Plans have emerged for up to 350 homes and a primary school on farmland in the New Forest.

It has been a year since Eype picnic area closed for the final time, bringing an end to a popular stopping point on the A35 near Bridport

Ferndown Carnival in July 2006 brought tropical floats, Hawaiian costumes, live music, a funfair, ice rink and custom-car show to Dorset’s streets.

The UK's largest bird of prey, a white-tailed eagle has been spotted perching in the New Forest.

A solo sailor is making a final fundraising push after a 2,000-nautical-mile charity voyage.

Vue Poole will screen all five films in The Hunger Games over the coming weeks, leading up to the new release Sunrise on the Reaping, releasing on November 20

Barry Ashdown, a Dorset Police officer from Wareham, is carrying a rowing machine up Snowdonia's toughest peaks and rowing the height of each summit at the top.

An RAF veteran from Poole has called for residents to sign a letter to Andy Burnham, which calls on the Government to lead a shift in support for veterans

Festive concert tickets are already selling fast as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra prepares its seasonal programme

Poole photographers offer two couples free wedding photography and videography

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes has welcomed a commitment from Policing Minister Sarah Jones MP to consult on police funding principles following a meeting.

Dorset Council will close roads in Wimborne Minster and Sturminster Marshall for resurfacing and power works from September 2026. See details and diversions.

More than £1m in government funding has been secured to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.

A care home in Lymington received a special visitor in the form of an Alzheimer’s survivor walking across the United Kingdom to raise awareness.

Cumberland Reinforcements Ltd in Poole seeks a goods vehicle operator's licence for two vehicles. Objections to the Traffic Commissioner due by 18 September.

Public outrage over the hospitalisation of young children has triggered a major political and community response in Dorset, with local leaders demanding immediate water-quality reform.

Create with Katie: Pop Up, led by Poole artist and educator Katie Munro, will run from September 23 to September 25 at Gather in the Dolphin Centre, Poole.

The following case was heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A pensioner has denied engaging in sexual activity with a child on multiple occasions, a court had heard.

A holiday park has been given the green light to expand its outdoor cinema and poolside offering despite fears it could ruin the peace of nearby homes.

Tommy Blaize – the voice of Strictly Come Dancing – will tour the UK for the first time visiting The Barn in Ringwood on June 4, 2027

BCP Council says it is powerless to stop roadworks taking place, even if they are likely to cause major delays.

Dorset will mark 999 Emergency Services Day on September 9 by flying the 999 Emergency Services Flag over County Hall as a public show of support.

A bid to change the use of a stable block and teach children with special educational needs and disabilities has been recommended for refusal

People across Dorset are being urged to act now and have their say on proposals for a new home for Dorset Studio School.

Four bicycles were stolen from a garage after thieves used an angle grinder to cut through securing chains during a break-in.

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain.

Millions more Brits could face the £100,000 tax trap by 2031 as a frozen threshold creates an effective 60% marginal tax rate.

Shoppers at supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings this week as products were recalled by the FSA and OPSS

Tributes have been paid to an “inspirational” netball coach with a “larger-than-life personality”.

In some places, history is not locked in archives but etched into the ground beneath our feet.

Vikki Slade MP has called on the Prime Minister to take urgent action to improve water safety and protect children's access to swimming lessons

Rowan Atkinson will appear at The Mowlem in Swanage for a day dedicated to French comedy legend Jacques Tati, as part of the Purbeck Film Festival

An independent fabric, haberdashery and yarn retailer is set to launch the grand opening of its second vibrant location on the South Coast

A man reportedly broke into a residential address in Bournemouth and stole a bag and a wallet from within the property.

Police appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary

The actor was also famous for playing Dick Turpin.

Appeal following indecent exposure in Bournemouth by man in fishnet stockings and skirt

Background: Swanage seafront improvement projectSwanage seafront is the focus of a multi-million-pound programme intended to stabilise vulnerable public land, protect important open spaces and improve one of the town’s main visitor areas.

A call has been made to protect a Second World War gun position overlooking Swanage seafront.

Otherwise known as Winchester alt-folk musician Kate Stables and her band, This Is the Kit (terrible name) have been ploughing an independent furrow across the middle echelons of indie pop for two decades now.

Lightsabers, superheroes, and all things pop culture are set to take over Bournemouth Comic Con this weekend.

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash with a van in Poole.

A Winton bike shop has gone into liquidation after customers who spent thousands on bikes and servicing found it closed, with its social media, website and phone line suddenly removed.

As businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole continue to face recruitment challenges, there has never been a better time to invest in the next generation of talent.

Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke is bringing festive sparkle to the stage with a brand-new Christmas show in Bournemouth on December 21

This weekend sees the release of a new take on Robin Hood, a Scottish comedy film and a supernatural horror film, alongside other films across BCP cinemas.

Arts by the Sea revealed final artists joining its festival, completing this year’s programme with music, theatre, dance, poetry and creativity for the family

Britain's Got Talent winners The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir will perform at Bournemouth Pavilion next year as part of its 2027 UK tour.

Julia’s House will host its second Glitter Gala at the Creekmoor superstore on September 30, as part of the nationwide Sustainable September campaign.