STORM Chandra has brought torrential rain and flooding to the BCP area.

A finalised plan to improve Bournemouth town centre has been launched, discussing bus services from the airport and making the town safer.

A tree has fallen on an electrical van in Poole.

A trio of men from Bournemouth have been charged in connection with alleged drug trafficking and money laundering.

TWO people were injured following a collision involving two lorries on the A31.

During the early 1900’s foot passengers wishing to cross between Sandbanks and Studland were catered for, to some extent, by a rowing boat ferry which operated during the summer months

Tim’s Singers, led by Tim Dowland in Poole, raised over £12,500 for Forest Holme Hospice with concerts and events.

A gift of £12,692 from Masonic lodges in the South West will support the Children's Unit at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) as part of the BEACH Appeal.

British Garden Centres says that with a few simple changes, gardens can become vital havens for birds in every season.

The duo will appear at the 2026 Migration Festival’s second weekend, held at Careys Secret Garden, near Wareham, taking place from February 13 to 15.

The pilot scheme, being launched by the NHS, will use artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technology to improve the detection and biopsy.

BCP Council says emergency accommodation is being used by local families for less than six weeks.

PEOPLE gathered at Bournemouth War Memorial on Monday morning to pay tribute to twelve Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the WWI.

A knitted Chris Martin doll, that has toured with the band, is now up for grabs in a draw to help fund a second life-saving helicopter.

BCP Council is encouraging schools to review mobile phone rules to support student wellbeing in line with new government legislation.

A SWIM school founded by siblings is celebrating its first anniversary and has thanked customers for their continued support.

The mother of a three-year-old boy has founded a help support group in Bournemouth for those affected by (WHIM).

COUNCIL has announced a temporary closure of road to allow an Air Training Corps Sunday parade to take place.

A PUB in Wimborne has received a top rating for its level of hygiene in council’s scores on the doors programme.

MOTORISTS are facing miles of traffic after a crash blocked the A31 near Ringwood.

A New Forest father is selling his cattle to help raise money for his teenage daughter after she suffered a serious brain injury in a horse-riding accident.

The aftermath of a theft from a jewellery shop in Bournemouth was caught on camera by a content creator.

An alleged murderer appeared in court following the death of a man in Winton last year.

The RNLI were tasked to Whitley Lake following reports of a capsized dingy.

Many congratulations to Jake Harrison, who has qualified as Helm for RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat station.

Dorset Council has revealed their budget for 2026/27.

"But the beating heart of this project has been the 50 amazing panellists - all with a different relationship to the town."

Large waves and debris being thrown onto the road saw a section of Swanage's seafront closed over the weekend.

A women-led business event is introducing 'pay it forward' places for women who need support the most.

Flooding is “expected” on the River Avon between Salisbury and Ringwood today. More wet weather is expected as Storm Chandra hits the south west

Decision on Lidl redevelopment at Westover Retail Park deferred to later date.

A man in his 50s has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after a collision in Bournemouth.

Plans to change operation hours and to add DJ performances to a cocktail bar in Bournemouth have been withdrawn.

An amber weather warning for rain has been issued as Storm Chandra is set to hit the area

A man has been hospitalised with head injuries after an 'altercation' in the town centre.

Police are appealing for witnesses after two hooded men reportedly threw a rock at a bus in a 'reckless' incident.

Hope for Food has issued a list of non-food donations needed for January.

A Dorset business leader has called on PM Keir Starmer to resolve the future of British Steel on his impending visit to China.

Senegalese kora maestro, Seckou Keita, is set to return to Lighthouse Poole with his Homeland Band.

Thousands of people at risk of inherited cancers are set to receive regular NHS checks through a world-first genetics programme.

Residents at a care home in Poole got their groove on as they celebrated the new year with a dementia-friendly silent disco.

Residents and staff at a care home in Ferndown have thanked their 'pink ladies' activities team for making a 'real difference'.

Nearly five thousand Christmas trees were collected and recycled by New Forest District Council this January.

A samurai sword was among other items seized by police while carrying out stop searches in Poole.

Unplugged: Open Mic Night at the Garden Rooms Café, is a brand-new Bournemouth Foodbank and Hot Radio initiative launching on Friday, February 6, hosted by the talented Yazadi presents.

A teenage girl from Ferndown has been selected to compete for England in an upcoming international martial arts tournament.

Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake Off judge, replacing Dame Prue Leith.

The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point and causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch

Works to replace sea defences in Weymouth are ahead of schedule, but have hit a snag in installation as engineers hit clay