A FLOODED road that is said to turn into an ‘ice rink’ in the winter has still not been repaired after nearly three years of reports.

A NEW Burger King is set to open at a holiday park in Poole as job listings have been posted.

PLANS have been proposed to slash a road’s speed limit to 20mph in Wimborne.

A MAN who was arrested in Bournemouth after he attempted to smuggle a group of men from Belgium to the UK by lorry is to be sentenced in court this week.

POLICE will begin seizing mobile phones and SIM cards from illegal migrants this month under new powers in the Border Security Act.

A MURDERER and an attempted murderer are set to be sentenced this week after a motorcyclist was killed and two others critically injured.

A 70-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly sexually communicating with a child online and attempting to incite them into sexual activity.

In the village of Burley the hidden gem cafe of noohn can be found which has been praised by plenty of visitors

Anti-social behaviour injunctions have been put in place in Bournemouth town centre to ‘create a town centre that everyone can enjoy’.

Dorset's disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is seeking volunteers for ongoing projects, its own events, and community events throughout the year.

A "one-of-a-kind" production is coming to the Bournemouth Pavilion this month.

Bournemouth Library is hosting a reading group where attendees can come and join in climate conversations.

ROGUE traders are said to be targeting elderly people with cold calls in Merley.

A fun run planned for May in West Moors has been rescheduled

A WITCHCRAFT lecture series will begin next later this week in Boscombe.

PLANS to install a street hub with screened advertising has been refused over its impact on a ‘characteristic’ town.

Visitors to Upton Country Park have been reminded the park will remain open as usual over the coming weeks despite planned roadworks.

HOUSEBUILDER Bellway is offering incentives of up to £25,000 to help buyers in Dorset move into a new home in the new year.

A PUB in Poole is planning to host a watch-party for the finale of a popular reality TV show.

A cancer awareness programme organised by the Dorset Nepalese Society has been hailed as a ‘first step’ in tackling health issues in the community.

The cycle lanes on Sandbanks are no longer fit for purpose because of the width of modern cars.

Happy New Year! I’m a big fan of New Year’s resolutions - whether that be about how many books I read, miles I run or in setting intentions for my personal relationships or work.

The MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has said it is “absolutely urgent” for ministers to provide clarity to pubs, hospitality and high street businesses, amid reports the government may scale back planned rises in business rates for pubs.

A FOODBANK is preparing for a reopening after a devastating flood led them to relocate.

Meraki Capital has completed the acquisition of City Centre Recruitment, a well-established Bournemouth industrial recruitment and commercial cleaning business.

A new podcast dedicated to putting the real-life experiences of Dorset women at the heart of the local NHS agenda has been launched.

Many UK workers are missing out on pension tax relief, with hundreds of millions left unclaimed each year, new analysis reveals.

Dorset residents are being offered the chance to visit a tourist hotspot for half price

A striking 19th-century clifftop home with sweeping sea views is our property of the week

A former policeman who was found guilty of attempted murder has died in prison.

Joe's Cafe South Beach in Studland, which is near Old Harry Rocks, has been praised as "a sweet little spot".

A Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) in BCP has been deactivated.

Bournemouth East’s Labour MP Tom Hayes has backed a proposal to change how student maintenance loans are paid, calling for monthly payments instead of three lump sums a year.

A 43-year-old man from Bournemouth, Dorset, has been charged with shoplifting and attempted shoplifting following reported incidents in Ringwood

Shoppers across Bournemouth have been thanked for donating nearly 200 toys to children in the run-up to Christmas.

Christchurch Food Festival is set to return in 2026, promising residents and visitors an “unforgettable weekend” on the beautiful South Coast.

A Dorset museum is holding a British Sign Language tour later this month.

A POOLE care home resident’s wish came true when she saw her father’s artwork on display at a Bournemouth museum.

The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:

Author James Sale will be speaking about the importance of the Greek myths at the Carnival of Alternative Politics on Saturday, February 14.

A COLLECTIVE emporium is set to close its high street site, months after opening a new location.

A WOMAN has launched a dog grooming spa including canine teeth cleaning on Christchurch high street.

A PARK will be temporarily closed to allow for the removal of existing facilities and the installation of new play equipment.

Swap your unwanted high-quality clothes for something new to you.

Drop-off sites for real Christmas trees remain open across the New Forest until next week.

An independent food bank in Bournemouth has issued a plea for non-food donations.

The error appeared on the 20p coin due to an incorrect pairing of the old and new coin designs during the Royal Mint minting process

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Customers at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, M&S, B&M and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using products “immediately”

RESIDENTS are warned a popular crossing at Wareham rail station will be closed next week while work is carried out.