A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in the early hours.

A record-breaking car restored by engineers at Beaulieu's National Motor Museum is just six months away from a planned return to the Florida beach where it made motoring history.

A nursery in Poole has been closed by Ofsted after 'issues' were raised.

The story of High Contrast Cinema, Wimborne's not-for-profit, volunteer run community cinema showing films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Bournemouth & District Society of Model Engineers saved miniature railway after AFC Bournemouth stadium expansion forced them out of Kings Park.

Supporters packed into SOBO Beach this weekend as campaigners fighting to save the popular Southbourne seafront venue urged BCP Council to reconsider plans for its future.

Everest-29032 in Wallisdown is rated as the BCP area's highest-rated curry restaurant on Tripadvisor

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attended 12 incidents involving solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 2025, up from five the previous year and marking the highest annual total since at least 2018.

Transvision Vamp will perform a 16-date tour across the UK, including a show at O2 Academy Bournemouth on October 21.

SOBO Beach could lose its site after delays and a disputed BCP Council process, as concerns grow over Bournemouth’s financial crisis, services and leadership.

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

Footpath 76, which starts at its junction with Pearce Avenue, will be shut due to construction works by Matrod Frampton.

Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.

Motorists are facing delays following reports of a crash blocking the A31 at Canford Bottom roundabout this morning.

You could be attracting rats to your home without realising it by making a simple kitchen mistake.

The finalists of Celebrity Traitors 2026 are believed to have been leaked with fans now having to avoid spoilers.

B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tell MPs that failing to seek a new deal with the EU would be a dereliction of duty, reiterating closer ties could boost growth

Households drying laundry indoors face £3,000 repair bills, rejected insurance claims and serious health risks from toxic mould, experts warn.

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in England

Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.

Russell Brand is set to appear in court today for the start of his trial over charges of rape and sexual assaults against six women.

Flying Scotsman visits Swanage Railway in Dorset from October 23 to November 1, hauling Devon Belle Pullman trains during the heritage line’s 50th anniversary.

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Two men have been detained after being found with suspected drugs during a police patrol.

A HOTEL has apologised after "structural damage" in one of its bedrooms caused an evacuation on Sunday.

Residents will bid farewell to the iconic Barfleur ferry today - get in touch to share your memories

A new campaign is calling for targeted government support to boost the economies and wellbeing of coastal communities.

Charities are being urged by Azets to urgently strengthen their cyber security measures to protect donor data from potential breaches.

Residents and staff at Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards are celebrating this week after the home was named a finalist in the Ringwood Business Awards

A silent disco offering an alternative to traditional Halloween events will take place this October.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has launched a series of events for pupils, teachers and aspiring musicians across Dorset, including Poole and Bournemouth.

People living with rare diseases in Dorset are being offered two years’ free access to an AI-powered app designed to help them.

Liz Lean PR launches Protect by LLPR and Engage by LLPR, offering 24/7 crisis communications, planning permission and stakeholder engagement support.

Dorset cottage with panoramic Corfe Castle views on the market for £600,000

The School Sleep Easy initiative, organised by YMCA Bournemouth, has raised an average of around £75,000 each year for the past five years.

An electric unicycle rider, described as a 'kind' and 'caring' man with the 'most infectious smile', died after he was unable to slow down his vehicle when approaching standstill traffic, an inquest has heard.

The Poole-to-Cherbourg route is set to come to an end after many decades of service on Monday, October 12

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Magical scenes have been captured across Dorset overnight as the Northern Lights put on an incredible display.

A six-bedroom detached home in Poole with a swimming pool and its own annex has gone on the market for £3 million.

The air ambulance has landed on Mudeford Rec this evening

A road in Wareham remains closed amid fears debris could fall from a building and cause injury.

Police have launched an investigation into "disorder" after three people were arrested following a high-risk football match between Southampton and Portsmouth

A car was destroyed in a vehicle fire on a New Forest street

A comedian was reportedly taken to hospital after collapsing at a wedding in Poole, according to the Daily Mail.

South Street in Wareham has been closed due to an 'unsafe structure'.

Thousands of runners took to Bournemouth’s roads and seafront over the weekend as Run Bournemouth returned with races ranging from children’s events to the half marathon.

Nine teenagers have been banned from Bournemouth town centre for 48 hours after reports of anti-social behaviour.

The Dorset village of Cranborne was at one time a place where kings hunted and poachers roamed