The A31 will remain closed until next week, National Highways has said.

The A31 will remain closed into late next week as the New Forest wildfire continues to rage on.

A prisoner who died after not being seen alive for 24 hours was able to access drugs "with apparent ease" behind bars, including by drone.

Astronomy fans across the UK were treated to an astral delight overnight as the best solar eclipse in decades was followed by the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower.

We will be bringing you live updates on A level results day across BCP and Dorset.

Beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head now face council tax bills exceeding £1,500 a year following a decision by BCP Council to remove tax reduction.

Jessica Toale MP backs Labour’s plans to give councils and residents more influence on their high streets

Supporters of the National Motor Museum have spoken of their shock after it was revealed that the attraction is set to leave Beaulieu

Alcohol is proposed to be served in a bowling alley in Bournemouth

BCP Council has backed new government proposals aimed at revitalising high streets by giving councils greater powers to block vape and betting shops

Data could become a lifeline in preventing homelessness before a crisis point is ever reached

Plans for a further 65 homes on land where a 90-home development is already under construction have been approved.

Wessex leaders have welcomed the latest invitation to form a new mayoral strategic authority

Grindfest, now in its most ambitious edition to date, will take place at The Regent in Christchurch from September 18 to September 20.

Bournemouth has been named one of the UK’s most expensive seaside spots for ice cream, with a single scoop costing £3.57.

Screams By The Sea in Bournemouth is offering discounted submission fees to boost the number of women taking on creative leadership roles.

Two cousins who modelled as children for the renowned Sweet Pea Fairies illustration have been reunited with the original artwork more than 70 years later

A small group of 'pioneering' ospreys could hold the key to restoring populations across the UK, according to a new Bournemouth University study.

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The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

On July 15, Oakhaven Hospice held its annual Golf Day, sponsored by Frampton Estates, at Barton on Sea Golf Club, raising over £30,000.

Housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes is offering to cover moving fees of up to £30,000 in a new incentive scheme for homebuyers.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that their waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual for the rest of this week.

A five-day art exhibition showcasing rare and one off sculptures and paintings from a local artist is set to take place next week.

Amanda Evans, creator of Sky Kids' Obki, produced the show Glow Dogs through her local company Obki Productions.

Aldi is calling on Dorset shoppers to support families in need as foodbanks face extra demand during the summer holidays

Horseboarding will be featured at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, which returns to Motcombe’s Turnpike Showground on August 19 and August 20.

Dorset Council’s Key4Me scheme has supported 100 households into private rented homes since the start of 2026

Layton Live, a celebration of Layton Williams' career, will take place at the Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday, March 3, 2027.

Arts University Bournemouth has announced a partnership with law firm, Lester Aldridge, to showcase local artists by displaying graduate artwork in offices.

Diverse Abilities, based in Dorset, is organising a series of craft workshops across the county throughout summer and autumn

The seven-week programme, called The Bereavement Journey, will run from October 18, at Lytchett Matravers Youth Hall from 2pm to 4.30pm.

A fundraiser has been launched for former war veteran from Bournemouth who is now living with Motor Neurone Disease after serving on the front lines.

A vape shop owner says too many outlets are selling vapes improperly, damaging the sector’s reputation.

Highcliffe Nursing Home, based in Christchurch, has been awarded the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award.

Hosted by Verwood House Care Home, the event raised funds for University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Charity and welcomed participants of all abilities.

Premier Inn has been given the go-ahead to expand one of its hotels in Poole.

Starbucks Rewards customers will need more Stars for free drinks, food and merchandise from September 3, 2026

Results Day 2026 freebies include free Zizzi pizza, Nando’s chicken, Moonpig cards, drinks, desserts and more. See the full list of deals.

Symptoms include severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally HUS, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

You could be approving a card payment set up by a fraudster in this "dangerous" scam, Which? warns.

Firefighters continue to tackle the health land blaze that started after a van caught fire on the A31 on Sunday (August 9). The road remains closed.

A young woman charged with murder following the death of a 45-year-old in a block of flats appeared in court today.

Twenty years since a battered local Kia Pride was transformed into a neon-orange masterpiece complete with a built-in nail salon in the boot.

when Australian cricket legend Shane Warne visited Christchurch following his Ashes triumph and pledged his return to Hampshire.

Dorset residents will be able to get a look at the solar eclipse taking place on Wednesday, August 12

The National Motor Museum is leaving its long-time New Forest home as part of plans to secure its future.

Hundreds of shoppers flocked to a Poole retail park for the grand opening of the new M&S food.

Jessica Toale visited Barbara’s Bier Haus to meet the team and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality sector.

Communities will soon have a stronger say over what opens on their high streets under new government plans