A FORMER paratrooper who served in Afghanistan said his family has been left to pay thousands of pounds out of pocket after their Universal Credit payments were stopped.

Part of Charminster Road has been cordoned off following an incident overnight. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.

A Dorset patient has shared his frustration after waiting 10 weeks for a GP appointment and learning his referral will take eight months.

Police ‘came under attack from missiles’ while dealing with an ‘illegal rave’ in Purbeck at the weekend, the force has said.

These images perfectly capture the dual nature of the village at the turn of the millennium.

Multiple firefighters dealt with a huge fire at an industrial unit overnight.

HALO Trust, backed by UK funding, has cleared over 100,000 landmines in Angola since 1994, saving lives and boosting recovery after civil war.

Campaigners have launched a last-minute bid to halt the introduction of new car parking charges at 129 sites across the New Forest

Runners from across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset will be taking on the London Marathon in April.

Hampshire County Council announces New Forest road closures from March 2026 for up to 18 months. See full list, affected routes, and public notice online.

Hampshire County Council to close 21 New Forest roads from 6 April 2026 for highways works. See affected routes, closure dates and diversion details here.

Solent Scaffolding Ltd applies to add 5 goods vehicles at a new operating centre, Woolsbridge Industrial Park BH21 6FG. Objections accepted until 15 April.

Folk singer Grace Petrie returns to Lighthouse Poole on 24 September 2026. Hear hits from "Build Something Better" and more. Tickets at lighthousepoole.co.uk.

Christchurch Central WI’s annual meeting featured Easter celebrations, charity walk plans, bursary awards.

Marjorie House care home residents to support Forest Holme Hospice Charity’s first Sunset Walk along Poole seafront, with 5km and 8km routes this June.

Henry Rogers, 23, named moorings manager at Beaulieu River’s Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, overseeing 500 berths after £2m redevelopment. Lymington, Solent.

UK government invests £20m in South West to boost autonomous technology, advanced robotics and next-generation drones, creating jobs and driving innovation.

Whitefield Road, Milton, New Forest, will close for three days from 8 April 2026 for Kier roadworks, says Hampshire County Council. Diversion in place.

Michael Davies has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol at 585 tapas & wine, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Comments close 9 April 2026.

THERE has been a crash near Wimborne town centre this afternoon

AN ‘ILLEGAL rave’ that has been heard from miles away has caused police to block roads and urge revellers to ‘go home’.

"Utterly selfish" party-goers were slammed by residents after an "illegal rave" with 2,000 people broke out in Dorset over Easter weekend.

A WANTED prisoner could be in Bournemouth after fleeing custody in Poole.

A new hiking event is to will take place along the world-famous Jurassic Coast.

Hundreds of people queued for hours to get a taste of some world-class jackets potatoes this Easter Sunday as viral TikTok star Spudman made an eagerly awaited trip to Bournemouth.

The windows of a boat were smashed before flares and other items were stolen after youths were seen in Hamworthy.

HUNDREDS of people have been queuing for the TikTok sensation 'Spudman'

The Lymington Carnival brought energy and theatrical flair to the streets on August 1, 1998, as captured in these photographs.

TheKaffee in Gillingham is a Dorset cafe that has been highly praised for its service, interiors, cake and coffee

A parking ban is going into force in parts of the New Forest ahead of car parking charges being introduced

The company behind The NICI luxury hotel in Bournemouth are to open another site in Lymington in the New Forest.

I would suggest to BCP that only their own staff be employed when clearance work has to be carried out, and not outside contractors used at random.

A ‘RISK to the public’ has been reported after E.coli was detected in a stream.

Waitrose in Winton, Bournemouth seeks 24-hour alcohol sales licence from BCP Council, including online orders. Public comments invited until April 10.

A traditional country pub set among ancient woodland and miles of walking trails has become a "popular destination" for both residents and visitors.

Parking bays on Sandbanks Road and Salterns Way, Poole, will be suspended April–May 2026 for Wessex Water sewer works, per BCP Council notice.

Parking suspension on Market Close, Poole from 12–23 April 2026 due to SSE utility works. Restrictions affect numbers 12/14 to 19/20.

Planned roadworks have been announced by BCP Council and are expected to cause delays of varying severity.

Parking on Story Lane, Poole, behind Tesco Express will be suspended 19 April–1 May for SSE utility works, per BCP Council TTRO 2026.

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Muppets creator Jim Henson’s classic fantasy film Labyrinth, not only has the film been restored but is now been shown in theatres accompanied by a live band and orchestra.

Studland Social Club seeks to expand licensed outdoor seating on Heath Green Road. Submit representations to Dorset Council by April 15.

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a sauna placed in idyllic woodland surroundings is the perfect way to unwind.

Households across Bournemouth and Poole will see weekly food waste collections introduced next week as part of new government guidance to simplify recycling.

Works to stablise East Cliff by demolishing buildings and removing the overhang to mitigate the risk of further landslips, improve safety and reopen the promenade could take until March 2028 according to planning documents.

A WELL KNOWN children’s railway author will be taking part in the Swanage Railway’s first Model Railway Weekend featuring 36 nostalgic layouts.

A fundraising virtual cycle ride that will cover the distances between all 20 of England's Premier League football stadiums is set to take place in May.

These are the rare coins to look out for in your change, including a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Time is running out to use your tax-free allowances. Experts reveal what you should do now to protect your money.

A WARNING has been issued for plant machinery owners to be 'extra vigilant' after a spate of thefts in north Dorset.

A MISSING prisoner is still at large after he fled from a prison transport van barefoot and wearing a handcuff.