HOTELS across Dorset are being urged to help police crackdown on criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable children in the illegal drugs trade.

POLICE have a ‘growing concern’ for a 12-year-old girl who has gone missing from Bournemouth. Pixie was last seen at around 12.15pm on Saturday, July 5 in the Westbourne area. She is described as five ...

The area hit by the fast-moving water is especially popular around the July 4 holiday, making it more difficult to know how many are missing.

The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday, surrounded by thousands of followers. Worshippers thronged the Himalayan town of ...

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says Islamic and right-wing extremism remain Britain’s “biggest threats” ahead of the 20th anniversary of the July 7 bombings. On July 7 2005, four suicide bombers ...

Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called for the creation of 12-15 mega forces as part of what he described as “the first serious reform of our policing model in over 60 years”.

According to the estate agent, the house features a "stunning" insulated garden room and a covered outdoor seating area.

The Square & Compass, The Scott Arms and The Botany Bay were said to be among the best village pubs in Dorset, according to Daily Echo readers ...

The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest coins to enter circulation during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a ...

If you're worried you've lost track of a pension over the years, you're not alone. With billions of pounds sitting in unclaimed or 'lost' UK ...

A government grant specialist has revealed five home improvements that UK homeowners can get installed for free through various support schemes. But, it's vital to find the right schemes, and use the ...

A "rugged" Dorset bay with "striking scenery" has been named as one of the UK's best hidden beaches to avoid the crowds. Mupe Bay was featured in the list from holiday home site Simply Sea Views, ...