Various maintenance works are taking place, with several roads temporarily closed or subject to traffic signals.

An abandoned playground in Bournemouth has become a source of concern for residents and councillors, who say its decline reflects a broader neglect of youth spaces in the area.

There are not many sports stars that journalist Graham ‘Nico’ Nickless hasn’t crossed paths with in his storied career.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Emergency services found that a flat in Poole received 'considerable' stuctural damage following a lightning strike that hit.

More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight as powerful thunderstorms swept across the UK.

The Red Arrows are set to delight residents with a brief visit to Bournemouth this weekend.

An inquest has opened into the death of a man after he was found unresponsive at his home in Bournemouth.

First look at Poole's new Vue cinema ahead of summer opening

MEMBERS of a Bowling club have been left shocked after a break in resulted in theft of valuable equipment and charity funds.

A POPULAR vegan restaurant in Bournemouth town centre has announced a major change after being in business for a year.

More than a thousand dancers and musicians descended upon the town for three days of spectacular pageantry and heartfelt community spirit.

Man from Ringwood to run 100km in one day for cancer charity

Hampshire police have revealed that two children have already been kicked by ponies this summer in the New Forest.

Sixty Million Postcards named among UK's best live music pubs

A number of famous faces are on this year's King's Birthday Honours list including David Beckham, Luke Littler and Claudia Winkleman

Bournemouth to host Bilk on tour funded by Liveline Fund

Group of visually impaired people go on kayaking adventure

South West manufacturing sees strong start to summer

Magician who performed for royalty brings new show to Swanage

Castlepoint Shopping Park appoints new operations manager

Christchurch town centre transformed with new additions

New exhibition at Museum of East Dorset celebrates its role

Ferndown: Fairlawn care home resident celebrates 100th birthday

Their efforts are more crucial than ever with the forecast predicting higher-than-average temperatures and lower-than-average rainfall for the season.

Morebus offering discounted travel for Clean Air Day

During this year, the firm handled more than 1,200 commercial and development property transactions.

DementiaNet new online platform to support people with dementia

STARS Dorset launches new van to reduce sexual violence

Hampshire County Council considers new scheme to reduce roadworks delays

Corfe Castle lit orange for Purbeck Film Festival event

Dorset is best county in South West for motorcycle parking

Former Black Sabbath bassist puts collection up for auction

NSPCC: Concern about neglect highest in South West

There are several rules regarding dogs, barbecues, music and more that visitors need to follow on Bournemouth beach in the summer

This is why King Charles III has two birthdays to celebrate - all you need to know about the royal tradition and what we know about Trooping the Colour 2025.

Bournemouth Indian community will host a special gathering next week in memory of those who tragically lost their lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

Parents said they were ‘screaming to be let in’ after a school was placed in lockdown following reports of a man with a handgun.

An 11-year-old girl who is the youngest person ever to be made an MBE said she “never thought anything like this would happen”.

BCP COUNCIL are reassuring residents that its systems are ‘simple and robust’ amid wrongful council tax discount claims.

A teenage boy is believed to be missing in Bournemouth.

Dorset & Wiltshire fire service members honoured in King's List

Images of four men have been released after a ‘nasty and unprovoked assault’.

A lorryr driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Stoborough.

Patches of wildflowers have been avoided by verge cutters

A FELLOW councillor is calling for further investigation after the former leader was found to have wrongfully claimed council tax discount.

One is proposed to the west of its junction with Madeira Roundabout and the other to the west of its junction with Stafford Road.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

An inquest has opened into the death of a man after he was found unresponsive in Bournemouth town centre.

A FORMER Lloyds bank site could be converted into six flats after the submission of a planning application.