Holdenhurst Road’s transformation in Bournemouth, from Victorian shops and Central Station to Asda, student housing and a university corridor.

Fenwick Hospital in Lyndhurst faces an uncertain future as revised plans for 13 homes revive debate over the New Forest site.

A controversial £54,000 clifftop art sculpture is 'not my cup of tea' the leader of BCP Council has admitted.

Dorset’s Hampreston First School earns Ofsted ‘strong standard’ rating, placing its early years provision among the UK’s top 25% after September 15 inspection.

West Dorset MP Edward Morello has accused South West Water of failing customers and called for major reforms to the water industry as Dorset continues to face severe drought conditions.

UK airport eGate rules for children: age, height and adult supervision requirements, biometric passport rules and documents families need at border control.

Experts have shared five natural ways to keep slugs out of UK homes this autumn, from copper tape to coffee grounds.

EV drivers can install cross-pavement home chargers without planning permission, saving up to £300 under a new Government move for those without driveways.

More than nine million households enter winter with no energy credit cushion or in arrears as January price cap rises loom, Uswitch research reveals.

Wareham poppy cascade: more than 5,000 handmade poppies adorn St Martin’s Church, created by volunteers to honour fallen members and remember sacrifice.

Swanage chalet bungalow among 173 Dorset properties in Clive Emson auction, ending November 5, with Bournemouth homes and investment opportunities also listed.

Shop! is a collaboration between Lighthouse Poole and Poole Museum, and is located in the main foyer of the Lighthouse arts centre.

Discover the new BYD Ti 7 plug-in hybrid SUV at Hendy BYD Christchurch on October 21, with an exclusive preview, presentations and test-drive advice.

A new personal safety app designed to help people feel safer when travelling alone is preparing to launch in Bournemouth.

Chase Freight Ltd has expanded its operation following the acquisition of Transplus Ltd and increased its fleet to accommodate the growth of its business.

Branksome Heights, a Kingsley Healthcare home on Branksome Wood Road in Bournemouth, was named Care Establishment of the Year

Bournemouth School students win Imperial College London’s Cancer Research Prize on October 14 with SpotWatch, a patch tackling melanoma care inequality.

A preschool has been awarded a strong Ofsted rating in every area under a new inspection framework.

Applications open for the 2027 BBC Gardeners’ World Beautiful Borders competition at Beaulieu, Hampshire, running April 30 to May 2; deadline January 22.

As winter approaches, Britain is preparing for the challenge of high energy bills, an annual debate mostly led by people in heated rooms.

Macmillan Caring Locally, which supports the running of the Macmillan Unit hospice in Christchurch, has been named as Bournemouth Airport’s Charity of the Year.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is now one of only eight University Hospices in the UK, following the launch of a formal partnership with Bournemouth University.

BH Live has revealed more about its £1 million investment into the health and wellbeing facilities at Bournemouth’s BH Live Active, Littledown.

Branksome St Aldhelms Scout Group has reopened its Scout troop for the first time since the Covid pandemic, welcoming 10 new Scouts at an enrolment ceremony.

Dorset has been named the most bookish county in England.

Dorset athlete Tom Redmond will represent Great Britain at the 2026 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS World Championship in Stuttgart, Germany, on October 30 and 31.

Nearly 40 members attended the October Monthly meeting of the Wimborne Gardening Club on October 6.

Scout and Guide groups from across Dorset gathered at Butchers Coppice in Bournemouth on October 9, for the Cardboard Jamboree, organised by YMCA Bournemouth.

Dorset hotel manager Glinys Luff celebrates 55 years at Bournemouth’s Royal Bath Hotel in Dorset, while preparing to mark her 50th wedding anniversary in April.

A dark and atmospheric short film set in a rural pub will take centre stage at a special Halloween event.

Flying Scotsman journey to Dorset delayed until today

Erin Thomas Wong, based in Bournemouth, received a Special Recognition Award and a Silver award for Best Coach at the Best Businesswomen Awards

Canon Sarah Jones, first transgender Church of England priest to be ordained, brings her Everyday Normal Tour to Bournemouth on October 21 with a public Q&A.

New Forest teenager Jessica is raising £4,300 to join a Kenya conservation project in July 2027, protecting endangered Rothschild giraffes and communities.

The historic Steamship Shieldhall, a regular visit to Dorset is inviting new volunteers to come aboard

Southbourne resident David Allen criticises BCP Council over overflowing bins on Southbourne Grove, calling collections inconsistent and a health hazard.

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation hosts Dorset’s Got Heart Variety Show at Barrington Theatre on October 24, raising funds for local families facing cancer.

Clinton Baptiste to headline the first live comedy night at The Barn on Friday 8 January 2027.

A fresh push to strengthen Sure Start services has won the backing of an MP.

Dorset care home resident Marjorie Pickup, 90, played the accordion again after Verwood House arranged a surprise performance through its Wishing Well scheme.

The Vitality Bay Run 2027 returns on Sunday, March 21, 2027, inviting runners, walkers and families to take part in a day of movement along one of the UK’s most scenic seaside routes.

Pokémon fans will be able to hunt for giant Pikachu trading cards in the grounds of Kingston Lacy this autumn as part of a new family adventure celebrating 30 years of Pokémon.

Bournemouth Chamber launches Health and Wellbeing networking group, as Dr Isioma Nwokolo urges local professionals to prioritise physical and mental health.

A woman left disabled after multiple leg amputations says she feels trapped in her home and neglected by the council, leaving her struggling with suicidal thoughts.

A soft play event open to all children is set to return during the October half term.

Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown kicks off the festive season with exciting events.

Bournemouth Collegiate School has awarded full sponsorship to a Year 8 pupil, enabling him to pursue his passion for international sailing competitions.

A pub has declared itself a firework-free zone to support those who struggle with loud noises.

A man from Bournemouth is producing a new film that is “deeply personal”.

A car finance company has doubled the size of its Bournemouth operation in just two months.