Cherries fans are set to jet off to Prague this week for their second Europa League away day, but what does the Czech capital have in store for the travelling Bournemouth faithful?

Smooth-hound shark beached in September 2016 prompted locals to wade into the surf and guide it back to sea.

Hampshire mother Alice Burch ran 60 marathons in 60 consecutive days in 2016, covering 1,572 miles from the New Forest for SPANA charity.

Bridgerton star Lucy Greenhalgh leads a Hampshire play about women disguising themselves as men to fight in World War One, previewing in New Milton November 5.

Labour leader Patrick Canavan has demanded a delay to the SOBO Beach lease, accusing BCP Council of arrogance and exposing the authority to legal and financial risks.

BCP Council leader Millie Earl has refused to resign after Conservatives tabled a motion of no confidence, accusing opponents of "political theatre".

A birthday card appeal has brought in hundreds of messages for a care home resident.

Martin Lewis explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance, taper rules and why £99 extra income could mean £52 more tax for State Pensioners.

Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.

You might not regularly check the temperature your thermostat is set to but turning it down by just one degree could help save you money.

People making extra money through side hustles will be able to earn significantly more before having to report their income to HMRC

New EU customs charges could wipe out Dorset and UK online retailers’ Christmas profits, with €3 fees and €2 per declaration line hitting low-value exports.

Lighthouse Poole takes on John Lewis and Marks & Spencer with a festive ITV advert promoting its Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk in Dorset.

BCP Council residents recycled 3,500 tonnes of food waste in six months, generating renewable energy for 3,900 homes and cutting general rubbish in Dorset.

Bournemouth and Poole College’s Apprenticeships Unlocked event moves to Citygate in Bournemouth on February 4, 2027, amid rising demand for apprenticeships.

Dorset families can enjoy festive crafts and unlimited soft play at Diverse Abilities’ Paint & Play session at The Treehouse, Christchurch, on November 8.

Broadcaster, writer and comedian Sandi Toksvig has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Bournemouth University.

Sherborne Studio Theatre has won the Great Amateur Theatre award for its transformation from a corrugated iron Baptist chapel.

I have finally found something I agree with Tom Hayes on.

Dorset business expo returns to Hinton Workspace on November 12, bringing companies together for networking, expert talks, wellbeing and collaboration.

Dorset hair salon Dana Quinlan Hair Salon celebrates its third anniversary in Canford Cliffs, offering hair colouring, consultations and personalised care.

A family-run butchers is set to open in the heart of Wimborne.

Steve Walker of C G Fry & Son Limited won the Medium Builder category at the NHBC’s Pride in the Job Awards 2026 for his work at Poundbury in Dorchester.

A new scam is targeting Amazon customers in a sophisticated fraud scheme.

An RSPB nature reserve is inviting the public to help restore rare heathland habitat and take home a sustainable Christmas tree.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown, Dorset, hosts harvest festival with Moordown Baptist Church, collecting two baskets of food for people in need charity.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A charity shop is urging people to buy gifts that support the elderly.

Poole’s Environmental Information Exchange takes place November 7, featuring Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, Win on Waste and The Library of Things.

Dinosaur Adventure Live is back on tour in the UK in 2027, with a new show heading to The Barn, Ringwood, on February 14, 2027.

A Bournemouth resident is using AI to reimagine the town centre through a series of striking visual concepts.

A Youth COP event is giving young people a platform to raise their voices on climate action.

The New Forest is named the UK’s best national park for stargazing, scoring 86.51/100 in AA Car Insurance’s ranking for dark skies, cloud and air quality.

Diverse Abilities’ Treecycling scheme will collect Christmas trees across Dorset from January 6-9, 2027, seeking £10 donations for people with disabilities.

Canford Cliffs Halloween transformed Haven Road, Poole, into a spooky wonderland on October 31, with fire performers, stilt walkers and trick-or-treating.

Arbor Vitae Foundation and Dorset Community Foundation will distribute £50,000 to grassroots charities and young people through local grants and bursaries.

Hundreds are expected to gather in a rural Dorset village this Sunday to honour the lives of those lost in conflict in an annual Remembrance service.

A season of dark entertainment is coming to Bournemouth Pavilion, promising a chilling journey through gothic tales, suspense, and the supernatural.

Christchurch author Jackie Sherman’s new book, Confronting Loneliness in Later Life, offers older people ways to find companionship and manage isolation

Proyaas Dorset, a community organisation, will host its first charity Diwali event at The Centre on Saturday, November 7.

National Paediatric Early Warning System rolls out across England’s A&E departments, helping NHS staff spot deteriorating children and provide faster care.

Corporate lawyer Ally Clapp joins Paris Smith as partner in Bournemouth, advising Dorset and South Coast businesses on M&A, commercial and finance law.

Muddy Boots Nursery School in Parkstone receives £1,000 from Care South’s Community Fund to support intergenerational visits to Elizabeth House care home.

Blood Cancer UK launches £25m appeal to fund clinical trials aimed at doubling survival rates for AML, high-risk lymphomas and myeloma patients in the UK.

A veteran living with motor neurone disease (MND) has described meeting AFC Bournemouth great Steve Fletcher as the highlight of a special day at the Vitality Stadium, after the club welcomed him as a guest at their Premier League clash with Leeds Un...

Nine Dorset Police officers were barred in the year to the end of March.

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A pensioner has accused a council of costing him £2million after they told him he wouldn't be allowed to demolish his home – only to then grant the new owner permission to do so.

You might not regularly check the temperature your thermostat is set to but turning it down by just one degree could help save you money.

Conservatives have submitted a no-confidence motion in BCP Council leader Millie Earl and are demanding she resigns