A circus school based in Southbourne has achieved 'outstanding success' at a recent national competition.

The Halfway Inn, a pub 'brimming' with history and character, is Pub of the Week.

A wheelchair user has revealed that she has to take her own transfer board out with her on nights out due to a lack of accessible taxis in the area.

A RESIDENT of New Forest has launched a petition opposing new parking charges set to be introduced saying "they pose a significant financial burden on families."

Tyler and Jago elected as Dorset’s new Members of Youth Parliament, joined by deputies Anya and Finn, to champion youth voice in national debates.

Solicitors have slammed the decision to sell off the car parks at Poole Magistrates' Court, which leaves people with a one-mile walk to get there.

Emergency services were heavily delayed reaching a person due to heavy sand build up along the promenade.

80s Classical at Lighthouse Poole on 5 June: T’Pau’s Carol Decker, Nik Kershaw and Johnny Hates Jazz perform classic pop hits. Tickets available now.

Join Oceanarium Bournemouth’s spring beach clean on 29 March for the Great British Spring Clean. Help tackle plastic pollution and support marine conservation.

More than 70 pupils from state and independent schools joined Moyles Court School's senior inter-schools chess tournament in the New Forest near Ringwood.

Dorset Police’s Skills 4 Safer Streets uses martial arts to educate students on knife crime dangers, with events at local schools like Twynham in Christchurch.

Experience the Buena Bristol Social Club live at Lighthouse Poole, 8 October, celebrating Buena Vista Social Club classics with Cuban and Bristol musicians.

Queen of the Night, the UK’s leading Whitney Houston tribute, returns to Bournemouth Pavilion in May 2026. Book tickets for a live celebration of her hits.

Sherborne Boys’ U18 win Vase at Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens 2026 in London, claiming top honours at the world’s largest school rugby sevens event.

A craft centre in Lychett Minster has come back to life as a creative hotspot for independent businesses and community spirit.

A beauty salon owner has launched a series of support evenings to provide a 'safe' and 'welcoming' space for women in the community.

The owners of a Bournemouth restaurant say they are “very proud” after securing second place in a national competition held in London.

BCP Council launches £4.78m Crisis and Resilience Fund from April 2026 to support low-income residents with financial hardship, housing, and essentials.

Former sailor Paul Cavanagh celebrates his 103rd birthday with a visit to Royal Lymington Yacht Club, marking decades of membership and local history.

Year 4 pupils from Hill View Primary School enjoyed a workshop at Paulton's Park, exploring circuits and mechanisms behind theme park rides in Hampshire.

Grape Tree opens new health food store on New Milton high street, offering health foods and wellbeing products in the refurbished former Halifax Bank unit.

Tesco recalls Bastides Saucisson Sec after UK Salmonella outbreak sickens 84. Food hygiene, safety, and public awareness urged amid major meat recall.

Almost all UK businesses are unprepared for Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes from April 2026, Azets poll finds. New rules impact landlords, sole traders.

Sherborne Prep School welcomed over 140 grandparents for Grandparents’ Day, featuring classroom visits, pupil performances, and a traditional afternoon tea.

Driving Miss Daisy offers safe, door-to-door transport and companionship for older people in New Forest and Christchurch, supporting independence and connection

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

Christchurch Post Office reopens at 24 Church Street with extended hours, new retail store, and community focus. Officially launched by Mayor Vivienne Charrett.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service consults on plans to close eight on-call fire stations amid budget cuts. Public input open until 15 May 2026.

A SUPERMARKET worker reported an assault to police during a busy patrol shift across Bournemouth.

The following cases were heard in Poole Magistrates' Court:

HMRC confirms Child Benefit rise for 2026. Find out the new weekly amounts for first and additional children.

Customers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow the official guidance

Pensioners could be hundreds of pounds better off from April 2026. Check the new State Pension and benefit increases.

PARENTS of a baby girl who was stillborn at 42 weeks are fighting for justice after the mother was reportedly sent home bleeding on the day of induction.

Lucy Shuker aims to defend her wheelchair tennis doubles title at the Miami Open 2026, as the event debuts as a WT500 UNIQLO Tour ranking tournament.

The mysterious Highcliffe (New Forest) Coven and the night they conducted  "Operation Cone of Power,"

Two masked men reportedly broke into a petrol station earlier this week before stealing tobacco product.

THE REMAINS of a 60-year-old man who went missing nearly two years ago have still not been found - despite two men being charged with murder.

A couple were thrilled to experience sighting of a once 'extremely rare' white tailed eagle - or sea eagle - in Purbeck, Dorset

Boscombe West secures £20m Pride in Place government funding. Tom Hayes MP and local groups to tackle deprivation, housing, and fuel poverty in Bournemouth.

AUTHORITIES stopped nine drivers for speeding during a targeted operation aimed at making New Forest roads safer for livestock.

A  major independent hotel and spa in Bournemouth has recently been sold.

110 acres of heathland with planning permission for mineral extraction is set to be sold at public auction at the end of April

Visitors to the New Forest are being urged to give the area’s famous free‑roaming animals space ahead of the Easter holidays.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Women’s safety ‘put at risk’ in maternity care at Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s new £200m building, as watchdog orders improvements.

A teenager reportedly assaulted a boy known to him before fleeing in an Audi.

A proposal to improve support for residents accessing special education needs services (SEND) has been voted down due to concerns it will restrict the council’s response to consultation on government reforms.

A new convenience store in Christchurch town centre has been given permission to sell alcohol.

A petition calling on the council to find the money to repair and reopen a Charminster Library has been started.