Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man disappeared from a sailing boat in the area of Arne Bay on Friday evening.

An inquiry to decide the fate of a proposed incinerator in Poole is set to begin a year after the plans were refused by BCP Council.

A LONG-SERVING postmistress has stepped down over a ‘lack of support’, leaving a village without a Post Office for the first time in 100 years.

Two people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ended up collecting prizes of £50,000 in the June 2026 draw for the Premium Bonds

Benny Hill Close is obviously named for the legendary local comedian Benny Hill, and Heinz Burt Close plainly honours the blonde-haired Tornados bassist, but the namesake of Tommy Green Walk has a staggering back story that many aren't aware of.

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in May 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth

Wagamama will open its brand-new Poole restaurant in Tower Park on June 22, creating 50+ new jobs for the area.

Domestic abuse perpetrators will face eviction from social housing under a new law moving through Parliament.

Children in Dorset are being groomed and exploited by drug gangs in ways that are still not being taken seriously enough, a local support worker has warned.

A white-tailed eagle born in Dorset has "suspiciously" disappeared on the North York Moors.

AJC Group has secured a World Record after pulling a bus continuously for 24 hours around Tarrant Rushton Airfield to raise money for HealthBus Trust.

Families across Dorset are being encouraged to check now whether their children will be eligible for free school meals from the September 2026 school term.

A 71-year-old woman from Christchurch has been reunited with SWASFT crew members who helped save her life following a cardiac arrest at her home last year.

Bournemouth is one of more than 30 towns across the UK to benefit from a 5G+ upgrade from EE, promising improved mobile coverage and performance.

A long-standing accountancy firm has joined a larger group after more than 30 years of service in the community.

More than 40 pre-1957 Citroën vehicles visited Purbeck Mining Museum in Norden as part of the three-day Jurassic Coast Rally.

A remarkable 18th-century cabinet, one of the National Trust’s treasures, is back on display at Kingston Lacy following a year-long conservation project.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and AUB collaborated to host their landmark sustainable fashion project, Trash to Treasure II on May 28.

A woman has told a jury she didn't know where her daughter was when police were looking for her in connection with the death of a man in Barton, Oxford.

Independent Travel Boutique, Agent Nouveau is delighted to announce its next Breakfast Networking Event, taking place on June 23 in Westbourne.

A new, family run bakery has opened in Poole. Hello Bakery, which can be found at 333 Wallisdown Road, launched on Sunday, much to the delight of residents.

Butcombe Pubs & Inns in Dorset have launched a heart‑warming Father’s Day initiative to celebrate extraordinary dads and father figures.

Police are shining a spotlight on its volunteers who give their time to support the force and the community throughout national volunteer week.

Top Tier Scaffolding Southern Ltd applies for an HGV operating licence at Mannington Heath Farm, Dorset. Nearby landowners can submit objections before June 30.

AUB has launched its Access 500 programme, a civic initiative designed to dismantle barriers to creative education and champion diverse talent.

Bournemouth Town Council will not bring back the Bournemouth Air Festival if it increases the cost of the council tax precept

Poole Town Council wants to be able to keep the mayoral section of its Civic Centre

Comedian Mike Wozniak will come to the Lighthouse Poole on Saturday, February 27, 2027 at 7:45pm with his show The Bench.

JD Gyms have just announced that they have online day passes available at all of their gyms across the UK, with passes starting at just £10.

Reform UK has said it would scrap town councils with the potential of a referendum in 2027

A beach in Hamworthy has been closed as filming for a new mystery project, purported to star an Oscar-nominated actor, began this week.

Both Reform led town councils have reaffirmed their position to support community events while keeping costs down, as well as introducing a version of Safeguard Force in Poole

A two-bedroom bungalow originally priced at £14,000 has sold at auction for more than 14 times the original guid price.

A Reform councillor is under pressure to apologise after repeating incorrect claims about asylum seekers and crime

REPORTS of a large ammunition round being discovered at a Dorset beauty sparked an emergency response from the coastguard

A MURDER probe has been launched after reports that a man had gone overboard a sailing boat in Poole – and is yet to be found.

A planning application for a development providing up to 1,200 homes in Dorset has been submitted to BCP Council

Foxlease, a historic retreat in Hampshire. has been a cherished site for thousands of Girlguides since 1922,

A New Forest road campaigner has issued a fresh warning after a mare was killed in a collision that left her two-week-old foal orphaned.

Police and a forensics team are on the scene at an incident in Poole - more information to come.

A car flipped onto its roof and road closures were put in place following a collision in Bournemouth.

Dozens of immigration protestors gathered outside the Roundhouse Hotel on Friday evening, where asylum-seekers are being housed, they were opposed by counter-protestors.

A vehicle was seized by police due to having no MOT, insurance, tax and having been driven through a red light.

A road in Bournemouth is closed due to an overturned car- emergency services are at the scene.

BCP Council celebrating the significance of heritage and culture this Dorset Day, an annual celebration recognising the history and communities of the area.

A man who allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted emergency workers is due to appear in court after entering guilty pleas.

Several full bin bags and litter were seen dumped just metres from the bin in West Cliff Garden on Sunday evening (May 31).

Police are appealing for witnesses after a late night aggravated burglary where a resident was reportedly threatened by intruders armed with a crowbar in North Dorset.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and inflicting grievous bodily harm in Bournemouth. Police responded to reports that a woman had been raped at an address in Cecil Road in the early hours of Friday morning (29 May) — officers believe th...