Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wild Woodbury reserve near Bere Regis celebrates community tree planting, rewilding, and biodiversity boost with 420 native saplings.

Historic Grade II listed Rockford Farm near Ringwood, featured in the Domesday Book, offers 4 bedrooms, luxury interiors and 10 acres for £3 million.

BCP Council announces roadworks and closures across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from 15 December. Expect delays due to SGN, BT and water works.

Over twenty tractors rolled through the countryside, decorated with Christmas lights to spread Christmas joy and remember a young man who loved the season

West Lulworth is a tiny Dorset village with a few hundred residents and several geological wonders on its doorstep

Four men were arrested on Saturday after allegedly organising a "fight against Dorset Police".

Two people from Poole have been killed following a two-vehicle crash in east Dorset.

TheKaffee in Gillingham wins four awards within three months of opening, praised for its speciality coffee, community spirit, and homemade cakes.

AJC Group and Aster Group to build 48 affordable homes in Sturminster Newton for rent and shared ownership, with construction at Glue Hill starting this month.

Barnum the musical comes to Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre June 2026, starring Lee Mead. Enjoy circus acts, classic songs, and West End stars on UK tour.

A new £1million town centre food and drink business is being planned for Sherborne – part of the Loungers group.

Three in four in the South West say Christmas is "too commercial", with many seeking community, Christingle events, and traditional UK festive celebrations.

Another year is almost over, and just around the corner, Boxing Day swims await. Hundreds of brave bathers across Hampshire will head to the nearest seafronts, rivers, or other bathing spots, ready for the annual chilly plunge.

A sex shop in Bournemouth is having its renewal licence application heard by committee.

Hampshire residents are being urged to have their say on a plan that will decide where quarries, recycling centres, and waste facilities will be built.

Thousands gathered in Wimborne for an annual festive parade which brought out the Christmas spirit in all.

HOSPITALS have reintroduced face masks and testing at the door as flu cases rise in Dorset.

RESIDENTS doctors are set to take industrial strike next week on December 17 and December 22.

Bournemouth Town Centre set to be first area in BCP to be  revitalised as plans progress to tackle empty shops.

An inquest has opened after a man died in single vehicle collision near Badbury Rings.

An inquest has opened after a woman died in single vehicle collision near Badbury Rings.

Police attending a serious road traffic collision on the B3078. Road closures are in place between the Horton Inn and the B3081 while emergency services respond to this ongoing incident.

A MAN has tragically died on train tracks between Weymouth and London Waterloo

AN 86-year-old man from Bridport has been jailed for sexually assaulting two children

Graves have been discovered underneath a church in Dorset during renovation works

A SURFER in distress was pulled from the water in Kimmeridge

Monday, December 15, will start overcast, gradually clearing up with sunny intervals in the afternoon.

Gold Hill in Shaftesbury is a famous spot in Dorset that has been likened to 'stepping in[to] a fairytale' due to its scenic nature

The Smuggler's Inn in the Dorset village of Osmington Mills has been described as a hidden gem tucked away in a cosy corner

Work has started on a £600,000 project that aims to give one of Hampshire's top attractions an exciting new look

Manufacturing delays ‘outside council control’ could mean Twin Sails Bridge is closed for longer.

The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu has won Silver for the third year in a row at the Beautiful South Awards.

Shared ownership maisonettes in Brockenhurst will be available to view at New Forest District Council’s open day, January 24, 2026.

A new eel pass in the New Forest, funded by the Species Survival Fund and Freshwater Habitats Trust, is helping young eels migrate.

A licensing renew for FYEO to continue operation as a lap dance club along with a transfer of ownership has been submitted.

A man from Poole has denied to multiple charges against him following an alleged break-in at an Isralie-lined defence firm in Bristol.

A man was caught with a bladed article and in possession of drugs in Winton earlier this week.

The club, hosted in The Scullery, offers guests a welcome cocktail and nibbles, along with a two-course supper featuring wine.

A delivery driver narrowly avoided arrest when they were found to be driving with an open can of beer and without holding a license in Poole.

Shaftesbury’s revised neighbourhood plan, now open for public consultation, will guide future development, housing, and green spaces in the Dorset town.

Bournemouth University rises to 6th in the 2024 People & Planet University League for environmental and ethical performance, excelling in water and energy use.

Royal Mail reveals UK's top 10 most wanted Christmas 2025 gifts: Lego tops children's Santa letters, followed by Barbie, bikes, books, and sweets.

Bournemouth brothers Sam and Tobias Strongman busk nationwide, supporting homeless people with goodie bags and meals, while sharing updates on TikTok.

BBC Question Time, hosted by Fiona Bruce, comes to Ringwood’s The Barn on 19 February 2026. Apply now to join the live audience and debate UK politics.

Puddle Ducks Dorset raised £1,055 for Abby's Heroes with their PJ Week swim event, supporting children with cancer and families in Dorset and the South Coast.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving offence has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

He added: "While you might consider turning to your home insurance after a missing or stolen parcel, this could impact your no-claims bonus.

Homelium Dorset named best home care provider in South England for 2025/26 at the Prestige Awards, recognised for outstanding care and family support.

Police continue to investigate the alleged theft of £30,000 by a Specsavers employee, as the store announces its closure.