A New Milton photographer has achieved national recognition by winning an award at the British Photography Awards for a striking shot taken in Boscombe.

Dorset wheelchair tennis champion Lucy Shuker retires after 24 years in sport, with three Paralympic medals, nine Grand Slam finals and 100 doubles titles.

Met Office Bournemouth weather forecast: sunshine on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, before rain, showers and stronger winds arrive on Sunday and Monday.

Remember Berlins, Maison Royale, or Jumpin Jaks? Revisit Bournemouth's vibrant clubbing history and the forgotten dance floors of the 90s and 00s.

Dorset MP Vikki Slade launches a politics taster evening for 16-21-year-olds on November 26, with Parliament workshops, campaign planning and mock PMQs.

Bournemouth MP Jessica Toale wears her grandmother’s British Empire Medal at Remembrance services in Dorset, honouring her family’s wartime service.

MoneySavingExpert says Virgin Experience Days shoppers should check for a £9.99 annual membership they may not have intended to buy.

BCP have been hit by the Microsoft outage and many systems are experiencing issues.

Dorset Police urges people to call 101 or 999 after a global Microsoft outage disables online crime report forms, with emergency guidance issued on November 13.

THE upper level car park at Castlepoint is closed on the morning on Friday November 13.

Twin Sails Bridge is closed this morning, we will bring you updates when we know them.

A new strategy is being developed to manage deer populations.

Aldi's Kevin the Carrot Christmas toys are back in stores from November 12, with Cauli Dog, festive plushies and decorations from £3.49.

New data reveals interest in tropical getaways and seasonal city breaks, with destinations like the Caribbean and Canada seeing spikes in demand.

This simple £10 fix could correct a common vehicle problem and reduce a driver's risk of receiving a £2,500 fine and three points.

Microsoft users have reported issues with several apps including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams.

A person has been rescued from scaffolding by firefighters after an emergency response in Fordingbridge.

Wimborne Minster shortlisted for a Visa and Nationwide Let’s Celebrate Towns award, recognising Dorset community-led high street regeneration projects.

Latest BCP Council planning applications include new flats, homes, conversions, extensions and solar upgrades across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

A new adaptation of A Christmas Carol, an action heist film and a legal drama are among films in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cinemas this weekend.

Bournemouth ShopWatch links 60 town-centre businesses with BID Rangers, police and CCTV via Town Link radios to tackle retail crime and improve safety.

Q The Music’s James Bond Concert Spectacular comes to Lighthouse Poole on February 27, 2027, featuring live 007 themes and Caroline Bliss as compère.

Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne, Dorset, celebrates a positive Ofsted report praising improved teaching, behaviour, attendance and sixth-form progress.

New Forest road closures begin November 16 for Hampshire County Council works, affecting roads in Sway, Brockenhurst, New Milton and nearby areas for 18 months.

Room on the Broom flies into Lighthouse Poole from February 5 to 7, 2027, bringing Julia Donaldson’s magical family show to life with live songs and puppetry.

Boscombe will host an all-day and all-night local music event at The Underground on New Year’s Eve.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra names Lucy Keeley and Kamilla Kovács as Young Associates, supporting emerging community music leaders across South West England.

I see that the Triangle business owners are again demanding that yet more tax payers’ money is tipped into the bottomless pit that is policing their neighbourhood and that of the Old Christchurch Road area.

Hundreds gathered in New Milton on November 8 to honour 223 servicemen at a Remembrance Sunday parade and wreath-laying ceremony in the New Forest community.

Miriam Margolyes makes her debut as Giant Blunderbore’s voice in Jack and the Beanstalk at Lighthouse Poole, donating her fee to the Christmas Appeal.

Army serviceman Corey Walker will run 100km from Bovington on November 13, raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation after raising nearly £3,000.

Castlepoint Shopping Centre in Dorset unveils The Story That Came to Life, a children’s event with Santa, storytelling and magic from November 28.

Tenpin launches Britain's Most Festive Street competition, offering a Christmas party and £1,000 in high street vouchers to the winning street across Britain.

People across Dorset will honour loved ones at Lewis-Manning’s candle events starting in Wimborne Minster this weekend.

Glenmoor & Winton Academies marked five years of their Dorset International Food Festival on November 5, celebrating 36 nationalities with food and music.

The Levellers’ Dan Donnelly and Jon Sevink play an intimate acoustic gig at The Underground, Boscombe, on December 11, for 150 fans with GET:SMART.

New Forest tenants gain Awaab’s Law protections from November 30, covering fire, electrical and other hazards, with 24-hour emergency action required.

A charity is preparing for its next big challenge: trekking to Everest Base Camp with a giant inflatable elephant in tow.

Bournemouth Christmas market brings festive cheer, while the parking debate highlights calls to support local businesses, BCP town centres and bus travel.

Residents shape care as Cygnet Social Care launches Quality Guardians at Amberwood Lodge in Poole and Nightingale in Bournemouth, with twice-yearly audits.

Oak Academy pupils in Bournemouth watched AUB acting students perform Frankenstein: The Making of a Monster, exploring gothic literature and Mary Shelley.

More than 52,000 18- and 19-year-olds in the south west have yet to receive their first dose of the MenB vaccine.

Ofsted praises BCP safeguarding partnership for protecting vulnerable children, while urging stronger information-sharing and children’s voices in decisions.

BCP Council faces unknown costs to defend its decision on the SOBO Beach lease in court.

The mystery surrounding Isabel's Brasserie closure is over as the Penn Hill venue reopens as PennHill Steakhouse with a new menu and chef.

Bournemouth town rangers tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, supporting businesses with Dorset Police and BID on November 12 during Safer Business Action Week.

SOBO Beach has launched a legal challenge over the award of a new 20-year lease for its Southbourne site.

SOBO Beach has launched a legal challenge against BCP Council over the decision made by the authority about the process to appoint an operator for the Southbourne Promenade site for 20 years.

Save SOBO Beach has welcomed a legal challenge but says questions for BCP Council remain unanswered.

Cats can be poisoned by antifreeze on their paws. Find out what to do, the signs to watch for and how to protect pets from rock salt.