Bournemouth residents and shopkeepers react after council leader Millie Earl claimed the town centre is "thriving" on ITV Meridian News, branding her "out of touch with reality."

Barnacle-covered box found on Boscombe beach in January 2016 contained foam and carried 83 Columbus crabs across the Atlantic from Bermuda.

Storm Austen swept across Dorset and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area on Friday, October 23, bringing severe weather, transport chaos and coastal flood alerts.

The scheme, proposed for land off Salisbury Road, is being considered by New Forest District Council and includes a new vehicular access as part of the development.

The proposals, submitted by Balson Homes Limited, concerned 93 Hightown Road in Ringwood and were refused by New Forest District Council on Wednesday, October 14.

Six youths have been banned from Bournemouth town centre for 48 hours after being found in a dangerous location above Commercial Road during the school holidays.

Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.

Motoring experts from Halfords and Tempcover have shared some advice on what checks to make to avoid wasting money buying a second-hand car

A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Millions of TV users could lose any purchased films or TV box sets this week if they don't make one change before November 1.

Dorset Tourism Awards celebrate 67 tourism awards, including Birds of Poole Harbour as Winner of Winners, at Bournemouth’s Marsham Court Hotel on October 22.

Bournemouth beats AC Milan as Labour investment funds Pokesdown Station upgrades, free breakfast clubs and increased policing across the town.

A slimmer has reached the semi-finals of a national weight loss competition after shedding nearly 10 stone.

UK corporate insolvencies fell 4.6% year on year to 1,882 in September, but Azets warns rising costs, shrinking profits and debts threaten firms.

The Mayor of Bournemouth, Roberto Rocca, visited the not-for-profit Care South's Castle Dene care home on Throop Road to launch the Castle Dene Men’s Shed.

Bournemouth Rotary president Keith Loveless completes 100-mile Jurassic Coast charity walk, raising £1,000 for three Dorset causes including Hope for Food.

A business leader has called for immediate government action on steel tariffs.

Poole has been entered into a national scheme that could see it win £20,000 for a community project.

Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has launched a community chest competition in Bryanston, offering the chance for a local cause to win a £1,000 grand prize.

Fernhill dementia care home near Bournemouth hosted magician Andrew Scarratt for an interactive magic show, bringing laughter and wonder to Dorset residents.

Soul star Brooke Combe brings her UK tour to Bournemouth’s O2 Academy on October 27, supporting Jalen N’Gonda with new single Love Was Made Of Stone.

Dorset Freemasons give MYTIME Young Carers £50,000 to fund Making Memories days, helping young carers enjoy kayaking, climbing and other outdoor activities.

A primary school marked its 170th anniversary with a special reunion attended by nearly 200 former pupils, staff, and families.

A Dorset Police sergeant has received national recognition after being named the NPCC Response Sergeant of the Year at the Police Federation annual conference.

Dorset sparkling wine from Langham Wine Estate was served at King Charles III’s Windsor Castle exclusive state banquet for Oman’s Sultan on October 20.

Pennyfarthing Homes visited St Luke’s C of E Primary School on October 16 to deliver a talk on health and safety around building sites.

Dorset Council and Help and Kindness launch project to improve support for older people ageing without children by listening to residents’ experiences.

A Bournemouth school has seen attendance rise after launching a free breakfast club for pupils last month.

Bournemouth Writing Festival returns April 23-25 with a hybrid programme of 55 virtual talks, masterclasses, Dorset events and community writing projects.

A gourmet mac and cheese business is set to open next weekend

A new independent bike repair shop has officially opened its doors in Bournemouth, with the owner hoping to fill what he believes has been a gap in the cycling market.

Bournemouth hypnotherapist Linda Witchell shares five practical tips to manage Halloween anxiety, phobias and panic, including breathing and planning ahead.

Bournemouth and surrounding areas have endured a weekend of disruption after Storms Austen and Boelo brought strong winds, heavy rain and fallen trees.

The Cherries were forced to spend half a million pounds on the temporary south stand at the Vitality Stadium to get it approved by UEFA or risk having to close the stand for their Europa League games.

New Forest woman Skye Taylor condemns Channel 4’s The Experiment as ‘hideous’ following distressing scenes about Nazi Germany, sterilisation and disability.

More than 1,500 new homes could be built across the New Forest if six housing proposals are approved by the council.

Plans to redevelop a former family theme park are recommended for refusal over biodiversity net gain failures and airport parking concerns

A Bournemouth dog owner was bitten while shielding his tiny puppy from two dogs at Winton Recreation Ground.

Have you been to the village of Burley in the New Forest? Here's all you need to know, including its history of witches and smugglers

Archive photographs capture local achievements, from Girl Guides and school music to hairdressing, factory work and badminton.

Serious questions remain unanswered over the disputed tender process for the SOBO Beach site on Southbourne Promenade.

A collapsed events company run by the director of Seventa Events - the firm awarded the new 20 year lease for SOBO Beach site - left BCP Council thousands of pounds out of pocket, public insolvency records reveal.

A popular seafront venue has taken first steps towards legal action against BCP Council over the tender process for a 20-year lease.

A flat at the centre of anti-social behaviour and drug activity has been shut down after repeated complaints from residents.

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

A key bus service is being temporarily split into two routes during the closure of the Sandbanks Ferry

A car fire prompted an emergency response and closed a road in Bournemouth.

The South Coast’s largest indoor ice rink is set to return later this year.

As Storm Boelo quietens down, the next few days are starting to look a lot brighter - follow along with our hour-by-hour forecast below.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays due to road closures and lane restrictions in the next few weeks.