Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car.

The mill was a vital institution for the local community, grinding the crop brought in from the surrounding fields to make the flour that fed the town's inhabitants and the Augustinian canons of the nearby Christchurch Priory.

Gina Whitfield currently lives in a bungalow in Coronation Drive near Shaftesbury, but used to live in a flat in Glyndebourne Close in Salisbury, both properties owned by Wiltshire Council.

A car has become stuck in floodwater in Ringwood.

A special event featuring Antiques Roadshow experts is heading to Dorset

Buckler’s Hard in the New Forest is set to take centre stage in an upcoming episode of Digging for Britain on the BBC.

WORK with children and families is falling short in some areas at Dorset Council with many areas of performance now labelled as “worsening.”

A man from Dorset has been charged with murder after remains were discovered in the search for a missing man.

LIVES are set to be put at risk as fire stations in Dorset are set to face the axe

Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy hosts an open day on 24 January. Meet the care team, enjoy entertainment, and learn about Barchester Healthcare services.

Lighthouse has announced details of shows and events taking place this May.

A popular tabletop gaming exhibition returns to Bournemouth next month.

MORE than a million folk have signed a petition calling for a general election which was debated in Westminster Hall on January 12th. Lisa Smart as Lib Dem spokesperson says:" However, we face an even more dangerous threat to our country’s values a...

A free outdoor photo gallery celebrating amphibians is currently on display at a country park.

Residents are being invited to take part in a new event in memory of their loved ones.

Pavilion Dance has announced a packed line-up of events in 2026.

The double award-winning Bournemouth Writing Festival returns for its fourth year.

Folk rock legend Richard Thompson will return to Lighthouse this autumn.

More than 110 motorists were arrested for drink or drug driving as part of a national campaign last month cracking down on motorists driving under the influence.

Dorset Council is increasing efforts to protect young people by cracking down on illegal sales of age‑restricted products.

TWO vehicles were stopped by officers for speeding during a New Forest Police operation.

A Dorset man will attempt a world-first challenge later this year as he plans to cycle unsupported to the South Pole.

A TRIBUTE has been paid to a “very popular lady, loved by all” following her death after a long illness.

Works to create new footpaths and widen part of the trim trail at Fawcetts Field will begin on Monday, 19 January.

Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan was among more than two dozen MPs who rebelled against the Government’s decision to ban protests outside animal testing labs and other “life sciences infrastructure”, according to Commons data.

BCP Green Party has gained its first councillor in Poole after defections from Liberal Democrat party.

A young father who was struck off his electric bike was killed following a case of mistaken identity, police have said.

Durlston Castle will host the BritRock Film Tour for the first time this January.

Police investigating the death of a motorcyclist said it was never considered a “tragic accident” after a Range Rover ploughed into the driver.

The English Channel can be unforgivably fickle, and on Saturday, March 13, the ocean off the coast of Dorset became perilous.

Buses will replace trains between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier on January 17 and 18 due to emergency engineering work.

Cliff Top Music Festival has been given permission to operate a two-day event after having changes to its licence heard by a committee.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer after allegedly punching an officer in the face, as well as for possession of a knife.

Footage of a convicted murderer has been released after she was handed a life sentence.

A WARRANT was executed at an address after reports of crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour over a prolonged period of time.

A teenage boy with links to Dorset has been reported missing for more nearly two weeks.

Zoe Treadwell has been handed a life sentence with a minimum of 35 years for the murder of Joey Johnstone.

A woman has been jailed for murder and attempted murder following two deliberate road traffic collisions in Bournemouth.

A SECTION 35 dispersal order was issued in Bournemouth after officers dealt with a series of incidents during what police described as a “productive late shift”.

A free writing workshop with a published author is being held next month in Swanage.

Plans for a £1.8million expansion to a council owned leisure centre in Christchurch have been approved.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole road network is among the best maintained in the country according to a new government league table.

A woman has been charged and is due to appear in court next week in relation to a serious injury collision in Bournemouth.

A woman found guilty of murder and a man found guilty of attempted murder are set to be sentenced today at Winchester Crown Court.

The former chief executive of BCP Coucil has got a new job on the board of the Health and Safety Executive.

A Bournemouth man who carried out a “cowardly and bullying” attack on his ex-girlfriend at her home near Salisbury has avoided prison

A Sandbanks restaurant has submitted plans to update its layout after a lounge area become a yacht chandlery.

The Duchess of Sussex has launched an 18-dollar (£13.40) bespoke leather bookmark with lifestyle brand As Ever, which is made in the UK and is said to be “a small reminder that rest is part of the ritual”.

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month.

Calls have been made for improved signage after a HGV became stuck on a busy hill