More than a dozen residents have been evacuated after a fire broke out in a commercial property in Charminster Road.

A raft of Dorset businesses are in with a shot of winning a coveted regional Muddy Stilettos award this year - now in its 13th year.

A striking white deer has been photographed, standing out among a small herd spotted by a local photographer

Students at a Christchurch school will no longer be allowed to use the toilet during lessons unless they are “genuinely desperate”.

From school traditions to international adventures, these images document a period of high civic engagement and local pride.

AFC Bournemouth’s James Hill visits Talbot View care home, playing chair-based football with residents as part of Care South’s partnership with the club.

A proposal to install life-saving equipment outside a bank in Poole has been submitted to BCP Council.

A proposal for a car park has been made to improve the marketability of a recently developed block of flats.

Campaigners push to save Charminster Library, Beaufort Community Centre, Swanmore Gardens and Kings Park Nursery after closures by BCP Council. Funding urged.

Two of the UK’s most pioneering and celebrated bands Manic Street Preachers and Suede will perform at the Bournemouth International Centre on November 12.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

China Fusion Poole applies for a premises licence to serve alcohol at 125-127 Bournemouth Road. Public comments to BCP Council due by 6 May 2026.

A genre-blending musical duo is bringing their fusion of Mozambique and British folk sounds to audiences in Swanage later this year.

A visiting school choir from Guernsey joined forces with singers at Wimborne Minster for a special service on Sunday.

Chicken Valley, Bournemouth, has applied to extend its takeaway hours to 3am on weekends. Submit comments to BCP Council by 13 May 2026. Licensing news.

The Co-Op Food, Corfe Mullen, has applied to Dorset Council to sell alcohol 6am–11pm daily. Public comments on the premises licence invited within 28 days.

Parking will be suspended on Shore Road, Poole, from April to October 2026 for Wessex Water sewer works, BCP Council confirms. Restrictions may be extended.

Hampshire County Council announces temporary road closures and parking suspensions for New Forest roadworks from April 2026. See full list, routes, and updates.

Western Design Architects celebrates 40 years in Dorset, completing 2,000+ UK projects. RIBA Chartered, award-winning practice for heritage and design.

A popular patisserie and chocolate shop is closing its doors to the public.

A lifetime collection of intricately crafted model ships and military dioramas will go under the hammer in Wimborne next month.

A toilet for disabled people in Bournemouth town centre has been closed due to anti-social behaviour.

These snapshots capture a special moment in the store's history - a massive sponsored sales event held as part of its 10th-year anniversary celebrations.

Knowlton Church is located fairly close to Wimborne in Dorset, and it is said to be a place of rich history

UK government borrowing falls to £132bn, lowest in 3 years, says ONS. Deficit drops £19.8bn as analysts warn risks from energy prices and Iran conflict.

A road will remain closed overnight while firefighters deal with a blaze.

A jet ski carrying an adult and child ran aground on a sandbar last week in Poole Harbour, prompting a coastguard call-out.

A man was arrested on Saturday evening after he was located by officers near to where he reportedly broke someone’s jaw.

Hundreds of Scouts paraded through Bournemouth’s streets for the group’s annual St George’s Day Parade.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care merges with Rising Voices Wessex choir in Dorset, expanding holistic support for people with cancer and life-limiting illnesses.

Care home worker Danny Murphy, 64, wins British Veterans Open judo gold in London months after prostate cancer surgery, raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

Join the Twilight Walk on Bournemouth seafront, 15 May, supporting University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity and breast cancer care.

The owners of an independent pub in Ringwood have introduced a new range of Texas-style smoked barbecue after travelling to Texas to learn traditional techniques.

Parley Place Care Home and Blossom Home Care Dorset host charity cream tea in West Parley, raising funds for Plants and Minds mental health charity.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service urges residents and visitors to avoid barbecues in open spaces due to fire risk—picnics are safer this summer.

Wessex Water completes £2m upgrade to Poole sewer network, boosting capacity and protecting the coastline. Works centred on Whitecliff Harbourside Park.

A holiday park will unveil a new wellness experience designed to help guests switch off and reconnect with the natural world.

Dorset Dinkers Pickleball Club hosted a charity event at Canford School, raising £652 for Parkinson’s UK and supporting Parkinson’s research in the UK.

Steve Jackson and Joseph Phillips of Tregonwell Academy shortlisted for Tes Schools Awards 'Specialist Provision School Leader of the Year' in UK education.

Arts University Bournemouth unveils its Innovation Hub at Fashion SVP 2026, Olympia London, showcasing VR, AI and 3D design, plus AUB Agency launch.

Dorset Business Angels hosted their annual Spring Drinks Evening in Southbourne, uniting investors and business leaders for networking and keynote talks.

A man who attacked a schoolboy with a pipe in "premeditated" assault in Christchurch has received a community resolution, prompting damning criticism of the force from the child's family.

Residents from across Dorset and the New Forest will take on the London Marathon this weekend— competing for a host of good causes.

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has shared that food and fuel prices could last for around eight months after the Iran war is over

Shoppers at Aldi are being urged to check shelf labels more closely after a little-known “secret code” was revealed that could help cut the cost of their shopping.

An adult passport lasts 10 years but if you've changed your appearance significantly during that time, you might need to renew your passport.

McDonald’s fans are trying a “secret menu” hack that could get more chicken for less money.

Discover the hidden Lakeland Loves page shoppers swear by - packed with best-selling cleaning, kitchen and household essentials people buy again and again.

What should you do if your neighbour decides to remove your boundary hedge?

Beneath the brilliant August sunshine, it treated the crowds of people to a quirkier spectacle than the usual twirling batons and playing bands.