Police in Dorset are stepping up efforts to tackle shoplifting and support local businesses, with new figures showing success ...

The 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon on ...

First Bus is increasing the frequency of its Weymouth park and ride service for the summer holiday season in a bid to cope with rising demand.

Gillingham parks The Stours, The Lodden, and The Shreen have all been awarded Green Flag Awards, marking a decade of ...

Castleman House summer fair in Blandford Forum raises £800 for children’s cancer charity Teddy20, with support from Mayor ...

A31 closed westbound between M27 at J2 and the A338, Ringwood Road is due to be closed for 'several hours' after a lorry crash Updates to follow Email newsdesk@bournemouthecho.co.uk ...

Irish premier Micheál Martin is to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday as pressure mounts on Ireland over alumina exports. The two leaders are expected to discuss Russia’s ...

Mrs Badenoch will set out her response to the fledgling Prime Minister’s cost-of-living policy blitz in a speech in central London on Thursday, and will challenge Mr Burnham to ...

The American leader’s legal team had attempted to block the move, claiming it was ‘improper, and especially burdensome’ ...

Spain is set to introduce tougher smoking and vaping restrictions that could soon impact holidaymakers. A new draft law aims to expand Spain’s list of smoke-free areas, including beaches, national ...

Campaigners fighting plans for a £150 million waste incinerator at Portland Port are calling on the new Prime Minister to rescind ...

Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced. The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality ...