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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 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 ...