An 18-year-old boy was killed yesterday and five people have been arrested in connection with his "murder" after he was reportedly left "bleeding to death" outside Poole Hospital.

Dorset Police has said it wants to "reassure" the public that the county remains one of the "safest" in the country following a spate of crime over the past week that concluded with the death of an 18-year-old boy.

Aunt Fanny's Cafe in Wimborne has been praised for its atmosphere, service and quality food among other things

British No.1 Lucy Shuker, who will be joined by fellow Brit Cornelia Oosthuizen in the women’s singles and doubles events at the Lexus British Open Roehampton.

A man has been arrested in connection with a malicious communications investigation.

Shoppers and residents in Bournemouth have voiced concern at the growing number of empty shop units in the town centre, with some warning the area risks losing its appeal.

A live demo of AI designing, writing, and running software from a few voice prompts will headline a new Bournemouth seminar.

WAY Widowed and Young received a £1,500 donation from housebuilder David Wilson Redrow South West to support its work in Dorset.

A freehold commercial investment in Bournemouth has sold in auction for £51,000 by Clive Emson Auctioneers.

Adrian Falck, managing partner of Preston Redman Solicitors, has been appointed as the president of the Bournemouth and District Law Society for 2026 to 2027.

The identity of a centuries-old shipwreck discovered holding 400 gold coins has finally been identified as the Dutch trading ship Dom van Keulen.

Plans for a family home to become a care home for children have been submitted

Award-winning drinks tour operator Grape & Grain Tours is launching new exclusive vineyard and brewery experiences in the New Forest and beyond.

On June 27, Christchurch Priory will come alive with music as choirs from across the UK arrive for the BPAC Adult Choirs Competition 2026.

Bournemouth has been named the UK’s fourth most discreet place for romantic connections, coming from the latest ranking revealed by Ashley Madison

It aims to inspire fresh ideas and discussion beyond mainstream political discourse.

Venues in Dorset are being warned to keep onside of licensing laws amid a potential FIFA World Cup hospitality bonanza.

A man who allegedly smashed the windows of an MP’s office and a Jobcentre has been remanded in custody following a court appearance.

Cleaner air means better health for everyone, and in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, that’s something worth celebrating.

A volunteer flood rescue team has enhanced its emergency response capabilities with a £11,500 funding boost for vital equipment.

Save Energy UK was proud to sponsor a special concert celebrating 25 years of RNLI lifeguards protecting beachgoers along the Dorset coastline.

He was one of nine volunteers to be recognised for his dedication to supporting the foundation throughout the past year.

Lidl has started work on a new supermarket in Poole after receiving the go ahead from BCP Council

A railway line in Poole could potentially be reopened as part of a plan to cut congestion and boos sustainable travel and trade.

A number of public footpaths and bridleways in Poole will be introduced from the end of July.

A proposal has been put forward to transform space above a toy store into flats.

Council is working to address issues with fly-tipping “head on” after reports that problems at a neglected block of flats has resurfaced.

Two decades have passed since these pictures were taken on Lymington's streets as a different form of entertainment took hold.

Five people have been arrested following the death of a teenager in Poole.

The brother of an alleged murder victim has paid tribute after an 18-year-old was 'fatally stabbed'.

An 18-year-old man has died after reportedly being stabbed in Poole, as police launch a murder investigation.

A cordon has been put in place next to the Family Shopper convenience store in Wimborne Road, Winton.

True story of wartime Bournemouth's reopening and when war-weary families celebrated the lifting of the coastal ban by building sandcastles

A body has been found on a beach at Hengistbury Head in Dorset during the search for a missing woman from Poole.

Residents say they fear for their safety and violent scenes were "like something out of a movie" after a teenager was reportedly stabbed and later died in hospital.

A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries after a "machete attack" in Winton in the early hours of Friday morning.

Around a dozen cars have had windows smashed and wing mirrors knocked off in an act of "mindless vandalism" in a residential road in Poole.

A third person has been charged for firearm and explosives offences in relation to the alleged Christchurch ‘bomb’ probe.

Businesses from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Weymouth won prizes in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026

Jet2 has launched a Norway and Fjords programme from Bournemouth Airport, giving customers the chance to enjoy a holiday to a spectacular destination.

Applications are open for an Independent Chair and Independent Board to lead investment secured from the Government by Tom Hayes MP.

Fourteen local churches are coming together to host mass baptisms on Bournemouth Beach for a second year on June 21 and June 28.

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Labour MP for Poole, joined fellow MPs to urge the Ministry of Defence to stop using fur for Royal Guards' ceremonial caps

Jessica Toale MP has today introduced a Private Member’s Bill to ensure that no child falls through the cracks of the UK’s domestic abuse laws.

A pair of men allegedly followed an pensioner before stealing her phone and purse in a supermarket carpark in Branksome.

Talbot Heath School Year 11 students donned their finest frocks for their prom this week.

A car ended up on its roof following a crash in Poole.

A former nursery site is set to become the centre for a new community hub

A huntsman has been sentenced after a pack of Basset Hounds were seen chasing a hare through fields in Dorset

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape