Bournemouth residents and shopkeepers react after council leader Millie Earl claimed the town centre is "thriving" on ITV Meridian News, branding her "out of touch with reality."

Storm Austen swept across Dorset and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area on Friday, October 23, bringing severe weather, transport chaos and coastal flood alerts.

Archive photographs capture local achievements, from Girl Guides and school music to hairdressing, factory work and badminton.

A collapsed events company run by the director of Seventa Events - the firm awarded the new 20 year lease for SOBO Beach site - left BCP Council thousands of pounds out of pocket, public insolvency records reveal.

Serious questions remain unanswered over the disputed tender process for the SOBO Beach site on Southbourne Promenade.

A popular seafront venue has taken first steps towards legal action against BCP Council over the tender process for a 20-year lease.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in October due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays

Poole lifeboat stalwart Mary Clark has died aged 90. The cherished RNLI supporter’s life will be celebrated at St James’ Church, Poole, on November 6.

Harry Redknapp brings his An Evening With Harry Redknapp show to Lighthouse Poole on November 11, with stories, laughter and VIP meet-and-greet tickets.

Beach House Restaurant in Mudeford has applied to BCP Council for an alcohol licence, with public representations invited by November 5.

A new app designed to help people connect with tradespeople in their area has been released to the public.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity honours Dorset volunteers at annual volunteer celebration, presenting seven Hidden Heroes Awards and 10-year service badges.

Christchurch student entrepreneur Isaac Kennington reaches ESBF Champion of Champions final with CVSuite.ai, an AI careers platform for better job applications.

New Handmade Gift Shop Brings Creative Charm to Southbourne Grove

Bournemouth Town Council is creating a new town guide featuring attractions, events, businesses and community groups for residents and visitors.

A beauty therapist has been named a finalist in a national awards scheme.

A site with planning permission for a drive-through restaurant will go under the hammer next week.

TC Group welcomes four new trainees in Bournemouth, offering hands-on accountancy, audit and tax careers to graduates and a college leaver.

Home Farm Cafe can be found close to the village of Tarrant Gunville and has been earning rave reviews for its food

Dorset Business Expo attracted 400+ visitors, 66 exhibitors and 2,384 virtual business card exchanges at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth.

Dorset campaigners condemn approval of North Sea Jackdaw gas field, warning fossil fuel drilling threatens wildlife, communities and climate efforts.

A former guest house in Bournemouth will be transformed into a school for children with special educational needs

An Italian sofa retailer has opened a new store in Poole.

Have you been to the village of Burley in the New Forest? Here's all you need to know, including its history of witches and smugglers

Arts University Bournemouth hosted firm Twenty7tec for a creative away day, using art workshops to tackle workplace challenges and improve collaboration.

Rare Forsyth sporting shotguns owned by Duke of Wellington, valued at £185,000, will be shown publicly at London’s LAPADA Fair from October 28 to November 1.

Verwood Youth Club is hosting the free Halloween party and haircuts event on Monday, October 26, which will offer free haircuts and Halloween fun.

Crunch Catering has applied to sell alcohol at Illuminate Upton Country Park in Poole from November 14 to January 10, 2027; objections close November 5.

Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.

A luxury hotel brand has been named as the new operator of a vacant Bournemouth seafront restaurant.

High winds from Storm Austen caused an oak tree to fall, blocking a road in Burley in the New Forest for several hours.

The Cherries were forced to spend half a million pounds on the temporary south stand at the Vitality Stadium to get it approved by UEFA or risk having to close the stand for their Europa League games.

DORSET Police again thanked residents and football fans alike as Thursday night’s Europa League match between the Cherries and AC Milan went off without any reports of disorder or arrests related to the game.

Holbury man Daniel Mapes admitted lying that a Ford Puma had been stolen after drug dealer Scott Smith’s police chase left a dog fatally injured.

Two men accused of murdering 18-year-old Kyeron Wheeler in Poole have pleaded not guilty.

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Dorset Bonfire Night 2026 fireworks displays will be taking place in Bournemouth, Ringwood, Weymouth, Dorchester and more.

Owner faces prosecution over unauthorised building

Speed limits are being slashed from as high as 60mph to 40mph along a major road in the New Forest

A luxury penthouse apartment with views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island has gone on the market for £625,000

A coastal town in Dorset is set for major improvements after plans to transform its seafront were given the go-ahead.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed

A weather warning has been issued for Bournemouth and the surrounding areas due to heavy rain in association with Storm Boelo.

VAL Thorens delivers reliable snow, vast terrain and enough variety to keep both a skier and a snowboarder in the same family fully occupied.

The Bournemouth North Neighbourhood Policing Team and traffic enforcement officers undertook a 'Day of Action', focusing on the East Way area.

After Storm Austen swept through Dorset, the damage was clear in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens on a drizzly Saturday morning.

A woman left disabled after multiple leg amputations says she feels trapped in her home and neglected by the council, leaving her struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Plans for a two-storey outbuilding at a Ringwood home have been rejected on appeal

Les Dennis, 73, says he is unlikely to host Family Fortunes again after 15 years, suggesting Jason Manford could lead the ITV show if it returns to ITV.

Hundreds of homes across Dorset have been hit by unplanned power cuts as Storm Austen causes disruption to electricity supplies.