Bournemouth’s Hampshire Centre history, from Woolco’s opening on October 29, 1968, to Castlepoint’s October 27, 2003 launch and traffic chaos.

Gillingham High Street commercial property attracts an accepted post-auction offer, with lapsed plans for three flats and a £145,000-£155,000 guide price.

Government bans sex offenders on licence from using smart glasses and wearable recording technology, alongside GPS monitoring and restriction zones.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor brings her Christmas Kitchen Disco Tour to Bournemouth International Centre on November 27, 2027. Tickets go on sale November 20.

A petition calling for the personal tax-free allowance to rise to £20,000 has passed 30,000 signatures, with its November 14 deadline approaching

HMRC has updated its Child Benefit rates for 2027/28, with millions of parents set to receive higher weekly payments.

More than a million yellow box junction penalties issued by councils in England and Wales since 2023, the junction rules and how to challenge a notice.

Released by the Royal Mint in 2009, the Kew Gardens design had a circulating mintage of 210,000.

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

A Bournemouth strip club's licence hearing heard opposing arguments over women's safety and the surrounding area.

Plans to renew a Bournemouth sex shop licence have been heard by committee after four objections were submitted to the plans.

Residents and visitors across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can look forward to a packed schedule of festivities kicking off this week for the Christmas period.

St Mary’s Church in Winterborne Zelston, Dorset, receives £16,000 DHCT grant for urgent roof, tower and window repairs, helping preserve historic heritage.

A New Forest teenager has built a successful online seed business.

A hit-and-run driver who crashed into parked vehicles is being sought by police.

Those using illegal Fire Sticks have been warned that police are now using financial records to find those culpable.

Government travel bosses have issued a warning for British tourists travelling to Spain.

The Post Office is urging retailers to continue to accept cash payments following digital payment outages.

Dorset Council faces a £30million budget gap as rising demand for adult and children’s services puts its finances under pressure.

Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes backs plans to stop taxpayers funding neglectful landlords, tackle derelict high street buildings and strengthen council powers.

Dorset pubs including The Museum Inn and Pavilion Arms report strong trading, as Butcombe Group posts 8.1% Q3 sales growth and Christmas bookings rise.

Dorset technology firm Green IP is moving its global headquarters to Westbourne after growing from five to 25 staff, now with plans to reach 47 employees.

Bournemouth Mayor Roberto Rocca backs Hope HTS’s Christmas appeal, urging £1 donations to help people experiencing homelessness move towards independence.

James B Partridge brings his Primary School Bangers Tour to The Barn, Ringwood, on May 7, 2027, after sell-out shows and huge demand for school singalongs.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A theatre company that brought live performances to rural communities for more than four decades is leaving a lasting legacy following its closure.

Wareham men’s health group boosts confidence and wellbeing through healthy cooking sessions delivered by The Friendly Food Club and backed by local business.

More than 12,000 tonnes of salt have been stockpiled as gritting teams gear up for the winter season.

Richard Blackford’s The Black Lake, performed by Bournemouth Symphony Chorus at Lighthouse Poole, earns a Ivors Composer Awards nomination for choral music.

Abri Homes launches 15 Shared Ownership homes in Upton, Dorset, near Poole, with two and three-bedroom properties from £122,500 for a 35% share.

Soroptimist International Bournemouth will stage a student art exhibition addressing gender-based violence in Poole this month.

Free BCP Carers Rights Day 2026 event in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole offers unpaid carers advice, legal guidance and support on November 17.

Bournemouth Town Councillors Michael Labidi and Karen Hay are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday, November 14, as part of a new initiative to tackle graffiti, litter and neglected areas across Bournemouth town centre.

New Forest District Council honours the Armed Forces at Remembrance events in Lyndhurst, Totton, Sway and New Milton, including Armistice Day tributes.

Poole care home resident Willow Ellis laid handmade Remembrance Sunday wreaths for Kingland House residents at a November 8 ceremony, honouring Armed Forces.

Dorset youth workers celebrate National Youth Work Week as AIMCommunity announces a February 25, 2027 symposium for BCP charities, schools and partners.

Free Bournemouth screening of Unauthorised Absence on November 18 explores the struggles of families supporting neurodiverse children and a failing system.

BAFTA-winning comedian Chris McCausland brings Waffle to Bournemouth Pavilion on April 28, 2028. Strictly winner’s tickets are on sale for his UK tour.

Thousands are expected to fill the streets for a day of festive fun.

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, located close to New Milton, has earned a spot on La Liste’s 2026 ranking of the top 1,000 hotels globally.

Phil Vickery MBE inspires Dorset business leaders at Poole's Premier Lunch Club on November 6, raising charity funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

A flying coach and a pair of ugly sisters will bring panto magic to the stage this Christmas.

A garden design studio has expanded its team with a new appointment.

Zizzi customers in Christmas jumpers can claim a free Pig in Blanket Bombe when its festive menu launches on Tuesday 17 November.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care expands Dorset partnerships with Tricuro and St Nicholas Church, offering drop-in support in Christchurch and Corfe Mullen.

A community centre and theatre is marking 40 years at the heart of Ferndown with a day of celebration.

A man who appeared in Star Wars is stepping into the boxing ring later this month to raise money for the charity that supported his family through a childhood cancer diagnosis.

Four members of the New Ypres League travelled from Wimborne to Ypres to take part in a new annual day of remembrance.

BCP Council is aiming to open a library in Bournemouth in early December, nearly a year after it was closed due to a partial ceiling collapse

A student nurse has accused Bournemouth University of removing her from her course following concerns about her disabilities.