A dog which has been missing for more than a week has been rescued and reunited with its owners

Residents across the New Forest are being urged to check waste and recycling collection dates over the Christmas and New Year.

A much-loved spot for starry-eyed tourists and hardened locals alike, the Quay is a feast for the senses.

An appeal has been lodged after New Forest District Council rejected KONA's Sway Road barn conversion plans in Pennington.

Police are hunting a group of masked men after they stole a teen's bike in Poole.

Residents and staff from Colten Care’s The Aldbury in Poole donated food and toiletries to Poole Food Bank and supporting local families in need this Christmas.

Residents at Sway Place care home in Hampshire enjoy burlesque and circus workshops with Places of Wonder, boosting creativity, wellbeing and social interaction.

Ferndown Manor residents Patricia and Brian Furnnell celebrate 70 years of marriage, marking their platinum wedding anniversary with family and a royal card.

Dorset Council launches campaign to stop abuse of highway workers, pledging safety and support while investing £115m in local road improvements.

Bourne Water Dragons, the UK’s first all-cancer survivor dragon boat team, donate hampers to Salvation Army Winton’s Christmas Present Appeal, aiding local families.

Oakhaven Hospice offers Christmas tree collection and recycling in SO41, SO42, SO45 & BH25 postcodes, raising funds for hospice care. Book online, £15 suggested.

TV chef Philippa Davis visited Longspee Primary Academy in Poole, leading a festive cooking session to inspire pupils and boost their culinary skills.

PDSA shares Bournemouth pet miracle stories as charity treats over 430,000 UK animals yearly, highlighting lifesaving care for cats and dogs and urgent fundraising.

Restored steam engine 30075 debuts at Shillingstone Station, North Dorset Railway, after 10-year restoration. Heritage railway, Project 62, Santa train.

Households in phase three will begin receiving their bins in March 2026, with collections under the new service due to start in early May.

Take part in the 2026 Big Farmland Bird Count from 6–22 February. Help GWCT and NFU track UK farmland bird species in decline and support biodiversity.

Sherborne’s community fridge, backed by Sherborne Town Council, saved over one tonne of food in its first year, cutting food waste and helping local residents.

Uber is offering NHS nurses and frontline health workers £10 off two Uber rides and a £10 Uber Eats voucher on Christmas Day 2025. NHS discounts UK.

Bournemouth’s Ace High Sports secures £600,000 funding to develop innovative sports-themed video card games, with support from the British Business Bank.

Complete Smiles opens in Bournemouth, offering dental grants up to £5,000, interest-free finance plans, implants, and restorative dentistry. Free consultations.

Bournemouth Airport named one of the UK’s most reliable airports, with just 0.1% flight cancellations in 2023, joint top with Glasgow Prestwick.

Lighthouse Poole arts centre celebrates a decade-high 2024-25 ticket sales, record cinema attendance, new visitor growth and strong Dorset artist support.

Tickets for skating sessions are on sale, including individual, accessible and family rates, with group concessions and private rink hire for exclusive use available.

Dorset Council secures £2.3m DfE funding to expand Best Start Family Hubs, boosting support for families, SEND, and early years services across the county.

Wimborne BID unveils 2026 festival programme with five major events, including the Folk, Literary, and Food Festivals, as part of Town of Culture year.

Discover Poole's Lighthouse April events: comedy with Pierre Novellie and Harry Enfield, family science shows, live theatre, music recitals, and opera.

Lush opens a Christmas pop-up shop on Poole High Street with free festive activities, skincare advice, and exclusive handmade gifts until 20 December.

New Forest District Council reports record 43 per cent recycling rate thanks to new waste and recycling service, with early data showing positive impact for residents.

People with lung conditions to get extra support during power cuts under a new SSEN and Asthma + Lung UK partnership. Free Priority Services available.

The Retreats, offering assistance from registered mental health practitioners, operate in Bournemouth and Dorchester from 4.30pm to 11.30pm daily.

Clipper Teas, Fairtrade Foundation and MPs deliver Brew It Fair petition to Downing Street, urging UK government action on fair tea trade and farmers’ rights.

Wessex Water to fund £11m enforcement package after Ofwat investigation into sewage failures, aiming to reduce spills and improve wastewater management.

What is it with ambitious wannabe politicians throwing their toys out of the pram as regards the cancelling of mayoral elections?

A BOURNEMOUTH primary school is supporting and endorsing Australia’s ban of social media platforms for children under the age of 16 calling it a ‘commendable step.’

A CONSTRUCTION company has been fined £100,000 after a worker was crushed by concrete in Sandbanks.

A MAN called for “slaughter in the streets” and the burning of migrant hotels in a series of racist social media posts, a court heard.

An inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found unresponsive at his home in Bournemouth.

Residents with additional needs and disability group representatives met up with Bournemouth East MP, BCP Council and Morebus to discuss improving the accessibility of local bus services at an event on December 12.

FOR WEEKS, residents across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch have been reporting missing, damaged and undelivered parcels, with some saying they have lost hundreds of pounds as deliveries fail to reach their doors during the busiest shopping perio...

A fifth of homeowners in the UK should be reportedly thankful for 'the bank of mum and dad'.

A rare fungus known as 'stink cage' has been spotted in Dorset by a photographer

THIS year's WillDoes charity tractor run was 'even bigger' than previous editions with 151 vehicles taking part.

Two men were arrested after a crash in Poole left another with life changing injuries.

A MAN has been arrested after a Cockier Spaniel was allegedly stolen from its kennel before later being found by police.

It was a day that had begun with the innocent laughter of schoolboys but ended in a tragedy which shocked the nation.

A Ringwood man has been remanded in custody after being charged with breaching bail conditions, police have confirmed.

Poole has been named among the top 10 happiest places in the South West according to Rightmove's Happy at Home Index for 2025

A DRIVER has been charged after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene.

A MAN is set to be sentenced after stabbing a man repeatedly in Bournemouth town centre.

Talented artist Lucy Andrew from Highcliffe is painting striking oil portraits of Volodymyr Zelensky to raise money for the Ukrainian humanitarian effort.