Road closures have been reported after a police incident in Poole this morning.

The Forum Cafe in Blandford Forum has earned rave reviews thanks to its food, coffee and atmosphere

Chris Packham has shared his dream EastEnders role and what he hopes TV can do to help share information about the environment

Champions have been crowned at this year’s New Forest Awards.

Young people in Hampshire are missing out on emerging job opportunities.

A museum display was scrapped after permission to show historic items was withdrawn

NATIONAL Highways has objected to the use of field off the A31 at Corfe Mullen for a Mega Slip and Slide attraction.

An inquest has opened into the death of a Ringwood man who went missing earlier this year.

Activists staged protests outside Shell petrol stations calling on the Government to make fossil fuel companies pay for the damage caused by the climate crisis.

Dorset’s very own Nettle Eating Champion, Mike Hobbs, was crowned the first-ever Pokémon Champion of Champions at a global tournament in London

Trevor Horn is set to appear at The Barn in Ringwood on November 13, with his Adventures In Modern Recordings show, which returns after a run earlier this year.

This weekend sees the release of a new Spider-Man film, alongside other films in cinemas across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole

Bournemouth Beach has been named one of the most-loved beaches in the UK, topping a new ranking of five-star reviews

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is hosting its popular Country Fayre & Dog Show at the Church Knowle Rehoming and Visitor Centre, near Wareham, on August 9.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park near New Forest National Park was featured in Campsites.co.uk’s 2026 Outstanding Sites List.

The production of Twelve Angry Men is coming back to the Lighthouse Poole from Tuesday, April 13 to Saturday, April 17, 2027.

An address in Blandford Forum is subject to a partial closure order from Dorset Police after persistent anti-social behaviour

The original chimney from a narrow-gauge steam engine known as Tiny was donated to the Purbeck Mining Museum by Paul Abbott, who rescued it as a teenage.

The Mudeford RNLI Funday will return on August 9, at Mudeford Quay and Green, offering a day of family entertainment to raise funds for the lifeboat station.

Butt Ltd (Fortuna Scaffolding) has applied for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence for Knighton Lane, Wimborne. Objections must be made by August 20.

Upton Bay Care Home in Poole celebrated National Ice Cream Day on July 19 with residents and staff enjoying a wide range of frozen treats.

Corfe Castle is bursting into life this summer with a packed programme of family-friendly activities, hands-on adventures, and unforgettable outdoor events

La Voix brings her sensational UK tour to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre on 27 March 2024, with live music, comedy and show-stopping performances.

Bournemouth Pavilion is inviting young people to make magical memories and enjoy the rest of the year with a fun-filled line-up of family theatre events.

11-year old Ollie has become the first child to take part in a Harvey's Lab Tour at Poole Hospital.

Adults with disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions honed their culinary skills in a masterclass led by Care South at The CRUMBS Project.

Pinnacle Plants International seeks Environment Agency approval to abstract water from the River Stour, for agricultural use. Comments by August 19.

Holidaymakers demand urgent action over alleged bed bug infestation at Bournemouth holiday let.

BCP Council has approved 38 contracts, worth nearly £100million, over the last three years where financial processes were not fully followed due to a “lack of awareness”

Farmland on the edge of a growing housing estate could be the next plot earmarked for new homes under fresh plans.

The planters in Bournemouth have been given a new lease of life after years of neglect as part of a community effort to improve the town centre.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Every white‑tailed sea eagle found dead in Dorset since the start of England’s reintroduction programme has carried residues of a powerful rat poison, Natural England has confirmed.

Fewer children are entering the youth justice system thanks to early intervention schemes

In a world where shopping has become increasingly impersonal, INIPI Beauty Boutique offers something refreshingly different - a place where everyone is welcomed, valued and encouraged to take a little time for themselves.

The sale includes 201 standalone Argos stores and the 466 Argos outlets located within Sainsbury’s supermarkets.

Extra classroom space and a new after‑school club hub could be built at a junior school under fresh plans.

An ex-Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse victim he met whilst on duty had his sentence increased after the Attorney General intervened.

Her red, white and blue funnels towered above the docks, hiding military secrets from the stevedores and tug crews who worked on her.

A number of pets at the Dorset centres of Margaret Green Animal Rescue are looking to find new homes in the county

He decapitated the mother of his former girlfriend and plunged a knife into her. He then murdered a stranger and a German student.

Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposals to overhaul adult social care in England.

Churches are being urged to step up security after a recent lead theft in the Christchurch area.

A small blaze broke out in West Moors Plantation late on Monday night.

An independent butcher says uncoordinated roadworks have cut trade by around 20 per cent and put customers off.

A Council has honoured a moment of silence for all politicians who have lost their lives serving their communities

Police seized more than 150 cannabis plants after finding a suspected cannabis factory at a property in Bournemouth.

Political leaders have been accused of lying over a commitment to build a new council-owned nursing home in the New Forest.

A woman has been banned from owning animals after neglecting dozens of horses and dogs at her home.