The popular Weymouth Parkrun is returning but organisers have warned 'we won't be back' without help

Dramatic history of A31 through the New Forest, from the construction of its concrete underpasses to the failed 2007 plot to extend the M27.

The Prime Minister has been challenged on plans to 'tear apart' the New Forest by local MP Sir Julian Lewis.

Road close and traffic diverted following reports of a "serious crash' in on Poole Road.

We have received reports of a 'major incident' at Bournemouth Airport last night, the plane involved is believed to be the Jet2 flight arriving from Kos International Airport, Greece. Bournemouth Airport, Jet2 and emergency services have been contact...

Stilt walkers, jugglers and a laser light finale will bring festive sparkle to this year's Christmas lights switch-on.

Holy Rood church in Shillingstone, Dorset celebrates roof repair after three years of worry and one collapsed roof

Julie Furness at Hays Travel Poole is celebrating 40 years of making dreams come true for holidaymakers in Dorset.

Teams Pull Together to Move a 35,000kg Boeing 737 at Bournemouth Airport as part of the Dorset Plane Pull, raising more than £3,000 for Dorset Mind

Nearly half of carers have waited more than six months for a diagnosis, according to new research from the Alzheimer’s Society.

Wet Wet Wet announce 2027 UK tour celebrating 40 years since debut album Popped In Souled Out, including Poole date and classic hits like Wishing I Was Lucky.

The Back to Back 20th anniversary tour will see the Amy Winehouse Band perform at Lighthouse Poole on November 28.

The New Forest and Jurassic Coast have been identified as the UK's top picturesque cycling routes from new research by Cycleplan.

Serenity Parks has acquired three residential parks from long-standing operator John Romans, expanding its presence across Dorset and Hampshire.

The National Trust has announced a range of upcoming events set to take place across Dorset from September to mid-November.

The Raw Wall Collective will present the art exhibition at the Gallery Upstairs in Upton Country Park, Poole, on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4.

Dorset Council will mark Merchant Navy Day with the ceremony on Thursday, September 3, at 9.30am at the Memorial outside County Hall, Dorchester.

Poole Accident Repair is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2026

Corfe Castle turns into a medieval playground this September, with a month of knights, crafts, free entry weekend and open fire cooking

Specsavers Poole is supporting a fundraising initiative inspired by a 7-year-old girl with a rare genetic condition that causes seizures and affects mobility

Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, will offer cruises from September 3 to September 22 as part of its South Coast and Isle of Wight programme.

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is gearing up for a series of performances across the South West

The following cases were heard in Poole Magistrates' Court:

Fugitive doctor Walid Ahmed is erased from the medical register after fleeing his prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of the tribunal’s decision.

A three-year-old boy died after drowning while on holiday in the Maldives, an inquest heard.

A new plan to make “a tangible improvement” in the lives of resident with learning disability has been approved

Crochet toys destined for a Dorset gift shop were among parcels salvaged from a warehouse hit in a drone attack in Ukraine.

A new and highly anticipated Weatherspoon pub set to open in Ferndown as pushed back its opening day following a £1 million development project.

ABUSE, people urinating and walking dogs outside homes on private land have been listed by residents against round-the-clock opening at a Holton Heath garage.

Plans to build 10 homes on greenfield land have been thrown out amid fears they would harm the countryside.

Four primary schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole will be introducing new Special Educational Needs provision this school year.

A property in Bournemouth has been shut down following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour

Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed to "look seriously" at a proposal made to regulate cross-Solent ferry prices in Tuesday's PMQ's.

A 'disingenuous' developer may finally be forced to demolish an illegal privacy wall which blocked a family's sea view after losing an appeal.

Living in Bournemouth town centre, crime and antisocial behaviour are issues I regularly hear about from residents and businesses, as well as occasionally experiencing the consequences myself.

Pausing pension contributions could boost take-home pay by £1,000 but leave an average earner more than £12,000 worse off in retirement.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned that phthalates can harm the health of children, and could possibly damage reproductive systems.

Research has come out that people who take paracetamol too often might have a higher risk of increasing their blood pressure and heart disease.

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

There are lots of signs on UK roads but this parking sign has confused drivers with some questioning when they're able to park near it.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has issued a warning to UK drivers urging them to “be aware”.

The Royal Mint is marking 60 years of Star Trek with two new collectable 50p coins, featuring designs from across the Star Trek universe

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

A fundraiser has been launched to help a Cherries legend who helped the club to two promotions in the 1980s as he recovers from a stroke.

Poole Beach Volleyball, founded by Dora Pope, runs regular sessions in Poole and are set to hold a first Poole Beach Volleyball Scramble Tournament this weekend

What began as a birthday holiday walk on the Dorset coast quickly became a frightening ordeal

Armed police arrested three people on Tuesday morning after a man allegedly shot at members of the public with a BB gun.

Remember Bournemouth's own leaning tower? History of Captain Norton's clock, the 1990s pedestrianisation, and what parts survive today.

One person from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ended up collecting a prize of £100,000 in the September 2026 draw for the Premium Bonds.