Chestnut Nursery and Haskins Ferndown are some of the highest-rated garden centres in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Council calls for The Government to urgently make a decision on allowing a stronger powers to tackle illegal parking ahead of the summer season.

Discover the local folklore behind Ringwood's claim to fame as the birthplace of one of Britain’s most popular pub names, The White Hart.

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

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes attended an Open Day hosted by SWRAC to learn how the Boscombe specialist college is supporting young people with SEN.

Vikki Slade MP met with fire minister Samantha Dixon MP to raise concerns about plans to close fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire.

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new Government action to crack down on organised crime gangs exploiting Britain’s high streets through rogue businesses.

From coastal views to countryside calm, Dorset and its surround areas offers no shortage of charming spots to indulge in afternoon tea.

A business owner has received national recognition for her work in raising the profile of her brand.

A witness appeal has been released after two teenage boys were assaulted and their sweets were stolen in Lymington.

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing man in Bournemouth.

An inquest has opened into the death of a New Forest woman who died from drug toxicity.

A leading figure in the global Afrobeat music scene is set to perform in Poole at the end of this month

From May 23, six more beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will return to RNLI lifeguard service until September 6.

For the first time in 80 years, Purbeck will welcome the return of the Famous Five through a collaboration between the National Trust and Blyton Books.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has been selected as Charity of the Year by Isle of Purbeck Golf Club’s Seniors Captain, Stuart Hopkins.

A major £5 million investment to safeguard and improve Swanage’s seafront has been approved by Dorset Council’s Cabinet.

Hundreds of residents are calling for a new zebra crossing on a busy route in Wimborne.

Stick Man will be visiting the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, on May 24, as part of a nature-themed week of activities inspired by the natural world.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Legacy, based in Bournemouth, brings together more than 11,000 UK charities into a single app, allowing users to support multiple causes with a single donation.

A criminal act known as cuckooing is now formally recognised by law to protect those at risk and recognise its devastating impact on vulnerable people.

Jennie Paterson has joined Dorset Community Foundation as a trustee, returning to Dorset after an international career in senior financial asset management.

The Big Sing, a major community music event, is taking place at The Mowlem Theatre in Swanage on Saturday, June 20.

An insurance group has completed a new acquisition to support its ongoing expansion plans.

At the club's May meeting, over 50 members enjoyed a presentation by David Bassil, who demonstrated how to plant hanging baskets.

Scottish legend and singer-songwriter Donovan is set to headline this weekend's Purbeck Guitar Festival in Poole.

A seven-year-old girl from Poole has been awarded a Girlguiding hero award after organising a bake sale fundraiser to support one-year-old Melody fighting with rare cancer.

Alcohol-specific deaths have reached a record high in Bournemouth, according to analysis from the Office for National Statistics.

Pouncing Panthers Pre-School in Christchurch will officially launch in September, offering childcare and early education for children aged one to four.

In the last quarter of 2025, 208 volunteers contributed 3,806 hours to Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust's community and care services.

Ofsted has praised a college for its rapid progress and positive impact on learners in its first report after opening in 2022.

Louis Alexander, a three-time world record holder and endurance athlete, will speak at a free event at Mornington Court care home in New Milton on May 27.

Businesses affected by the impending roadworks along Gervis Place have criticised BCP council for a lack of communication.

Christchurch splash park is due to remain closed during the upcoming half-term.

A local resident has raised concerns at the state of lampposts in the local area. Neil Fountain, from Malmesbury Park, was particularly shocked at the state of one lamppost in Shelbourne Road, Charminster, which appeared to be rusty and in a state of...

A new Pokémon and collectables shop will be opening its doors this weekend.

A TikTok bingo star has scooped a national award for having the 'best bingo personality'.

Away Resorts have highlighted the best family friendly cycling routes in the New Forest ahead of the May half term.

Look inside former football manager Harry Redknapp’s Sandbanks mansion, now on the market with a guide price of £12.5 million.

FROM clearing 2,000 tonnes of waste to reuniting lost children – meet the team of dedicated seafront rangers who keep BCP’s award-winning beaches alive and safe.

Landlords across the region have been sharing their concerns about the Renters Rights Act, which came into force earlier this month. The act has removed Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, scraped fixed term contracts, and put an end to bidding wars...

A woman who completed a 30-day sea swim challenge has helped raise hundreds of pounds for breast cancer charities.

A POST office has reopened in the heart of Bournemouth town centre.

A woman from Ringwood has raised more than £1,000 in support of Parkinson's disease research through multiple fundraising efforts.

A man has been charged with causing the death of a popular cyclist, more than two years later.

A man has died in "unexplained" circumstances in Wimborne.

A man trapped in the Scottish Highlands is among thousands of passengers still without luggage after a system fault at Heathrow.

NEW ways of working and a brighter future – despite financial pressures – have been laid out as a pathway to the future by Dorset Council.

The founder of a dog park in Dorset is hoping planning permission will be granted— after the previous application failed on a technicality. Lorna Trent, from Holt, Dorset, believes Shady Glades Dog Park near Wimborne will finally be allowed to oper...