A WOMAN was left concussed and missing chunks of hair after a female reportedly attacked her in a Toby Carvery car park.

A town that has been through many upheavals, from its origins as a thriving seaport to the sweeping post-war redevelopments.

A few pets at Dorset RSPCA branches in Ashley Heath and Dorchester are looking to find new homes in the county

Neil Duncan-Jordan MP hosts SEND forum in Poole as parents voice concerns over Government SEND reforms and potential loss of legal rights for families.

Tom Hayes MP backs new UK rules capping overseas political donations and banning crypto, aiming to curb Russian interference and protect British democracy.

Year 4 pupils from Hillside Community First School visit Houses of Parliament, meet MP Simon Hoare, and learn about UK democracy in Westminster.

BOURNEMOUTH School has appointed its first female headteacher in its 125-year history.

Travellers seeking some early sun can catch flights from Bournemouth Airport for nearly half price next month.

Verwood Town Council has given clarification following reports that the grave of late actor Buster Merryfield was vandalised.

A pub landlord says repeated road closures outside his business are driving customers away and costing him an estimated £1,000 a day.

New Forest Wildlife Park has opened a new Eurasian lynx enclosure.

Experience The Holiday live in concert at Poole Lighthouse on 4 December 2026, with Hans Zimmer’s score performed by orchestra. Tickets via Ticketmaster.

Bargain hunters will be spoilt for choice this spring and summer, with car boot sales returning across BCP, Dorset and Hampshire.

Tracy-Ann Oberman stars in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter at Poole’s Lighthouse, 13–17 Oct. Book tickets for this classic comedy directed by Lindsay Posner.

A low-cost online counselling service has been launched with 'genuine accessibility at its core'.

National Trust gardens across the UK promise stunning blossom displays this Easter, thanks to ideal spring weather. Visit Glendurgan, Cotehele, and Dyrham Park.

Home-Start Wessex shortlisted for Best Place To Work at 2026 Wimborne Business Awards for supporting families and young children in Dorset. Volunteers needed.

An après ski-themed bar situated in Bournemouth town centre is set to launch their own bottomless brunch experience.

Teen MYP Elliot Prentice urges Government to reform PSHE in UK secondary schools after Youth Select Committee finds 70% of teens feel unprepared for adult life.

An inquest has opened into the death of secondary schoolgirl from Poole who was found unresponsive at an address in Poole.

Dorset Business Angels’ Mike Bradley urges UK founders to set realistic targets, focus on stage-by-stage planning, and due diligence when seeking investment.

Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth debut their new live show in Poole, sharing their Welsh chapel restoration journey, pottery demos, and community hub plans.

A Dorset MP has raised concerns over a multi academy trust (MAT) after it announced it would be cutting jobs at multiple schools across the county.

UKHSA South West urges thorough handwashing after farm visits and outdoor activities to prevent infection outbreaks like cryptosporidiosis and Lyme disease.

Parkstone Yacht Club deploys AI-powered Moor Mesh to combat maritime crime in Poole Harbour, partnering with Dorset Police for real-time boat security.

I fully agree with Stephen Chappell about these new town councils and the reasons he highlights.

A veterans charity is hosting a sleepout event on Southbourne beach this weekend to raise awareness of homelessness and mental health issues within the military community.

Bournemouth BID, Dorset Police and BCP Council led a week of action tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour for National BCRP Awareness Week.

South Western Ambulance Service launches free CPR and defibrillator training across the South West to boost cardiac arrest survival rates and community skills.

Construction has begun on a 48-home affordable housing development by AJC Group and Aster Group in Sturminster Newton, Dorset.

Brockenhurst College honours top STEM students at its 2026 STEM Awards during British Science Week, with Mia Slattery winning Gold for Geology.

Immersive true-crime show "Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death of a Landlord" comes to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, June 2026. Tickets on sale August 2025.

A ‘striking’ seafood restaurant is set to open on Bournemouth seafront.

A march has been organised this weekend at Bournemouth Pier to raise awareness for prostate cancer.

Arts University Bournemouth celebrates 10 years of its award-winning Drawing Studio with architect Sir Peter Cook, exhibition & alumni events in Dorset.

Celebrate Burt Bacharach’s greatest hits live in Bournemouth as the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs at BIC.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ranks among UK’s riskiest areas for children’s outdoor play, study finds, citing low child safety scores and park shortages.

The Terrace Bistro and South Terrace at Bournemouth Pavilion reopen 26 March 2026 with new menus, outdoor seating and family-friendly dining near the seafront.

Discover local services at Allendale Community Centre's free Community Open Day in Wimborne, Dorset, on 17 May 2026. Meet charities, groups & find support.

Arts University Bournemouth students joined Das Spezial and Sound Sanctuary for a live, immersive art, sound and movement experiment at AUB’s Drawing Studio.

Nearly 50,000 South West families saved on childcare costs in December via HMRC’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Save up to £2,000 per child—find out more.

Join the Friends of Wimborne Minster for an Easter Saturday coffee morning on 4 April, 10am–12pm at Church House, Wimborne. All welcome.

Enter Wimborne Gardening Club’s Spring Show on 11 April at Allendale Community Centre. Open to all—floral, cookery, art, crafts & junior classes.

Experience Rock & Roll Man at Lighthouse Poole—a dynamic jukebox musical on Alan Freed, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and the birth of rock ’n’ roll.

Take a look inside the recently opened Bruno Lounge located on Poole Quay.

A “HORRENDOUS” and "pungent" odour reportedly causing migraines and sickness in Sandford and Wareham is impacting everyday life, a resident has said.

A MAN suffering from paranoia was found dead in a pond after last being seen four months before.

Residents have been left frustrated after being billed for a new town council weeks before elections are even held.

A MOTHER-OF-THREE has been left shaken after she suffered a seizure behind the wheel and crashed on the wrong side of the road in a random medical episode.

A woman has said she is afraid to drive her work van after she and her son were reportedly attacked by a “raging mad” man in reported road rage incident near St Leonards last week.