The public consultation on the Cherries’ stadium expansion planning application has closed, and it was met with good support, but with a number of objections, too.

A woman was inappropriately touched while at a bar in Winton and police are looking to identify those involved.

A TRADITIONAL PAINTING school has opened in Southbourne inspired by the artistry of Florence.

A teenager has sustained serious injuries after being reportedly assaulted by a group of six other teens in Poole.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue secures Bellwin emergency funding after severe wildfires, backed by MP Vikki Slade. Calls grow for long-term investment.

A CARE home says it is ‘thrilled’ after being named one of the country’s top care home groups for the sixth consecutive year.

Lines are currently blocked between Poole and Wareham after a train 'hit an obstruction'. Updates to follow.

The AA urges a crackdown on poor lane discipline after research finds 85% of UK drivers see middle lane hogging on motorways. Calls for stricter enforcement.

CSG leads on gender equality in UK waste management, with 44% of leadership roles held by women—above the industry average. Blandford Forum, J&G Environmental.

Day tickets for We Out Here Festival 2026 at St Giles Estate, Dorset, are now on sale. Secure your spot for live music, arts, and local community events.

Parley Place Care Home hosted a networking breakfast uniting health, social care and local business professionals for International Women’s Day.

A mum from Dorset who lost her 13-year-old son has successfully helped install a new public defibrillator in his memory after campaigning to improve access to the lifesaving devices.

Spiers & Boden, founding Bellowhead members, celebrate 25 years with a UK folk tour, performing at Lighthouse Poole. Review by Cliff Moore.

A community action group is raising funds to stop plans for an incinerator in Canford.

BRITAIN’S small business minister paid a visit to Bournemouth this week to discuss the government’s impact on SMEs.

This weekend marked International Women’s Day.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Cloudbusting are again bringing the music of Kate Bush to the UK and Ireland – and doing pretty well since their ongoing and rather haphazardly spaced tour is booking until June next year, including classical versions.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has introduced a new booking portal to help British nationals get home from United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Six deaths have now been associated with an "ongoing outbreak" of a Burkholderia stabilis found in four non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products.

This is the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign Office for any Brits heading to Egypt amid the Middle East war

This characterful Dorset home, transformed by a famously eccentric architect, is our property of the week

Residents, firefighters and politicians gathered for a public meeting on Saturday in Poole in a bid to save a community fire station from permanently closing.

Dorset beaches, including Durdle Door and Shell Bay, have been named among the UK's best for 2026

Restaurants in Bournemouth, Weymouth and Sherborne were named among Dorset's 10 best neighbourhood gems by OpenTable

Shirley Critchley, former world No.4 and Dorset tennis star, to give an illustrated talk on Wimbledon history at East Dorset Tennis Club, Poole.

Miniature schnauzer Eevee from Jersey recovers after complex spinal surgery at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ringwood. Advanced vet care success.

A PERMANENT vice chancellor and chief executive officer has been confirmed by Arts University Bournemouth's boards.

A patient that was sexually abused by a doctor in Bournemouth has spoken out following his sentencing.

AN ‘AUTHENTIC and modern’ Turkish restaurant is set to open in Tower Park, along with two big-named brands.

Warmth, hospitality and a table full of some of the freshest seafood I've tasted in the UK to day set the perfect tone for a memorable midweek dining experience.

More than 70 female business owners gathered in Bournemouth for The Momentum Day, an annual event created by entrepreneur and mentor Erin Thomas Wong, founder of Life-Friendly Business.

The next few days should be a breeze for me after a double infusion of cultural joy and happiness on successive evenings at Lighthouse Poole.

Four donkeys at a motor museum in New Milton were put down last week after it concluded it was “the kindest course of action” for the animals.

The Castle Inn in West Lulworth is one of Dorset's oldest pubs and has been named among the UK's cosiest.

Emerging Dorset musicians can apply to open Cursus Festival 2026 near Blandford, in memory of Mick Bailey. Entries close 23 March. Local acts only.

Egyptian artefacts from Pharaoh Khafre’s Old Kingdom temple, dating to 2450 BC, discovered at Durlston Country Park. Public talk and display in March.

The London African Gospel Choir brings Graceland Reimagined to Poole’s Lighthouse on 26 September, marking 40 years of Paul Simon’s iconic album.

Graham Heron from Dorset urges UK men to get PSA tests for early prostate cancer detection, credits Dorchester Hospital and DCCF for vital support.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launches Sunflower Series in Dorset with BBC’s Kate Adie at Merley House, Wimborne. Event supports hospice patient services.

Dorset Council invests £5m for flood-damaged road repairs after record rainfall, surge in potholes and emergencies. Major works target worst-hit routes in 2026.

A family-run sauna set within the woodland surroundings of Upton Country Park has become a place where visitors leave feeling “renewed and relaxed”.

Victim Support to launch new Dorset domestic abuse service in July 2026, offering trauma-informed care and confidential help for high-risk victims.

Avon Cliff care home residents and staff support Bournemouth Foodbank, delivering packed lunches to local families amid rising demand for food aid.

A woman has been fined £600 after rushing to mother's home after she collapsed.

Join Lewis-Manning's Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park, Poole, on 28 March 2026. Fun dog-friendly obstacle course, fundraising for Dorset hospice care.

Planned roadworks have been announced by BCP Council and are expected to cause delays of varying severity.

A PARENT and founder of a Bournemouth support group for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has said parents are worried about the future of their children following proposed changes to the SEND system.

The question has sparked intense debate on Reddit, where users admitted they were completely stumped, even years after leaving school

Millions of households face broadband bill rises this spring. Experts reveal six quick ways to avoid the price hikes and cut what you pay.