The gravity was taken out of the Bournemouth seafront.

A quintessentially British village pub is launching a new community-led Sunday roast, brought to life by three local women with a passion for home cooking.

Tom Hayes MP has called the UK Illicit Finance Summit a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead a global crackdown on corruption and illicit finance.

A petition has been started to save a lollipop man in Mooredown as the council considers removing school crossing patrols to save money

Poole MP, Neil Duncan-Jordan is planning to put on his cowboy boots and join local Hamworthy residents at the launch of the Pride in Place programme on June 13.

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Bournemouth last night.

A "large-scale" cannabis operation has been dismantled by police.

Emma Bovey has joined the senior management team at Lighthouse Poole as its new Head of Development and Partnerships.

Representatives from Go South Coast, the bus company that operates Morebus, completed the Three Peaks challenge, raising more than £25,000 for Cancer Research.

Activate Dorset will launch at the Dolphin Centre in Poole later this year, offering a mix of physical activity and interactive technology.

New research has officially named We Out Here Festival in Dorset among the UK's best value festivals still to come this summer.

Hugely disruptive roadworks in Christchurch are continuing to cause significant disruption for motorists and local businesses, with frustration growing among residents as works show little sign of easing.

The MYTIME Employability Summit: Unlocking Potential will take place on November 4 at Bournemouth University, organised by MYTIME Young Carers.

Pupils from Hill View Primary School in Bournemouth enjoyed a visit to Marwell Zoo with a memorable day of animal encounters and discovery.

Care UK’s Sway Place is inviting people to cheer on their nation ahead by joining residents and team members for a very special event on June 19.

The much-loved annual Summer Fete at Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset returns on July 4, promising a delightful day of traditional family fun.

The Bournemouth In Bloom Summer Show is calling for more exhibitors to contribute for the event, due to be held on July 4 at St Francis of Assisi Church.

Maureen Marks, known as Mo, celebrated her 15th anniversary of moving to Belmore Lodge in Lymington with an afternoon cocktail party.

Two new Bournemouth University courses, funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Office for Students, will focus on defence technology and national security.

Samaritans of Bournemouth and District is celebrating providing 65 years of emotional support to people who are struggling and life-saving work helping others.

The Military Vehicle Trust (MVT), the largest organisation for ex-military vehicle owners, will attend TANKFEST at The Tank Museum, Bovington. June 26-28.

Agent Nouveau is set to host a South African Supper Club event to No.82 Poole Road, Westbourne, on Thursday, June 25.

Babcock International seeks UK mechanics to maintain British Army vehicles, including Land Rovers and Challenger 2 tanks. Civilian skills welcomed—apply now.

Councillor Jeff Hart will continue as Mayor of Wimborne Minster for the 2026/27 civic year after being re-elected at the Mayor Making Ceremony

Sunseeker has teamed up with university students to turn luxury yacht offcuts into sustainable textile designs.

Home-Start Wessex launches the Behind Closed Doors campaign to support parents facing crisis, highlighting mental health, bereavement, and family challenges.

A teenage girl was allegedly grabbed by the neck and told to “die” in a shocking supermarket assault last month.

Tributes have been paid to a tireless campaigner who dedicated her life to improving maternity care from Dorset.

Interest in green careers is falling in Bournemouth, with student search engine queries related to renewable careers have dropped by nearly 38%

Bournemouth is set to become the only place in the country to trial 'London-style' parking fines this summer.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Plans have been submitted to BCP Council to expand the capacity of Chapel Gate Eco Park to integrate AI into recycling and waste services.

A new Dorset police operation will see uniformed and non-uniformed teams take to the streets this summer in an effort to tackle predatory behaviour.

A four-day doctors’ strike will take place next week in hospitals across the county.

The emergency rescue of a dog that went over a cliff has sparked calls for more signage to warn the public about the sudden drop.

The state pension age is gradually rising from 66 to 67. Find out which birth dates are affected and when you'll become eligible for payments.

Hosting a World Cup party? Tesco is offering free grocery delivery for one week only - here's how to get a slot

Millions of Nationwide customers receive £100 windfall today. Here’s who qualifies and what to know about possible tax implications.

The final release in a three-coin series from The Royal Mint celebrates friendship with Winnie-the-Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger.

The Cherries could face the likes of Juventus, AC Milan, and Marseille in the Europa League next season, but they have hosted European giants at Dean Court before.

A petition has been started calling for more bins to be provided along Bournemouth and Boscombe beaches and cliff tops

According to decades of word-of-mouth in the local pub and stories told to local youngsters, the landscape has been stained forever red.

Geoffrey Smail, from Bournemouth, was recently treated for bowel cancer following previous diagnoses of thyroid cancer in 2017 and prostate cancer in 2022.

Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has proposed a National Police App that would allow residents to report crimes directly from their phones.

A housing team has been shortlisted for two national awards.

An RNLI open day will take visitors behind the scenes of lifesaving work.

Dorset Police are renewing its appealing for witnesses after a teenager suffered suspected stab wounds and was then arrested following a reported assault in Bournemouth.

Christchurch scouts has said it is “heartbroken” at the death of two boys who died in crash in Cornwall during half term.

A 23 year old man who was arrested following an alleged assault which reportedly took place in a car with a woman in her 20s in Verwood has now been released on Police bail and the force are appealing for witnesses.

A high street bank has closed its doors for the final time, with the move branded “disappointing”.