The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Labour government invests £25.1m in BCP, wipes £165.2m debt, and lifts 450,000 children out of poverty, as council tax rises and local funding increases.

A ‘loving and creative’ 24-year-old motorcyclist died from traumatic brain injuries following a fatal crash in Poole.

Candidates for Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone town council elections have been announced.

An offender was detained after stealing goods and a device worth more than £300 in a shoplifting incident.

The Kitten Scanner at Poole Hospital helps children feel less anxious before MRI scans, reducing the need for anaesthesia. Funded by UHD NHS Charity.

Dorset’s Jemma Lewis, living with Type 1 diabetes and Addison’s, joins the Poole & Bournemouth Bluetits for an English Channel relay swim fundraiser in June.

Let It Grow launches at Glenmoor and Winton Academies, Bournemouth—combining beekeeping, gardening, and community outreach to boost wellbeing and engagement.

The Friendly Food Club launches Get Dorset Cooking to tackle food insecurity, helping Dorset families learn healthy, budget cooking skills amid rising costs.

Join The Cinnamon Trust’s Big Walk in Dorset on 4 May to support elderly and terminally ill pet owners. Walks in Blandford and Bournemouth; sign up now.

The Mowlem, a leading arts venue in Purbeck, seeks new trustees. Apply by 22 May to help shape local culture. Arts, finance, and fundraising skills valued.

A theatre in Wimborne is set to host an anniversary tribute concert honouring the life of David Bowie.

A Bournemouth-based company has been named as a top-performing UK distributor for professional laundry products over the past year.

Flavour, culture and a sense of community filled a church hall as Bournemouth’s Indian Food Festival returned for its third year.

Looking back at the Radio One Roadshow on August 21, 1998, the event at Bournemouth's Pier Approach was a perfect late-90s music spectacle.

Households across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be paying a new level of council tax with the new financial year getting underway.

A proposed 20mph speed limit outside a Wimborne school has been described as “clearly justified” by the town council, as residents are invited to share their views on the plan.

A series of tribute shows that range from chart-topping pop anthems and irresistible disco classics to hip-shaking rock ’n’ roll are set to take place in the coming weeks.

Vikki Slade MP continues to campaign for the preservation of Upton Heath.

WIMBORNE Minster Folk Festival can only operate with the valuable help of volunteers to keep things running smoothly and safely for all our visitors.

Martin Lewis explains why dog owners can be liable for damage while cat owners often are not and what it means for your insurance.

Police are searching for a suspect who may have sustained burn injuries after a suspected arson incident.

A beachfront restaurant has been transformed into a cosy and relaxed eatery after being taken over by new owners.

A teenager has injuries believed to be potentially life-threatening after a serious crash.

The owner of a farm shop said his business lost hundreds of pounds after thieves ran out with arms full of steak.

A large police presence was seen near Throop Mill following reports of a burglary.

A road in the Boscombe area is currently closed following reports of a crash- emergency services are at the scene.

A man was taken into custody after reportedly carrying a 'large knife' around the town centre.

The Bootleg Beatles’ latest tour is less a tribute show and more a lovingly curated journey through one of the most transformative eras in popular music.

Two men are due to appear in court after 112 suspected cannabis plants were seized from addresses in Ringwood Road.

It is being marketed by Chesters Harcourt and being offered with vacant possession.

Sham Rocks Music Festival returns to New Milton, Hampshire, 15–17 May, with expanded line-up, tribute acts, local talent, and charity support for Oakhaven.

Parkinson’s exercise classes at BH Live Active Littledown, Bournemouth, supported by Parkinson’s UK, boost strength and confidence for local participants.

Arts University Bournemouth students collaborate with Brompton Court to redesign the Grade II listed retirement complex in Bournemouth.

A wildlife photographer from Upton has captured breath taking photographs of the largest UK bird of prey perching on a piece of driftwood in Dorset.

Residents in Bournemouth, Broadstone and Poole now have town councils after BCP Council controversially voted to establish the three new lower tier authorities.

Salty & Sane launches organic cotton hoodies for UK sea swimmers, capturing post-swim afterglow. Pre-order the debut collection at saltyandsane.co.uk.

Worth Matravers in Dorset was named among Britain's poshest villages for 2026 according to The Telegraph's annual list

Starting a job won’t trigger the same benefit checks under new DWP rules—find out how the changes affect you.

Planned roadworks have been announced by BCP Council and are expected to cause delays of varying severity.

Evershot in Dorset has been picked out as one of the UK’s best spring villages to visit by London North East Railway (LNER). Here's why.

Three churches—St Katharine’s, St Nicholas, and All Saints—merge to form the new Southbourne-on-Sea parish in Bournemouth, launching 12 April 2026.

Lidl has shared a number of locations where it wants to build new stores, including five in Dorset

Properties in Poole are now considered some of the strongest for rental return across the United Kingdom, according to data collected from Rental Trend’s Tracker report, published by Right Move

Chez Fred in Bournemouth has been named as one of Britain's best fish restaurants by The Good Food Guide

For 2026/27, BCP Council has approved a net budget of £457 million to help maintain local services and has set a 6.7 per cent increase in council tax which is expected to raise £307 million for the council.

A superyacht docked in Poole Harbour has been catching the eye of passers-by, with many blown away by the sheer size of the vessel.

Personal Independence Payment claims have hit a record 3.9 million as new rules begin - here’s what’s changing and why approval rates are falling.

Martin Lewis warns couples about a hidden financial risk that could cause problems later plus the simple habit that can help avoid it.

One pilot-approved viral hack that uses an AirTag to help avoid lost luggage could in fact have the opposite effect