10‑year plan to drive a new digital and innovation era, with staff and students at the heart ...

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre near Bovington will be closed for four days whilst the works take place.

From towering waves on the coast to submerged roads inland, Dorset has spent the week at the mercy of severe weather ...

A two-bedroom harbourside flat in Weymouth has gone on the market for almost £400,000 - a price higher than nearby houses ...

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THE Cherries have lodged their full planning application for the expansion of the Vitality Stadium. The scheme will see the ground grow to hold more than 20,000 fans, including a huge expansion of the ...

People are invited to dance the night away at a 60s and 70s themed disco. The event, taking place on Friday, April 10, is in aid of the Weymouth Mayor’s chosen charity - Weldmar Hospicecare.

Aquaplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tyres and the road surface, removing grip entirely.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a new national campaign, reminding drivers to tax their vehicles on time. Failure to tax your car can result in escalating fines, up to ...

The Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) issued recall alerts for items sold at some of the UK's biggest retailers this week.

The Dorset Echo is launching a brand-new Bingo competition, giving readers the chance to win up to £1,000 in Love2shop vouchers every week ...

HERE is an outline history of quarrying on Portland. The first recorded use of Portland Stone was around 1100 when William II built the Rufus or Bow and Arrow Castle which overlooks Church Ope Cove.