A cordon is in place in Bournemouth town centre this morning after a building fire in Old Christchurch Road

It feels an age since the infamous "Beast from the East" wreaked havoc across the county - after all, a lot has happened since.

A man threatened with criminal proceedings from BCP Council after he built a sheltered walkway to care for his disabled wife has said he is “not a criminal”.

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in February 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth

Dorset Council seeks public feedback on A354 Milborne St Andrew road safety proposals, aiming to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety in the village.

New Forest Fruit is using recycled coir to deliver British asparagus to Tesco six weeks early.

Dorset MPs say Britain should not be drawn into US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Parking spaces in Christchurch have been recommended to be removed to improve the reliability of bus services as part of an £8.9million improvement plan.

A cyclist in his 60s was taken to hospital for injuries believed to be “serious” after a collision with a car in Poole.

Ukraine Relief Charity in Bournemouth delivers over £18m of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including ambulances, generators and oxygen machines.

T’Pau’s Carol Decker headlines 80s Classical at Lighthouse Poole with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, joined by Nik Kershaw and Johnny Hates Jazz.

Men across Dorset are finding friendship and support through a weekly wellbeing walk that combines fresh air, movement and the power of conversation.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Explore Sayoko Takahata’s Ma (間) exhibition at Sandy Hill Arts, Corfe Castle, 7–15 March. Discover Japanese aesthetics, pointillism, and AUB research.

Tourist attractions and venues across the Dorset are preparing to open their doors free for a limited time as part of the 'National Lottery Open Week' campaign.

Join the McCarthy Stone Foundation sea dip at Bournemouth beach on 4 March 2026 for International Women's Day, raising funds to tackle loneliness in later life.

Experience a Super Mario-inspired Easter at the Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne. Family-friendly interactive trail, craft activities, and gaming sessions.

Bryanston School pupils raise a record £91,000 for UK and international charities during A2 Charities Weekend, featuring dance, sport, auctions and more.

Beaulieu’s 2026 season features the revamped National Motor Museum, "Driven: Britain's Motoring Story" gallery, auto events and festive highlights.

A Poole-based hospice has written a booklet to commemorate its workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Dorset Archives Trust launches £48,000 appeal to catalogue and digitise Sylvia Townsend Warner archive, preserving the Dorset author and LGBTQ+ icon’s legacy.

Steele Raymond unveils new brand and website amid major growth across the South Coast, expanding offices, teams, and maintaining Top Tier Legal 500 status.

Wareham Town Council buys former NatWest building to expand Wareham Museum, create a Tourist Information Centre, and boost facilities.

Heathland House in Ferndown named among South West’s top 20 care homes by carehome.co.uk, praised for exceptional residential, respite and dementia care.

Hurn Court Opera partners with Arts University Bournemouth costume students to create 1930s-inspired outfits for Verdi’s La Traviata, opening in Christchurch.

YESSS Electrical raises £1,974 for Oakhaven Hospice with charity golf day in Christchurch and Lymington, supporting end-of-life care in the local community.

The New Forest Business Show returns to the New Forest Showground on 18 June 2026, supporting local businesses, networking, and ‘Buy Local’ growth.

u3a Wimborne and Planet Wimborne launch "Greener Wimborne, Better Planet"—a five-part series on local environmental action, education, and community events.

Age UK Broadstone urgently seeks donations of clothes, homeware and toys to support older people. Gift Aid boosts funds for vital UK-wide charity services.

Nineteen New Forest roads will face temporary closures for works from 23 February 2026. See affected routes and details at Hampshire County Council.

BCP Council to install new puffin and zebra crossings on Richmond Road and St Catherine's Road. Public consultation open until 13 March 2026. Have your say.

Cromer Road, Poole, will be closed from 23 March–1 May 2026 for SGN gas mains works, with diversions in place. BCP Council advises motorists to plan ahead.

Parking suspended on Crabton Close Road, Bournemouth, from 16–24 March 2026 for SGN utility works. No waiting or loading. BCP Council may extend restrictions.

New Bournemouth traffic orders for Westover Road, Christchurch Road and Lansdowne Crescent start 11 May 2026. See BCP Council details, ref P123.

Shanty Spirit Ltd seeks BCP Council approval to add a tap room at Arthur Brays Yard, Poole, with extended hours, live music and alcohol sales.

NEARLY 500 asylum seekers are currently housed in hotels across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, down from almost 600 just three months before.

Dorset Coroner appeals for help tracing next of kin of Christina Sandra MacDonald, 76, who died in Bournemouth on 1 March 2026. Contact 01202 123900.

Sunseeker International has announced the appointment of a new CEO and chairman, as well as securing new ownership.

A MAN has blasted the council for using a car park as a ‘cash cow’ after dozens of drivers were reportedly fined in one evening.

An inquest has opened following the death of 18-year-old Joshua Blake, who died in a crash in the Wareham area.

Over 22,000 Tesco employees could earn £5,000–£8,000 each from a record £134 million staff share pay out.

The item is mis-struck, meaning it was incorrectly imprinted while being minted, and so the image of Queen Elizabeth II's head appears upside down

Trump has been critical of Sir Keir Starmer for not permitting US aircraft to launch attacks against Tehran from British bases.

The UK Government has advised against all but essential travel to Thailand in the latest Foreign Office travel update, citing the escalation in the Middle East.

A charter flight will rescue British nationals in Oman this evening, it has been confirmed.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its latest travel advice for those heading to Turkey from the UK amid Middle East conflict

The intensifying conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces has resulted in flight cancellations, including at Dubai Airport, and important travel advice.

The following cases were heard in Poole Magistrates' Court:

Over thirty speeding tickets were handed out by police in a single day in the New Forest

While the Clipper is known for being a cafeteria, your comments described a location that was so much more.