Construction works to the new M&S store set for Weymouth have been completed

Residents have raised safety fears and have been left feeling 'exposed' after hedges that acted as barriers between homes and a public walkway were cut down.

Parents gathered outside Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne this week to show their support for staff facing uncertainty as the consultation period on proposed job cuts nears its end.

The owner of an ancient watermill has revealed plans to split the historic building in two.

BCP Council’s Cabinet has unanimously approved a stronger and more cost-effective flood and coastal erosion protection across the county, following a decision to allow Dorset Council to join its risk management team.

Police were called to a game in the Dorset Premier League on Saturday with a player’s debut set to be his final appearance for the club as a result.

Southbourne Food & Fun Fest 2026 at Fisherman’s Walk: free family festival celebrating sustainability, wellbeing, Dorset food, and Rotary’s community impact.

Hengistbury Head, Chez Fred and Sandbanks are among the places you need to visit in BCP to call yourself a true local

A walk on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset has been named among the UK's best coastal trails thanks to being rich in nature

A selection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000.

Labour government secures £60m for BCP: Pokesdown Station lifts by 2027, £20m for Boscombe, new Sure Start in Bournemouth East. Major investment for Dorset.

A COUPLE are preparing to celebrate an extraordinary milestone as they mark 70 years of marriage next month.

Several ‘suspicious’ heath fires are under police investigation after huge blazes broke out in Sandford, near Wareham.

A proposal to improve a cycle route in Poole so that pedestrians and cyclists can avoid using a busy road was rejected, despite nearly £3million for active travel routes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole being approved.

Sue Perkins has, in the nicest possible way, been around for a long time, done a lot and has been a quirky, ubiquitous presence, mostly on our TV screens.

A MAN reportedly robbed a person at knife point during a ‘terrifying’ incident in Winton.

New Forest Commoners have been recognised as a national minority, marking a significant step in protecting their historic way of life.

MORE Big Brother cameras could be rolled out across Dorset for traffic enforcement.

BCP Council bids for UK Town of Culture 2028, uniting Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to celebrate local arts, creativity, and community identity.

Polly Homan and Yakub Maatoug elected as Members of Youth Parliament for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, focusing on youth transport and mental health.

Win Camp Bestival 2026 tickets! Family festival returns to Lulworth Castle, Dorset, with music, Joe Wicks, Fatboy Slim, kids’ activities and Early Bird offers.

Be among the first to test drive the new Kia EV2 electric SUV at Hendy Kia Bournemouth’s First Drive Weekend, 16–18 April. Book your slot now.

Dorset disability charity Diverse Abilities launches creative craft workshops across the county from April to September, supporting people with disabilities.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity’s Strictly Extravaganza returns to Lighthouse Poole in January 2027. Apply now to dance and support hospice care fundraising.

New Dorset Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register group hosts monthly classic car meets at The Stocks Inn, Furzehill. All Triumph owners and enthusiasts welcome.

A rare family collection of theatre memorabilia, including autographs and photos, has been donated to Bournemouth Pavilion ahead of its 2029 centenary.

Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes has spoken out on the Pokesdown lifts.

MULTIPLE heath fires were reported near Wareham and 60 firefighters were deployed to the scene.

A COMMUNITY litter pick was organised by neighbourhood watch to make the area looking "welcoming and tidy."

What began as a small community gathering has grown into an international celebration, attracting visitors from across the UK and around the world.

While pruning is needed for a number of plants in the spring period, there are also a few you can get if you want an easier option

A US Navy ship has docked at Portland Port.

A major incident has been reported on the A350 Upton bypass, with traffic currently at a standstill.

Multiple heath fires were reported on evening of March 28 at Sandford area, near Wareham.

A report of three teenagers standing close to a cliff edge in west Dorset has prompted advice to be issued from the coastguard

Patients in the New Forest are waiting longer for ambulances than anywhere else in the region, as uncertainty continues over the future of Hythe’s ambulance station.

Dorset's most improved state secondary schools based on their Attainment 8 score from 2024 and 2025 have been revealed

A NEW aesthetic clinic has opened its doors in Christchurch by the practitioner bringing over a decade of expertise.

A stunning cliff top house with panoramic seal views and a swimming pool is for sale in a quiet, residential road in Bournemouth.

A PEDESTRIAN was taken to hospital after a collision with a car on the Upton Bypass.

A LARGE group of school-aged young people gathered at Southbourne Beach, where police seized alcohol and issued dispersal notices.

Cursus Festival 2026 returns to Dorset’s Myncen Farm, 22–24 May. Family-friendly, dog-friendly, live music, camping, Peat & Diesel headline.

Young swimmers from Seagulls Swimming Club Christchurch raised £1,632 for charity at this year’s swimathon, covering 44,000 metres with support from coaches.

Asda’s Kids Eat for £1 meal deal offers affordable hot or cold meals and drinks for under-16s in UK cafés, helping families save during school holidays.

Anwen, a United Sixth Form student in Bournemouth, wins United Learning’s International Art Competition 2026. Her portrait will be exhibited in Tokyo.

BCP Council launches Best Start in Life scheme in Boscombe and Poole Old Town, integrating early years health, education, and care for local families.

Hoburne Holidays launches ‘Handpicked by Hoburne’ static caravan range with Willerby and ABI UK, available across seven parks in southern England.

A Suzuki XR23, raced by Barry Sheene in the 1978 MCN Superbike Championship, sells for £106,200 at Charterhouse's Haynes Motor Museum auction.

Verwood Concert Brass qualify for the National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time. Verwood Town Band reach York finals.

NHS Dorset urges residents to order repeat prescriptions early, use NHS 111, and visit community pharmacies for minor illnesses over the Easter holidays.