Boscombe West, Hamworthy and West Howe secure £60m Pride in Place government funding for regeneration, thanks to Labour MPs in the Bournemouth and Poole area.

Two Dorset locations were named in the Sunday Times best places to live guide for 2026, and one of those was Wimborne Minster

Their post-war tours around Britain and Ireland were seen as a rather poignant period in their lives, driven mainly by financial need.

Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan urges a ban on political donations from companies with government contracts, citing concerns over transparency and trust.

Dorset MP Vikki Slade urges Government and DWP to boost support for disabled young adults and SEND in self-employment, highlighting SAMEE charity’s work.

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after hitting the central reservation on the A31

A Sandbanks driver who had only passed their test three months had their car seized after they were caught driving without insurance.

Milton Abbey School named among UK’s top 100 senior schools in the 2026 Spear’s School Index, recognised for academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care.

Hospital staff from University Hospitals Dorset attended a Chinese New Year reception at 10 Downing Street, celebrating diversity in the NHS and UK culture.

ESET UK names Waggy Tails as its 2026 charity partner, launching a year of fundraising for Dorset animal rescue after BCP Council blocks sanctuary plans.

A Bournemouth female entrepreneur has raised £3,000 after finishing what she describes as an “epic” 1200km tuk-tuk challenge in India.

UK charities gather in Bournemouth for Ellis Jones Solicitors' seminar on cyber security risks, AI scams, data protection and insurance for the third sector.

Patrick Hardy’s debut novel, A Death in the Gym, follows a Bournemouth personal trainer-turned-investigator as he tackles murder and long-buried secrets.

Sir Derek Jacobi appears at Poole’s Lighthouse on 28 October. Theatre highlights include Present Laughter, Via Dolorosa, and Buena Vista Social Club music.

Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops announce 2026 UK tour, including Bournemouth and Royal Albert Hall. Tickets available now for soulful classics.

Chestnut Nursery in Poole marks 25 years supporting adults with mental health needs. Join festivities, plant sales & fundraising on 28 March. Community event.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Aldi launches Parent Panel, inviting UK parents—especially in Dorset—to shape family shopping. Earn up to £400 in vouchers.

A camera was stolen from a football club final after the whistle following a fixture in Dorchester earlier this month.

Dorset coroner appeals for next of kin of Lovell Fitzroy Smalling, 62, who died in Garland Road, March 2026. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

Alliance Tool Hire invests £470k in over 100 BoSS scaffold towers, expanding hire fleet across southern England to meet rising construction sector demand.

A family have said they were left “distressed” after raising safety concerns about an alleged voyeurism incident in a family changing room at a leisure centre.

A church in Christchurch is set to hold it's first services in its new £2.5m building, which is equipped with 250 seats.

Barratt David Wilson Homes Dorset achieves a 50/50 gender-balanced board with Stacey Drew’s return as head of finance, promoting diversity in UK housebuilding.

Entries for the 2026 Dorset Apprenticeship Awards, run by Dorset Chamber and DSTPN, close 27 March. Nominate Dorset apprentices, interns and employers now.

Dorset Council secures £494k extra government funding to help low-income households with rising heating oil costs. Support available for eligible residents.

Dr Jo Salter MBE, Britain’s first female fast jet pilot and PwC leader, named UK’s top public speaker in Champions Speakers survey for her leadership insights.

Teddy Rocks Festival 2026 sells out camping tickets as it raises funds for children’s cancer charities. Acts include The Hoosiers and Boyzlife.

Photography exhibition "Cold Water Swimmers" by David Bird at Royal Bournemouth Hospital explores the rise of cold water swimming on the south coast.

The Wonder Stuff announce 40th anniversary UK tour with Inspiral Carpets, visiting O2 Academy Bournemouth and O2 Brixton Academy. Tickets on sale soon.

Wessex Water to install two-way traffic lights on A352 Wareham Road near Winfrith Newburgh, 6 April–1 May, for £850k water main upgrade in Dorset.

A GROUP of residents and environmental campaigners have said they “strongly support" council’s decision to reject Canford heath incinerator plans after the developer submitted an appeal.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that as of 5pm on Wednesday, 15 cases of meningitis have been confirmed and a further 12 are under investigation

Andoni Iraola congratulated Cherries minority owner Michael B Jordan as he became the first Premier League owner to win an Oscar – but he admitted he hadn’t watched Sinners!

A woman is calling on more training for lifeguards after her nephew at a leisure centre in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth University have spoken out about meningitis vaccinations, following the 'tragic death' of a student last year and the recent outbreak in Kent.

More than £2 million of government funding has been secured to deliver lifts to Pokesdown Railway Station after BCP Council approved funding cuts last month.

A Bournemouth children’s nurse has been suspended from practice after a professional misconduct panel found she falsified records and delivered “poor” care to a seriously ill child being treated at home.

BCP Council has submitted plans to improve Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre in order to uplift what it can offer to the public.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A coffee shop manager from Poole helped donate her dad’s brain to multiple sclerosis (MS) research after he told her it was his dying wish.

THE Prince of Wales visited Bournemouth on Thursday morning, joining international delegates from five countries to showcase his charity initiative aimed at preventing homelessness.

From enchanted woods and magical lands, the real-world inspiration for her books is intrinsically linked to the stunning scenery of the South Coast.  

A number of pets at the Dorset centres of Margaret Green Animal Rescue are looking to find new homes in the county

A school which specialises in autism, communication difficulties, severe and complex learning disabilities and behaviours has been praised as 'outstanding' for its residential provision in its latest Ofsted inspection.

His Royal Highness Prince William and delegations from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland and the Netherlands paid a visit to Bourne Academy school today in support of his homelessness prevention initiative Homewards.

MPs urge expanded MenB vaccine for students after Canterbury outbreak. Cross-party call presses Government and UKHSA to review meningitis B protection policy.

The Prince of Wales joined an international delegation from five countries in Bournemouth.

A new Lidl store in Bournemouth has been approved after issues around issues around traffic congestion, design, and cycle lane infrastructure resolved following the refusal of a similar application in 2025.

A man and a woman in their 80s have been hospitalised with serious injuries after three-car crash near Sherborne.