Wimborne Road in Oakdale has been closed since early this morning after a "serious" crash.

The Department for Education (DfE) has released its annual primary school performance tables for 2024/25 for Dorset

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Mudeford Sandbanks Beach Hut Association (MSBHA) say it is disappointed BCP has targeted beach hut owners and is exploring the legal basis for the council tax discount being removed.

Soft Play In A Box, founded in March 2025 by Gavin and Charlotte Barrett, scooped the Best National E-commerce Business award at the UK Small Business Awards on December 13.

There is disruption on roads across Dorset this morning. We will be bringing you the latest as we get it.

Around 9,000 homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are currently stuck in the planning pipeline and key sites such as Holes Bay, Winter Gardens and Poole Dolphin Leisure Centre are part of a regeneration report.

A fire involving a boat broke out in Poole in the early hours of this morning.

Motorists are being urged to avoid Zig Zag Hill after a HGV became stuck

A controversial pre-booking system for tips in Dorset could be rolled out in the spring after delays

A Weymouth man who has got off to a strong start in The Traitors is among the favourites to win the show

Hardy residents are being invited to join a community dip at Southbourne this month.

Forest Holme in Poole welcomed Philip Arnett, Director at Railston Ltd, with his father Roger, to thank them for their exceptional support last year.

The ‘Mush & Munch’ Weaning Course, from the Friendly Food Club offers support to parents introducing their baby to solid foods.

Residents are being invited to join a series of talks that promises to entertain, inform and inspire telling stories about historic treasures, true crimes and environmental debated.

Residents and staff of care homes has been performing their own all-time favourite panto favourite after weeks of preparation.

Donate your unwanted Christmas presents and help lonely older people in crisis this winter.

The Monocle, a critically-acclaimed production by Rendez-Vous Dance, will be performed at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth on Friday, February 6.

Our spineless PM’s refusal to condemn the US Dictator over his illegal attack on Venezuela, only goes to underline what we have all known for a long time - he is as much Trump’s poodle as Trump is Putin’s.

A Poole-based recruitment company has launched a guide provides a detailed look at salary trends across finance roles from junior to CFO level.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

High demand for a touring West End show has prompted Bournemouth Pavilion to issue additional school tickets.

OWNERS of an independent plant shop have thanked customers and community for their continued support, while sharing the challenges of running a small retail business as what they describe as “retail newbies."

AN OCCUPATIONAL therapist from Dorset has been named Allied Health Professional (AHP) of the Year for her work which has helped reduce prisoner violence and re-offending.

Food waste recycling will be made available to more than 100,000 households across Bournemouth and Poole will soon join other householders across Bournemouth and Christchurch who are already able to recycle their food waste.

Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan led a parliamentary debate urging the government to tackle poverty through an Essentials Guarantee, backed by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Trussell Trust.

AN MP says that banning junk food adverts online is not enough and is pushing for ad removal outside schools, youth clubs and anywhere children spend time.

A BOURNEMOUTH dance academy has moved to a new studio space and owners said they are “really excited” about next step for the academy.

RESIDENTS across the New Forest are being reminded of temporary changes to recycling and rubbish collection dates following the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

A POPULAR motor show showcasing classic and super cars in Westbourne is returning for 2026.

A free jazz concert is returning to Wimborne next month and is expected to draw a "large and appreciative crowd".

Works are underway to repair a portion of Boscombe Beach.

Pension changes could see one in 10 workers reduce their contributions, risking a reduction in their overall retirement fund, says new research.

A DORSET parish council is challenging claims for the need to demolish a partially collapsed property at Cobbs Road, Colehill.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been issued with another ice weather warning by the Met Office for Wednesday, January 7

A driver has received serious head injuries in an alleged road rage incident

This letter writer is concerned about lack of things to do in Weymouth and says 'the town is dying'

A man has been de-arrested and is assisting police in its investigation after a "serious" crash that left a man, woman and two children with "serious" injuries near Sherborne.

A LIBRARY in Bournemouth is temporary closed following partial ceiling collapse and residents are advised to visit alternative libraries.

DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care on roads across the New Forest due to winter conditions and the increased presence of livestock.

The NHS in the south west is urging people to play their part as staff work flat-out to meet high demand during the continuing cold weather.

RESIDENTS are requested to be on the look out for suspicious people in rural areas or vehicles on farmland after multiple reports of poaching incidents and rural crime in area.

There is a “one in three” chance Dorset will see snow by the end of the week, a meteorologist has said.

YOUTHS were seen tempting fate on a frozen lake, prompting warnings to be issued of the dangers.

A COLD snap has been extended for the rest of the week as Dorset braces for low temperatures.

A pair of people arrested after reportedly stabbing another man last week in Christchurch have been released without charge, police have said.

More than 300 beach hut owners in Mudeford will have council tax discount scrapped as part of BCPs plans to raise money to support essential services.

A CAR has got stuck on Southbourne beach.

The Coastguard was called to man who was in a "distressed state" after dog entered Parkstone Bay and remained in the water for around an hour and would not return ashore.

Trains are running at reduced speed due to repairs between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier