Built in 1927 by Day, Summers and Company of Southampton at their Northam shipyard on the River Itchen.

A 700-year-old church is finally set to get its first toilet.

Dorset Police launch survey seeking public views on live facial recognition (LFR) technology rollout. Share your feedback by 14 May. Have your say today.

A new artist residency will explore landscapes made famous by a classic children’s television series.

A teaching assistant's rare Pokémon cards found in an attic after 20 years will now pay for his wedding - after selling for more than £32k.

The sale of Poole Civic Centre for £5.25million to a Manchester-based real estate investment and development company has not yet been completed.

A proposal to demolish a bungalow and build two homes in Christchurch has been approved.

A supernatural horror reimagining, a comedy-drama film and a re-release of an iconic Japanese anime film are among films shown in BCP cinemas this weekend.

Six the Musical returns to Lighthouse Poole in March 2027. Award-winning West End show reimagines Henry VIII’s six wives. Tickets on sale April 2026.

Dorset carers honoured by King and Queen at Windsor Castle reception, with Lizzie Eden and Steve Duckett recognised for outstanding support and NHS work.

Coastal Comedy Show returns to The Barn, Ringwood on 1 May 2026 with Simon Brodkin, Louis Burgess and Alistair Williams. Tickets from £18. Book now!

Children from Tops Day Nurseries Poole enjoyed Tales from Acorn Wood at Lighthouse Poole, exploring storytelling, theatre and Julia Donaldson’s characters.

Celebrate 100 years of Laurel and Hardy in Wimborne with Neil Brand’s live film accompaniment at Tivoli Theatre, 26 April. Silent films, Q&A and more.

Aldi and Neighbourly donated over 1,800 meals to Dorset families in need over Easter, supporting local charities with surplus food from UK stores.

Lessons From Teacher x review: Jack Davis applauds the rom-com thriller at Poole Lighthouse, starring Barbara Smith. A gripping new play by Erin De Frias.

Children’s theatre show "Rabbit and Rey and the Lost Things" comes to Lighthouse Poole on 26 September. Family puppetry and storytelling promised.

Construction of Woodlands School in Colehill, Dorset, is underway. The new SEND facility, led by Dorset Council, will support 56 pupils with additional needs.

Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne offers free entry for blind and visually impaired visitors on International Guide Dogs Day, supporting accessibility.

Care South chefs led a baking masterclass at The CRUMBS Project in Bournemouth, teaching catering trainees breadmaking skills to boost employability.

Barchester Healthcare’s Duncan Edwards will join the 2026 Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off, raising funds to support vulnerable people across the UK.

Dorset Council signs Fraud and Scams Victim Charter, offering support to local residents affected by scams. Contact trading standards for help and advice.

Sage Care, part of CCH Group, launches new Extra Care Housing in Bournemouth to support independent living, create jobs and reduce hospital admissions.

Dorset schools invited to join Mary’s Meals’ Feed A School scheme, raising funds to provide a year’s worth of school meals for children in Malawi or Zambia.

Barratt David Wilson Homes sponsored the Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Heath, raising funds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care supporting adults in Dorset.

Planet Earth Needs Our Help hosted its first Environmental Information Exchange in Poole, with talks from Sustainable Dorset and Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Witchy Wellbeing Workshops by The Autistic Women’s Club and Abi Rose launch in Bournemouth, offering tarot, spell jars, and reiki for autistic women. Book now.

Southface Dermatology Clinic in Christchurch offers free mole checks on 30 May for Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Book a screening to detect skin cancer early.

BCP Council has confirmed it is using agency traffic wardens to help enforce parking restrictions, after a resident received a fine issued by a warden based in London.

A hotel In Bournemouth, recently acquired by Richard Carr, is applying for a secondary license despite concerns from residents about safety, noise, and an increase of anti-social behaviour.

A former school boy from Bournemouth has been crowned as the Best Dentist in South West England and Wales and attributes his success to his education and community in the town.

CHRISTCHURCH beach huts are set to be featured in a BBC television show after comedian Alan Carr was spotted filming last summer.

A food market restaurant has been granted permission to serve alcohol in Bournemouth town centre after one objection was submitted over concerns for public safety.

Get ready for an evening of music and magic as Proms in the Park returns to Bournemouth, filling the night sky with a symphony under the stars.

Kings park will host a festival which sets out to bring together cultures from across the globe all in one place.

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is set to close from April 23 to May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.

Here are 8 things Weymouth people say about Bournemouth after claims it is now 'run down and dirty'

Wareham residents have taken to social media to voice their continued frustration over pungent odours that have affect their daily lives.

Bournemouth Scouts will take to the streets later this month for its annual St George’s Day Parade which celebrates community and Scouting tradition.

The drama began after plucky Patricia Kirk had been viciously hit on the head with a wrench when she refused to hand over the day's takings.

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

FOUR people have been arrested after a man was reportedly assaulted and robbed in Blandford.

A WOMAN aged in her 70s was reportedly grabbed after leaving a cash machine during an attempted robbery in Bournemouth.

A fisherman who was left clinging to their capsized boat off the Swanage coast, was saved after a mayday call from a passing yacht.

A “serious” fly-tipping incident has caused disruption and potential environmental risk along a stretch of the A35.

A trip that involves Corfe Castle and Swanage Railway, and is inspired by Enid Blyton, has been named as one of the UK's best family days out

Lee Collier from Dorset will run his 30th marathon at the London Marathon in memory of his stillborn daughter Phoebe, raising funds for Action Medical Research.

Labour MP Jessica Toale welcomes new government knife crime strategy for Bournemouth West, with funding for schools, prevention, and community support.

COUNCILLORS have stood for a minute in silence to mark the death of St Leonards & St Ives Conservative councillor, Barry Goringe, who died on April 8.

A man was found injured in Bournemouth, prompting a police investigation.

A Michelin-starred restaurant in Poole wants to extend its outdoor drinking and dining area and be able to have live music at weekends.