11+ hour, 28+ min ago   (160+ words) An event called the "Coffee Rave" is set to take place in Bournemouth. Bar Coast Bournemouth will host the event on Thursday, October 1, at 7am. The event promises a new take on the usual morning routine, featuring a live DJ set,…...

16+ hour, 28+ min ago   (356+ words) Women will be offered legal guidance at a new festival focused on wellbeing and personal growth. Ellis Jones Solicitors, the legal partner for the inaugural Wild & Wiser festival, will be among the panellists in a special session on September 19 and…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (567+ words) Andy Lennox and his family feel it plays a vital role in attracting tourism to Bournemouth (Image: Torq Hopper) The Bournemouth surf community came together on Sunday to raise concerns over BCP Council’s upcoming plans to refurbish Bournemouth Pier. They…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (209+ words) After 35 years in the hospitality industry, Steve and Cherry Dyer have called last orders at The Stocks Inn at Furzehill. The Dorset couple, who have navigated 10 prime ministers, the 2007 financial crisis, and Covid, have retired from the industry. Their journey…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (442+ words) Routes for a potentially transformative tram network are being explored by BCP Council as part of a long-term vision to reduce car dependency across the conurbation. BCP Council is exploring the introduction of a tram or ultra-light rail system across…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (347+ words) A Thai restaurant has once again taken the top spot in Poole on Tripadvisor. NUSARA Thai in Poole Old Town is once again ranked the number one restaurant in Poole on the review platform, topping a list of more than…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (176+ words) Martin Shaw, who posted the image in the Daily Echo's Camera Club group on Facebook, noticed the seals all laying out together on the shore on Wednesday evening, September 9. He said: "There were three harbour seals and a larger grey…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (546+ words) A "wonderful" Dorset cafe that produces "outstanding" breakfasts has earned plenty of praise from visitors. The Parlour Cafe, which is part of the Pamphill Dairy site, can be found near Wimborne. As the name suggests, the site used to be…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (233+ words) A Hampshire care home resident’s wish for a day by the sea led to a heartfelt outing filled with memories. James Corbett, a resident at Colten Care’s Belmore Lodge in Lymington, had expressed a desire to revisit Avon Beach in…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (223+ words) A TALK on plants that helped shape a national retail revolution will open a new season of public talks. Wimborne u3a’s autumn programme begins on Friday, October 16 at Wimborne Methodist Church, with Martin Stewart presenting 8 Generations, One Passion, which tells…...