The Cherries will pay more than £1million for improvements to local infrastructure should their Vitality Stadium plans be approved.

By the water, a classic red-and-white striped deckchair had appeared as if by magic. But this was no ordinary deckchair.

Plans to secure the future of historic sea water baths have taken a major step forward.

James Benamor, who was born in Bournemouth, has featured on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new NHS waiting lists falling by 110,000 in March—the biggest monthly fall outside the Covid pandemic since 2008.

A new M&S Foodhall has been approved for the former Homebase site in Poole

John Smith has – and I will brook no argument here – one of the finest voices on the current folk circuit.

A pair of women have been arrested after a woman was reportedly assaulted earlier this month outside a kebab shop in Poole.

The release of a supernatural horror film, an action-crime comedy film, and a black comedy film are among films shown in BCP cinemas this weekend.

A heartfelt poem has captured the special bond between a child and their foster carer in the BCP area.

Eighty-year-old Sue Forward, from Milford on Sea is to cycle 80 miles from Liverpool to Llandudno to raise funds for the homelessness charity Hope HTS.

Kaiser Chiefs to headline Poole Harbour Festival 2026 for its 10th anniversary celebrations, joined by Republica, Scouting for Girls, East 17 and more.

The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne is calling on the public to contribute special items for a new art exhibition, set to open in October.

Businesses across Bournemouth town centre came together on May 13 for the seventh annual Big Bournemouth Clean Up, organised by Bournemouth Town Centre BID.

The message was shared during International Nurses Day celebrations held across all 21 Colten Care homes in the south of England.

Wimborne u3a will host a special Open Morning on June 20, a free community event showcasing the wide range of opportunities available to retired residents.

Millie Bloomfield secured seventh place with her horse Jinx at the Badminton Grassroots Championships, just over a year after a life-threatening fall.

Coastal Comedy is launching a new venue at the Barrington Arts Centre in Ferndown, with a launch event on Friday, May 29.

Hall & Woodhouse (H&W), has announced the launch of its 2026 Community Chest Awards, as the long-running grant-giving initiative celebrates its 25th year.

Organisers of the Dorset musical festival is urging people to buy tickets as they are selling out rapidly with only 20 left.

New data has revealed that Dorset is among the regions with the highest concentration of over-65 populations.

A new mental health guide by Cygnet Health Care is offering timely support to help young people manage exam anxiety and stress.

The Great Big Dorset Hedge (GBDH) Project is hosting seven events across Dorset as part of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s Make a Difference Week.

Bournecoast Holiday Agents, established independent property and holiday letting specialists, has achieved Superhost status on Airbnb.

Care home residents in Bournemouth celebrated the art of cocktail and mocktail making with a taste-testing party for World Cocktail Day.

Steel industry campaigner and Christchurch structural steel firm managing director Simon Boyd welcoming the government’s decision to nationalise British Steel.

A rugby festival with a special meaning brought together dozens of school pupils for a day of sport and remembrance.

SoundScape is set to transform the town centre into a vibrant hub of live music, DJs, and industry networking when it comes to Poole on July 11 and July 12.

Charity Minstead Trust, based in Lyndhurst, New Forest, is hosting an inflatable 5K challenge at the University of Southampton, Wide Lane, Eastleigh on July 11.

A home care agency is championing women’s sport in Bournemouth through a new sponsorship scheme for a local netball league.

A sailor is taking on a huge solo sailing challenge around Great Britain and Ireland to raise money and awareness for dementia research.

Moors Manor Care Home sponsored the first West Moors Fun Run, raising over £500 for West Moors Youth Centre and Castleman Community Larder.

The Whitley Lake Band is set to drop their new track, 'What you trying to say', on Friday, May 22 on all major streaming platforms.

A skatepark has seen record visitor numbers following a major refurbishment after £75,000 was raised by the community.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has unveiled its 2026/27 season, with more than 100 performances, a Beethoven celebration, and immersive concert weekends.

A MAN from Southbourne is walking 100 miles along the rugged Cornwall coastline what he describes as a "big challenge" to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.

FLIGHTS from Bournemouth Airport to a “Mediterranean paradise” took off for the first time last week.

A 250g jar of the extremely rare Newport rise and react marmite has been sold for an incredible price of £550.

A new £2.5 million community centre is opening its doors to the public for the first time.

A FAMILY has been left heartbroken after their “funny and charismatic” brother and son was diagnosed with a rare terminal genetic disease that has turned their lives "upside down" in just a matter of months.

A fundraising motorbike ride is set to bring together more than 1,000 riders this weekend.

A new modern and more robust noticeboard has been installed by town council after the previous structure was removed due to damage caused by years of "weathering and recent vandalism".

A major exhibition showcasing “rare and previously unseen” photographs of live music by famous British photographer will take place at Canford Cliffs.

New data has revealed that almost a quarter of women and girls in Dorset feel embarrassed buying period products.

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

NS&I has announced it will be adding an estimated 322,000 prizes to its Premium Bonds draw from July 2026, increasing the odds of winning.

Holidaymakers in Europe can expect to pay more to fly due to the Iran war, it has been revealed.

As part of the settlement, British Gas will write off up to £70 million of energy debt for vulnerable customers.

Hundreds of thousands of Britons have already filed their tax returns months ahead of the deadline as experts warn delaying could lead to rising fines, costly interest charges and last-minute panic.

FERNDOWN Middle School has closed early for the weekend due to an outbreak of what is believed to be Norovirus