Construction work on Rockwater’s planned Sandbanks venue was halted after it “ran out of money”, its founder and CEO has said.

Poole nurse Victoria Wonham, living with osteoarthritis, to run Brighton Marathon 2026 for Arthritis UK, raising funds and awareness for arthritis research.

BCP Council urges Bournemouth, Broadstone and Poole voters to apply for postal votes by 5pm, 21 April, ahead of local elections on 7 May 2026.

Friends from Dorchester have proved that they’ve got an eye for a bargain after winning on a hit BBC antiques show

More than 8,000 people have visited a breath-taking illuminated artwork of the Sun at a Dorset venue

A body has been found in the New Forest in the search for a man who went missing last weekend.

Sandbanks named the UK’s cleanest beach in new study, scoring 9.86/10 for cleanliness, water quality, Blue Flag status and smoke-free policy. Poole, Dorset.

A rare 1969 Aston Martin DBS will be auctioned at Charterhouse’s Haynes Motor Museum classic car sale on 4 June valued at 60,000–£70,000.

Parkinson’s Dance classes at Pavilion Dance South West support people with Parkinson’s and carers. Join the World Parkinson’s Day event on 17 April.

A man has been arrested and charged after reported robbery at a Charminster petrol station.

Upton Bay Care in Hamworthy named among Top 20 Care Homes in South West by Carehome.co.uk for fifth year, with a 10/10 rating and CQC ‘Good’ grade.

Poole Festival of Running returns to Poole Park on June 7, featuring relays and children’s races to raise funds for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

Unseen 1980s rock star photos, including Prince and Tina Turner, go on show at Exbury’s Palais des Vaches Art Gallery. Free exhibition, April–May 2026.

Ferndown Manor hosts a "dining in the dark" event on 23 April to support Guide Dogs UK and raise sight loss awareness.

A new boat designed to provide free trips for people with disabilities will be officially launched next week in Poole.

The Diocese of Salisbury appoints Keli Bolton as head of growing younger to boost church engagement with children, families and youth.

Save Energy UK supports Youth Cancer Trust, providing free wellbeing holidays and online help for young people with cancer across the UK and Ireland.

Join Diverse Abilities’ free Dorset networking event, ‘Pastries with…’, in Christchurch on 8 July. Connect with local businesses and support disability charity.

Wimborne Minster marked Easter 2026 with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday services, a Bun Walk to St Stephen’s, and Easter egg hunt for children.

AN AUTHOR and cricketer from Poole who had his leg amputated has said changes to a driving scheme for disabled people are "far too excessive."

CRIMINALS jailed in March include a doctor who sexually assaulted his patients, a ‘potentially fatal’ stabber and a man who robbed victims at knifepoint.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A retired vicar from Bournemouth is calling on the government to postpone the King’s planned visit to the United States of America later this month over the nation’s involvement in an “illegal war”.

A farmer received a rare surprise this lambing season after one of her ewes gave birth to quadruplet lambs.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued several “do not eat” warnings on food sold at major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons

Motoring experts have shared their five top petrol station tips

Cicada was first identified in Africa before making its way across the globe and as of February 2026

More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points

The current south stand at the Vitality Stadium will remain in place for next season after the Cherries have reviewed the timelines of their stadium expansion project following the delay of a council planning committee meeting.

PLANS for a new Aldi foodstore at Sturminster Newton’s North Dorset Business Park are among the latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council.

A extraordinary six-deck superyacht with a helipad and curved infinity pool has attracted widespread attention as it arrived in Poole Harbour today.

There was a point back in the mid-2000s when Bournemouth earned a certain singular, and highly unlikely, national title.

A ‘cannabis farm’ was reportedly found during two police raids near Ferndown.

Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan leads cross-party call for an Essentials Guarantee, urging Universal Credit reforms to cover food, heating and hygiene needs.

MAN v FAT Football Bournemouth helps men with BMI over 27.5 lose weight through weekly football, shedding 71 stone in a year. Join for fitness and support.

Register to vote in the Bournemouth, Broadstone and Poole town council elections by 20 April 2026. Ensure you have photo ID. Apply for postal or proxy vote.

Government caps student loan interest rates at 6% from September 2026, protecting UK graduates from inflation hikes. Applies to Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans.

Dorset Police launch roadside drink driving checks at Port of Poole targeting motorists arriving by ferry or plane to tackle drink and drug driving offences.

The Bishop of Salisbury has voluntarily stepped back from his role as diocesan bishop while an ongoing financial audit is carried out.

A man has died and dozens have been injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, according to the local government.

A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman as police search for witnesses.

A man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of possession with the intent to supply drugs and driving offence.

Thieves stole two motorcycles earlier this week from after breaking into a Hamworthy property.

Using data collected by PetrolPrices.com, we have collated a list of the cheapest fuel providers for unleaded within five miles of Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole.

A fallen tree has damaged the Westover Gardens Art and Makers Market in Bournemouth town centre.

A man was pronounced dead at the scene after he was in need of medical attention in the area of Cliff Drive in Poole.

A police officer has been dismissed without notice after misusing his rank and behaving in a “patronising” manner towards colleagues and members of the public.

Blue’s 25th Anniversary Tour arrives in Bournemouth not as a reinvention, but as a polished reminder of why Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa occupied such a distinctive corner of early-2000s British pop.

Former Top Gear producer Jon Bentley has opened a £700,000 exhibition space at one of Hampshire's top attractions

A Hampshire-based artist is bringing her popular memory garden to a New Forest dog festival for the third year.