1941 Southampton magistrates jailed Ann Lilley for theft, while serial hotel thief Maud Kilby received hard labour after fleeing bail and stealing jewellery.

Leaseholders gain stronger service charge rights from April 1 2027, with detailed bill access and protection from landlords’ legal costs under Labour reforms.

Whitehall, Christchurch parking bay suspended for SGN works from November 30 to December 8, with no parking, waiting, loading or unloading under BCP notice.

Royal Horticultural Society rose-growing trophies and medallions from Victorian and Edwardian eras will be auctioned by Charterhouse on December 10.

Ali Chaudhry appointed CEO of Poole-based MSP Capital, bringing 30 years’ experience at Barclays and Citibank to the Dorset-based property finance firm.

More than 100 Dorset young carers met 30 employers at Bournemouth University on November 4 for a MYTIME summit exploring careers and work experience.

The Cavern Club Story comes to Bournemouth Pavilion on January 29, 2027, celebrating 70 years of the Liverpool venue with Beatles hits and live music.

A 2016 Royal Mint Peter Rabbit 50p coin, from the sought after Beatrix Potter collection, sold on eBay for more than £200

JP Morgan has had plans to add a terrace, outdoor gym, and table tennis area at its Bournemouth campus approved

Dorset Council and BCP Council develop climate adaptation strategy to prepare communities, businesses and services for flooding, heatwaves and coastal erosion

The DWP has confirmed new Universal Credit rates from April 2027, with monthly payments rising for single claimants, couples and families with children.

The DWP plans to freeze the Benefit Cap for 2027/28. See the proposed weekly, monthly and annual limits for couples and single households.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour launches RYA-approved powerboat training with Associated Marine Training, offering Level 1 and 2 courses from March 13, 2027.

Around 2,000 people enjoyed The Blandford School’s Big Bang fireworks event in Dorset on November 6, with food and entertainment raising money for students.

Canford Heath Infant School in Poole wins approval for a new music building, replacing space converted for SEND support with two lesson rooms and secure storage

Permission has been granted for plans to change previously approved self-storage facility on land at Wessex Fields

The Jurassic Coast has been highlighted by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the UK's best places for spending Christmas alone

Brake says pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists made up 55 per cent of UK road deaths and serious injuries in 2025, including 1,405 in the South West.

Bournemouth care home resident Bobbie Saunders, Branksome Heights’ ‘chief knitter’, knits poppies for Royal British Legion Remembrance Day fundraising efforts.

Free Christmas concerts at St Peter’s, Bournemouth, feature soul and Motown, Mr Piano Man Matt Black, Azure 5 and more every Friday from November 27.

A youth worker pilot scheme is going to be discussed for Bournemouth as a councillor puts forward a proposal to the town council

Plans have been submitted for more than 200 storage containers at a former gasworks site in Poole.

A new wellness and longevity clinic has opened in Poole.

A country-pop singer from Bournemouth has reached international success despite living with a brain tumour and hearing loss.

A refill shop's first-ever pop-up vegetarian restaurant has sold out to glowing praise and calls for a return.

Watch shocking Ring doorbell footage showing suspected parcel thieves stealing deliveries from doorsteps across Bournemouth, Boscombe and Charminster.

A Sturminster Newton home at the centre of persistent anti-social behaviour has been shut down by the courts.

A father of four who forced a woman’s hand on to his penis after she rejected him in a Bournemouth nightclub has been branded a sex offender.

PLANS to improve the outdoor area of a Dorset pub have been turned down – for being ‘out of keeping’ with the rural area.

A Bournemouth man has appeared in court charged with three driving offences.

Campaigners fighting for SOBO Beach is considering launching a judicial review against BCP Council

Wimborne Road in Lytchett Matravers is closed following a crash, which reportedly caused a gas leak

The Cherries plan to continue to evolve and develop their performance centre facilities as plans are in to build a dedicated women's block and expand capacity to meet category one academy requirements.

Residents were evacuated from their homes after a late-night crash in Lytchett Matravers caused a gas leak and left properties without power.

This weekend, mixed disability bodybuilder Jonathan Griffiths sets his sights on winning at the world finals in Seville.

Share memories and photographs of Bournemouth’s former hospital, its staff, patients and wards before demolition in 1993.

Three-bedroom Bournemouth penthouse in Boscombe with panoramic sea views, two south-facing balconies, double garage and direct lift access listed at £600,000.

A Minstead road is set to close for pole renewal works.

A new strategy is being developed to manage deer populations.

A mayor emergency response saw 30 firefighters tackle a property fire in West Cliff in the early hours of Saturday.

Train services have been disrupted after police responded to an incident near the railway line.

Fire crews remain at the scene of an overnight fire at a Japanese restaurant in Bournemouth.

A fallen tree is causing disruption on the A31 westbound, affecting traffic travelling from the M27.

Bournemouth parking restrictions on Marlborough Road, Portarlington Road and Chine Crescent will support SGN gas works from November 16, BCP Council says.

Dorset’s Lydlinch parish launches a £5,000 appeal to restore its 1910 Rushworth and Dreaper Apollo organ, played at St Thomas à Becket Church for 73 years.

Leeds Building Society’s Bournemouth branch offers free fraud clinics during International Fraud Awareness Week, helping residents spot phishing and scams.

National Trust Dorset unveils festive events at Brownsea Island, Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacy and Studland, including Christmas trails, walks and workshops.

Tesco’s Gift a Toy campaign runs from November 9 to December 20, inviting UK shoppers to donate new toys for children through charities and community groups.

Following the huge success of last year’s Christmas Big Band Tour Tony Hadley returns to Bournemouth Pavilion on Monday.

A proposal for sixteen flats above a convivence store on Poole High Street has been approved.