More than £2 million of government funding has been secured to deliver lifts to Pokesdown Railway Station after BCP Council approved funding cuts last month.

Bournemouth University have spoken out about meningitis vaccinations, following the 'tragic death' of a student last year and the recent outbreak in Kent.

From enchanted woods and magical lands, the real-world inspiration for her books is intrinsically linked to the stunning scenery of the South Coast.  

A coffee shop manager from Poole helped donate her dad’s brain to multiple sclerosis (MS) research after he told her it was his dying wish.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A number of pets at the Dorset centres of Margaret Green Animal Rescue are looking to find new homes in the county

A school which specialises in autism, communication difficulties, severe and complex learning disabilities and behaviours has been praised as 'outstanding' for its residential provision in its latest Ofsted inspection.

Residents will be going to the polls in seven weeks to elect councillors to new town councils in Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone.

The new trailer for Spider‑Man: Brand New Day features a scene shot inside Dorchester Prison, where the production filmed in late 2025

Magna Care Home in Wimborne launches a beekeeping project with Snooks Farm, engaging residents in honey production, conservation and local community activities.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) returns to Poole’s Lighthouse in a fresh 2026 adaptation. Book tickets for this acclaimed West End comedy.

Kiefer Sutherland announces Bournemouth date at O2 Academy on 25 May 2026 as part of his UK Love Will Bring You Home Tour, supporting new album Grey.

Parkdean Resorts launches major recruitment drive for 500 seasonal jobs at Dorset holiday parks, with 4,000 roles UK-wide. Apply now for hospitality careers.

The New Forest Apprenticeship Hub, led by NFBP and funded by New Forest District Council, has tripled its target with 223 enrolments, supporting 80 businesses.

A woman is calling on more training for lifeguards after her nephew at a leisure centre in Bournemouth.

Steve Cradock of Ocean Colour Scene brings his UK tour and new book, Travellers Tunes, to Ringwood in February 2027. Tickets at The Barn Ringwood.

Experience Shakespeare’s The Tempest at Canford School with Brownsea Open Air Theatre from 3–15 August 2026. Tickets on sale for acclaimed UK outdoor event.

Forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd brings his live show to Ringwood, revealing insights from UK high-profile cases like Diana’s death and 7/7 bombings.

Supercars and classics return to Lulworth Castle for the Dorset Blind Association Motor Show 2026. Free entry for visitors; car registration now open.

The Allendale Centre in Wimborne receives nearly £5,000 from Hendy Foundation and Wimborne Cricket Club for kitchen upgrade, boosting café services for locals.

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes new UK laws increasing penalties for dog attacks on livestock, aiming to protect farms and wildlife.

New study ranks BCP areas for park access: Central Bournemouth tops with most nearby green spaces, while Merley in Poole has the fewest. ONS data used.

Fossilised whale skulls found in Belgium reveal ancient shark scavenging in prehistoric North Sea, offering rare insight into Pliocene marine ecosystems.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity thanks Purbeck Ice Cream in Wareham for eight years of weekly ice cream donations, supporting patients, families and staff.

A community-owned wellbeing hub has been targeted in a break-in that saw valuable equipment belonging to scouts and a sailing club stolen.

The National Trust reopens Dorset sites Hardy’s Cottage, Max Gate, and Clouds Hill with new Footsteps Through Time guided walks and spring floral displays.

Drone snapshots of Bournemouth capture the town lit up at night, resting along the South’s balmy coastline on a peaceful March evening.

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A rare set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club enamel badges (1907–1921) will be auctioned by Charterhouse in Sherborne, Dorset, on 31 March 2024.

Morebus launches customer survey to gather feedback on bus services, quality and improvements across Dorset and Hampshire. Have your say online by 3 April.

Care homes across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Irish music, dancing, quizzes and charity fundraising for residents.

Anne Burchell, former RAF Nursing Officer, celebrates her 101st birthday at Pebble Beach, Barton on Sea, with Court Lodge care home staff and friends.

Helping Hands Home Care Poole supports over 15,000 UK customers, with 5m+ care hours, a 9.1/10 satisfaction score, and top CQC and Trustpilot ratings.

Origins youth dance platform returns to Bournemouth at Pavilion Dance, featuring new choreography, workshops, industry talks, and South West Dance Summit.

Almost 100 business leaders attended the Evolve Leaders Lunch at Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth, with Ian Elliot of Elliot Brown Watches sharing insights.

Hampshire County Council confirms 18-month road closures across New Forest from 9 March 2026 for essential works. See affected roads and diversion details.

Hampshire County Council will close roads in New Forest, Totton, Hythe, and Brockenhurst for planned roadworks from 23 March 2026, lasting up to 18 months.

Ringwood Road, Burley in the New Forest will close on 23 March for Openreach pole testing. Diversions in place; local property access maintained.

CD Scaffold (Sales and Hire) Ltd applies to base 3 goods vehicles at Yard 5, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Wimborne. Public comments open until 1 April.

Charles Trent Ltd seeks Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence for 16 lorries and 5 trailers at Mannings Heath Road, Poole. Objections invited within 21 days.

A Bournemouth children’s nurse has been suspended from practice after a professional misconduct panel found she falsified records and delivered “poor” care to a seriously ill child being treated at home.

British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates & Qantas are among the major airlines to have cancelled or suspended flights to several airports amid the Iran conflict

A man has been sentenced for more than four years after he punched, strangled, headbutted and spat at a woman, leaving her 'haunted by the flashbacks of his violence'.

The Environment Agency will deliver £1.4bn of flood defences by 2027, funding major schemes in Wessex, Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol and Dorset.

AN INDEPENDENT vintage store has opened in Boscombe’s Royal Arcade, with its owner describing it as part of a “growing wave” of businesses helping to revitalise the area.

A woman stole nearly £1,000 worth of stuffed toys over a three-day shoplifting spree.

A group of residents have raised concerns that a proposal to build up to 800 homes in the New Forest will have a “devastating” impact on their community and worsen flooding in the area.

Rampant antisocial behaviour (ASB) and homeless people living in a empty property has made a resident feel “scared” to live on their street.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Comic Con is arriving at a major town centre venue with a star studded line up including a former Dr Who and sci-fi film stars.