A DORSET estate has won planning consent to set up a butchery for its own use by extending an existing barn.Dewlish Estates had submitted the application for the Corn Store at Warren Hill, Chebbard, north of Puddletown and west of Dewlish.It sought c...

History of Crumpets Drive in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, from its Old English origins to Crumpets Valley’s 2026 beehive restoration project.

Vikki Slade, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, visited Heathland House in Ferndown

As the new Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra season got underway at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday, it was exactly six years to the night that the orchestra returned to the stage after the first Covid lockdown.

A decision to recruit five new community safety officers has been delayed by councillors until more evidence can be reviewed.

A rare opportunity to acquire approximately seven acres of land in Highcliffe is being offered at auction later this year, with the site expected to attract interest from developers, community organisations and investors alike.

A MAN was "apparently seen performing an indecent act" on Boscombe Beach.

The team at Cherry Tree Nursery in Bournemouth say they are ‘honoured’ after His Majesty the King’s personal representative for Dorset heaped praise,

The new building, named Taurus, is part of Sheiling College in Ringwood and was formally opened on Friday, September 18

The Dorset Community Foundation's Surviving Winter campaign aims to help those living in fuel poverty by offering £200 grants to pensioners.

A new BYD showroom has opened from the Hendy Group in Poole, giving Dorset drivers easier access to the fast-growing electric vehicle brand.

Poole-based TBKFiT has donated its TBK training systems to Second Chance Children’s Charity, which supports young people who need special help.

New research by CBRE and Mandala Partners suggests that up to 13,500 homes could be delivered in the BCP area through targeted public investment.

The day featured traditional folk music, dancing and a selection of beers, with some residents taking to the dance floor to join in the celebrations.

The season will feature performances of all nine Beethoven symphonies, alongside immersive weekends and discussion-led events.

Both apprentices have worked across multiple departments, managing real client matters while completing their academic training.

Since its launch in early September, the event has already attracted 22 participants across its first two editions.

Chrissy Forder, director at IT provider Southern Solutions, has been appointed the 36th chairperson of the Executive Association Solent

The rugby partnership forms part of a wider community programme shaped directly by the passions and interests of Ward Goodman’s clients and team.

Kingston Lacy will host the Pikachu Art Adventure, a collaboration between the National Trust and The Pokémon Company International.

The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne is inviting families to join a "Cowboys in Space" mission this October.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

A property in Bournemouth has been ordered by BCP Council to remove a fence at the front of the house because of its height and concerns over road safety.

A splash park has closed for the winter after an extended season.

Tuckton Tea Gardens application for Sale of alcohol for consumption on premises and live music has been approved.

A woman who served in the RAF during World War II has celebrated her 102nd birthday with a lively party.

The five-piece ensemble is known for delivering traditional and contemporary American tunes, packed with rich vocal harmonies.

An 'adored and loved' father and businessman who built a family skip business has been remembered as the 'heart of the family' following his death.

BCP Council has pledged £28,000 to create a new protection framework for Christchurch Harbour.

A luxury travel experience is coming to the high street.

A Martin Lewis poll found 63.1% of respondents backed scrapping the state pension triple lock to help fund universal social care, with a sharp age divide.

Fake devices that are said to save energy are dangerous as they could explode and cause fires and electric shocks.

It is one of the Royal Mint’s rarest and most valuable coins, with just 210,000 copies entering circulation when it was released in 2009.

Car experts have warned this gesture could be breaking the Highway Code and see drivers fined £1,000

Campaigners are calling for an “emergency heat tariff” as energy bills could rise by £276 in January, taking the typical annual bill close to £2,000.

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

Prolonged exposure above specified limits may pose potential health risks and possibly cause damage to the reproductive system.

A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.

On September 30, Brittany Ferries announced that it would be discontinuing its direct Poole-Cherbourg service three weeks earlier than planned.

Dame Esther Rantzen, Bafta-winning presenter and ChildLine founder, has died aged 86. Her New Forest, Dorset and Silver Line charity work leaves a legacy.

BCP Council's projected overspend for this financial year has grown by an additional £5 million in the last two months, bringing the total to £32 million.

A 25-year-old man who was last seen on Friday afternoon has been reported missing in Bournemouth.

A woman was spat on through her car window by a man during a road incident in Shaftesbury.

Jet2 brings back ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Iceland trip from Bournemouth Airport from February 10 to February 14, 2028

Vikki Slade MP has been resoundingly reselected for the Liberal Democrats in Mid Dorset and North Poole at the next general election.

Broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86 following a lung cancer diagnosis.

Police watchdog will not investigate Dorset Police conduct with suspended officer Alex Ayer before his death after being hit by a train near Branksome on September 24.

A suspected shoplifter has been arrested in connection with 12 separate shoplifting offences.

Great British Bake Off: Bournemouth's Danni leaves Channel 4's series 17 in Week 2 with iced gems technical challenge being their favourite.

BCP Council is losing up to £100k a year from items placed in the wrong rubbish bin, prompting a campaign to get residents recycling more.