Why Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and P&O cruise ships anchored off Bournemouth in 2020: Southampton ran out of berths during the pandemic

Sandy Lane in Upton, Dorset, will close from November 16 to December 4 for SGN gas main replacement works, Dorset Council confirms, with signed diversions.

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

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

The DVSA says a valid MOT is not a guarantee of year-round roadworthiness and urges drivers to check their vehicles between tests.

Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.

Police have given an update in relation to a car 'bomb' probe which resulted in residents being evacuated in Poole and police activity at an address in Colehill

Dorset Police have confirmed that a suspected explosive device found inside a parked vehicle in Poole was not a viable explosive device and posed no risk to the public, following an extensive weekend investigation that spanned two Dorset locations.

One million UK households and businesses risk losing landline access as Openreach retires the PSTN.

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.

Farm fires cost farmers across the south west an estimated £18.2 million in 2025, according to new figures

There has been reports of a crash on A338 northbound just before the Ashley Heath interchange and involves one lane on the approach.

Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge will headline SandPolo’s 20th anniversary on Sandbanks Beach, Dorset, on July 9, 2027, with beach polo and disco music.

Paddy McGuinness brings his 33-date Blast from the Past comedy tour to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on February 24, 2028. Tickets on sale November 6.

New Milton’s Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum launches its first calendar, celebrating the 11-time British Trials Champion’s legendary career with signed copies.

Two weeks ago, I set out what I wanted to see in the chancellor's budget.

Landlords face higher property income tax from April 6, 2027, while Small Business Rates Relief expands from April 1, 2027, under Autumn Budget measures.

Saffery’s Bournemouth Budget briefing covered capital gains tax, Founder Relief and reduced BADR, with experts urging business owners to review exit planning.

A former Royal Navy warfare officer has spoken out after a cyber scam wiped out hundreds of pounds in cryptocurrency and threatened a long-planned research expedition.

Mark Steel brings his new BBC Radio 4 comedy show, What The F*** Is Going On?, to The Mowlem in Swanage on April 9, 2027. Tickets and details.

Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards, near Ringwood, wins Customer Service and Community Service awards at the Ringwood Local Business Awards.

Mudeford, Dorset parking bay to close from November 16 to December 4 for Wessex Water works, as BCP Council bans parking, waiting and loading.

New Forest temporary road closures in Lymington, Ringwood, Ashurst and Hythe start November 9 for Hampshire County Council works under an 18-month order.

Britannia Road in Poole to close from November 24 to December 7 for SSE utility works, with parking banned, diversions in place and emergency access maintained.

A care home has chosen a food bank as its charity of the year and organised a harvest donation drive.

Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

A car in Sherwood Avenue in Poole at the centre of a 'bomb' probe has been taken away.

Kingfisher Cafe can be found on the Meadowbank Holidays site in Christchurch, and it has been earning rave reviews from visitors

The Somerford in Christchurch, formerly The Somerford Beefeater, is set to reopen soon under Common Table Group with all-day dining and Rodeo Coffee.

Bournemouth's Rise Spa at Hilton Bournemouth named among UK's best autumn getaways, with pool, thermal suite and seasonal 1 Night Autumn Escape package.

A man has been arrested after being seen with a suspected firearm in a shop in Bournemouth.

A suspected bomb was discovered in a car at the weekend leaving communities shocked as a major investigation was launched spanning two locations.

Hampshire police is considering keeping a shuttered vape shop closed for longer.

The Premier Inn hotel chain has launched a free breakfast deal lasting until February 2027 at around 600 of its sites.

As November arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the end of the year

A home safety expert has shared seven areas around the home which are most likely to leak

A man hiding in bushes was chased by a dog before being stopped by police.

Lindisfarne review: Rod Clements leads the Tyneside folk rockers through 22 songs at their Poole autumn-tour finale, featuring Fog On The Tyne and Clear White Light.

Residents in Sherwood Avenue, Poole, have spoken of their shock after a suspected explosive device was found in a vehicle, prompting a major bomb disposal operation and evacuations.

Paddleboarders have taken to the water for a Halloween-themed event.

Cllr Bobbie Dove has urged BCP Council leaders to take responsibility and act urgently as the authority faces growing financial pressures and scrutiny over lobbying efforts.

Police have issued anti-social behaviour warnings as part of ongoing efforts to tackle community concerns.

Conservative opposition leader John Beesley has demanded answers from BCP Council leader Millie Earl after an FOI investigation raised questions over lobbying claims.

Thousands enjoyed Southbourne's annual Pumpkin Fest, featuring giant pumpkins, fancy dress, family entertainment and more than 80 independent traders.

Police are urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of using catapults.

Met Office yellow warning for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset on November 1, with possible disruption to roads, buses, trains, flights and ferries.