More than £500 was raised for a two-year-old who is battling an aggressive form of cancer at a pre-season friendly between Bashley and Dorchester Town.

A child is in a serious condition after a pony kicked them in the New Forest

Before mega-malls took over weekends, This was Woolco, a retail giant that changed British shopping by bringing US-style superstore shopping to the edge of Bournemouth, and for a generation of shoppers, it was magnificent.

Under reforms announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, secondary school pupils will be able to study technical subjects

A spine-tingling adventure is making a return to Hampshire this autumn.

Home care specialist, AI Care, releases career opportunities in Bournemouth and Dorchester

A teaching assistant and martial arts instructor from Southampton has been jailed for six years after admitting a series of sexual offences involving teenage girls.

A crash has been reported this morning near the LV roundabout in Poole.

New research shows Dorset has featured in more major films, television dramas and streaming productions than any other UK coastal region over the past 20 years.

Tony Finlay has completed the 630-mile South West Coast Path to support summer camp opportunities for those outside mainstream schooling.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance's DARE to BARE topless swim is taking place in less than 1 month at Vobster Quay on August 23.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) celebrated the Class of 2026 in a two-day event at the Bournemouth Pavilion on July 23 and July 24.

Iryna Sozanska will host an in-conversation evening on August 20, at the Museum of East Dorset, part of an event featuring her exhibition Occupied / Unoccupied

Local Mental Health Campaign Brings "Walk for Life" to Bournemouth and Swanage on September 19 and September 20

New Forest Shortbread has won four Great Taste Awards in 2026, earning praise from judges for its traditional methods and unique flavours.

The 2026 New Forest Young Carers Summer Programme, organised by Community First, runs from late July to the end of August.

Lighthouse Poole has launched the initiative to inspire supporters to consider leaving a gift in their will, helping secure the long-term future of the centre.

A community speed indicator device has been vandalised for the second time in recent weeks.

Hendy Land Rover is set to showcase its latest models at the South Coast Wine Festival, taking place at Highcliffe Castle from August 14 to 16.

Guardall, a family-run business in Wimborne, marked its 25th anniversary with a home safety poster competition, inviting pupils from local schools to take part.

Sway Place care home in Church Lane, Sway, will host the food festival on August 6 from 11.30am to 3pm as part of Care UK's 'A Taste of Home' initiative

Diverse Abilities is due to host Limitless, a popular monthly club night fixture at Bournemouth's Bar Coast on Old Christchurch Road, on Friday, August 14.

Tops Day Nurseries Wimborne marked its 25th birthday with a party on July 21, welcoming children, parents, former pupils and members of the local community.

A dazzling display of horse riding skills wowed spectators on the opening day of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show

When people hear that a couple is divorcing, they often presume something sensational has happened: an affair, blazing rows, or even abuse.

An NHS communications manager who was unfairly dismissed after colleagues complained he behaved inappropriately has had his compensation reduced by 90% after an Employment Tribunal found he would likely have lost his job anyway.

As summer evenings linger on longer, the search for the perfect spot to watch a glowing sunset has grown increasingly popular.

Nearly 50 parliamentarians are backing a Poole MP's campaign against proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) rules.

A 24 hour beach volleyball marathon is set to take place in on Bournemouth beach next month in support of a charity which boosts access sport across the South West.

A Poole start-up that has developed a tracker that locates loved ones has received government backing to launch the product.

A couple whose Ryanair flight was diverted from Bournemouth to Stansted have not been reimbursed a single penny after they were forced to arrange their own transport back to Dorset.

Calls have been made for a residents’ parking scheme to help families, visitors and carers.

A laptop and phone were reportedly stolen during a burglary in Swanage.

Asian food lovers are in for a treat as a Bournemouth-based restaurant has been shortlisted for the International Asian Restaurant Awards in recognition of its culinary excellence.

Scammers are exploiting the hot weather and hosepipe bans to target the public with convincing new fraud attempts.

A lorry driver who ran over and killed a teenage boy in Poole last year has pleaded guilty.

Thousands of travel adaptors sold online on places like eBay and TikTok have been found to pose serious safety risks by Electrical Safety First

A community garden has been honoured with a national award recognising its quality and the dedication of its volunteers.

Police are currently at the scene of an incident involving a man in need of medical attention in the area of Chapel Lane and West Borough in Wimborne.

A body has been found believed to be that of a man who went missing from Dorset

Chicken chain Wingstop has begun work on its Bournemouth restaurant and confirmed when it will open.

Our volunteer lifeboat crew return safely to station after successfully assisting a casualty at Durdle Door this afternoon.

An ultra-luxury cruise yacht has docked in Dorset as part of a "Taste of the British Isles" voyage.

I've been meaning to write to say that I enjoyed the heritage article about Kiwi soldiers recovering from war in the New Forest during World War One (June 29).

Visitors can enjoy the very best of New Forest produce and handmade crafts from New Forest Marque businesses.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has been asked to act in the cases of three boys who initially avoided custody after raping two girls in Fordingbridge.

August's New Forest pony drifts have been cancelled because of an equine flu outbreak.

A woman says she is 'haunted' after a naked man carried out a sex act in front of her in woodland.

A cyclist was taken to hospital after a medical emergency this afternoon.

Vets report a surge in dogs needing treatment for grass seed infections amid claims councils are failing to mow verges and parks.