A man arrested at Bournemouth Airport on suspicion of rape was one of 19 people detained there over four years, according to a Dorset Police Freedom of Information response.

Tides Cafe in Highcliffe has been earning praise for its welcoming atmosphere and quality brunches, among other factors

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary road works in September due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Vikki Slade MP has called for an urgent meeting with senior Post Office officials following the closure of Wareham Post Office.

Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported a busy week of activity across the county, including arrests, vehicle seizures, and community engagement.

Tiny Italiano in Southbourne, Bournemouth, has applied to BCP Council for a premises licence to serve alcohol with food daily. Comments open until 30 September.

A rare Easy Rider Billy Bike replica, built by Lucky Buck Custom Cycles, will be auctioned at Charterhouse, Haynes Motor Museum, 26 Nov. Estimate: £15k-£17k.

A care home has marked Mexican Independence Day with a day of music, food, and culture

The Sundown Adventures will return to Go Ape Moors Valley from October 16, offering visitors the chance to tackle high ropes courses and zip lines in the dark

Anxiety, travel costs and a lack of accessible placements are blocking young carers in Dorset and their route into the workplace.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity has announced the Merry Mile, a family-friendly event taking place on Sunday, December 6

African Soul Rebels, a concert featuring three acclaimed African artists, will come to Lighthouse Poole on Saturday, October 3.

Dorset Council announces road closures and speed restrictions in Verwood and Blandford Forum for National Grid and resurfacing works from 5–31 October 2026.

St Aldhelm’s Academy in Poole drew large numbers of parents and prospective pupils from the local area on Wednesday, September 16.

Relive Blandford Carnival 2001 in Dorset, from colourful floats and marching bands to an illuminated procession, despite a route change.

A proposal to refurbish part of the O2 Academy in Bournemouth has been submitted to improve facilities at the venue.

Thousands packed Ringwood town centre on Saturday afternoon for the popular annual carnival.

An 11-year-old young carer from Christchurch has been named the South West regional winner of the Young Person of the Year HAF Award and shortlisted for a national award.

Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.

Randy’s Donuts, the famous American chain, is set to make its UK debut in Edinburgh.

Labour figures, including Lord Neil Kinnock, are calling for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting.

A petition, signed by nearly 15,000 people, asked for a new ban to be introduced at supermarkets across the UK

The £12,570 Personal Allowance is frozen until 2031. A new petition is calling for it to rise automatically with inflation or wages.

Only 1,500 first edition copies of J.R.R Tolkein’s The Hobbit were ever printed, and one was recently found and valued at £64,420.

Cut your energy bills with these seven expert tips that are easy to do around your home.

A man has been arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries in a crash.

A legendary pumpkin partnership between two brothers who have grown 13 title-winning squashes has come to an end after half a century.Twin brothers Ian and Stuart Paton, both 65, are amongst the world's most accomplished pumpkin growers and currently...

Following a sudden spike in E. coli levels in Christchurch Harbour, Tom Hayes MP brought local organisations together to meet the Government’s Water Minister.

BCP Council will be not be accepting applications for Blue Badges for two weeks as the authority transitions between systems.

Plans to build two new homes have been unanimously rejected by councillors despite officer recommending approval.

A week ago, we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary by having a party where one of the guests was my brother.

A yacht club in Sandbanks has submitted plans for an expansion to its marina.

A homeowner whose sea views have been blocked by an illegal privacy screen says she is "banging her head against a brick wall" after a developer unveiled his latest attempt to keep it.

Three play areas are set for major improvements as part of a wider investment in children’s spaces.

A decision on plans to allow a stable to offer riding lessons to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has been deferred to a later date.

Children as young as five have been filmed masked with balaclavas to steal from a store while adults wait outside.

A support worker marked her first work anniversary with a charity by jumping 15,000ft from a plane.

A concert celebrating guitar music from the past 50 years is coming to Wimborne.

Shavya Limited seeks a new Premises Licence for Ramen Hozan Bournemouth, 510 Wimborne Road, to sell alcohol. Submit views to BCP Council by September 30.

Poole has been given a spectacular musical and military treat as Poole Military Tattoo – Salute to the Services brought more than 400 performers together.

Sunseeker Europe will showcase an impressive line-up of five Sunseeker yachts across two key Southampton locations this September

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is set to bring a vibrant programme of creativity to this year’s Arts by the Sea Festival and Fringe

A male white-tailed eagle has successfully fledged from a Dorset nest, marking the fourth consecutive year of successful breeding in England as the species continues its return after more than 200 years.

Organised by Diverse Abilities, the "Just Drop In" sessions at The Treehouse in Hurn will be held every Tuesday during term time.

Circus Starr, a charity dedicated to making live entertainment accessible for all, will perform at The Hub at Talbot Heath School on September 20.

One of the south’s longest-married couples have celebrated their blue sapphire 65th wedding anniversary.

Beaulieu's 59th International Autojumble, held on September 12 and September 13, attracted visitors and exhibitors from across the globe.

Plans to introduce live music and alcohol sales at Tuckton Tea Gardens is going to be heard by committee

A sex shop in Bournemouth has been granted permission to continue trading for another year

Dorset Council and Wessex Water announce road closures and parking restrictions in Wareham, Sandford and Church Knowle for maintenance works, Sept–Oct 2026.