Work is well underway on the Vitality Stadium expansion and the ground is a hive of construction activity.

A 'bomb' has been removed from an address in Christchurch and three people have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after an incident sparked a cordon.

Quirky nostalgia of Pennington in the New Forest, from its 18th-century sea salt empire to the 19 Jedi Knights of today.

Tom Hayes MP urges Government to honour Sir David Attenborough with a national monument, recognising his environmental legacy and impact on UK conservation.

Wimborne hosted its first ever Pride event at Wimborne Folk Festival, marking a moment of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community with Vikki Slade MP attending

The sudden change to road markings on a busy New Forest roundabout have been labelled “an accident waiting to happen” by concerned residents.

New analysis from Opera Beds shows the Dorset is likely to see 36.9% of its residents aged 65 and over by 2036, the fourth oldest region in the UK.

Swanage Railway has launched a £25,000 public appeal to help convert two former British Railways Mark One carriages into fully accessible coaches.

Adventure Attractions is offering free access to Bournemouth Pier and a 25 per cent discount on its RockReef and PieirZip adventure experiences.

Offered by Dorset Community Foundation (DCF), the Neighbourhood Fund is open for applications until July 2 and is aimed at groups with an income under £250,000.

Renowned choirmaster Gareth Malone OBE will perform at Bournemouth Pavilion on November 12 as part of his Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies UK tour.

BCP charity WithYou presented Peter Lee-Overy and Debbie Millward with volunteer awards for going above and beyond supporting people struggling with drugs and alcohol.

A Mr England finalist has swapped beauty pageants for the squared circle after becoming a superstar WWE wrestler.

An “insecure” man who repeatedly beat the mother of his children and controlled her life over a period of six years has been jailed for more than half a decade.

Visitors heading to the various pockets of Dorset are once again being caught out by quirky place names that are not always pronounced as they appear.

National Express has launched the Coach Heroes initiative, inviting passengers to nominate members who have "gone above and beyond" during their journey.

A Dorset MP recently met with Home Office minister for border security and asylum, Alex Norris to press the case for Bournemouth to be prioritised in the ending the use of asylum hotels by 2029.

NHS teams in Dorset are shining a spotlight on free pulmonary rehabilitation courses, designed to help people with long‑term lung conditions breathe easier.

Sandbanks has been named the priciest coastal location in England.

New figures show that a week of parking at Bournemouth Airport now costs more than return flights to Spain and places second in the list of most expensive airports for parking across the UK.

Eric McNeil from Christchurch is walking more than 700km for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, a Dorset charity supporting people with life-limiting illnesses.

Two wally birds, and a small group of vases made by the Martin Brothers, are estimated to sell for £40,000 at Charterhouse's auction on June 25.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Julia’s House children’s hospice in Dorset launches film for Children’s Hospice Week to highlight family support, funding challenges, and vital care.

The countdown to a major vintage motorcycle sale is on, with nearly 150 classic bikes set to go under auction in the coming days.

Four travel agents, from The JLT Group, are in the running for honours at the Travel Weekly Travel Agent Awards and the TTG Media Awards.

Dorset charity Diverse Abilities has launched a programme of craft workshops, offering creative activities in Christchurch and Poole.

Dorset Police is recognising its dedicated neighbourhood teams for their ongoing commitment as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action 2026.

A busy community pharmacy in Bournemouth has now been sold to a new owner after more than two decades under the same management.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brought music and community together at Care South's Marjorie House care home in Poole with an event.

Family-run Bridge Health & Wellbeing in Christchurch, Dorset, hosted volunteers from charity Chill Dorset for a free Wellness evening.

New series of installations at Wimborne's Canford School, celebrating a collaboration between Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) students and the school.

Platinum Skies Vista in Poole, located on Mount Road, will host a free discovery day on Thursday, June 18 from 10am to 4pm.

A major step has been taken to protect children in the digital world.

Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth has issued advice on keeping animals safe as temperatures begin to rise.

Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Linda Holley, 74, of Poole, who died on Glencoe Road. Anyone with information, please contact 01202 123900.

Singers and musicians are being invited to join a community theatre project in Wimborne.

The sun is shining and the day is full of summer promise when I interview Camp Bestival founder, Rob da Bank.

Fireaway, the UK’s fastest-growing pizza franchise, has launched its Champions of the Future kit sponsorship competition, open to grassroots teams across the UK

A suspected explosive device has been discovered after police descended on a property in Christchurch.

A road closure is in place in Suffolk Avenue in Christchurch and police are reportedly searching a property. More as we get it.

A social club has spoken out after a man sustained 'life-threatening' injuries during an 'assault' outside the site.

The Nici in Bournemouth has been named among the UK's best hotels with a swimming pool, according to The Independent

A man was arrested and a large emergency response took over a Christchurch address upon discovery of an 'explosive device'.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in June due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Country in The Square will take place on Saturday, August 22, from 12pm to 3pm, outside The Dolphin Shopping Centre.

iplicit, a fast-growth UK tech company and remote-first employer, has been ranked in the top 5 for 2026, improving on its previous top 10 ranking.

A search is underway to locate a missing man from Blandford who can become 'easily confused'.

Lollipop patrols could be ‘abolished’ and replaced with permanent crossings as part of wider plans to upgrade walking routes and boost child safety.

The rollout of the EU’s Entry and Exit System (EES) has led to long queues in holiday hotspots that Bournemouth Airport passengers might be going to