A person has died on the Weymouth to Waterloo railway line

This Bournemouth road is a hive of activity, bringing together independent shops, high-street staples, and eateries catering to every culinary whim.

This was the Poole Logboat, a discovery that would fundamentally alter the understanding of maritime history in southern Britain,

A teenager who suffered multiple bleeds on the brain is speaking clearly

A woman aiming to combat the 'crisis' of loneliness has been able to reach more than 12,000 people with a simple, but effective club.

Ongoing roadworks near Ringwood are “causing considerable disruption” an MP has said.

A shop window in Poole was smashed last week after it was shot at.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A trio of "prolific" shoplifters in Bournemouth have been banned from entering a number of shops for two years.

TWO Dorset garden centres have joined a nationwide campaign aimed at supporting hospitality businesses facing mounting financial pressures.

RESIDENTS are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of criminals posing as police officers and bank staff in scam phone calls.

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show a 6.0 per cent decline in overall crime from October 2024 to September 2025.

The rise is part of the company's largest-ever investment plan, which will see £8.5 billion spent by 2030.

Dorset Police had two finalists at the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP) annual recognition event,

More than 380,000 residents across Dorset will now benefit from the new 5G Standalone network.

Poole-based solar company Save Energy UK is supporting the £80,000 appeal for Nicky, founder of Dog Friendly Dorset and Merlin’s Pet Food Banks.

The exhibition will be hosted at Poole Museum from February 14 to June 21, 2026, part of a touring programme from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Stewarts Garden Centres in Dorset are supporting the Help Out Hospitality scheme.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will visit multiple venues across the region in 2026, including Poole, Wimborne Minster and Christchurch.

The proposals affect New Road and Christchurch Road in Ferndown and West Parley.

The Royal Bath Hotel is set to host a new book club as well as writer workshops this Spring.

GARDENERS urged to carry out these vital tasks after Storm Chandra to avoid costly repairs, pests and injury

A TEAM of volunteers has planted 250 trees as part of a nature recovery project in the New Forest.

A group marched through Bournemouth town centre making a stand for Kurdish civilians.

Both indoor and outdoor cats face common winter risks requiring attention from pet owners.

Plans to "future-proof" a waterfront pub by providing customers with a new-look outdoor bar area have been unveiled

The Cherries’ Ryan Christie and wife Georgie Bell ran physical activities and creative arts sessions at Magna Academy last week.

A new born baby is in "serious" condition after pregnant woman was hit by a bike collision earlier this week in Poole.

A NEWBORN baby is fighting for life in hospital after a pregnant mum was hit by an e-bike rider who fled the scene in Poole.

A new born baby is in "serious" condition after pregnant woman was hit by a bike collision earlier this week in Poole

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a hit-and-run left her with serious injuries.

A NUMBER of roads remain flooded in Dorset after Storm Chandra swept through.

Buster Merryfield may have been born in Battersea, but he became an adopted son of the area in his later life, becoming part of the community.

Little Red Roaster in Poole has been praised for its quirky design, with some visitors saying it has the best coffee in the area

GROUNDWATER levels are very high with 30 flood warnings in effect at time of writing, environmental agency has said.

Dorset Council-commissioned school transport is set to be cancelled as weather warning issued.

POOLE neighbourhood policing officers said they had an unusual start to their shift when an errant mute swan made an unexpected emergency landing on Ringwood Road, bringing traffic to a temporary standstill.

An investigation has been launched to identity an individual in a hooded jacket, after a diamond ring, laptops and other jewellery were stolen from a Bournemouth home.

SANTANDER UK has announced the closure of 44 UK branches including Ringwood branch, affecting 291 jobs.

This February, both ‘Robot Wars’ and Daleks will be joining the South West Model Show at The Tank Museum.

A Bournemouth-based Insolvency Practitioner has welcomed the government’s temporary U-turn on business rate rises for pubs.

Poole BID is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a lively celebration in the heart of the town.

The Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year 2026 final will take place at Lighthouse Poole on Sunday, February 15.

Focus on your children’s eyesight and book an eye exam this half term holiday to safeguard their sight for the future, a Dorset optician has advised parents.

The amount water bills are set to increase by from April for BCP residents has been revealed.

A new introduction to the plant world is causing a stir at Chestnut Nursery in Poole – after throwing up an enormous 5ft (1.5m) flower spike in the dead of winter.

BCP council has been awarded the highest ranking for social housing standards in England.

Comedian Dom Joly is hitting the road this autumn to mark 25 years of his ground-breaking show Trigger Happy TV.

The ‘threatened’ bus route 36 will continue running, it has been confirmed.

A MILLIONAIRE property developer has been fined £20,000 for an illegal pool house after he felled 28 clifftop trees to create it.