A NEW traditional pub has opened its doors in Southbourne, with owner saying the launch day was a “fantastic success.”

A Bournemouth MP and BCP Council have welcomed an extra £2.5million  in funding for a brand-new SEND Programme

Three adders have been spotted in the New Forest.

Charities and community groups in Dorset are being offered the chance to apply for funding to support environmental projects.

Brewery Square in Dorchester hosts a free classic car show with Dorchester Classic Vehicle Club on May Bank Holiday, plus other local events all May.

Enjoy free live music in New Milton this summer. Concerts at the recreation ground run 7 June–6 September, organised by New Milton Town Council.

Wimborne Minster Civic Day 2026 saw Dorset civic leaders visit key heritage sites, celebrate local craftsmanship, and highlight the town’s arts and culture.

Dr Romana Turina of Arts University Bournemouth to chair a key panel at the 2026 BAFTSS conference, presenting research on AI in screenwriting.

Rare Dorset vineyard, Muston Farm, with 30 acres of vines and English sparkling wine production, for sale at £1m near Dorchester. Contact Savills for details.

More than 450 people took part in a charity's first-ever Sunset Walk in memory of loved ones.

A FAMILY run dental surgery in Poole is undergoing a “huge renovation” to introduce a state-of -the-art technology, alongside the addition of four new treatment rooms.

A magical world of garden fairies has been brought to life through art at a seafront museum in the heart of Bournemouth.

A COMMUNITY has been left shocked after a man was stabbed near a gardens in Weymouth.

Dorset Council has announced there will be alterations to traffic in the Chickerell area this weekend as a health clinic is set up at Budmouth Academy.

A rare red-spotted bluethroat has been photographed in Dorset

A PUB dating back to 1790 features a design inspired by its maritime roots, with shipping forecasts, ship’s rudders and tide times adorning the walls.

Cllrs Cathy Lugg and Mike Parkes, in a joint question to Dorset Council’s April meeting, asked why the crossing patrol (lollipop lady) in Church Road, Ferndown was being withdrawn at the end of the school term, when in their view, a risk to  pupil...

LOOK inside Bournemouth’s newest seafront restaurant showcasing panoramic views.

Neil Duncan-Jordan urges rail reforms and public ownership after research shows season ticket prices could drop 12.6% if train leasing profits were reinvested.

Fans, artists, and collectors came together to celebrate music and support independent record stores.

Chris Basham, who lives in Downton and has visited the Forest for most of his life, said he was surprised to find the notice on his car during a short walk close to Godshill Inclosure, near Woodgreen cemetery, on April 2.

UK SMEs face mounting pressure from rising wage bills and labour costs, Azets survey finds, with many freezing hiring amid economic uncertainty.

A rare WWII StuG III tank, restored by The Weald Foundation, will headline Tankfest 2026 at The Tank Museum, Bovington. Tickets selling fast.

Creative Enterprise Live: New & Emerging comes to Arts University Bournemouth, offering masterclasses and networking.

Discover Alan Ayckbourn’s Neighbourhood Watch at Bournemouth Little Theatre Club, Winton. A dark comedy running until 18 April. Local theatre, live drama.

A rare George III silver entrée dish, owned by the same family for 217 years, will be auctioned at Charterhouse, Sherborne, 27 April. Estimated £2,500–£3,500.

Barratt David Wilson Homes in Dorset partners with EBP South to tackle the construction skills shortage, inspiring students with workshops and apprenticeships.

TWO butchers have vowed to keep the traditional trade alive as they take on a long-standing shop in Ferndown.

Six local New Forest campsites have been named among the 9 best in the entire UK.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A WOMAN has admitted to lying about who she lived with in order to claim Universal Credit.

A woman said that she was 'blown away' after her new self-serve cake shed sold out entirely in the first week.

Take a look inside one of Bournemouth's newest venues which opened in the former Slug & Lettuce site last month.

ALMOST a thousand residents have objected to plans for 140 new homes on the edge of a New Forest village — with just three people submitting comments in support.

A new boat has been named and launched to offer accessible trips on the water.

Bournemouth has earned the title 'The Sauciest City' for ordering more portions of extra sauce on Deliveroo than anywhere else in England.

Vaccinations and antibiotics are now being offered to young people who live or go to school in the Weymouth area following three confirmed cases of meningococcal infection (meningitis) in young people

A POLICE cordon and road closures are in place in Weymouth after an incident last night

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.

TWO men were taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries after a reported assault incident outside Bournemouth bar.

AN ELECTRICAL fire sparked inside a storeroom at a supermarket in Poole.

POLICE has issued a reminder that parking on zig-zag lines at pedestrian crossings is one of the strictest no-stopping offences on the road.

A MAN who is accused of escaping from lawful custody in Poole is due to appear in crown court.

THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and a money laundering offence in Poole.

A COUPLE who turned their Wimborne home into a mini drug warehouse were caught with kilos of class A and B drugs as well as around £20,000 in cash.

There are delays to the new food waste collection service, which started less than two weeks ago, in parts of Poole and Bournemouth while it gets ‘up and running’.

History took to the skies this morning as a restored Spitfire soared above Bournemouth for it's 90th anniversary celebration tour on it's way to make its last descent in Southampton.