Brockenhurst welcomed 9,500 dogs to the Bournemouth Canine Association show in the New Forest on August 11-12, 1989, with Crufts hopes at stake.

Nearly 500 deer have been hit by vehicles in Hampshire so far this year

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary road works in September due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Tom Hayes, Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has called on South Western Railway for an hourly express rail service between Bournemouth and London Waterloo.

A FORMER Methodist chapel in a Dorset village is to be auctioned with a guide price of £295,000-plus on September 22.

A Brooklands clerk of the course armband, dating back to 1907, will be auctioned in Charterhouse’s specialist auction in Sherborne on September 16.

The new M27 Junction 10, a key part of one of Hampshire’s largest transport projects, will begin opening in phases from Monday, September 14.

Plans for new homes at a corner plot is recommended for approval

The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club will bring comedians Paddy Lennox, Matt Foster, Johnny Wardlow and Alex Camp to Bournemouth Pavilion on Friday, September 18.

Long Lane, Ringwood in the New Forest will close on 17 September 2026 for pole renewal works by Circet. Diversion via Moortown Lane and Ringwood Road.

Amongst the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth square, Brandon Henderson gives haircuts and connection to those who need it most.

A Bournemouth sex shop wanting to renew its licence has had a single complaint lodged against plans

Skinny Malinkys (Southbourne) LTD applies to BCP Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 9am at 148 Parkwood Road. Objections by September 10.

The South West’s biggest model show is rolling into Dorset with a brand-new wargaming theme next week at the Tank Museum on September 12-13.

Talbot Heath School in Branksome received the English Schools' Swimming Association National President's Award Gold, sponsored by Watch Me Swimming Awards.

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a “double lock”, a former Conservative pensions secretary has suggested, in a major warning for millions of pensioners.

Poole-based author S.R. Moore has written Burger Wars, which will be published on October 6.

A new toucan crossing has been installed at a busy junction following long-standing concerns over pedestrian safety.

Dusk Till Dawn: The Seaside Switchback to go ahead in tribute to Nims Purja

The news comes as Asda is trialling shelf-edge availability cameras in five of its larger stores.

The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on the front and a bee design on the reverse, was sold for £122.08

Children are back at school and a tech expert has revealed the iPhone and Android parental controls every parent should know about.

Martin Lewis has issued advice to households on whether to fix energy bills now, as wholesale prices remain high and winter approaches.

A bar owner who was forced to close after complaints from a handful of anonymous people has thanked the town for supporting her.

Plans have emerged for up to 350 homes and a primary school on farmland in the New Forest.

It has been a year since Eype picnic area closed for the final time, bringing an end to a popular stopping point on the A35 near Bridport

Victims of disgraced former police inspector Gerard Hutchings are taking further legal action after he was jailed for 10 years for sexual strip searches

Ferndown Carnival in July 2006 brought tropical floats, Hawaiian costumes, live music, a funfair, ice rink and custom-car show to Dorset’s streets.

New Forest dog owners protested against dogs-on-leads restrictions post Foot and Mouth.

The Old Mill is the historic riverside pub in the New Forest which boasts one of Britain's best beer gardens.

The UK's largest bird of prey, a white-tailed eagle has been spotted perching in the New Forest.

A solo sailor is making a final fundraising push after a 2,000-nautical-mile charity voyage.

A planning application has been submitted to demolish the Haven Hotel and business centre, clearing the prominent Sandbanks site for possible future redevelopment.

From superheroes and sci-fi characters to anime icons and gaming favourites, a Bournemouth venue was transformed into a celebration of pop culture as Comic Con returned to the town.

Ten-year-old Sidney Palmer will donate part of his craft-fair takings to the Fire Fighters Charity.

A Poole MP is calling for an end to greyhound racing, urging England to follow in the shoes of Scotland and Wales by banning the competitive sport.

Three people were arrested in Poole after an aggressive shoplifting incident escalated when 'street drinkers' obstructed officers.

Comedy is making a comeback at a seafront venue for the first time since a devastating fire.

A woman wearing nothing but a bath towel decided to confront and chase off a thief, after she caught him trying to steal tools from her father's work van.

Vue Poole will screen all five films in The Hunger Games over the coming weeks, leading up to the new release Sunrise on the Reaping, releasing on November 20

Barry Ashdown, a Dorset Police officer from Wareham, is carrying a rowing machine up Snowdonia's toughest peaks and rowing the height of each summit at the top.

An RAF veteran from Poole has called for residents to sign a letter to Andy Burnham, which calls on the Government to lead a shift in support for veterans

Festive concert tickets are already selling fast as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra prepares its seasonal programme

Poole photographers offer two couples free wedding photography and videography

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes has welcomed a commitment from Policing Minister Sarah Jones MP to consult on police funding principles following a meeting.

Dorset Council will close roads in Wimborne Minster and Sturminster Marshall for resurfacing and power works from September 2026. See details and diversions.

More than £1m in government funding has been secured to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.

A care home in Lymington received a special visitor in the form of an Alzheimer’s survivor walking across the United Kingdom to raise awareness.

Cumberland Reinforcements Ltd in Poole seeks a goods vehicle operator's licence for two vehicles. Objections to the Traffic Commissioner due by 18 September.

Public outrage over the hospitalisation of young children has triggered a major political and community response in Dorset, with local leaders demanding immediate water-quality reform.