A luxury hotel brand has been named as the new operator of a vacant Bournemouth seafront restaurant.

Storm Austen has hit Dorset with heavy rain and multiple flood alerts in force as a yellow weather warning is in place.

Bournemouth weather forecast: Heavy rain and strong winds up to 58mph expected 23–26 October, with temperatures ranging from 9C to 17C and some sunny intervals.

Remember Bournemouth’s Westover Road cinema? From Regent to Gaumont and Odeon, its 1929–2017 history shaped many memories.

New data reveals the five hardest secondary schools to get into in Dorset, based on catchment distance and capacity.

Temporary Bournemouth road closures and parking restrictions affect Manor Road and Knyveton Road for SGN gas works from November 2 to December 11.

Dorset MP Vikki Slade demands emergency funding for farmers after the Sustainable Farming Incentive closed within six hours, leaving many without support.

A coastal town in Dorset is set for major improvements after plans to transform its seafront were given the go-ahead.

Warm Home Discount letters confirm £150 off winter energy bills for eligible households in England and Wales.

Freeview viewers are being urged to retune their TV to access 14 channel changes made on October 21.

HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £122.18 on eBay after attracting eight bids in an online auction.

A charity shop that has served shoppers in Christchurch for years has announced it will close later this month.

Plans for a mayor of Wessex have taken a major step forward after Prime Minister Andy Burnham backed devolution for the region.

A stop-motion animated film, a body-horror film based on a DC Comics character, and a comedy film are among films in BCP cinemas this weekend.

Dorset business coach Simon Ellson launches FairExchange, a ‘Rightmove for businesses’, helping UK owners sell directly online to buyers without broker fees.

Former SBS officer Tim Gough hosts men-only Pilates classes in Dorset this Movember, raising money for men's health charities including Prostate Cancer UK.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

Families in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole can enjoy a week packed with autumn adventures and Halloween fun this half-term.

A rare gold-inlaid flintlock sporting gun presented to Napoleon Bonaparte could fetch £100,000 at Charterhouse’s Sherborne auction on November 11.

Marine Conservation Society volunteer Maria Munn calls for more crabbing gear recycling stations along Dorset’s coast after finding 98 abandoned nets.

Ringwood Men's Shed moves into Carvers Recreation Ground, supported by Ringwood Town Council for community projects, skills and friendships.

Brittany Ferries has defended its decision to axe the historic Poole-Cherbourg ferry route, saying passenger numbers have fallen by 70 per cent and freight by 94 per cent.

Puffins Preschool in Southbourne, Bournemouth, celebrates 40 years serving local families, with manager Vanessa Meadows marking 20 years at the charity.

Bryanston School pupils staged Bry Haus, a fashion showcase featuring sustainable designs, student entrepreneurship, catwalk collections and alumni insights.

SGN welcomes 20 new apprentices from Scotland and southern England, offering hands-on training and qualifications to build the UK’s future energy workforce.

Warissara, formed by award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Warissara alongside drummer Deej, is performing shows across Bournemouth.

Dorset boy James aims to raise £10,000 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance with 100 adapted-trike laps after life-saving care and recovering at home.

A restaurant in Bournemouth has launched a new autumn and winter menu with seasonal flavours and comforting favourites.

Hearing a story on the radio led to a life-changing cancer diagnosis for a woman who otherwise felt healthy and well.

Daish’s Holidays reports a 20% rise in demand for Twixmas breaks, with festive bookings up 16% and New Year bookings up 17.4% across UK seaside hotels.

Dorset Wildlife Trust launches Help Nature Take the Lead appeal to restore habitats, create wetlands and support wildlife recovery across Dorset’s landscapes.

More than 300 Dorset pupils joined a skills festival at The BattleLab, exploring military, security and cyber careers through interactive employer challenges.

A love of crafting has inspired a woman to open a new independent yarn and craft shop in the heart of Blandford Forum.

Durlston Country Park in Swanage is running a full programme of Halloween activities throughout half-term, including trails, events and creative sessions.

Further tributes have been paid to a 'genuine and one-of-a-kind human being', who was a much-loved rugby coach and school staff member.

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Officers continuing to investigate a theft and assault on a staff member at a Poole store are issuing images of people they are looking to identify.

Flood alerts have been issued and closures announced ahead of Storm Austen with a yellow weather warning in place for Friday, October 23.

An investigation is underway after a fly-tip was reported in Ringwood last month.

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?

A councillor has been suspended after filming children outside a primary school.

Cruise from Poole Quay to Swanage via Brownsea Island, Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks, exploring Dorset’s UNESCO Jurassic Coast from the water.

A controversial £54,000 clifftop art sculpture is 'not my cup of tea' the leader of BCP Council has admitted.

Delivering live updates on an accident that's happened on the A31 Westbound.

Motorists face M3 and M27 closures in Hampshire during November and December as National Highways carries out a number of roadwork projects.

Owner faces prosecution over unauthorised building

A two-bedroom apartment in the Honeycombe Beach development, just moments from Boscombe beach, is set to be offered at auction next month.

Coastal Cruises Poole celebrates two years after management buyout, offering 50% off sightseeing trips around Poole Harbour and Jurassic Coast on October 24-25

Located at 7-9 High Street in Gillingham, the freehold lot is listed with a guide price of £145,000-£155,000 and will be auctioned by Clive Emson on November 5