A MAN in his 20s was taken to hospital after a serious injury road traffic collision at A338 Spur Road.

A man has died following a "medical" incident on Saturday morning in Friars Cliff.

A MOTORCYLIST was taken to hospital for treatment to suspected injury to his lower leg after collision with a car.

Since her apprenticeship standard was only approved in December 2023, Ellie is among the first in the country to gain this qualification.

Amber traffic warning for 19 December: AA warns of record UK road congestion with 24 million cars expected due to Christmas shopping and festive travel.

A FAMILY from Poole has been working to raise awareness about a drug that could prolong their mother’s life but unavailable on the NHS in England.

A Bournemouth MP has written to Ofcom after residents raised concerns that their post was not being delivered.

A COUNCILLOR has welcomed a “win for residents” after it was confirmed that Solent Meads Golf Course will not be included in proposals to revitalise parts of the BCP area into green spaces.

A new shelter has been opened in Poole after residents campaigned to replace the old structure which was rotten.

A WORLD champion from Sherborne has been left “devastated” after thieves stole her £7,000 racing bike from her garage, just four weeks after she moved into her new home.

Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wild Woodbury reserve near Bere Regis celebrates community tree planting, rewilding, and biodiversity boost with 420 native saplings.

Historic Grade II listed Rockford Farm near Ringwood, featured in the Domesday Book, offers 4 bedrooms, luxury interiors and 10 acres for £3 million.

BCP Council announces roadworks and closures across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from 15 December. Expect delays due to SGN, BT and water works.

Over twenty tractors rolled through the countryside, decorated with Christmas lights to spread Christmas joy and remember a young man who loved the season

West Lulworth is a tiny Dorset village with a few hundred residents and several geological wonders on its doorstep

A major road into Bournemouth has been closed after a van burst into flames.

A man from Bere Regis who was reported missing on Sunday morning has been found.

A van has caught fire in the A338 near Bournemouth

A man who was last in Bere Regis early Sunday morning has been reported missing.

Two men were detained after they were caught "spray painting" Beales department store.

Four men were arrested on Saturday after allegedly organising a "fight against Dorset Police".

Two people from Poole have been killed following a two-vehicle crash in east Dorset.

TheKaffee in Gillingham wins four awards within three months of opening, praised for its speciality coffee, community spirit, and homemade cakes.

AJC Group and Aster Group to build 48 affordable homes in Sturminster Newton for rent and shared ownership, with construction at Glue Hill starting this month.

Barnum the musical comes to Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre June 2026, starring Lee Mead. Enjoy circus acts, classic songs, and West End stars on UK tour.

A new £1million town centre food and drink business is being planned for Sherborne – part of the Loungers group.

Three in four in the South West say Christmas is "too commercial", with many seeking community, Christingle events, and traditional UK festive celebrations.

HOSPITALS have reintroduced face masks and testing at the door as flu cases rise in Dorset.

RESIDENTS doctors are set to take industrial strike next week on December 17 and December 22.

Bournemouth Town Centre set to be first area in BCP to be  revitalised as plans progress to tackle empty shops.

An inquest has opened after a man died in single vehicle collision near Badbury Rings.

Another year is almost over, and just around the corner, Boxing Day swims await. Hundreds of brave bathers across Hampshire will head to the nearest seafronts, rivers, or other bathing spots, ready for the annual chilly plunge.

A sex shop in Bournemouth is having its renewal licence application heard by committee.

Hampshire residents are being urged to have their say on a plan that will decide where quarries, recycling centres, and waste facilities will be built.

Thousands gathered in Wimborne for an annual festive parade which brought out the Christmas spirit in all.

An inquest has opened after a woman died in single vehicle collision near Badbury Rings.

A top presenter has quit the BBC after a fallout with bosses over views which he said had been deemed problematic

Police attending a serious road traffic collision on the B3078. Road closures are in place between the Horton Inn and the B3081 while emergency services respond to this ongoing incident.

A MAN has tragically died on train tracks between Weymouth and London Waterloo

AN 86-year-old man from Bridport has been jailed for sexually assaulting two children

Graves have been discovered underneath a church in Dorset during renovation works

A SURFER in distress was pulled from the water in Kimmeridge

Monday, December 15, will start overcast, gradually clearing up with sunny intervals in the afternoon.

Gold Hill in Shaftesbury is a famous spot in Dorset that has been likened to 'stepping in[to] a fairytale' due to its scenic nature

The Smuggler's Inn in the Dorset village of Osmington Mills has been described as a hidden gem tucked away in a cosy corner

Work has started on a £600,000 project that aims to give one of Hampshire's top attractions an exciting new look

Manufacturing delays ‘outside council control’ could mean Twin Sails Bridge is closed for longer.

The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu has won Silver for the third year in a row at the Beautiful South Awards.

Shared ownership maisonettes in Brockenhurst will be available to view at New Forest District Council’s open day, January 24, 2026.

A new eel pass in the New Forest, funded by the Species Survival Fund and Freshwater Habitats Trust, is helping young eels migrate.