Two men were arrested in connection with a brothel that was shut down by police in Bournemouth.

Armed police swooped on a car in Charminster following reports of a man with a gun.

A crash involving multiple vehicles has blocked a road near Bournemouth Airport and emergency services are at the scene - updates to follow.

Plans to reopen the Hamworthy Branch Line for freight traffic remain uncertain due to questions over funding.

A Dorset Metro, improvements to accessibility, and relocating stations have been included as part of a long-term plan to improve train services in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

The River Stour and Christchurch Harbour matter. They are where children sail, families spend time together, and people connect with nature. I love spending time there myself.

People with Parkinson’s can join a free Pickleball taster session in Mudeford, Dorset, on September 16, with equipment provided and all abilities welcome.

Women will be offered legal guidance at a new festival focused on wellbeing and personal growth.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

Two young people who were clinging to a buoy in the main shipping channel of Poole Harbour were rescued from the ocean by Poole Lifeboat crew last night.

Bournemouth will become the heart of romance fiction this autumn as it hosts the return of the Romance Writing Festival.

Ringwood Farmers’ Market returns to Gateway Square on September 26, with Hampshire food, drink and artisan produce from local farmers and makers. Shop direct.

Respected launches new RSHE lessons for secondary schools, covering online safety, digital privacy and coercive behaviour for Years 7-11, helping students.

LDC’s £24.5m investment in Poole-based i247 Group wins Deal of the Year at South Coast Deals Awards, with Saffery advising the fleet firm’s owners.

A unique Coffee Rave is coming to Bournemouth on October 1, featuring live DJs, great coffee and fundraising for Diverse Abilities. Find out how to get tickets.

Surfers in Bournemouth are calling for urgent consultation over planned pier works, warning the removal of lower platforms could damage wave quality, harm tourism and affect the local community.

A £480,000 resurfacing scheme on Poole Road in Westbourne will begin on September 14, with work lasting eight weekdays.

Drivers are being warned of five nights of overnight closures on Fountain Way in Christchurch from September 14 to 18 while resurfacing and highway maintenance works are carried out.

A stolen vehicle has been recovered as part of ongoing efforts to tackle rural crime.

Dorset Police are appealing for information after burglars removed and stole a residential shed door on Foxholes Road at 12.59 a.m. on Friday 11 September.

After 35 years in the hospitality industry, Steve and Cherry Dyer have called last orders!

Mystery surrounds the sudden closure of Isabel’s brasserie in Penn Hill, Poole, leaving local diners baffled and looking for answers

Officers have seized a motocross bike after it was ridden illegally in a public park in Ferndown.

A lifeboat crew was called out after reports of a capsized sailing dinghy.

Motorists face a diversion more than 13- miles-long when a Hampshire road is closed for drainage repairs.

The Royal Air Force will conduct a high-powered engine test on an A400M transport aircraft at Bournemouth Airport.

Thousands gather at Poole Quay for Seafood and Sounds festival 2026.

Dorset’s Stockford Lodge is a one-bedroom thatched cottage linked to James Bond inspiration and artist Augustus John, now a holiday home in East Stoke.

The Parlour Cafe at Pamphill Dairy has earned plenty of praise from visitors thanks to its food and personable service.

Transport plans to tackle congestion is “complimentary” to motorists across BCP.

The Isle of Purbeck in Dorset has been named among the best places for a group break in the UK by a Cosmopolitan writer

A run between Swanage and Worth Matravers has been named among the UK's best coastal runs by Elise Downing of Live for the Outdoors

Ringstead Bay has been named among Britain's top 20 remote beaches by The Telegraph

Routes for a potentially transformative tram network are being explored by BCP Council as part of a long-term vision to reduce car dependency across the conurbation.

Wingstop Bournemouth opens on September 18 at Bobby’s, serving wings, tenders and sides, with free wings for the first 100 customers.

Clavell Tower is a unique landmark located above the cliffs at Kimmeridge Bay that offers widespread views of the surrounding area

NUSARA Thai in Poole is ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor, with a 4.9 rating from 560+ reviews, praised for authentic food, warm service and atmosphere in Dorset.

Illuminate launches at Poole’s Upton Country Park on November 20, 2026, with a family-friendly festive light trail, food, drinks and tickets on sale.

Photographer Martin Shaw captures four seals, including three harbour seals and a grey seal, resting together in Poole Harbour in a rare wildlife sighting.

A SWEF Enterprise Fund grant from Dorset Community Foundation for ambitious Maks Zielenski has helped him zoom in on growing his security camera business.

Last month, the Telegraph published an article describing Southbourne as “the buzzing Bournemouth suburb locals don’t want you to know about”.

The Amazons and Black Stone Cherry announce Bournemouth gigs at The Old Fire Station and O2 Academy, with new music, hits and full debut album sets.

The play area, near to Rossmore Road, is set for a space-themed refurbishment as part of BCP Council’s Plan for Play strategy.

The New Queen Inn: A Historic Country Pub Thriving on Ringwood Road

The following roadworks are listed in the PDF for Monday September 14 to Sunday September 20, 2026.

The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar returns on October 13 with Estée Lauder, Benefit, Aveda and more. Find out how to get early access.

Bossa Nova jazz will take centre stage in a relaxed café setting.

Could your council tax bill change? MPs have been quizzing HMRC over what an England-wide property revaluation could mean for households.

HMRC has warned that more pensioners will interact with the tax system as bank savings data, rising pensions and frozen tax thresholds affect their tax bills.

New Forest residents have spoken of their fears after burst water mains caused flooding, road damage and disruption