PICTURES show a fire that tore through a derelict bungalow in Christchurch.

More than 8,000 residents of Lymington have signed a petition calling on Hampshire County Council (HCC) to remove the parking meters from the town’s high street.

It happened 20 years ago this November – when Dorset experienced one of the most dramatic infrastructure collapses in recent times. 

Weekend weather forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: sunshine, rain showers and cloudy spells. See temperature highs and rain timings.

A PARENT has described a school's decision to remove mirrors from student bathrooms as 'a joke'.

Approved plans to demolish a former hotel in Poole are set to be overturned at an upcoming meeting.

A 74-year-old sailor who spent three years circumnavigating the globe died off the Isle of Wight after he became entangled in a faulty winch.

A BUNGALOW has been destroyed after a fire tore through the building.

Mr Bryant said: "The Chancellor believes that 'growth begins with a spark of an entrepreneur,' yet today’s Budget asks business owners to contribute more.

More than 74,000 children from military families could be lacking proper in-school support, according to Little Troopers.

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner surveys residents on potential police precept council tax rise amid funding challenges. Have your say on Dorset policing.

That'll Be Christmas brings festive hits and comedy to Bournemouth International Centre on 21 December as part of its UK tour.

The confined space beneath a car provides an appealing refuge, especially during cold nights.

They will have uninterrupted views of Swanage Bay.

Bournemouth Water expands support for vulnerable customers, including CKD patients and young care leavers, with financial help and priority services.

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap returns to Poole’s Lighthouse in November 2026 as part of its UK 75th anniversary tour. Priority booking is available now for Lighthouse Friends.

"At The Dolphin, we’re pleased to provide our community with a jam-packed schedule of events."

Bournemouth's universities awarded over £5.6m in government funding to expand facilities and address skills gaps.

A hospital is planning to create a new car park after patients’ frustration over parking congestion.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Squeeze will perform at the Bournemouth International Centre on 4 December as part of their Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour with Billy Bragg and charity support.

Citizens Advice BCP urges Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole residents facing fuel poverty to seek help with energy bills, grants, Warm Hubs and energy efficiency schemes.

Bournemouth West MP Jessica Toale visits Oak Academy and LEAF Studio School for UK Parliament Week, discussing local issues, housing, and the Online Safety Act.

New Forest District Council announces revised recycling and rubbish collection dates for Christmas and New Year. Check updated schedules and changes here.

A stage adaptation of a popular psychological thriller is set to come to Bournemouth.

South Western Railway backs White Ribbon Day with 'Race the Dark' relay from Weymouth to London Waterloo, highlighting safety for women and girls.

Dorset Council supports the 16 Days of Action campaign, urging residents affected by domestic abuse to access support and services.

Niki Gregson, director of revenue management at Sandy Balls Holiday Village, said: "We are very proud of this award.

Canford School near Wimborne named Best Independent School in South of England at 2025 Independent School Parent industry awards.

AN ELDERLY woman from Bournemouth has been left "deeply shaken" and struggling with her independence after being hit by a motorbike earlier this month.

A government minister met with Bournemouth community leaders on Thursday morning for a discussion on social care and how the government plans to address its challenges.

£1.4 Millon in funding has been unanimously approved by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s cabinet, with the intention of improving the safety of 14 miles of cliffs.

A PUB owner is offering to reimburse shoppers’ parking in a bid to support independent shops across the town.

WEST Dorset's train stations have been ranked among some of the worst performing in the country

British Transport Police (BTP) believed that reports of trespassers on the railway the night a teenager died 'was suitable for local officers to deal with,' an inquest heard

A DERELICT building has caught ablaze as nine fire crews attempt to extinguish the fire, with police and ambulance also at the scene.

A LARGE fire has blocked a road near Christchurch Hospital

Drivers in the New Forest are being urged to slow down after a rise in animal deaths along key routes.

Five Hampshire beaches have been given a clean bill of heath following water quality tests carried out by the Environment Agency

Emergency services shut a busy road in Bournemouth following a concern for welfare incident.

Sunseeker have revealed plans to transition one hundred workers from night to day shifts.

Inquest had the makings of a Golden Age detective novel, with a suspicious bungalow, a jar of missing sleeping pills and the arrival of a celebrity expert.

Officers have issued fines and enforcement notices after a number of untaxed and uninsured vehicles were discovered in a New Forest neighbourhood.

A WOMAN in her 60s was taken to hospital after a collision with a motorcycle in Bournemouth.

A MAN in his 60s last seen heading in direction of Hengistbury head has been reported missing.

Harry Redknapp will switch on Westbourne Christmas lights on 29 November, joined by the Mayor of Bournemouth, with live music, Santa, and community festivities.

Morebus bus routes in Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, diverted from 1–12 December due to resurfacing works. Check affected services and updates online.

TWO retailers in Dorset have been caught selling knives without carrying out legal age checks during a week-long crackdown on knife crime.

A NEW family-run aquatics shop in Parkstone has opened their doors this month, offering everything from tropical fish to crabs and shrimp.

Twin Sails Bridge in Poole is set to reopen in December nearly four months after it closed due to ‘abnormal creaking noises’ which were found during a routine inspection