Feature Archive

70 runners to celebrate 70th anniversary

Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, is looking for 70 runners to celebrate the charity’s ...

British Hairdressing Business Awards

Francesco Hair Salons and FG Apprenticeships, based at Francesco Hair Academy Poole, is celebrating after being named one of the ...

Increased support for young people with disabilities

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, now offers transitions care and support for young people with physical and learning disabilities up ...

Tasty tunes and tastier treats that go easy on the pocket

A food and music festival on the doorstep where the bangers are guaranteed and the menu to ‘scoff and quaff’ ...

Pirates make change at reserve with new recruit 'buzzing'

Poole Pirates have made an early team change at reserve after replacing Matt Marson with Swindon-born Darryl Ritchings.

Rhinefield House Hotel Top 25 Hotel in The UK

Rhinefield House Hotel, in the New Forest, has just been recognised as one of the UK’s best-loved hotels in the ...

Pirates 'weren't good enough' as BSN Series hopes left in the balance

Number one Richard Lawson admitted Poole Pirates “weren’t good enough” as their BSN Series hopes were left in the balance.

MAY Car Of The Month: Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Meet the Volvo EX30 Cross Country. With higher ride height*, rugged exterior and aerodynamic wheels, this small electric SUV is ...

Car Of The Month May Poole Audi: The Audi S5 Avant

Eye-catching detail, intelligent lighting, sophistication in motion; The Audi S5 Avant.

Transform your home with natural light and fresh air: the benefits of Fakro roof windows

Perhaps there is no other interior design element that can relate to creating a home that feels open, airy, and ...

A New Wellness Café, Été, to Open in Westbourne This Summer

Inspired by the slower pace of French summers, Été brings seasonal, nourishing food and calm design to the Bournemouth coast.

Christchurch landmark reopens: The Kings Arms unveils stunning refurb under new ownership

Historic hotel transformed with new event spaces, elegant rooms and a glamorous cocktail bar.

Ford's focus on BSN Series progress ahead of crunch tie with Oxford

Promoter Danny Ford insisted Poole Pirates had no desire to give up their BSN Series crown as they go into ...

Lashings World XI Returns to Wimborne: Welcoming Frettens Solicitors as Headline Partner

Cricket fans are in for a treat this summer as the much-anticipated clash between Wimborne Cricket Club and the Lashings ...

TGt Meets… Rosemary Sharp of Frettens Solicitors

In this edition of TGt Meets, learn from Rosemary Sharp, a Partner in the family team at Frettens Solicitors.

Four rare puffins spotted at Dancing Ledge

Photographer Martin Shaw, part of the Bournemouth Echo’s Camera Club, spotted four puffins resting on the famous Dorset coastal beauty ...

Hit BBC Radio 4 Show Dead Ringers is coming to Poole

The ‘razor-sharp’ BBC Radio 4 satire show Dead Ringers will feature live at The Lighthouse in Poole on the 3rd ...

Bournemouth One expands digital coverage across the South via Freeview Play

Bournemouth One, the local radio station serving Bournemouth and surrounding areas, is now accessible on Freeview Play channel 277.

Rowe happy with return to Poole, despite defeat at Plymouth

Anders Rowe insisted he was glad to be back in Pirates colours despite them suffering a first defeat of the ...

Billam-Smith back with points win over Glanton

Bournemouth’s cruiserweight sensation Chris Billam-Smith got back to winning ways with a unanimous points victory over American Brandon Glanton.

Super skipper Cook takes it to the max as Pirates see off Plymouth

Captain fantastic Zach Cook continued his sublime start to the campaign in Pirates colours, as they thumped Plymouth Gladiators 58-32 ...

Secret Gardens in Dorset

Do you know about these secret gardens in Dorset?

Adventure Wonderland Site Near Bournemouth Airport Transformed

Former Adventure Wonderland site could be transformed into educational safe space.

The Botanist is coming to Bournemouth!

The Botanist is a new restaurant opening on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, on the 4th Floor of Bobby’s in Bournemouth ...

Ford prepared for Klindt reunion in Gladiators clash

Promoter Danny Ford is braced for the return of Poole favourite Nicolai Klindt to Wimborne Road, as he gets set ...

La-Mia’s Turns One! Poole Quay’s Family-Run Favourite Celebrates a Year of Success

Poole, Dorset—On May 1st, La-Mia’s Harbourside Restaurant & Bar on Poole Quay will mark its first anniversary, celebrating a year ...

Cook leads from the front as Poole seal super-heat win at Oxford

Skipper Zach Cook led from the front for Poole Pirates in a thrilling BSN Series super-heat victory at Oxford Cheetahs.

Ford excited for opening double-header against Oxford Cheetahs

Promoter Danny Ford is excited to see Poole Pirates get their 2025 campaign underway in a mouth-watering double-header against the ...

Darts stars set to light up Bournemouth as South Coast Showdown Returns

Bournemouth is gearing up for a thrilling night of top-tier darts action as the South Coast Showdown returns for its ...

Exciting Easter Adventures Await at Bournemouth Pier, Whatever the Weather!

RockReef and PierZip on Bournemouth Pier, your go-to destination for all-weather family fun!

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