More than 150,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in the last seven years, according to analysis by the PA news agency.

They show 370,000 new houses are set to be built annually across the country, up from a previous aim of 305,000. In Dorset, ...

An award-winning care home has partnered with a charity to help people in need. Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich has adopted Droitwich Lions as its Charity of the Year. The care home has ...

Dorset Council's spokesman said: "We will collect up to two extra sacks of rubbish beside your bin on your first rubbish collection after Christmas Day. "No garden waste collections will take ...

Gold winners in some of the categories nominated will represent Dorset in the 20254 national VisitEngland Awards. Awards organiser Robin Barker of Services for Tourism said: “Celebrating ...

Santa’s little helpers will be pleased as another donation has come through the doors for the Dorset Echo Christmas Toy Appeal. This time Park House Pets has kindly donated £100 to the toy ...

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What are the best Minecraft house ideas? Here, you’ll find some of the best Minecraft houses to inspire your next creation. There are so many themes and materials at your disposal in 1.21 ...

House prices have risen slightly this year, but hopes of a significant market uplift have largely been delayed by stubbornly high mortgage rates. The latest data from the Land Registry shows an annual ...

Tonight will see largely overcast skies, lasting through the night. Remaining mild, although the strong winds will continue. Staying largely dry, but possible showers under the thickest cloud ...

A host of west Dorset businesses are celebrating after being announced as finalists in the 2024/25 Dorset Tourism Awards.Fifty-nine finalists have been announced for this year’s prestigious county ...

Thaddeus Zupancic — author of London Estates: Modernist Council Housing 1946-1981 — writes about the capital's great modernist housing. 35–59 Market Square, Lansbury Estate, Chrisp Street ...