I have always believed that local government in the UK might become more effective, as it seems to be in other parts of the world.

Council leader Millie Earl will answer residents' questions and concerns live on social media during a question and answer session.

SUSAN Chapman, Echo 9 January, wonders why environmental campaigners were not allowed into Nigel Farage’s Brexit event at the BIC in 2016.

A FOODBANK in the New Forest will open in a new location from today. Fordingbridge Distribution Centre, part of Ringwood Foodbank, will move to The Old Laundry in Fordingbridge Hospital, Bartons Road.

A fourth quarter turnover and last-ditch field goal gave the Washington Commanders their first post-season win in 19 years as they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20. Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard kick ...

This scheme encourages customers to donate new and pre-loved items in good condition, including books, games, toys, stationery and jigsaws.

FANS of Harry Potter are being invited to put their knowledge to the test. A Harry Potter themed quiz is being held at a Bournemouth hotel later this month. The event, hosted by The Quizzy Cauldron, ...

A girl born over the three years to 2023 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is likely to enjoy a shorter healthy life than those born a ...

Compton Abbas Airfield, which is owned by film director Guy Ritchie, will hold a two-day Golden Age of Aviation air show in August. A spokesperson for the event said: "We are thrilled to officially ...

Howe made nine changes to the side which beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg in midweek as he attempted to rest key men, but saw his understudies fail to impress in a first half ...

Young American Alex Michelsen caused the first big upset of the Australian Open by knocking out former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the opening round. Tsitsipas was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the ...