Fearless pop icon and cultural force Self Esteem and living legend Billy Ocean headlined the Castle Stage at Camp Bestival as the sun set on an epic second day of the UK's favourite family festival; the ultimate 'festi-holiday'.

THE former chief constable of Hampshire police who faces an allegation that he had sex while on duty was paid more than £55,000 after resigning while his conduct was under investigation.

Costcutter Swanage, based on the Swanage High Street and run by the Tomes family since 1908, has partnered with Snappy Shopper for a new home delivery service.

Michael Bretton, who murdered Craig Hurcombe with a samurai sword outside his workplace on New Year's Day, has been jailed for life

Pinnacle Plants International seeks Environment Agency approval to abstract water from the River Stour, for agricultural use. Comments by August 19.

Local people and visitors gathered in Lymington recently, to celebrate the introduction of five brand new buses to serve Morebus’ New Forest Breezer routes.

Gas mains replacement works by SGN will close Coombe Avenue and Redhill Drive, Bournemouth, 17 August–3 September 2026. Plan ahead for diversions.

Cliff Moore review of Graham Gouldman & Heart Full of Songs – St Peter’s Church, Poole

Go Ape is giving families the chance to explore its Moor Valley Country Park site for 15% off this summer as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

Dorset travel update: August 2026 sees road closures, speed limits and diversions in Wimborne St Giles, Lytchett Minster, Witchampton and Blandford St Mary.

Honda Day took place at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton on July 25, celebrating the iconic Japanese motorcycle brand.

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is benefitting from an exciting new artwork at the BEACH Building, unveiled on Wednesday, July 29.

The air crackled with anticipation, a vibrant electricity that only a summer bank holiday could bring to a quiet Hampshire village.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court

Reform led Town Council has published its proposed 2026/2027 budget, describing it as a plan built on “financial prudence”

BCP Council has rejected calls to reopen a Poole Park Whitecliff gate to motorists

An 82-year-old resident has warned drivers are forced to "race" between Poole's lifting bridges because broken signs leave them guessing which is open.

Councillors have approved the sale of land despite “deeply toxic” feelings towards Wessex Water

A woman was left permanently scarred when a stranger bit her at a concert.

Our trader of the week is a long-established independent menswear and school uniform retailer that has served Wimborne residents for 37 years and recently expanded its premises after its most successful year to date.

BCP Council has been given the green light to use new powers to cut roadwork delays and congestion

A Bournemouth shop worker says filthy streets, bad smells and overflowing bins are damaging the town centre's reputation and driving visitors away.

Almería Airport in Spain welcomes thousands of British travellers each year. However, it will shut down for six days to allow for runway upgrades.

A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK this August. Here's how and when you can see it.

Road closures have been reported after a police incident in Poole this morning.

The Forum Cafe in Blandford Forum has earned rave reviews thanks to its food, coffee and atmosphere

Chris Packham has shared his dream EastEnders role and what he hopes TV can do to help share information about the environment

An address in Blandford Forum is subject to a partial closure order from Dorset Police after persistent anti-social behaviour

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park near New Forest National Park was featured in Campsites.co.uk’s 2026 Outstanding Sites List.

Champions have been crowned at this year’s New Forest Awards.

Young people in Hampshire are missing out on emerging job opportunities.

A police operation in North Dorset has led to two arrests for suspected modern day slavery and money laundering.

My name is Dan Ware. I’m an entrepreneur, business adviser and Chair of the BCP Business Growth Board.

Michael Bretton has been found guilty of murdering Craig Hurcombe with a samurai sword in Somerset

A shopworker said he feared for his safety after two men allegedly attacked him with a gun during a daylight attempted robbery.

Disposable barbecues are at the centre of safety concerns amid ongoing hot and dry conditions.

Three men have been arrested after an attempted armed robbery in Poole

Found myself having to go to Bournemouth centre last week.

A museum display was scrapped after permission to show historic items was withdrawn

NATIONAL Highways has objected to the use of field off the A31 at Corfe Mullen for a Mega Slip and Slide attraction.

An inquest has opened into the death of a Ringwood man who went missing earlier this year.

Activists staged protests outside Shell petrol stations calling on the Government to make fossil fuel companies pay for the damage caused by the climate crisis.

Dorset’s very own Nettle Eating Champion, Mike Hobbs, was crowned the first-ever Pokémon Champion of Champions at a global tournament in London

Trevor Horn is set to appear at The Barn in Ringwood on November 13, with his Adventures In Modern Recordings show, which returns after a run earlier this year.

This weekend sees the release of a new Spider-Man film, alongside other films in cinemas across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole

Bournemouth Beach has been named one of the most-loved beaches in the UK, topping a new ranking of five-star reviews

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is hosting its popular Country Fayre & Dog Show at the Church Knowle Rehoming and Visitor Centre, near Wareham, on August 9.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

The production of Twelve Angry Men is coming back to the Lighthouse Poole from Tuesday, April 13 to Saturday, April 17, 2027.

The original chimney from a narrow-gauge steam engine known as Tiny was donated to the Purbeck Mining Museum by Paul Abbott, who rescued it as a teenage.