Dorset residents are being offered the chance to visit a tourist hotspot for half price

A striking 19th-century clifftop home with sweeping sea views is our property of the week

A former policeman who was found guilty of attempted murder has died in prison.

Joe's Cafe South Beach in Studland, which is near Old Harry Rocks, has been praised as "a sweet little spot".

Bournemouth East’s Labour MP Tom Hayes has backed a proposal to change how student maintenance loans are paid, calling for monthly payments instead of three lump sums a year.

A Dorset museum is holding a British Sign Language tour later this month.

A 43-year-old man from Bournemouth, Dorset, has been charged with shoplifting and attempted shoplifting following reported incidents in Ringwood

Shoppers across Bournemouth have been thanked for donating nearly 200 toys to children in the run-up to Christmas.

Christchurch Food Festival is set to return in 2026, promising residents and visitors an “unforgettable weekend” on the beautiful South Coast.

The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:

A POOLE care home resident’s wish came true when she saw her father’s artwork on display at a Bournemouth museum.

Author James Sale will be speaking about the importance of the Greek myths at the Carnival of Alternative Politics on Saturday, February 14.

A COLLECTIVE emporium is set to close its high street site, months after opening a new location.

A WOMAN has launched a dog grooming spa including canine teeth cleaning on Christchurch high street.

A PARK will be temporarily closed to allow for the removal of existing facilities and the installation of new play equipment.

Drop-off sites for real Christmas trees remain open across the New Forest until next week.

Swap your unwanted high-quality clothes for something new to you.

An independent food bank in Bournemouth has issued a plea for non-food donations.

The error appeared on the 20p coin due to an incorrect pairing of the old and new coin designs during the Royal Mint minting process

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Customers at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, M&S, B&M and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using products “immediately”

RESIDENTS are warned a popular crossing at Wareham rail station will be closed next week while work is carried out.

Campaigners are growing concerned for the state of rural coach links to major cities from Dorset after a London link was axed

Police searching for a missing man from Spetisbury near Blandford are appealing for information from the public to help find him.

A update has been issued in police efforts to locate a man who has been missing since Friday morning.

Two 'idiot' brothers who left a teenage girl critically injured while racing each other at 90mph on the Sandbanks peninsula have escaped prison.

TWO men in Poole were left shocked and frustrated after buying genuine iPhones from Apple but receiving counterfeit fakes instead.

Bournemouth Airport has a number of destinations you can fly to in January 2026 that have weather close to 20C and cost under £100

Volunteers from a community group in Christchurch raised nearly £6,000 for a palliative care charity collecting and recycling old Christmas trees this January.

Residents of Mid Dorset and North Poole are being invited to share what they love most about their home in a new campaign launched by MP Vikki Slade.

She Will Rock You is a stadium-style show featuring "soaring vocals, blistering guitar solos, stunning costumes and an amazing light show - with fire".

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Diversity return to Bournemouth as part of their major new tour of the UK and Ireland this spring.

Across our communities there are people quietly giving their time and energy to make life better for others – organising activities, supporting local groups, helping charities to thrive and stepping in wherever an extra pair of hands is needed.

The Dorset General Practice Alliance is set to give surgeries a 'stronger voice' after becoming a community interest company.

A HIGH street fashion retailer has confirmed the closure date of its Poole town centre store.

A POPULAR Dorset beach has been turned into what residents describe as an “eyesore” after the removal of sea defences exposed an old rubbish dump, washing decades of waste including asbestos onto the shoreline.

A NEW dedicated van centre has opened its doors in Dorset where businesses will get the opportunity to explore, test drive and purchase new Kia vans.

An indoor crazy golf course in Bournemouth is launching a January social club.

Animal charity Blue Cross has issued a warning about the dangers of antifreeze to pets.

Items sold at Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, B&M and Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.

Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.

Martin Lewis has shares his advice for anyone hoping to pick up a Nationwide Fairer Share bonus this year, which is previous years has been £100.

The Wishing Well in Upwey, Dorset, has been described as a delightful hidden gem cafe next to some stunning gardens

Sixty Million Postcards has announced the closure of its site on Exeter Road, Bournemouth.

Residents in Dorset have woken up without electricity this morning following a power cut during Storm Goretti.

The CIC model means the organisation is a not-for-profit and exists to benefit the wider community, not private interests.

A famous face has launched a new initiative on Portland.

Discover volunteering opportunities for all ages at the New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair.

Jobs for clerks and finance officers have been advertised for the newly approved town councils for Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone.