Her red, white and blue funnels towered above the docks, hiding military secrets from the stevedores and tug crews who worked on her.

He decapitated the mother of his former girlfriend and plunged a knife into her. He then murdered a stranger and a German student.

Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposals to overhaul adult social care in England.

A 15-year plan with proposals to move a railway station, introduce trams and expand the cycling network is continuing “anti-motorist biased agenda.”

Aston Service Dorset Ltd is a world-renowned, family-run automotive specialist that holds a highly unique place in British motoring history

A fire tore through a beach hut on Sandbanks beach yesterday evening after a faulty cooker and gas canisters caused significant damage.

Lighthouse Poole will host the smash hit musical Six from March 16 to 27, 2027, featuring the six wives of Henry VIII as they recount their stories.

A Tops Day Nurseries child has become a familiar face across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after featuring on a Morebus ad promoting Tops' childcare.

Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections at Lighthouse Poole on November 8.

The Underground, located at 558 Christchurch Road in Boscombe, will launch on August 7, with opening night headlined by Sigue Sigue Sputnik Electronic.

James B Partridge brings his nostalgic Primary School Bangers tour to Poole Lighthouse on 13 September 2026, celebrating classic school assembly songs UK-wide.

Pete Miles, owner of Dorset Oysters, will appear at the Wimborne Food Festival on September 19 with a talk at the Dacombes of Wimborne Food Theatre Marquee.

Three young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have secured paid employment following a year-long internship scheme.

Dorset Council has set out its local SEND Reform Plan, focused on improving inclusion and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Disability charity Diverse Abilities is opening The Treehouse in Hurn to the public for its summer Playtime! events on August 20 and August 26.

Bournemouth University signs agreement with Bournemouth and Poole College to benefit local students entering degree courses

Horrible Histories shows, Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians, will come to Lighthouse Poole from Thursday, November 5, to Sunday, November 8.

Vue Poole is offering a line-up of family-friendly films and activities throughout the school summer holidays, including the Summer Family Passport Book.

The New Forest National Park secured the top spot for dog walking destinations among dog owners in the South East.

BH Live has unveiled its 2026 autumn/winter What’s On Guide for Bournemouth Pavilion and Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).

FINANCIAL backing has been given to a £5million expansion of the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester, ensuring the second phase of a Lottery bid goes ahead.

Hightown Hill, Ringwood, will close on 31 July 2026 for pole replacement works by Circet. Diversions via A31. Hampshire County Council notice.

Ben Chick, a third-generation Britain's Got Talent-winning farmer from Dorset and founder of Chalk & Padel, will speak at Evolve Leaders Lunch on October 2.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

A woman who spent time on a remote Buddhist retreat has been ruled to have taken her own life, after an inquest heard she was living with 'debilitating' pain.

Renoufs has permanently closed its Southbourne venue after eight years of trading.

A generous fundraiser and volunteer known for his "quiet kindness" has died.

A FORMER Dorset Council leader has warned that discipline will be needed to deliver the county’s Local Plan on time.

A pensioner says he felt "ripped off" after being charged £120 for briefly using a private car park to safely drop off and collect his disabled wife from a medical appointment.

Residents are calling for the return of a 'vital' bus service that once directly connected them to medical care, shopping and social activities.

Seafern House, a Victorian coach house in Branksome Park, has come to market with full planning permission already granted for a substantial Pavilion Garden Wing and ground floor principal suite, adding around 1,100 square feet to the home.

Charities have spoken of their pride after meeting the King and Queen during a royal visit to Blandford Forum.

Celebrating over 30 years as a Broadstone tradition, this year's performances are scheduled for September 4, September 5, September 11 and September 12.

The 10th Annual Roma Holocaust Memorial Service is set to be held at Wimborne Minster on August 2 organised by Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller-led charity Kushti Bok

The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece amid wildfire risks

More than £500 was raised for a two-year-old who is battling an aggressive form of cancer at a pre-season friendly between Bashley and Dorchester Town.

A child is in a serious condition after a pony kicked them in the New Forest

Before mega-malls took over weekends, This was Woolco, a retail giant that changed British shopping by bringing US-style superstore shopping to the edge of Bournemouth, and for a generation of shoppers, it was magnificent.

Hoburne, a holiday park operator, has been named Family Travel Business of the Year at the Dorset Business Awards.

Under reforms announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, secondary school pupils will be able to study technical subjects

A spine-tingling adventure is making a return to Hampshire this autumn.

Severe delays both ways on the A338. Two accidents have been reported, delays in both directions.

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering a love rival with a samurai sword in Somerset has retired to decide its verdict

There is an emergency lane closure in Poole because of a gas leak

A new council scheme offering discounts for town centre parking, ice-creams and activities has been launched

A woman was taken to hospital after a dog owner allegedly punched her in the face and stomach, breaking her tooth and accusing her of kicking her dogs.

Michael Bretton, on trial accused of the murder of Craig Hurcombe, told a jury he died after impaling himself on a metal shaft

Dorset Police have made a series of arrests and interventions including a suspected drug deal, an uninsured vehicle, an indecent exposure incident and an animal welfare check as part of what they describe as efforts to ensure a “safe summer”.

A PLAN to boost tourism for Dorset over a longer period of the year with more diverse attractions has won the backing of Dorset Council.

A PLEA for a round-table conference to help tackle youth unemployment in the county has not been taken up by Dorset Council.