A triathlete is in “disbelief and shock” after five bikes worth around £30,000 were stolen last week from her home.

Brief as it was, his milestone flight left an indelible entry in the records of Hampshire history.

A Hampshire school has unveiled plans to provide extra parking spaces and a new play area

The Pianathon took place at St Luke’s Church in Winton on Saturday, drawing more than 200 visitors and featuring continuous piano performances from 9am to 9pm.

Sandbanks is set to see higher on‑street parking charges and a new winter tariff under council proposals

A photographer was wowed after witnessing a Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter dropping a boat over Poole.

A missing 14-year-old girl has been found following police searches.

Poole Event Transport Ltd seeks licence to operate goods vehicles and trailers from Unit 1, Glandal, Wimborne. Objections to the Traffic Commissioner by 26 May.

Ellingham Drove and Moyles Court to Mockbeggar roads in the New Forest will close on 24 May for the Huntsman Triathlon, says Hampshire County Council.

YTL Construction seeks Environment Agency licence to extract water from Poole Water Recycling Centre for dewatering. Public comments open until 5 June.

Drivers in Ringwood face delays on Hightown Road and Nouale Lane due to one-day road closures for Openreach pole replacement works.

Application for premises licence to sell alcohol at 13 High Street, Poole, submitted by Hayleigh Dibben. Submit comments to BCP Council by 29 May 2026.

A sculpture commemorating Robert Louis Stevenson is set to be unveiled on Bournemouth's promenade.

Nick Heyward has announced a brand-new UK tour for winter 2026.

BCP Climate Partners toured Chapel Gate Eco Park near Christchurch, uniting leaders to boost recycling, waste management, and sustainability across Dorset.

The recently introduced parking charges across the New Forest continue to spark debate amongst residents. The charges, which came into force across 100 car parks on the 20th of April, have been brough in to address funding concerns for Forestry Engla...

A Dorset care home resident whose ninth birthday fell on VE Day in 1945 has celebrated her 90th with a nostalgia-themed party. Wendy Martin, a resident at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, recalled the biggest party in European history to help st...

An experienced powerboat specialist has joined the growing team at the Lymington office of an international boat sales company.

Workspaces in Dorset are increasingly outperforming London-focused office space.

A road resurfacing scheme will see several roads in Upton close over the course of a week.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

I find it remarkable that it is only now, after two years into this Labour Government, that people are properly waking up to Labour's unpopularity and ineptitude. Yet the signs have been obvious for years.

New 30mph and 40mph speed limits will apply to roads in Holt, Dorset from 13 May 2026. See Dorset Council’s website for full details and maps.

Bournemouth Coastal BID are bringing back the Westbourne Motor Show on May 16.

A new Archdeacon of Bournemouth has been appointed.

Sewer maintenance work will impact parking in Sandbanks during the busy summer months.

AN ANTI-ABORTION campaigner who sent 'offensive and distressing' images to police staff has had his criminal conviction overturned by the Court of Appeal.

A storage company has achieved a major industry certification.

Wimborne in Bloom returns from a year's hiatus with a spring coffee morning.

Help for Heroes has launched a new swimming challenge to raise vital funds for veterans and commemorate the momentous D-Day landings.

A community-focused charity has been named Best Place to Work at the Poole Business Awards.

A Bournemouth-based charity is expanding its work with young people with complex needs and disabilities by launching a new vocational training centre in town. SAMEE (Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship) will open its new facility at the C...

Seventeen employees will take part in a mud run for a charity supporting bereaved parents.

Electronic producer Max Cooper is set to bring his immersive live tour Feeling Is Structure to Lighthouse Poole.

Home cooks from Dorset are being invited to step into the spotlight for a chance to impress some of the UK’s top chefs.

Nationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36%, with its lowest deal now at 4.35%, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.

Shoppers saving points for Christmas or holidays are being urged to spend them sooner rather than later.

Millions of Britons could still be heading towards pension poverty despite recent improvements in retirement savings, experts have warned.

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs

The campaign urges pet owners to follow three simple steps to help limit environmental impacts while continuing to protect animal health

Drivers could face fines of up to £4,700 for little-known motoring offences according to Highway Code rules

Fraudsters posing as police and bank staff are tricking elderly victims into handing over cards, cash and PINs, with some losing thousands of pounds, TSB has warned.

The UKHSA plans to bring 10 currently isolating individuals to the UK from the UK Overseas Territories of Saint Helena and Ascension Island.

The State Opening of Parliament will take place today (May 13). Find out why it happens and what is involved.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A SCHOOL is rallying behind its local lollipop lady after the council plans to scrap the crossing patrol.

Mudeford Wood Trust have announced that a new pre-school will be starting at the site in September of this year.

Diddly Squat Farm run by Jeremy Clarkson has hosted a little girl from the New Forest who had her egg stand stolen during her birthday party

THE Labour Party is facing an “existential crisis” following historic local election defeats, requiring “radical change to bring about a better position”.

Firefighters tackled a roof blaze for more than seven hours in Wimborne town centre.