Harry Redknapp is set to meet the man playing him in an upcoming film detailing the extraordinary moment when the then-West Ham boss brought a mouthy fan out from the stands to play as a substitute for the Hammers.

Racing commentator John Hunt and his daughter Amy are taking on a 120-mile hike to Bournemouth to raise funds to tackle violence against women and girls after his wife Carol and daughters Hannah and Louise were murdered.

Vikki Slade, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, introduced the Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill in Parliament on September 14

New Milton Town Council has celebrated the success of its summer series of free live music events.

A New Forest teenager has been charged after an incident involving an electric motorbike

Here's our pick of five of the best autumnal walks to enjoy in the New Forest - each with a pub pitstop or two.

A 21-year-old Bournemouth man has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery in Christchurch, while two previously arrested suspects have been released on police bail as Dorset police continue enquiries.

Dorset firefighter warns wildfires are rising in frequency and scale, straining Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service resources.

Dorset Council spent more than £2.3 million repairing potholes across the county during the last financial year, newly released figures show

A property developer has denied intentionally strangling his wife during a drunken row at their £3 million home.

TV legend Vicki Michelle will star in this year’s Tivoli Wimborne Theatre pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk from December 16 to January 5, 2027.

Thomas Furze will take on the half-mile challenge at Swim Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, on September 19, swimming alongside his dad, David.

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh will be performing at the Bournemouth Pavilion on May 7, 2027, as part of his It's Never Too Late tour.

Taylor Wimpey is delivering 189 homes as part of its Canford Vale project in Canford Magna, which will eventually total 690 properties.

Long-serving RNLI volunteer David Richmond-Coggan BEM has taken his fundraising to new heights, completing a 15,000ft skydive in support of the charity.

Sherborne student Tom Ixer has been shortlisted for the 2026 BBC Young Writers’ Award for his story Funny, which explores the hidden struggles of a class clown.

A powerful exhibition at the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne capturing a family's journey from war-torn Ukraine to Dorset has been extended until 2027.

Titled The Past Is Present, the show features work by Swanage-based artist Sharon James and will run at Lighthouse Poole from October 6 to October 31.

Marston’s PLC applies to BCP Council to show films indoors and outdoors at Stourvale pub, Christchurch, and host indoor sporting events.

Peter Naldrett's Spooky Britain, the 100 Most Eerie and Mysterious Places to Visit, features several locations in the South West

The Castle Pantry, based at Highcliffe Castle and operated by Adventure Attractions Ltd, is in the running for Café & Tearoom of the Year.

No Oil on the Canvas Ltd seeks a Ringwood premises licence to sell alcohol, host live music. Submit comments to New Forest District Council by September 21.

Review of Swanage Folk Festival, the UK’s biggest dance festival, by Cliff Moore

YMCA Bournemouth is calling on former pupils in Dorset to reconnect with school communities and support a new campaign helping people experiencing homelessness.

Vigil – Building a Safer Community, One Partnership at a Time

Butterfly Conservation warns the impact of the hot, dry weather may have hit caterpillars hard, with many facing starvation

Care UK’s Ferndown Manor, on Golf Links Road, hosted its very own version of Notting Hill Carnival, bringing a lively atmosphere to its gardens.

A growing gap between children needing adoption and available families is growing in the South West

Churchill Living will donate £5 to Macmillan Cancer Support for every guest who attends a coffee morning on September 23.

DHL eCommerce UK seeks to increase goods vehicles at Poole site, Albion Close. Public consultation open until September 22.

The medals of Harold Mortimore, the first man to command a tank in battle, are now on display at The Tank Museum.

History fans can now sleep among the tanks at an immersive theatre attraction housed within the world’s finest and largest collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.

A horticultural show burst into life with more than 350 colourful entries.

A pub has reopened following a major refurbishment.

Plans seeking to demolish a well-known hotel in Sandbanks have prompted a flood of public objections.

Six Wetherspoon pubs will slash all food and drink prices for one day only this week.

RiversMeet leisure centre in Gillingham is investing £300,000 in upgraded changing rooms, new water treatment technology and improved pool facilities as part of a major refurbishment programme.

Ellis Jones Solicitors has renewed its support for Ringwood Carnival, sponsoring the event for another year as organisers aim to raise £45,000 for charities in 2026.

After years of juggling 16-hour workdays, Verwood barber Conor Cutler left his day job to open Boony's Barbers on an industrial estate, creating a community hub built around family life and mental wellbeing.

Plans for a one day boxing event in Bournemouth Town Centre, which raised concerns about anti-social behaviour, has been heard at committee.

A glass patio door was smashed during a break-in at a café on Napier Road.

A paedophile who possessed a video of a four-year-old girl being raped has been jailed for 16 months.

Wynsors World of Shoes is set to close 17 stores across the UK - see the full list of locations.

Residents and businesses in the New Forest have welcomed the return of pannage season, saying the sight of pigs roaming the landscape has become one of the area's most treasured signs of autumn.

Discover the SS Kyarra, a First World War wreck off Swanage, Dorset, sunk by a torpedo on May 26, 1918, killing six crew and attracting divers.

We reveal which Dorset town has been named among the friendliest to retire to in England by World Atlas

A global immersive gaming experience has opened in Poole, promising visitors a high-energy blend of technology and physical play

Deacon Blue will perform at the BIC on October 19, 2027, as part of a new tour marking four decades since the release of debut album, Raintown.

Wimborne Food Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19 from 10am to 4pm, filling the town with a celebration of Dorset food, drink and hospitality

Vikki Slade, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has launched her annual Christmas card competition.