Thousands of bees invaded the headquarters of a New Forest charity, damaging the building and sparking an emergency fundraising appeal

A Lymington man has been remanded in custody after multiple breaches of a sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with sex offender register conditions.

A Poole couple say they cannot work after they were allegedly injured in a confrontation with security staff at Poole Harbour Festival.

At Christchurch Regatta in 2006, Stormtroopers on the grass and tribute bands booming along the River Stour drew the crowds — but change was already reshaping the town.

Stretching over the swirling waters of the south coast, Bournemouth Pier is a playground and so much more than a Victorian relic

Campaigners have won their battle to save a busy footbridge that connects their village to a popular walking area in the New Forest

The Flowerbarn Cafe at Brothers Farm near Ferndown has earned plenty of praise from visitors

Sunseeker, headquartered in Poole, celebrated the launch of its Manhattan 94 model, marking the latest advance in its design and engineering programme.

A warning has been issued by Dorset Police for broadband and mobile phone provider account takeover and identity fraud following a concerning case

A crew from Poole were called to Halstock Crescent, Poole, at 8.21pm yesterday evening, following reports of a small fire in the open.

Rev Dan Washbrook will head the West Howe Pride in Place Board that will see up to £20 million invested in the area over the next 10 years.

The Dorset Education Conversation, organised by Poppy Parmar-Phillips, will take place at Rockwater Branksome on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:30pm.

Dame Rachel de Souza, the children's commissioner for England, visited Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) to meet with participants in the Being a Boy project

AFC Bournemouth has been named the most expensive team to follow home and away in 26/27 Premier League season

Children in Dorset took part in Julia’s House Children’s Hospice’s Big Teddy Takeover during Children’s Hospice Week, expected to raise more than £7,000.

Professional fast homebuyers and auctioneers Property Solvers has revealed the areas in Bournemouth where home sellers have been reducing their prices the most.

Swiss cellist Jodok Vuille, known as Jodok Cello, will perform at Bournemouth Pavilion on October 9, as a guest on Katherine Jenkins’ 25 Year Anniversary Tour.

Betty and the Yeti will run at Lighthouse Poole from October 24, to October 30, and features a 50-metre woollen scarf, hand-knitted by the Crafty Ladies.

We are all looking at the straw coloured grass at the moment, but gardeners know that however bad things look, as long as the roots are ok, they will survive.

Carers from Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy completed a sponsored skydive, raising £4,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society after jumping from the skies on August 1.

A couple who state they were scammed by dodgy dealer Mark Lowe have opened up about the ordeal which saw them lose thousands of pounds.

A new co-production of Little Shop of Horror will run at Lighthouse Poole from Tuesday, October 20, to Saturday, October 24.

Skyborne, one of the world’s leading airline pilot training academies, has installed a brand-new Airbus A320 Flight Training Device at Bournemouth Airport.

National Racehorse Week returns from August 22-August 31 and will include more than 85 open days, including more than 21 events across south west and Wales.

BH Live is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted as a finalist in the Healthier Communities Award category at the ukactive Awards 2026.

The annual Upton in Bloom Horticultural & Craft Show returns to Upton Community Centre on Saturday, August 15, promising a vibrant display of talent.

Barratt David Wilson Homes has contributed a total of £357,506 to charities across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex, as part of its community support efforts.

Colm McKavanagh from Wimborne will collaborate with Salamander Cookshop for the Wimborne Food Festival on September 19

New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Cabinet approved the 'Housing Landlord Tenancy Management Strategy' on August 5.

New Forest District Council's cabinet has approved changes to its Local Plan review to align with the government's updated planning framework.

SCROOGE, a brand-new adaptation of A Christmas Carol created especially for Swanage, opens at The Mowlem this December.

Weekly trading slots are on offer for small businesses at the Best of Bournemouth Christmas Pop-Up Shop, located in the Bournemouth Christmas Market.

Record numbers of hedgehogs have been brought into a Dorset rescue centre as hot, dry weather continues to take its toll on the animals.

Poole's new M&S Foodhall is set to open next week.

The Society of Authors' Dorset group, led by June McLeod, gathers at the Hall on the Hill, Marlow Drive, Christchurch.

African Soul Rebels, an acclaimed celebration of African music and activism, returns to Lighthouse Poole for the first time since 2011 on Saturday, October 3.

Dominic Glen, branch manager at Poole insurance broker Howden, warned that the current situation has left homes and land vulnerable.

Dorset coroner issues next of kin appeal for Colin James Caldow, 68, who died in Bournemouth. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900 with info.

A new wave of line dancing and country themed nights are seeing a huge boom across Hampshire and the New Forest and are set to land in Poole this week.

Castlepoint has unveiled Connect at Castlepoint, a new scheme transforming the area by M&S into an inclusive hub for visitors to relax and enjoy time together.

A dinosaur installation in Christchurch was vandalised with parts stolen and Police are now appealing for information.

Travellers have moved onto the recreation ground in Kings Park in Bournemouth.

Savers Bournemouth store has applied to sell alcohol, despite concerns about antisocial behaviour.

A popular community pub in Christchurch is set to reopen after a "transformational" refurbishment.

A champion for veterans and military families from Poole has been named a finalist in a national awards scheme.

A stylish seafood grill and bar has opened at The NICI New Forest, a new luxury waterfront hotel in Lymington.

A historic Georgian house in Poole has issued a warning over a potential environmental risk affecting visitors.

A heartfelt appeal has been launched to find a young boy’s beloved teddy bear, the loyal best friend who sat by his side during surgery and is now missing.

A popular chicken restaurant set to open a branch in Bournemouth has paid more than £500 to submit its planning application

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.