GTA VI may mark the end of midnight game launches, as Bournemouth and Poole’s 2007 PlayStation 3 queues recall Dorset’s lost gaming ritual and camaraderie.

Bournemouth Pier offered 15 paddle-steamer departures on some days, linking Dorset with Southampton, the Isle of Wight and Solent sights.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in November due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays

Blandford Literary Festival will take place in Blandford Forum from November 13 to November 15, offering a packed programme of talks, workshops, and activities.

Hidden £20,000 vintage jewellery found in a 1960s bungalow safe will go under the hammer at Charterhouse’s Christmas Luxuries auction in Dorset on December 11.

Care home resident Joan became a magician’s assistant when Magic Circle member Alfie granted her wish of seeing a live show at Talbot View in Bournemouth.

Padel People Ltd has applied for a Dorset Council alcohol licence at Woolsbridge Industrial Park, Three Legged Cross, with objections open until November 18.

Poole and Royal Bournemouth hospitals launch a new urgent treatment centre advice line, helping NHS 111 patients cut waits and access the right care faster.

Dorset funeral directors Douch launch anticipatory grief workshops with PramaLife, supporting carers facing terminal illness, advanced dementia and loss.

Hordle CE Primary School pupils create a permanent clay poppy cascade in the New Forest, honouring Armed Forces and remembrance through a memorial garden.

Bake Off contestant Maggie Richardson launches Dorset’s Great Christmas Pudding Stir at the Museum of East Dorset on November 21, supporting Wimborne Foodbank.

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation hosts a Christmas market and Santa’s Grotto at Bournemouth’s Hot Rocks on December 5, raising funds for families affected by cancer.

Poole Grammar School in Dorset hosts Secret Postcard Original Art Sale on December 5, raising funds for Sixth Form study facilities, with a December 4 preview.

A law firm with a Bournemouth office has been named one of the best in the country.

Monty Don's final Gardeners' World episode from Longmeadow has aired, as he says goodbye to the BBC show after 23 years.

Dot cakes have taken over the internet so I tried baking them to see if they are better than just buying a store-bought option.

Poppies have become an important symbol of Remembrance Day, but why do we wear them, and when should you start wearing one?

Female shop owner assaulted during robbery by two men at store

Businesses in Bournemouth's Triangle say rogue vape traders exploit loopholes, harm honest retailers and repeatedly reopen under new names, prompting calls for stronger enforcement.

The Angel Inn: A cosy Dorset country pub with something for everyone

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 4%, increasing payments for tracker mortgage borrowers by an average £30.72 a month.

Diverse Abilities' Poole gala ball auction is open, with luxury lots up for grabs to support children and adults with disabilities across Dorset on November 21.

The Swanage TG Jones branch is set to close in January, with outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse preparing to take over the premises.

Discover what red, purple, black and white poppies mean, from military remembrance to animals, diverse communities and peace in Britain.

The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass. Check the new qualifying ages and how the rules differ.

Bournemouth Town Council rejects a council tax freeze and £500k for playpark improvements after Reform councillors oppose Liberal Democrat plans at committee.

Wimborne Minster’s Christmas lights switch-on returns on November 28, with music, family entertainment, choirs and a 5pm ceremony in the Town Square.

Both soaps will be pulled from the air next week to make way for more live sports coverage.

Lymington High Street traders have renewed calls for an hour of free parking, warning the current arrangements are driving customers away.

MOTORISTS are being put on alert after a fog warning was issued for Dorset.

A search is underway for a missing teenager who may have travelled to Bournemouth.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are leaving the UK after it was claimed that King Charles considered stripping their titles.

A parking mistake dating back eight years is being corrected as new restrictions are introduced across the New Forest.

Remarkable 1970s photos of Bournemouth’s Lansdowne, featuring period cars, streets, buildings and aerial views before decades of redevelopment.

The Running Duck in Blandford Forum has been earning rave reviews from customers thanks to its accessibility, service and food

AllTrails has highlighted five of Dorset's best autumn walks in places like Wimborne, Evershot and Winterborne Stickland

Brown & Brown Poole renews its partnership with Wimborne Town FC, supporting the Dorset club, local football, community investment and its upcoming season.

Police said 25 drivers will be receiving tickets in the post for exceeding the 40mph speed limit.

A four-bedroom detached house backing onto playing fields in Queens Park, Bournemouth, has gone on the market for £600,000.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed

Ambulance crews and HM Coastguard officers found a woman at the foot of the cliffs after concerns were raised for her welfare.

'Quarter of million pounds' worth of illegal goods seized in crackdown

BCP Council update residents and business owners after major gas leak in St Michael’s Road and nearby roads in Bournemouth

The Liberal Democrats have kept hold of a council seat in Poole following a by-election triggered by a councillor resigning.

Police give update on wanted man Mickey Stanley on prison recall

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault by beating woman

The National Motor Museum has announced proposed staffing changes and cancelled several events as it prepares to relocate its collection of 1.9 million motoring objects from the New Forest. The museum, based at Beaulieu, said it was facing significan...

Hundreds of residents, business owners and hotel guests were all evacuated on Friday following a "major" gas leak."

THE FIRE service has issued a statement as it continues to tackle fire on Canford Heath tonight.

A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face following a fight.