A man has been arrested by Dorset Police for being in possession of an imitation firearm in Bournemouth.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD man from Bournemouth has been charged after an alleged stabbing on the seafront.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is celebrating the resounding success of its first-ever flagship event, the Festival of Creativity 2026.

Dorset beachgoers have shared painful memories of stepping on weever fish

In celebration of lasagne day, an Italian restaurant chain in Bournemouth is offering free lasagne to its first customers across the UK and Ireland.

Dorset-based recycled plastics company Brothers Make teamed up with global ocean clean-up organisation 4ocean to transform plastic waste into bracelet beads.

JPMorgan approved to expand Bournemouth site with new five-storey office, creating space for 1,600 staff. Tom Hayes MP welcomes the investment.

Bournemouth has seen a 1,020 per cent rise in demand for air conditioning services during the recent UK heatwave, according to Checkatrade.

More than 2,000 hikers took part in the Macmillan Cancer Support Mighty Hike along the Jurassic Coast on July 4, which has raised £680,416.

The National Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate is inviting visitors to enjoy its 2026 Summer of Play, running from July 18 to September 6, supported by Pokémon.

A charity football match has raised more than £300 to support families with children in hospital.

A man who was arrested after a reported rape in Bournemouth's lower gardens has now been released on police bail.

Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Richard Weeks, 59, who died in Bournemouth on 2 July 2026. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

A long-running jeweller has relocated its town centre store.

Aldi is offering customers the chance to win a five-minute trolley dash as part of its Supermarket Sweep fundraiser

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Leeds Building Society’s fraud clinics, including Bournemouth, offer free 30-minute sessions to help people recognise and guard against financial crime.

Diverse Abilities is behind Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Club, which runs during school holidays and once a month at weekends during term.

Kristel Herrera will appear as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin at Bournemouth Pavilion, months after reaching the live semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent 2026.

A young girl has said that she still gets 'nightmares' after reportedly being headbutted and punched by a man in his 60s during an assault in Ferndown.

A 25-year-old fashion graduate from Ferndown has seen his designs brought to life on the Formula 1 stage after winning a national competition to create outfits for drivers at Silverstone.

Firstly, thank you.  It is a genuine honour to have been elected to lead Bournemouth Town Council, and I want to thank everyone who placed their trust in us.

The £250 golden ticket treasure hunt is launched ahead of Camp Bestival, taking place at Lulworth Castle in Dorset from July 30 to August 2.

The former drummer of the seventies pop group Dead or Alive hosted his 36th "drumathon" which saw 16 musicians play face to face for 3 hours to raise money for cancer charities.

A bar has had plans to extend its opening hour heard by a licensing committee

A historic civic building has been listed as “at risk” by a national heritage charity

I am writing to you as someone with deep roots in the area: I was born in Poole, grew up in Ferndown, and spent my earlier working and social life in Bournemouth.

Citizen scientists in the New Forest have been surveying ponds to monitor dragonfly populations and support long-term conservation efforts.

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has launched its second Music-Making Competition, open to non-professional instrumentalists aged 18 and above.

Dorset Council and Litter Free Dorset are calling on retailers across Dorset to temporarily halt the sale of disposable barbecues during periods of extreme heat

Jay McAllister, known by his stage name Beans On Toast, will perform at the Bear Cave in Bournemouth on December 9.

New British sun protection brand DIC (Don't Ignore Cancer) donates sunscreen to help protect Big Issue vendors during summer heatwaves

New Forest District Council has completed essential coastal maintenance work at Milford on Sea, which includes repairing a section of the concrete seawall.

The next hearing for three men who have been charged with the alleged murder of Kyeron Wheeler has been set.

St Aldhelm’s Academy in Poole held its annual Base Fest on Friday, July 3.

With help from local sponsors, Dorset housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes, Wyke Primary School designed and built a brand-new school garden.

A woman said she "cried every day for two weeks" after a traumatic dental procedure allegedly left her with a one-inch hole in the roof of her mouth.

A new housing scheme could bring more than 120 new homes to Wimborne if plans go ahead.

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list and how to apply.

More than 300,000 people claiming Housing Benefit will be able to keep more of their earnings under new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules.

Symptoms include fever, vomiting and headaches, with some cases even resulting in convulsions.

Dog and cat owners could soon find it easier to compare vet prices, avoid surprise bills and challenge poor service under the biggest shake-up of the veterinary sector in 60 years.

Two men aged 20 and 18 years old have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the area of Pier Approach in Bournemouth last night.

A royal visitor returned to the coast this week for a special visit to a yacht club

In the summer of 2012, the relay brought Olympian-sized crowds to the streets of Dorset, turning roads into red, white and blue cheer lines.

Thieves slashed through the curtains of two lorries before making off with hundreds of pounds worth of stock.

There are a small number of outdoor swimming pools you can find in Dorset, including in Bournemouth and Shaftesbury

Bournemouth West MP, Jessica Toale, joined more than 300 pupils aged 11–13 at Oak Academy on Monday for a unique performance by dance company Zoie Logic.

The Schools Minister Georgia Gould and Vikki Slade MP visited Rushcombe First School in Corfe Mullen last week.

The shigella infection, which causes severe diarrhoea and stomach pain, has been identified as a "distinct public health threat” by experts.