On Wednesday, the Chancellor will unveil her latest autumn Budget amid growing concerns over weakness in the economy.

Jamie McDonald, who has set world endurance records, has launched the Ward Buddies to end emotional abandonment for children in hospital.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is grappling with weak economic growth, persistent inflation and an expected downgrade to official productivity forecasts.

Dilapidated toilets branded “pretty grim” by members of the public are set to be upgraded. New Forest District Council has agreed to improve loos in New Street, Lymington, after councillor Jack Davies ...

Looking back at the Echo from December 2000, we remember the 53rd annual Schools Music Association (BSMA) carol festival.

The Deputy First Minister is to host a summit on future support for workers after visiting a threatened chemical plant. Kate Forbes will visit the ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran, Fife, on ...

The Cherries fought back from two goals down at halftime to draw against West Ham – and possibly should have taken all three points yesterday ...

A number of roads will be closed to traffic and parking in Blandford for its Yuletide Festival in early December.

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has called for more investment in public services, more support for economic growth, and action on the cost-of-living crisis ahead of the UK Budget on Wednesday. Shona ...

The NHS maintained more than 95% of planned care during the most recent round of doctors’ strikes, according to data from the health service. Tens of thousands of resident doctors went on strike in a ...

A request to Dorset Police was made at a hearing yesterday ahead of a full inquest due to be held next year into the deaths of Jack ...

A CHRISTMAS tree festival is returning for its second year. Highcliffe Castle is “delighted” to announce the return of its enchanting ...