TWO asylum seekers staying at a Bournemouth hotel have been sentenced for supplying crack cocaine and heroin as part of a country-line drug network.

A new UK police unit is launching to protect election candidates from abuse, intimidation and violence ahead of local and devolved elections.

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing man believed to be need of medical treatment in hospital.

A lollipop lady has been recognised as an 'unsung hero' by the Ferndown community.

It is all rather strange that Labour, are complaining that Poole Civil Centre has finally been sold.

Ringwood celebrates 800 years of its historic market in July 2026 with a community event, live entertainment, funfair, and glove installation.

Beaulieu is celebrating Easter with family fun and a new look for the National Motor Museum.

Poole-based Richard O'Connor completes Everesting challenge in Dorset, climbing 8,848m in under 18 hours to raise funds for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.

Helping Hands Home Care urges UK families in Christchurch, Ferndown, and Poole to discuss future care needs early, releasing a practical Mother’s Day guide.

Lighthouse Poole’s Dick Whittington nominated for Best Panto at UK Pantomime Awards 2026, with Nico Menghini up for Best Sound. National recognition for Poole.

SandFest 2026 returns to Sandbanks Beach, Dorset on 12 July with MK and DJ EZ headlining. Get tickets for this top UK electronic music festival now.

The Friends of Upton Country Park in Poole mark 50 years with a special exhibition, celebrating £1m raised for park and Upton House projects. Visit 7–15 March.

Rare 17th-century portraits of King James I & VI from Edington House to be auctioned at Charterhouse, Sherborne, Somerset on 1 April. Estimated £2,000–£4,000.

The Friendly Food Club launches free Cook and Connect course in Bournemouth, teaching healthy home cooking, budgeting, and community skills. Book online now.

Arena Offices celebrated International Women’s Day, recognising women in its serviced offices across Dorset in Ferndown and Poole.

Barbara’s Bier Haus launches an Alpine-themed après-ski bottomless brunch in Bournemouth on 28 March, featuring unlimited drinks, pizza, and live entertainment.

A beauty specialist from Christchurch has been named as a finalist for Best Trainee in the National Hair & Beauty awards 2026.   

OFFICERS had a “busy week” dealing with a variety of incidents including seizing an uninsured vehicle and an electric bike.

BCP Council has confirmed it will not be applying for funding to hold an event to celebrate Armed Forces Day as they are focusing on protecting essential services.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A barbershop in Wimborne has recently been taken over and is Trader of the Week.

A senior dietician is warning some of our foodie staples contain hidden salt which could be causing havoc to our health

Experts say Brits heading to Europe should snap up holiday cash as the Pound hits a nine-month high against the Euro.

Learn what counts as taxable pension income, how much you can take tax-free, and how to check the HMRC guidance.

A road is currently closed in Bere Regis due to an RTC.

This is the moment an angry motorist smashes the wing mirror off another car in an act of road rage on a busy high street.

The “Check In. Chill Out.” campaign promotes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as top UK coastal staycation destinations during English Tourism Week.

A SOUTH African store that has been part of the community for more than two decades is undergoing a major refurbishment to make it “unique” and give customers a “special experience”.

Policing presence is set to increase in Bournemouth town centre as 11 new officers have been recruited to

Potfest will return to Compton Verney, Warwickshire from 19, 20 & 21 June, 10am – 4.30pm daily

Paultons Park and Marwell Zoo are among the Hampshire attractions losing thousands of pounds a year due to "misleading" rain icons

Tucked away in the historic heart of Poole Old Town, Barber's Piles sounds less like a picturesque maritime street and more like a deeply unfortunate medical condition.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Plans to convert a New Forest hotel into two four-bedroom houses have been given the go-ahead - 14 years after it welcomed its last guests

PARENTS have said they are "delighted" after a beloved lollipop lady was reinstated to help children cross the road safely outside a Dorset primary school.

Southern Water has announced a lane closure is set to happen on a New Forest village high street in late March.

Thousands of Dorset homes will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days from next month

WORKS to restore Bournemouth Pier costing nearly £10million are now not expected to be completed until early 2028 because no suitable contractors have been found to carry out the repairs.

Vikki Slade MP urges the Prime Minister to safeguard the Assisted Dying Bill from House of Lords delays, warning it risks running out of parliamentary time.

Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes raises alarm in Parliament over Royal Mail postal delays and criticises worsening conditions for postal workers.

NHS waiting list numbers drop to 7.25 million, their lowest in nearly three years, as new NHS England figures show winter progress in A&E and ambulance care.

Families across Dorset can embark on a pair of thrilling Easter adventures in nature this year with the choice of a woodland or seaside egg hunt on offer.

A woman is encouraging people to 'take pride' in their streets and hometowns, by acts such as litter picking, planting flowers or sweeping pavements.

A MAN is wanted in connection with an alleged assault that occurred at an address in Christchurch Road in Bournemouth.

Comedian Stevie Martin brings her stand-up tour to Lighthouse Poole. Known from Taskmaster and Mitchell and Webb, Martin delivers a witty, unconventional show.

A new convenience store opening in Christchurch, where a post office will relocate, is needed to ensure the service can stay on the town’s High Street.

An air ambulance attended the scene of a two-vehicle collision near East Stour, with two people taken to hospital.

A bronze deer statue has been stolen from Lyndhurst.

THREE people were taken to hospital after a road traffic collision near Bere Regis, Dorset.

The company responsible for a major oil spill in Poole harbour has been told to pay out a £6.1 million bill by the Environment Agency.