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

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 ...

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

The Cherries will aim to reach the third round of the FA Cup for the third time in their history when they travel to seventh tier Leyton Orient ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...