Americans are going crazy after a bin travelled more than 4,000 miles from Alabama to Weymouth

Police were in Weymouth town centre today providing a visible policing presence as part of a pre-planned policing operation for the football game between Weymouth and Poole.

This was the second festival for skaters, in-liners and BMXers held at the £85,000 park since its official opening two summers previous.

The Trusty Servant Inn is a one of a kind New Forest pub with great Guinness, delicious homecooked food, a gigantic beer garden and bags of history.

Officers from the New Forest have recovered a stolen van during an evening patrol in woodland near Holmlsey.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A spate of vehicle related crimes have been reported to police since last week in Poole.

The tour will feature a hand-picked selection of Status Quo classics, deeper cuts, and a new medley, alongside storytelling and commentary from Rossi himself.

ADMC staged its first pantomime in 1949 after a successful performance of Cinderella under the WI umbrella in 1948.

Police recovered stolen tools worth thousands of pounds following a pursuit.

Poole is continuing to grow its reputation as a town where culture, local businesses, and community create a vibrant destination.Business across Poole have been reporting growing momentum, with five million trips to the town during winter. Poole Muse...

A MOTHER from Bournemouth says her autistic son is being “failed by the system” after waiting more than six months for a place at a specialist school.

Tops Day Nurseries is focusing on building strong foundations for children, instead of solely working on getting them 'school ready'.

Mid Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade hosted a public meeting in Shapwick to give residents the chance to raise concerns over flooding, sewage, housing conditions and the long‑term future of the Kingston Lacy Estate.

BOARD of directors of Christchurch housing society is retiring from her role after 50 years of dedicated service

A THERAPEUTIC coffee shop designed to provide a "safe and supportive environment" for vulnerable young people has opened its doors in Bournemouth.

Police reported homicides increased by nearly half a dozen in Dorset over a 12 month period.

A BOURNEMOUTH golf coach has launched a goalkeeper glove brand raising money for cancer support in memory of a close friend.

A charity that supports seriously ill children and their families has launched a 40-day challenge to raise funds.

Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday January 31, 2026, have been drawn.

A WARNING has been issued about insecure loads after bricks fell off a van in Dorset.

Fans will be encouraged to leave their cars at home and travel to the Vitality Stadium by other means as the Cherries plan to expand the ground.

These snapshots capture a specific, glorious era of Bournemouth nightlife.

A date has been set for the introduction of parking charges at car parks across the New Forest.

COUNCIL is offering a special one-off offer to help boost the work of Dorset’s retrofitters and make homes more energy efficient.

Council housing tenants in Bournemouth and Poole are set to have rents increased by nearly 5 per cent in April.

Morebus is adding Bluestar buses 6, X1 and X2 to its Breezer bus routes.

New Forest District Council is set to launch new automated phone and enhanced web chat services in February.

The site of a former bank in Christchurch may be taken over by Nisa Local.

Members of the public are being warned to not touch any 'unusual' items that wash up after storms, as it may be unexploded ordnance.

Residents that were urged to leave their homes in Iford, following a 'danger to life' flood warning, have now been told they can return home.

Author Maz Evans opened up about her life and career on a visit to a Poole primary school.

Bournemouth and Poole College brought together community leaders and hundreds of staff for new strategy event.

Guests will be able to meet the Churchill team, and learn about the company’s moving packages, downsizing advice and specially tailored services.

A “problem tenant” was evicted from a block of flats in Christchurch after they caused “distress” to neighbours through their alleged criminal activity.

BCP Council’s cabinet is being asked to proceed with a multi-million-pound scheme for a major housing and regeneration project in Boscombe.

BOURNEMOUTH University has set out an ambitious 10‑year plan to drive a new digital and innovation era, with staff and students at the heart of the community.

B&M’s new Winton store has officially opened.

A family run Wimborne pub where “everyone is welcome” is Pub of the Week.

A Ryanair passenger received thousands in damages after she sustained 'serious' burns mid-flight.

DORSET Council could eventually ‘implode’ with the rising need for both adult and children’s care – unless the Government changes its ways. Finance portfolio holder Cllr Simon Clifford (Chickerell) told a Cabinet meeting that while Dorset was...

A road has been closed and emergency services are in attendance after a multi-car crash near Asda

The Cherries have lodged the full planning application for the Vitality Stadium expansion plans that is ‘integral’ to achieve European football by 2030.

A person has died on the Weymouth to Waterloo railway line

This Bournemouth road is a hive of activity, bringing together independent shops, high-street staples, and eateries catering to every culinary whim.

This was the Poole Logboat, a discovery that would fundamentally alter the understanding of maritime history in southern Britain,

A teenager who suffered multiple bleeds on the brain is speaking clearly

Police are searching for a man after a civic enforcement officer was spat at in a racially aggravated assault.

A woman aiming to combat the 'crisis' of loneliness has been able to reach more than 12,000 people with a simple, but effective club.

Ongoing roadworks near Ringwood are “causing considerable disruption” an MP has said.