The daughter of a 93-year-old ex-firefighter launches a “have a beer on us” fundraiser for New Forest firefighters, honouring Hampshire Fire and Rescue after devastating wildfires.

Discover Brockenhurst in Hampshire’s New Forest—rich in Bronze Age history, royal hunting, St Nicholas Church, wartime heritage, and The Filly Inn pub.

A show celebrating one of Britain’s most recognisable dog breeds is returning to the New Forest this autumn – with hundreds of French Bulldogs expected to descend on the area.

A multi-million pound superyacht has departed from Poole after more than a week's stay.

A long-serving RNLI volunteer is stepping down after nine years of dedicated service.

A classic British comedy is being brought back to life on stage in Wimborne.

A Dorset festival coined "a worthy Glastonbury alternative" has announced dates for 2027 after wrapping up its sell-out 2026 event

The Mowlem has appointed four new trustees following advertising the opportunity to join the board.

The countdown to Ringwood Carnival is officially on, with a packed programme of events planned in the run-up to this year’s celebrations.

A leading London musician is performing a free recital this weekend.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is set to bring festive cheer with a season of Christmas concerts.

Southbourne Chess Club is inviting beginners and experienced players to join its sessions in Bournemouth.

A fresh proposal to build a block of flats near Pokesdown Station has been revealed following multiple previous refusals.

A MAN whose been left without a door for five months was subject to a massive loss after nearly £30,000 worth of tools were stolen from his home.

Redhill Park’s craft fair and second-hand sale returns on September 6, offering free entry and stalls from £5.

A live storytelling event exploring ancient prophecies and powerful women will take audiences on a journey through myth and mystery.

A guided birdwatching walk promises a close-up look at some of Dorset’s most impressive wildlife.

Celebrity gardener Charlie Dimmock will headline a special event celebrating nature and wellbeing.

Pharmacies across England will soon offer cholesterol checks in under 10 minutes, as part of an NHS pilot.

Music fans are in for a treat with an evening of soulful, genre-blending sounds.

A world-class musician is set to perform in Dorset.

Dame Julie Andrews’s songs will be performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Poole, on February 13, 2027.

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Emergency services are on the scene of an incident in Lyndhurst Road near Christchurch.

tep back into a sweltering 2006 summer day with these pictures of locals enjoying Lymington Saltwater Baths in New Forest, Hampshire.

A petition calling for the Government to hold a UK briefing on climate and nature risks has passed 100,000 signatures.

Tom Hayes: For far too long, cash-strapped councils have failed to repair broken play equipment while valuable green spaces have been sold off for development.

A driver reportedly fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Boscombe after failing to stop.

Police officers were called to remove a ‘loud’ group of people who ‘took over’ a high-end restaurant.

35 TEAMS pulled together to move a 35,000kg aircraft.

Tributes have been paid to a “selfless” nurse who died unexpectedly at 65.

A MAN was arrested in the Rossmore area for having a knife "on display in public".

A butchery and farm shop has won an award for championing locally sourced food.

A person was taken to hospital by ambulance after suffering a “severe fall” on a groyne in Poole.

Parnham Restaurant in Beaminster earned praise from Bite Twice Reviews for its outstanding Sunday roast

The A31 will close overnight for 12 days in September as repair work continues following the New Forest wildfire.

A bar which was refused a premises licence has closed – and is likely to remain closed.

New pictures show the aftermath of a landslide on the Dorset coast. St Alban's Coastguard Recue Team went to check out the area and took pictures.

Vue Poole will offer £4 cinema tickets as part of National Cinema Weekend, taking place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6

A church organist in Dorset has been playing at the same church on the same instrument every week for more than 70 years.

Breakthrough comedian Laura Newman s bringing her highly anticipated debut show, ‘Ark At She’, to The Barn in Ringwood on November 20.

Brownsea Island announces free community open day

A woman says she was served raw chicken in a burger from a Bournemouth takeaway before becoming sick just hours later.

Parents in the South West urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them and ensure they are ready to thrive at school

Organisations involved in response to Picket Post heathland fire working on longer-term recovery of New Forest impacted areas, businesses and communities

Liz Hutchings from Poole, will walk 44 miles in the Braver Together Community Challenge this September to support RMA – The Royal Marines Charity.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has been ranked the worst authority in the south-west for housing delivery.

Domino’s Pizza plans to relocate to part of a public house at 2 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Planning application open until 15 Sept.

A night of high-flying action, larger-than-life personalities and body slams is coming to the south coast.

A speechwriter is launching a pair of thought-provoking political events set to go ahead in Bournemouth.