A Slug & Lettuce branch is due to be closing in Bournemouth this month.

A restaurant in Fordingbridge is calling out 'no shows' after five groups that made bookings did not turn up.

One of the most rewarding parts of my job as your local MP is the chance to meet amazing volunteers doing their part to make the area better. Whether that’s individuals giving their time to charities, faith leaders providing safe places or resident...

A developer may need to remove a brick wall that was built without planning permission after councillors voted to refuse retrospective plans.

Labour’s proposal for BCP Council budget has been called “a reckless threat to essential services”.

Silent Witness star Emilia Fox has been invited to introduce a screening of Pliosaurus – The Discovery of a Monster

The introduction of new speed limits on the A35 has drawn criticism from a Wimborne man who says the signage is “unlawful” and misleading

The Post Office has confirmed it is looking to replace its Lyndhurst branch after initially stating it was not looking for a new operator.

Dredged mud from a harbour in the New Forest is being used to restore surrounding saltmarsh, in an innovative scheme to protect the local economy and wildlife.

A dog was rescued by the Coastguard over the weekend after it got lost in fog in Swanage when it chased deer.

A record-breaking car is set to appear at an internationally-renowned museum during a tour of the United States

A man has appeared in court accused of burgling a golf club, restuarant and escaping police custody

Bournemouth-based author Mattika Westgate (Mattika Silk) unveils £50m feature film, new book, and Guinness World Record bid, celebrating local achievements.

PC Dan Michalski named Operational Support Officer of the Year at the 2026 Dorset Police Federation Awards for managing protests and public order across Dorset.

An MP is backing a policy for SEND, warning that vulnerable children must not be treated as 'cash cows' by investors.

RESIDENTS and business owners say they are “disgusted” and “frustrated” by repeated sewage overflows which have left human waste and used toiletries strewn across a road in Poole.

MORE than three decades after first opening its doors, the owner of an Italian restaurant has talked about building one of Bournemouth’s longest-running restaurants from the ground up.

Multiple TVs were stolen from a property in Poole after windows were smashed to gain entry.

A chained library in Wimborne Minster is preparing to open for a new season following a record year.

A pet food store in Broadstone is encouraging members of the public to use their high street stores before they lose them.

The Woolpack in Sopley has been flooded out for the second time this year, just before they were planning to reopen to the public.

A BOURNEMOUTH restaurant says it has addressed issues raised after being given a one out of five food hygiene rating.

Michael Bretton, aged 40, of Armoury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, has been charged with the murder of Craig Hurcombe and one count of stalking involving fear of violence against a woman and is listed to appear at Bristol Crown Court for trial on Monday...

In 1992 some 12,000 ravers packed themselves into Matchams Stadium for the legendary Fantazia event Summertime.

From escaped circus pets to Victorian place names, we explore the colourful legends and likely truth behind how the A35’s Monkeys Jump roundabout near Dorchester got its memorable name.

A 23‑year‑old man from Dorset has been granted bail alongside other Palestine Action supporters who are facing charges over a raid at a UK centre for an Israel-based defence firm

rare beaver sighting. copy to be added.

Sherborne is a Dorset market town with a lot of history that's been named among the UK's best places to live for 2026

A MAN sent pictures of his genitals to a child and asked for the same in return, court documents show.

Planned road works have been announced by BCP council and are estimated to cause delays of varying degrees.

A Christchurch-based HR consultant has transformed a personal frustration into a new digital platform.

Agent Nouveau launches Westbourne Networking Club in Bournemouth, connecting local businesses with events, travel themes and collaboration opportunities.

Bournemouth Male Voice Choir seeks new members after raising £6,000 for Dorset charities. Free 'Find Your Voice' trial sessions in Poole & Christchurch.

Barratt David Wilson Homes volunteers at Avon Heath Country Park, Dorset, helping manage habitats and backing the park's biodiversity.

A man was caught in possession of a hand claw and a Samurai sword at his home in Poole, court documents show.

Tops Day Nurseries Pokesdown in Bournemouth celebrated Chinese New Year 2026 with a dance performance by the Bournemouth Chinese Dance Troupe – DACEM.

Former nineteenth centaury coastguard cottages have been reimagined as private coastal retreats with sea views along Bournemouth's Cliff tops.

Discover Bournemouth Pavilion & BIC’s 2026 spring/summer line-up, featuring West End shows like Blood Brothers, Mean Girls, Beverley Knight & more. Book now!

Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club awards nearly £12,000 to six Dorset charities through its new Community Award Scheme, supporting local projects and schools.

NHS England reports record visits to its high blood pressure advice page in 2025, as millions in the UK seek trusted, official health information online.

Screams By The Sea film festival returns to Bournemouth with indie horror films, Dorset’s Alien On Stage, premieres, filmmaker events, and a makers’ market.

Annette and Bob Drake of Milford on Sea Bowls Club, Hampshire, win 2025 ladies’ and men’s titles using Drakes Pride bowls, supporting club fundraising.

Got a question you’d like to put to our crime and court reporter Hannah Knight? Now’s your chance to ask it!

Celebrity chef and Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain, has revealed she has quit TV to train as a teacher.

Planning a 2026 trip? New EU entry systems, ETIAS and UK passport rules for dual nationals could affect your holiday.

Cazoo has shared 10 of the best used cars you can buy in the UK for a budget of £5,000 or under, including the Ford Fiesta and Kia Picanto

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Co-op is rolling out new ‘flexi checkouts’ across 150 stores, allowing tills to switch between staff and self-service. Here’s what it means for shoppers.

The big day in September 1998 saw an all-singing, all-dancing afternoon parade that filled the town and recreated the streets of Notting Hill.

A mother on a mission to turn her tragedy into a call for awareness has written a book discussing her grief, after the loss of her daughter in 2024.