A group of 30 painted elephant statues have been sold at auction for more than £170,000. The moulded fibreglass herd spent ...

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for New Forest, Dorset and BCP Council restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from ...

Dozens of giant elephants and mermaid tail sculptures are to go under the hammer at two separate auctions to raise money for ...

The Salt Path, based on the true story of Raynor Winn and her husband Moth, follows their remarkable 630-mile trek along the South West Coast Path after Moth’s terminal illness diagnosis and the loss ...

A quirky west Dorset event has been described as ‘the best yet’ by organisers. The lively family-friendly West Bay Pirates Day was packed with swashbuckling fun - including live music, pirate games, ...

If you could only visit one place in Dorset, where would it be? We asked Dorset Echo readers this question and they did not ...

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 20 of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and ...

"However, Kynance Cove in Cornwall is a stunning UK alternative to the Caribbean’s Sosua Beach. With its turquoise waters, white sands, and dramatic cliffs, Kynance Cove offers the exotic beauty of a ...

A Dorset firm has stepped in to rescue a music festival from the brink of closure. Jurassic Fields Festival will take place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, at West Bay Fields near Bridport ...

Very warm and humid. Outlook for Saturday to Monday Saturday will see sunshine initially, however, scattered thunderstorms will move in from the south-west through the afternoon and evening ...

From staggering views to natural rock pools perfect for exploring, here are five of the prettiest seaside spots in Dorset. Claire Wilkinson (Image: Claire Wilkinson) There's a real air of ...

A footpath along the harbour wall in West Bay, Dorset, has been closed for eight months after cracks led to fears it could collapse. Steel sheet piling was installed in February and March to ...