A man has been arrested after officers investigated a report of indecent exposure at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu

Hobbit Day and the discovery of a £64,000 first edition of The Hobbit, have brought Tolkien’s links to the South Coast back into the spotlight.

A mum who had no idea she was pregnant gave birth to an 8lb 1oz baby just FIVE hours after going to hospital with “excruciating” stomach pains.

Former Olympian Dalton Grant led a surprise coaching session for Wimborne Athletic Club athletes

Snap Fitness will launch the 10,000 sq. ft gym on Victoria Road in Ferndown in the former Poundland unit in November.

Martha’s Rule, already in place on inpatient wards, will be introduced to every A&E department across England.

Barclays has officially opened a new branch in Poole.

High Contrast Cinema in Wimborne will host the events at the Allendale Centre this autumn, with a focus on Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart

Brockenhurst College has launched a free breakfast for all students as part of a new College funded initiative designed to remove barriers to learning.

The Bournemouth International Film Festival (BIFF) will take place at the Hilton Bournemouth on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.

Bournemouth has once again been recognised for its vibrant and safe night-time economy, as it retains Purple Flag accreditation for a 16th consecutive year

Tops Day Nurseries has been recognised in the Dorset LTD 2026 report, celebrating the performance of Dorset’s leading privately owned businesses.

Aldi stores across Dorset donated 18,300 meals to charities, foodbanks and community organisations across the UK throughout the recent school summer holidays.

Hengistbury Beach was included in the 2026 dog-friendly beach guide by Vets Now, one of only 10 beaches to be featured, so here's where to stay.

The 22-mile fundraiser, called Dusk till Dawn: The Seaside Switchback, is being organised by the Nimsdai Foundation and will take place on September 26.

A school in Christchurch has been selected to take part in a national dance programme.

Dorset Artist Open Studios (DAOS) will run for nine days from August 28 to September 5, 2027, and will highlight artists and makers from across the county.

Poole-based MSP Capital has named Tom Edmunds as lead business development manager for the Midlands, bringing more than a decade of experience.

Travis Perkins Hire’s senior leadership team will take on a charity walk of more than 13 miles starting from Corfe Castle in support of Alzheimer's Society.

Nathan Bingham has joined Christchurch-based Polyhose (UK) Ltd as financial director.

Poole-based accountancy firm Grasp Accountants is celebrating its first year in business, alongside the appointment of a new Client Adviser.

New online art courses for neurodivergent, home-educated and flexi-schooled children aged 6-14 launch September 14, costing £2-£3.50 per session.

The Furrow Collective, known for their contemporary takes on traditional songs, will perform at the Lighthouse Poole on November 5.

Mandy Preston has celebrated an 'incredible' 15 years at Kings Castle Montessori School in Tuckton, having joined the school in 2011.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown, run by Barchester Healthcare, marked Housekeeping Appreciation Week by recognising the vital contributions of the team

Ferndown Manor, located on Golf Links Road in Ferndown, is inviting members of the public to join residents for its monthly Gentlemen’s Club

Diverse Abilities is inviting people to a creative workshop at Brothers Farm in Wimborne on Tuesday, September 29.

Hundreds of visitors filled Wimborne for a successful Food Festival featuring free cookery demonstrations, tastings, live music, alfresco dining and food events across the town.

University student Jake Leavy ran seven marathons in seven days across Dorset from September 14 to 20, raising £1,351 for the OddBalls Foundation.

At least one child with special educational needs has been waiting more than four years for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

A proposal to enhance facilities at Solent Meads Golf Course with a process beginning to appoint an operator to the site until 2051.

As mortgage rates rise and the cost of living bites, a vital community hub in Boscombe is offering a lifeline to hundreds of residents every week.

A property in Poole has been ordered to remove mobility scooters, scrap metal, vehicle parts, oil drums, and other waste from their garden after BCP Council said the site is harming the appearance of the neighbourhood

Britain can have so much wind power that electricity is “effectively free”. A new report says households could cut bills by using power when it is cheapest.

The Town Mayor’s Charity Quiz and Raffle will be held on Wednesday, October 21 at the Allendale Community Centre in Wimborne

Tabby Stoecker has been revealed as one of the new Gladiators joining the BBC show's fourth season.

A petition calling for the Personal Allowance to rise from £12,570 to £18,000 has passed 75,000 signatures, with the September 30 deadline approaching.

The phenomenon, a type of high-altitude electrical discharge, was captured on camera in one of the clearest recordings to date.

Just 10,339 of the 48,000 eligible have so far claimed their repayments

Drivers risk being fined up to £1,000 if they do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects their driving.

A breakdown in temperature control means that the Waitrose products may now be unsafe to drink.

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error.

More than £300m has been paid through Help to Save, with thousands more set to qualify when the Government expands the scheme in 2028.

A closed road has brought disruption to a quiet village in the New Forest, with residents stuck in what they describe as "pandemonium."

A man who traded child abuse videos on Telegram has avoided immediate prison

Dorset mansion has been chosen as Norland Park in the new Sense and Sensibility movie starring Daisy Edgar-Jones

The Cherries have applied to build new temporary changing rooms at their former first team training ground next to the Vitality Stadium, after their academy was awarded Category One status.

Discover Dorset’s Philosopher’s Tower, built by Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury, as a retreat that helped change English law.

Dorset Coroner seeks next of kin for Christopher Dean Redmond, 36, who died in Bournemouth on 17 Sept 2026. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar in Boscombe, last year’s winner of Best Community Pub at the Great British Pub Awards, has again reached the national final.