A fundraiser has been launched to help a Cherries legend who helped the club to two promotions in the 1980s as he recovers from a stroke.

Poole Beach Volleyball, founded by Dora Pope, runs regular sessions in Poole and are set to hold a first Poole Beach Volleyball Scramble Tournament this weekend

Armed police arrested three people on Tuesday morning after a man allegedly shot at members of the public with a BB gun.

Remember Bournemouth's own leaning tower? History of Captain Norton's clock, the 1990s pedestrianisation, and what parts survive today.

Skiers will soon be able to fly straight to the Alps from Bournemouth.

A man has been identified after an indecent act was reportedly seen being performed in Poole.

A 13-year-old girl has gone missing from the New Forest.

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a building in Bournemouth.

Plans to convert a smokery into an Alternative Education Provision have been submitted the BCP Council.

Bournemouth-based dog trainer Kirsty Everard is in the running as a finalist at the South West Regional Animal Star Awards and the Woman Who Solopreneur Awards

Butcombe Pubs & Inns, reported strong performance across food, drink and accommodation this summer following the end of the FIFA World Cup.

Brownsea Island is offering a range of guided walks and nature-themed events through September and October.

Dorset-based family brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, launched a brand-new ale, The Spanner, in collaboration with Top Gear legend James May.

Almost £1 million has been committed to 42 grass roots groups and charities in the BCP area over the next three years from Dorset Community Foundation’s BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Last week we tackled whether you can force your ex out of the family home (spoiler – it’s not as easy as a dramatic door slam).

Mike Jeffries, a Dorset-based watercolourist and former chair of Poole Arts Trust, is showcasing his Light and Movement exhibition at Lighthouse Poole

Bournemouth U3A has announced new membership opportunities

Taking place on September 5-6, the Dorset County Show promises two days of entertainment, agricultural displays, family activities, and food from the region.

Tickets for the star-studded 2026 Isle of Wight Literary Festival are now on sale.

Six staff from housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes picked up paintbrushes and donated their time to help the Bournemouth Above and Beyond Trust

A Bournemouth school is seeking permission to install a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

The performance, organised by Dorset-based charity Hurn Court Opera (HCO), will take place at Merley House in Wimborne on Sunday, September 27.

Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has strengthened its business services team with the appointment of new partner Sing Li.

This October, the Bird And Recreation Initiative (BARI) is excited to launch the third annual Winter Walking Challenge

The Colour Works Foundation has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its Building Self-Belief programme.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown, part of Barchester Healthcare, welcomed a visit from the Sunnyhill Church Youth Group

Lighthouse Poole continues its support for new writing with a suite of courses for adults at all stages of their writing development.

The Churchfitters, known for their distinctive musical style, will perform at Harmans Cross Village Hall, located near Swanage on November 6.

Western Gateway STB is offering up to £50k to fund rural transport schemes in the South West region.

Cosy Club is turning 16 and marking the milestone with birthday giveaways and special drinks at its Bournemouth location.

Dorset's vibrant and whimsical Lulworth based festival has announced it's 2027 dates and an early-bird ticket countdown for those eager to secure their place at next year's festivities. 

A single karate class as a teenager sparked a journey that took a woman all around the world, creating a lifelong passion for martial arts and Chinese medicine.

Investigations are continuing into the death of an Asos co-founder after he fell from the 17th floor of a building in Thailand.

Take a look inside Bournemouth’s new state-of-the-art college campus, which is set to welcome students through its doors tomorrow.

An iconic 150ft Bournemouth clock tower has been restored as part of the town’s £37 million college redevelopment.

Upgrades to improve access to an award-winning beach in Christchurch will begin this month.

Candidates for an upcoming by-election for a seat on Poole Town Council has been announced.

PROFESSIONAL cyclist calls out to help people get their bikes back.

More than one million pensioners are now paying income tax at 40% or more, with the number doubling in just five years, new HMRC figures reveal.

Shoppers are being warned about a possible shortage of sausages and other meat sold at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026. Here are the key changes to know about.

Families could save up to £1,200 a year as free school meals, breakfast clubs and cheaper uniforms help cut back-to-school costs.

Pensioners with income over £35,000 could have their Winter Fuel Payment reclaimed by HMRC. Find out how to opt out and key deadlines.

Tesco’s Clubcard programme currently has around 24 million members in the UK.

Simple is recalling its Skin Micellar Cleansing Water because of the potential presence of bacteria

Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.

Brits travelling to Europe will use the EES to enter or leave 29 countries in Europe’s Schengen area.

A new development of 54 homes can now be built more than a year after the scheme first won backing from councillors.

Table Table will close all 32 of its UK sites on Thursday (September 3) as part of Whitbread’s decision to shut its standalone branded restaurants.