Dorset Coroner appeals for next of kin of Mary Helen Pilley, 84, who died in Cerne Abbas on 24 September 2026. Info sought—call 01202 123900.

Glass panels were hurled from the roof of Bournemouth’s former Beales building into the street below as three children were arrested following the “extremely serious incident”.

A “violent” carpenter who torched a woman’s home before booting her in the face and knocking out her teeth has been jailed for nearly a decade.

A new pub focusing on community and customer experience is set to open its doors this weekend at the former Brewhouse & Kitchen site in Poole.

Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne hosted a visit from Zoolab, whose mobile zoo brought along a selection of animals for residents to meet.

Tops Day Nurseries, brought together children and colleagues from its Dorset nurseries on September 18 as part of a company-wide community litter pick.

Bournemouth Rugby Club kicked off the new season in unforgettable style with a glittering Awards Dinner and Pre Season Launch at Bournemouth’s iconic Pavilion

Rockwater can keep its Branksome beach deck in Poole for three years, subject to conditions including seasonal removal, no music and limited hours.

Grove Road in New Milton will close from 28 September 2026 for utility works by Circet UK, with diversions in place. Approved by Hampshire County Council.

Fox and Vine Limited seeks a new premises licence for alcohol sales at 14 Haven Road, Poole. Public comments to BCP Council by September 29.

St Andrew’s Church in Boscombe has created a ‘Living Room’ for its community, a place where people can feel at home and find a warm welcome.

Epic: First Semester, written and directed by BU graduate student Aditya Haasan, premiered on September 11, and features the university as a central location.

Rockley is delighted to announce that they have been named British Marine Business of the Year 2026.

RNLI patrols at Sandbanks, Bournemouth West, Bournemouth East, and Boscombe East will finish on September 27, marking the end of lifeguard service for the year.

Lighthouse Poole has announced that its Family Cinema strand will carry on thanks to backing from the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN)

Over the past few weeks, we have heard repeated warnings about the serious financial pressures facing BCP Council.

Poole Park improvements begin October 5, with BCP Council upgrading Whitecliff Gate, paths, planting, accessibility and habitats for walkers and cyclists.

BCP Council cabinet will consider a preferred operator for Bournemouth’s vacant West Beach Café on September 30, after 13 bids; details remain commercially sensitive.

Lindisfarne, fronted by co-founder Rod Clements, will take the stage at Lighthouse Poole on October 31.

Every Thursday Mario Ursano sells up to 30 freshly naked Neapolitan pizzas from his home in Purewell.

Many motorists may be risking fines due to not declaring a number of specific car modifications

Kai Fleet filmed a taste test of the bakery chain’s autumn menu and was particularly surprised by the steak and stilton bake

The company’s flagship store was located on King’s Road in London, with showrooms also in Paris, Munich, and Stockholm.

Anyone found in breach could face civil or criminal penalties, including the possibility of imprisonment.

Red X signs are used to close lanes in the event of an obstruction, and ignoring them can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

The Food Standards Agency has warned customers not to eat several affected products sold by retailers including Tesco and Waitrose.

Haven has announced the acquisition of a new resort

A person has died after being hit by a train near Branksome.

A person has been hit by a train between Bournemouth and Poole. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.

The Fleur de Lys in Cranborne, Dorset, has been named among the best UK country pubs with rooms according to Condé Nast Traveller

The Feeling, known for their 2006 debut album Twelve Stops and Home, will play at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth November 7 as part of a 15-date tour.

Debbie McGee, Diane Keen, and Anneke Wills, alongside Ray Dorset, will be in the Talking Pictures TV Film and TV Roadshow at the Tivoli Wimborne Theatre.

Classic cars Doris the Morris Minor Tourer and Mabel the Mini Clubman will be auctioned by Charterhouse at Haynes Motor Museum on November 19.

Family-run MK Gourmet Kitchen restaurant has opened at The Dolphin in Poole, offering varied, homemade dining options throughout the day for locals to enjoy.

HealthBus and YMCA Bournemouth Meet Homelessness Minister with Tom Hayes MP as BCP gets £4.7m homelessness boost.

Oak Academy, Bournemouth, held its annual open evening, giving parents and prospective pupils the chance to hear from new Principal, Danielle Fisher.

We have reports of a 'major incident' on the A35 and police have closed the road. Our reporter is at the scene.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested near Bournemouth's Mayfair Hotel during police enquiries into an alleged breach of court bail conditions. Armed officers assisted in the operation.

The 20th anniversary display of Disney and Pixar's Cars will soon leave Beaulieu.

An open day is set to offer a behind-the-scenes look at craftsmanship while raising money for charity.

A New Forest road is set to close for pole replacement works.

Armed police have been seen outside the Mayfair Hotel in Bournemouth. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.

A woman in her 60s was seriously injured after being hit by a car near a clifftop.

A controversial public art sculpture on Bournemouth’s clifftop, costing £54,000, has provoked outrage from residents

Bournemouth man used a Bluetooth earpiece to cheat the driving theory test three times. DVSA case ends with a 12-week suspended prison sentence and £687 costs.

A mystery EuroMillions winner is sitting on a life-changing £1 million prize.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) made a net loss of £3.3m last year from its network of 651 charity shops, its accounts show

A lap dancing club in Bournemouth town centre has been given permission to continue operating for a further 12 months

Labour wins its first Poole Town Council seat as Peter Cooper takes Hamworthy East in a by-election after Reform UK councillor Daniel Bleeze resigned.