Emergency services are responding to a reported incident near Wimborne

Just weeks after the Cherries were granted planning permission for the enabling works for their Vitality Stadium plans, work has already begun at the ground.

Fire crews faced a dramatic rise in flood callouts last month, making January 2026 the busiest month on record for rescues from floodwater.

A brazen scam using the name of a town’s mayor has left one resident nearly £500 out of pocket — prompting a stark warning from a councillor.

Its grace over towns like Bournemouth and the hills of the Purbecks is one of Dorset's most incongruous visual footnotes.

AN inquest has opened into the death of a Hampshire man who was found dead in his home by his friends

More than 700 visited the New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair, with more than 50 organisations offering opportunities across the New Forest.

New Forest District Council has been praised in an LGA review for its progress.

A New Forest councillor has expressed his sadness at Santander's decision to close its branch in Ringwood under sweeping nationwide cuts

A medical centre in Highcliffe is closed 'until further notice' following an 'emergency issue'.

Bongo’s Bingo are welcoming a unique theme for April at the 02 Academy, blending two iconic decades together for a show infused with legendary magic and mayhem

A night of laughter is guaranteed as LOL Comedy Club takes place at the Bournemouth Pavilion this valentines day.

The local community came together in Bournemouth last weekend, as a 'Trash Trek' community litter pick saw the collection of over 175 kilograms of waste.

Van Mossel Breeze has opened Dorset’s first Geely Auto dealership in Poole. The all-electric Geely EX5 SUV is now available to Dorset residents from £31,990.

Cabinet unanimously approved plans to protect 1.3million bus journeys across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as part of network improvements.

FOUR Bournemouth siblings have launched an alcohol-free beer brand after their youngest brother’s illness meant he could no longer drink alcohol.

AN ‘AUTHENTIC’ Italian café serving up fresh focaccia has launched in Bournemouth town centre.

THE SWANAGE Railway is preparing to celebrate the golden anniversary of its historic restoration with a special two‑day Community Weekend, giving visitors a rare chance to explore behind the scenes of the award‑winning heritage line.

Members of the LGBT community face disproportionately higher gambling-related harms and distinct barriers.

A VOLUNTARY organisation from New Forest said they are "deeply disappointed" about the latest animal accident report.

An artist has created a microscopic replica of a Picasso painting - which is smaller than a flea and fits in the eye of a needle.

A café in Wimborne has been closed for more than a week following flooding at the site.

A LICENCE has been granted for a new Sherborne town centre café-bar despite objections from the town council and several residents. Many feared late-night disturbance from the Loungers operation planned for 55 Cheap Street. Loungers UK Limited, whic...

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

The Vitality Bay Run is returning to Bournemouth, welcoming runners and walkers of all abilities for a half marathon, 10k, 5k, or a 1k children’s run.

A NEW Post Office is set to open in Bournemouth town centre, a year after the former site closed.

PARENTS of a one-year-old girl with a rare and aggressive form of acute myeloid leukaemia say their only remaining treatment option is a specialised drug available only in the US.

A PENSIONER says she has "no regrets" after losing a five-year legal battle with her neighbour over a one-foot strip of land.

A PASTRY chef from Poole is closing her cake business after more than 20 years saying it is time to “hang up my apron”.

DORSET Innovation Park is expected to return to profit within the next two years, supported by a series of major development projects and expanding opportunities in defence, telecoms and clean energy. The Park, the county’s only Enterprise Zone, is...

The toxin can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, and is unsafe to consume.

Locals packed into a village pub over the weekend as a teen of a much-loved brewer played her father’s favourite music at an event in his memory

The latest police statistics reveal concerning increases in shoplifting with a 7.6 per cent rise in Dorset - compared to a national increase of 5.4 per cent.

A MAN has been found guilty of manslaughter after he stabbed a teenager to death in Bournemouth town centre.

The Royal Bath Hotel didn’t just open in Bournemouth; it practically reinvented Bournemouth as a place of distinction. 

Good evening - there are report that the coastguard Rescue helicopter is circling Sandbanks, further reports of a helicopter searching the sea and police on the roof of a cafe in Sandbanks

A MOTORCYCLIST has been hospitalised after a collision in Christchurch.

A YELLOW warning for rain has been issued for Thursday in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and the rest of the county.

More coach services will be launching this spring as FlixBus and Dorset-based operator Excelsior expand their partnership.

Network Rail is ‘disappointed’ BCP Council is set to withdraw funding for improvements to Pokesdown Station.

POLICE are ‘growing concerned’ for a missing man who was last seen in Swanage.

A CHARITY and service dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across Dorset has taken "difficult decision" to close the charity.

A teenage boy arrested after a pregnant a pregnant woman was hit by an e-bike and taken to hospital has been released.

THE ROLE played by Dorset’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is being highlighted during this year's Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

Hair transplantation is one of the most effective long-term solutions for hair loss, but success depends on choosing the right clinic and medical team for your transplant needs.

GROUNDWATER levels across Dorset have reached historic highs, residents and businesses are urged to check whether they are in affected areas.

Police have said that they're 'growing concerned' after a man from Bournemouth is still missing after ten days.

DORSET Police is urging people to hand in five types of BRUNI-manufactured side or top venting blank firing guns (TVBFs) that have been declared illegal following national testing.

Synth pioneer and singer-songwriter Thomas Dolby is coming to Bournemouth as part of his UK tour.

A property finance lender has become the first occupier of a landmark Bournemouth office building following a recent departure.