After 10 years in Bournemouth town centre, a popular Mexican restaurant will be closing its doors for good.

Renate was born in East Germany and fled to the West with her mother in the late 1960s.

A main road in north Dorset is to remain closed for most of the month following a fire.

Bournemouth Airport has been ranked the third worst in the UK for flight delays, following an analysis of aviation data.

Calls by the RSPCA to ban the holiday pastime of crabbing have been branded 'absolutely ridiculous'. The animal welfare charity says crabs are sentient animals and are capable of feeling pain and stress.

He is walking in memory of his mother, Nikee, who died of breast cancer in June 2020 at the age of 50.

One man was hospitalised and two arrests were made following an emergency incident in Bournemouth.

Plans have been lodged to transform a former museum into storage space for a wedding decor business.

Labour Town Council candidates have pledged regular litter picks in Slades Farm and Redhill Park ahead of the local elections on May 7th after widespread community support.

Plans to transform a seven-bed HMO into a family home have been thrown out.

A 255ft superyacht that spent a few days in Poole Harbour has arrived in the Netherlands.

Two people in Dorset ended up collecting prizes of £100,000 in the May 2026 draw for the Premium Bonds

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in April 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth

First impressions were that the eternally youthful Nick Heyward had come on tour with his dad and two uncles.

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He aims to complete the challenge in 40 days, wild camping along the route, despite having recently recovered from major surgery.

A few cleaning experts have recommended avoiding overusing cleaning sprays when wiping down kitchen surfaces

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for almost £150 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

The Cherries have officially announced their partnership with Hummel, who become the club’s new kit supplier on a five-year deal.

PARENTS warn it is “only a matter of time” before a child is hit as calls grow for a crossing outside schools after lollipop patrol vanishes.

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The landlady of a village pub near Blandford is urging people to come to the venue after it has seen an extensive overhaul and is now under new management.

The New Forest District Council is warning residents not to expect any bin collection changes over the May bank holiday weekend.

Lymington in Hampshire has been named among the UK's best seaside towns to visit in 2026, according to Time Out

A 650-year-old New Forest Oak tree has been rescued from near certain death.

Plans have been submitted to repurpose a former museum near Ringwood into a new hub for a wedding styling business.

Following a meeting with Vikki Slade and Sir Ed Davey, MYTIME Young Carers is calling for practical changes that could transform outcomes for young carers.

While out on patrols, officers visited anti-social behaviour hotspots and seized a 'small quantity' of class A drugs.

Whitelegg Way is reportedly blocked due to an accident- updates to follow.

Moors Valley Country Park has announced their car park is temporarily closed after it reached capacity this Bank Holiday Monday. However, those who have pre-booked activities are still able to access the park, once they have shown booking confirmatio...

A swan has been rescued after a large ball bearing had been found “embedded” in his neck. Surgery was performed on the swan to remove the item.

A man has died after a concern for welfare was raised along a road in Shaftesbury.

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find an elderly man who has been reported missing in the Poole area.

Forensics were seen on Holdenhurst Road after one man was left with 'serious' head injuries following a 'fight'.

Forensics are at the scene of a 'disturbance' on Holdenhurst Road that saw two arrests and one man sustain serious injuries.

Co-op has welcomed new government action to tackle retail crime, describing it as a landmark moment in the fight against retail crime

Three Dorset farm companies have paid £33,500 to environmental charities after an Environment Agency investigation into their failure to store slurry.

Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) has revealed a new, coveted addition to its spirits menu; James Gin, a craft gin invented by TV presenter & Top Gear legend, James May.

Agglestone Rock is a landmark on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset that's also known as 'The Devil's Anvil'

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A gas leak, reportedly caused a car crash, blocked multiple roads in Verwood, causing disruption to residents and businesses.

Pilates among Alpacas is returning to Dorset this summer, blending gentle exercise with animal "endearing" companionship.

A MAN has been stabbed and seriously injured in Weymouth prompting an attempted murder probe

SMOKE could be seen billowing out of Portland Marina after a yacht caught fire

TWO people have been rescued after becoming stuck on cliffs near St Albans Head.

A Bournemouth school caretaker is running four marathons in a day to raise money for a cancer unit at Poole Hospital who removed his cancerous nipple

Plans have been unveiled for three new houses in the garden of a 300-year-old cottage.

More than 100 households signed up to Winton's first 'jumble stroll', with many praising the 'clever idea'.

Richard Carr’s Hotel has been granted permission to hold a secondary licence to act as a ‘safety net’ in case of insolvency.

The Barn Cafe near Lytchett Matravers has been wowing customers with its "consistently great food" and friendly staff.