Criminals jailed in June include a man who drove into his mother-in-law, a nurse who had sex with a vulnerable patient and a convicted murderer who slit another inmate’s throat.

Emergency services are being stretched to its limits following heat waves and an influx in tourists.

We are getting reports of a crash on Wallisdown road, Bournemouth this morning.

A LARGE search for a person with ‘difficulties’ in water was carried out for ten hours in late night.

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The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Dorset pubs from places like Dorchester and Worth Matravers have been named among the best 500 in England according to The Telegraph

Studland Naturist Beach in Dorset has been named as the second-best naturits beach in the UK, according to KAYAK

A number of roadworks will be taking place across the BCP area this week.

A range of events are being held across BCP this month including live music, car nights and water sports.

A Bournemouth MP has called for a “targeted solution” to the town’s illegal parking issues, rather than measures that would affect residents all year round for problems largely happened during the summer months.

A popular beach festival at Sandbanks has announced its full line-up for this year’s event which takes place next weekend.

With Oasis heading on tour this summer and Liam and Noel Gallagher reuinting once again, test your knowledge of the band's songs.

He also spoke about the Jubilee and Community Art Gardens, Upton Wood, Upton Manor Care Home, Lyt-Up Legacy Garden and Reddies Children’s Playground.

All shortlisted organisations have been invited to attend the BCP awards ceremony at Bournemouth University in July, where the winners will be crowned.

Litter Free Dorset launches digital chat tool to boost public engagement on Bournemouth bathing water quality, with real-time data from Wessex Water buoys.

Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"

The OPSS has issued a number of recalls, including on products sold at some of the UK’s biggest retailers, including supermarket giants Sainsbury's and Asda.

At the end of 2024, the pub, formerly Brewhouse and Kitchen, had a £120,000 refresh and was renamed as a nod to its original name "The Branksome Arms".

The popular Summer Lunchtime Recitals have returned to Wimborne Minster this July, offering a series of free concerts every Monday.

Parkrun is coming to the Recreation Ground in Fordingbridge this summer, run director David Millar has said

Emma's Bakery will open its doors on Saturday after anticipation from Verwood residents who have been desperately waiting for a new bakery.

Dorset Police has opened a new entry route for people wishing to become police officers without the need to have a degree or study for one.

The luxury homeware shop is located at 58 High Street, and acts as a showroom for the website to allow customers to see and feel products before purchasing. It acts as a way to "bridge the gap" between the convenience of online shopping and the impor...

Mr Gibowicz, 43, died during a road accident in Ferndown on February 22, 2025. An inquest was held into his death at Bournemouth Town Hall on June 4.

Over a dozen motors home have taken up residence along a seafront road, causing concern among residents about the impact on visitors to the town.

A DORSET resident has spoken of her concerns about devastation for wildlife after construction began on a 100-home development in the village.

Leaders of organisations across the county have joined forces in a new partnership aimed at boosting sustainability and attracting green investment to the BCP area.

Family, friends and colleagues of Andrew Wickham MBE, gathered recently to honour the late Morebus managing director with an extraordinary farewell.

Michael Griffiths, a gardening expert working with Gumtree, has shared a few tips to make the most of your outdoor space this summer

Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at Holton Heath.

A MAN who had links to Dorset tragically died on a railway line in Birmingham. British Transport Police are now trying to track down the family of the man who died. He has been identified as Brian Bande, 39.

Here's what is known about the new Covid XFG, or 'Stratus', variant from UK cases and symptoms to what the World Health Organisation has said and more.

More than £26,000 and large quantities of cannabis, heroin and cocaine were seized in Dorset during a week-long crackdown on the supply of illegal drugs.

Firefighters rescued several dogs and cats after a fire broke out in house in Bournemouth.

An independent off licence will be closing after more than 30 years in business.

Emergency road restrictions have been installed in Ferndown after reported ‘near misses’ with pedestrians.

A bottle of wine worth £35,000 is among the high value items stolen from a property in the New Forest

A large herd of seahorses were spotted by divers near Studland Bay after conversation work in the area has allowed the creatures to flourish.

Claire Small, 39, has created petitions on both the BCP Council website and Change.org website in the hope of making CCTV mandatory in taxis and private hire vehicles.

Keyhole Bridge will to vehicles as part of substantial repairs to the sluice channel.

Bins displaced during a landslip “need replacing urgently” to help tackle the growing amounts of litter being left on Bournemouth’s beaches, an MP has said.

Firefighters are at the scene of a property fire in Shelbourne Road in Bournemouth

Police have been targeting a range of crimes, including theft, drugs, and rural offences in the New Forest

Seven roads in Christchurch and two roads in Poole are currently under proposal to have speed limits reduced to either 30mph or 20mph.

A 90-year-old engineer is seeking a manufacturer to make his designs a reality after creating a safety handrail that can be erected in minutes.

In the Parliamentarian port of Poole the very idea of a pub named "The King's Head" would have been deeply provocative. 

Met Office Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole weather forecast: Sunny spells, cloud, and light rain risk. Temperatures peak at 23C, 4–10 July 2025.

Snappy suits, floor length frocks and flashy cars were on display for Avonbourne Academies prom on Thursday night.

Pictures from The Bourne Academy Year 11 prom in the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth.