Take a nostalgic trip back to 1986 with these incredible unearthed photographs of =Dorset's changing streets.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Tom Hayes MP: This fortnight has been another reminder that Bournemouth is always getting better

JD Wetherspoon applies for alcohol licence at former Smugglers Haunt pub, Ferndown. Public can comment via Dorset Council Licensing until 5 August 2026.

Two much-loved British Heart Foundation shops in Dorset are among 87 facing closure nationwide.

Tia Mirza, a BA (Hons) Fine Art student at Arts University Bournemouth, presented the Mayor of London with his first major portrait to mark 10 years in office.

Bournemouth University trampolinist Millie Harvey has completed a stadium tour with Take That, performing in cities across the UK.

The model, designed by COBI in partnership with The Tank Museum in Bovington, represents the King Tiger V2 and features more than 1,500 pieces.

Morebus customers travelling in and around Bournemouth and Poole are now benefiting from eight brand new double decker buses.

A group of Brockenhurst College students raised £870 for learning disabilities charity Mencap by doing a 7km sponsored walk recently.

Previously MiNightVet New Forest, the New Forest-based provider is now operating as CVS Vets 24/7 New Forest, with no changes to staff, services or location.

A new military tattoo is coming to Poole this autumn.

Britain’s tax system is crushing entrepreneurs in Dorset and needs to be changed, a tax expert has warned.

My two favourite parts of my job are attending our events and visiting businesses. Both always leave me feeling optimistic and feeling positive.

Grillix Ltd applies to BCP Council for a late-night refreshment licence at 402-4 Ashley Road, Poole, seeking opening hours until 4am. Public feedback invited.

Oceanarium staff say protesters are making them feel unsafe at work and spreading damaging false claims to the public.

98-year-old jazz legend Bob Barter performed alongside young trombonist George Farrell at the Broadstone Music Series Young Musicians Alumni Concert.

Protestors from Dorset Animal Action are still calling for the closure of Bournemouth's Oceanarium amid an animal welfare dispute.

A couple were caught allegedly having sex by member of the public in a public park in Bournemouth.

Your correspondent Robert Cooper is quite right to highlight the many attractive areas for visitors near Bournemouth.

Italian-inspired bakery Gio’s Deli has moved from the Triangle to Bournemouth’s West Cliff.

A joint transport plan with neighbouring BCP Council has been approved by Dorset councillors

PepsiCo has urgently recalled packets of Doritos Chilli Heatwave (140g) and warned consumers not to eat them as they pose a potential health risk.

A retail giant that was a familiar sight on the high street was placed into administration owing almost £16 million.

A crash has been reported on the A31 eastbound near St Ives

A woman has been reported missing after she was last seen in Poole in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The air over Bournemouth didn't just smell of sea salt that May—it was thick with the scent of burning rubber, high-octane fuel, and sheer adrenaline. Twelve years ago, the tranquil seaside town was transformed into a roaring, screeching amphitheat...

Emergency services have descended on the New Forest after a large fire broke out on Sunday evening.

A large blaze has broken out in the New Forest as Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service ask people to avoid the area.

A woman was hospitalised with suspected fractured ribs after being thrown from a jet ski.

Firefighters were called out to a blaze in a wooded area near Bransgore in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A woman who had been reported missing in Poole since the early hours of Sunday morning has been found.

Police caught 15 people speeding in a day in the New Forest including one who was 14mph over the speed limit.

Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick has urged the government to take stronger action against organised crime, warning that it is becoming more entrenched in Dorset communities.

Two young girls who went missing in Bournemouth have been found, police have said.

An unusually large Georgian doll 'Dolly, is expected to sell for £3,000-5,000 in the Charterhouse two day specialist auction on August 20 and August 21.

Our Pub of the Week is The Britannia in Parkstone, bringing al fresco evenings and fresh seasonal flavours with the launch of its new summer offerings.

MYTIME Young Carers is heading up the Equity for Young Carers Project, which aims to address the current “postcode lottery” in care.

A high-end surf-and-turf restaurant is due to open soon in Poole.

Two furry new arrivals are helping to shape the landscape on one of Dorset’s most famous islands.

The FTY Lab, located in Poole, was launched during a VIP event on July 10, with former football manager Harry Redknapp in attendance.

Gibbo Scaffolding Ltd seeks to amend its HGV operator licence to add 2 goods vehicles at Aviation Park East, Hurn, Christchurch. Objections invited.

Pennyfarthing Homes is returning as one of four headline sponsors of the New Forest Show, which takes place from July 28 to July 30.

Mobile experts reveal four simple phone settings that can make your battery last longer as research shows millions worry about running low on power

Beaulieu is offering summer savings with a temporary VAT reduction on admission tickets.

A Bournemouth community hub transformed its annual coffee morning into a record-breaking fundraiser for a breast cancer charity.