Ollie Pope is likely to take over the wicketkeeping role in the first Test against New Zealand after Cox broke his thumb in the nets.

Pep Guardiola challenged “fragile” Manchester City to accept their reality and break a shocking slump that extended to a fifth straight loss as Tottenham ran amok at the Etihad Stadium. The reigning ...

Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” on Sunday as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. The government ...

Powerstock Castle’s motte (mound) and bailey (outermost court) were created in the late 11th or 12th century, but the banks, ramparts and ditches enclosing the privately owned nine-acre site are ...

Last year, Mike received a Christmas card from a Help for Heroes supporter. It was part of the charity’s campaign encouraging people to send a message of hope to isolated veterans – and it made a ...

TV star and famous west Dorset resident Martin Clunes has written a touching tribute to a Weymouth horse in his new book Meetings with ...

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has called a financial package for developing nations a “critical 11th-hour deal at the 11th hour for the climate” as the United Nations environmental conference drew to a ...

Three Members of Parliament paid a visit to the Dorset Studio School on the Kingston Maurward Campus, just outside of Dorchester ...

Whether a Met Office weather warning is issued for snow, rain or heat, knowing what the yellow, amber and red alerts mean is important.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue will hosting a festive 'Pho-dog-graphy' event. It takes place at its Church Knowle Rehoming & Visitor Centre near Wareham on Sunday, December 8. The event will be running ...

CHANGES are being planned for several Weymouth town centre buildings – including a former pub site, hotel, and commercial buildings. Also being considered by Dorset Council is a proposal for a sauna ...

A family-run business has become the latest to donate to the Dorset Echo’s 25th Toy Appeal. It means that children who are less fortunate will still have something to unwrap from Santa on Christmas ...