A number of cats in Dorset from the Cats Protection charity are looking to find new homes in the county

Works are progressing well to a fire-damaged restaurant – with hopes that the building can re-opened by the end of the year

A man who has not been seen for nearly a month has been reported missing.

MP Vikki Slade raises concerns in Parliament about young carers in Dorset, highlighting MYTIME Young Carers’ support and high NEET rates among young carers.

Halix Limited applies for a 24-hour alcohol licence at The Royal Exeter Hotel, Bournemouth. Public representations to BCP Council accepted until 23 March 2026.

Warnings have been issued following 'a number of' cooking related fires that took place over the weekend.

A primary school in Bournemouth celebrates World Book Day with a week long reading festival.

A mother who was hit by an e-bike while pregnant thought her prematurely born baby would be “ripped away” from her after she was rushed to hospital.

Kinson Road is set to be closed for nearly a week for surfacing and pothole work.

Midge Ure brings his A Man Of Two Worlds Tour to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre in May 2026, featuring new album tracks, classics and cinematic instrumentals.

KT Tunstall performs at Lighthouse Poole, Dorset, on 19 June 2026, celebrating 20 years of Eye to the Telescope. Tickets on sale now. UK music news.

New book reveals the true story of Tiger 131’s capture in Tunisia, 1943. Discover its link to the Sherwood Foresters and The Tank Museum, Dorset.

A Southbourne pub has unveiled a set of boutique hotel rooms as part of plans to bring the historic building “back to its former glory”.

New Forest District Council adopts tougher Environmental Enforcement Policy to tackle fly-tipping, littering and waste offences, using CCTV and new technology.

Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy, Poole, named among top 20 care homes in South West England by carehome.co.uk, based on independent resident reviews.

Female business leaders gathered at the New Forest Business Partnership’s International Women’s Day event, focusing on empowerment and local business impact.

The Great Dorset Beach Clean returns to tackle litter this Easter.

I am writing to ask for clarification regarding the proposed sale of the Civic Centre building.

Paul Smith’s new stand-up show, Pablo Live, hits ODEON Bournemouth and Vue Poole cinemas from 17 April. Enjoy his viral comedy and crowd work on the big screen.

Hope HTS in Bournemouth receives £2,000 from AFC Bournemouth’s Cherries Community Fund to provide 50 starter packs for formerly homeless people.

Dorset’s Repair Cafe Swanage & Purbeck joins UK repair groups at Westminster, urging MPs to back repair and reuse policies for a circular economy.

Family Fest 2026 returns to Wimborne, Dorset, 29–31 May with live music, food, family activities, camping, and entertainment for all ages. Book tickets now!

Morebus offers free bus travel for mums on Mother’s Day, 15 March, when accompanied by a child with a dayrider ticket. Celebrate with free family travel.

Emerging indie band Cowboyy to headline The Bear Cave, Bournemouth on 16 April for The SHiNDiG, supporting grassroots music with local bands and live acts.

Historic GWR steam locomotive No. 6880 Betton Grange to star at Swanage Railway’s 2026 Spring Steam Gala. Heritage railway event features seven engines.

Britain’s Favourite Butterfly vote launches ahead of the 2026 Big Butterfly Count by Butterfly Conservation. Vote for UK butterfly species and support nature.

Volunteer Digital Champions in Dorset are helping unpaid carers access digital support via Bridgit, improving carers’ confidence and access to vital resources.

RSV vaccination rates soar among pregnant women in South West England, boosting newborn protection. Dorset leads uptake; RSV causes serious infant illness.

Daish’s Holidays announces promotions at Bournemouth HQ: Maria Green appointed head of sales and marketing; Carla Manners named reservations manager.

Hill View Primary School celebrates World Book Day with a week of book-themed activities, supporting children’s reading, creativity and UK literacy campaigns.

A rare American bird has been spotted in Dorset and photographed by a wildlife enthusiast who described the sighting as an “interesting” experience.

Seafront Minimarket on Westover Road, Bournemouth, applies for a licence to sell alcohol and late-night refreshments until 3am, BCP Council confirms.

Hampshire County Council announces planned New Forest road closures from March 2026 for up to 18 months. See affected roads and updates at hants.gov.uk.

Moortown Lane, Ringwood, will close 24/7 from 16 March for water works by Kier Ltd. Hampshire County Council advises alternative routes via Green Lane.

A line-up of vintage motoring nostalgia is set to grace Christchurch Quay throughout spring and summer as classic vehicles go on display next to a picturesque riverside.

A blue plaque was unveiled on the wall of a restaurant on Poole Quay to honour it's historic role in serving as a haven for seafarers visiting the area.

British Airways has said it is axing all flights to Abu Dhabi until "later this year" in an update to customers, with more cancellations also announced.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site on Branksea Avenue, Poole.

A FORMER Parkfield school premises in Christchurch closed due to 'unsustainable number of pupils', will be converted into a school for up to 216 SEND children after "growing demand for specialist places".

The owner of a collector’s mall in Winton has said he is “sick, shocked, angry and upset” after around £30,000 worth of stock was stolen in a break-in last week.

Through the recollections of those who remember the zoo, we are given a grandstand seat at Poole Park Zoo.

AN IMAGE has been issued of a man who was in possession of a hammer and damaged the door at an address in Ringwood Road.

A MAN from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place, criminal damage and common assault.

Nursery children and care home residents in Bournemouth marked World Book Day together, joined by MP Tom Hayes, as part of the Joining Generations scheme.

An opening date for the new Wagamama site in Tower Park, Poole, is still unconfirmed.

A DORSET literary festival celebrating travel writing will return next month with a line-up of leading authors, historians and broadcasters.

THE MP for Poole has criticised the planned sale of the town’s Civic Centre, saying the decision is “deeply disappointing”.

A judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of an man accused of a “horrific assault” who failed to return to court following a lunch break in the hearing.

A new ten-year strategy for supported and specialist housing has been fast tracked so that improvements can be implemented sooner.

A man has been arrested and another driver reportedly 'fled the scene' of a crash at Cemetery Junction.