Remembering the Fisherman's Arms pub in Chickerell

The story goes back from before the naming of Middle English or Old English – into the ritual geography of the Bronze Age. 

In the long, hot summer of 1922, an unwritten chapter of local history went up in smoke as Bournemouth's oldest, and most historic, house was destroyed in a blaze of flames.

More than 13,000 fly-tipping incidents were recorded across Hampshire last year yet enforcement action was taken in only a fraction of cases.

Concern for people on a west Dorset beach in the vicinity of a rock fall sparked an emergency response from the coastguard

Snow remains a possibility for Dorset as a cold spell continues across the country.

A man has been arrested in connection with an incident where two women were injured at a bar in Bournemouth.

Residents can recycle their real Christmas trees at 11 tree drop-off points across the district.

Parents are being encouraged to vaccinate their children in 2026.

In every community there are older residents who quietly hold everything together – organising local projects, supporting neighbours, fundraising for good causes or simply being there when someone needs a friendly face and a listening ear.

A fireworks display exclusion zone will be put in place in Poole Harbour.

The results of the annual Poole Harbour Canoe Club/ Wimborne Paddles[port annual photo competition are in.

A special film screening will take place at Bournemouth’s Patch venue later this month.

A number of business opened and closed across the area in the last 12 months

A man has been jailed for nearly three months after he was racially abusive to a police officer.

A so-called Village of the Jammed faces the 'fresh hell' of12 months of roadworks to repair damage blamed on the controversial move to direct HGVs through it.Dorset Council will spend £8m of taxpayers' money in strengthening an ancient embankment al...

Almost 100 e-bikes and 130 e-scooters have been seized this year as part of the force’s mission to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB).

The summer of 2025 was “one of the most challenging for wildfires”, the fire service has said.

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Dashcam footage of a man who led police on a high speed chase for almost 20 miles reaching speeds of up to 100mph has been released

A MAN has been left with stab wounds after an alleged assault near a takeaway in Christchurch.

A MAN was saved by his dog after he collapsed on Sandbanks beach suffering a cardiac arrest on Christmas 2024.

t was in the South Coast of England that her childhood was ultimately formed,

His relationship with the forest was not only residential but institutional and artistic;

Fireworks will not be organised by BCP Council to bring in the new year, it has been confirmed.

A MAN was arrested and subsequently charged with possession of a class A drugs and possessing a knife or bladed article in public place.

A trio of thieves broke into an supermarket on Christmas evening a failed attempt to steal money from an ATM.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A prolific burglar has been jailed after he stole sunglasses, perfume, a phone and two televisions.

A B&Q store in Poole was reportedly evacuated after cables caught on fire.

Eurostar cancels all Channel Tunnel trains on 30 December due to power failure and Le Shuttle breakdown. London, Paris, Brussels routes disrupted—refunds offered.

An elderly man who was reported missing has been found, police have said.

A cold health alert and Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) are in place into the new year amid plunging temperatures.

A driver who failed to stop for police and posed a significant risk to other road users has been jailed for more than a year and handed a multi-year driving ban.

An elderly man reported missing on Tuesday is believed to have travelled to Bournemouth.

April

A man has been arrested, charged and jailed for a series of hotel burglaries in Bournemouth’s East Cliff area.

Men dressed in black and wearing balaclavas smashed a window at a property.

A pair of charity rugby matches were held on Boxing Day in honour of a former man who died while serving with the army in Bosnia

RESIDENTS are being invited to see out the year with a festive trip to Bournemouth Pavilion, where the pantomime Cinderella is running through the end of 2025 and into the start of 2026.

A Dorset disability charity is bringing back its annual Christmas tree recycling service.

A prolific shoplifter, who stole more than £7,000 worth of goods from shops in Poole and Christchurch has been jailed following a fast-tracked investigation made possible by the Force’s new digital theft system and evidence platform.

NHS diabetes prevention scheme has been started by one million people in the country to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

THE ANNUAL Poole Bath Tub Race is set to return to the quay on New Year’s Day.

A family were left in stitches after discovering an X-rated carrot while cooking Christmas dinner.

SWANAGE railway will be celebrating their fifty years anniversary with special event featuring five heritage locomotives.

A RETAIL park in Bournemouth is hosting a free Christmas tree drop-off.

Tesco is bringing back a popular scheme and offering free apples in-store as well as through its Click & Collect service.

Sticking your head out of the window of a taxi or exiting before it stops this New Year's Eve could end in a disaster, and see you breaking the law.