A man has been arrested by Dorset Police for being in possession of an imitation firearm in Bournemouth.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD man from Bournemouth has been charged after an alleged stabbing on the seafront.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is celebrating the resounding success of its first-ever flagship event, the Festival of Creativity 2026.

Dorset beachgoers have shared painful memories of stepping on weever fish

In celebration of lasagne day, an Italian restaurant chain in Bournemouth is offering free lasagne to its first customers across the UK and Ireland.

Avon and Somerset Police launch Pol Ed in all schools to tackle youth crime, violence, and exploitation with free, PSHE-aligned resources for teachers.

Original Jean Rees painting loaned by Royal South West Academy is centrepiece at Chandos Society Exhibition, Bridgwater Arts Centre, celebrating local art.

David Wilson Redrow South West raises record £84,651 for St Margaret’s Hospice, honouring late colleague Ben Smith and supporting local palliative care.

New gym is set to open inside a recently refurbished shop in Bridgwater, with an idea of what it will look like now revealed

Corban Strudwick has been jailed for 18 months after a robbery at an Esso garage in Bridgwater

Businesses in west Dorset say they are braced for another hit to trade as overnight closures on the A35 return - and one pub landlord is now planning to gather its own evidence on how the works are carried out.

Dorset beachgoers have shared painful memories of stepping on weever fish

A local parkrun is set to celebrate its 300th event this weekend

Local charity West Dorset Wilding is inviting people to share views on plans to release wild beavers into Brit Valley, as part of a public consultation.

Plans for a town centre pub that has ruffled feathers with residents in Bridport have been discussed again as its public consultation draws to a close

Avon and Somerset Police launch Pol Ed in all schools to tackle youth crime, violence, and exploitation with free, PSHE-aligned resources for teachers.

Around 30,000 Ryanair passengers faced delays of up to three hours on 155 flights

Reports suggest that Oasis is preparing to announce a 2027 tour, with shows planned in Manchester as well as the iconic Knebworth Park.

The Met Office has shared when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end, amid amber heat health alerts being issued for some areas

Somerset Chamber launches Somerset Future 30 awards to honour young professionals under 30 making an impact in business and community. Nominations now open.

Four-bedroom detached house in Brookside, West Coker, Yeovil for sale at £525,000. Features solar panels, EV charging, landscaped garden and double garage.

Immaculate three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Brookside, West Coker, Yeovil. Countryside views, modern kitchen, double garage. Guide price £550,000.

Avon and Somerset Police launch Pol Ed in all schools to tackle youth crime, violence, and exploitation with free, PSHE-aligned resources for teachers.

Baroness Amos’ maternity and neonatal investigation highlights concerns at Musgrove Park Hospital, praises Yeovil staff, and calls for urgent NHS action.

Yeovil couple run 10km daily to fundraise for Dorset mum Kayleigh Ewan, who has terminal cancer and hopes to visit family in Australia.

"Thick red dust" has settled on homes, gardens and cars

Vendors have been given free sun cream and hats to help keep them safe

'Reggie's Legacy' lives on through them

Council leader objects to his own council’s speed limit plan

Will Smeed’s superb 89 led the way in a 27 run win - and two more wins from the last two almost certainly if enough to progress