A 25-year-old man who was last seen on Friday afternoon has been reported missing in Bournemouth.

A woman was spat on through her car window by a man during a road incident in Shaftesbury.

Jet2 brings back ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Iceland trip from Bournemouth Airport from February 10 to February 14, 2028

Vikki Slade MP has been resoundingly reselected for the Liberal Democrats in Mid Dorset and North Poole at the next general election.

Chartered accountants and business advisors, James Todd & Co, examine impacts of MTD for income tax on organisations without professional support

A parking trial that saw 149 pay-and-display machines taken out of service across the BCP area is facing questions over how it was communicated to residents after a series of Freedom of Information requests revealed inconsistent council responses.

More than 5,000 people have shared their views on Dorset's proposed dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

The Kings Arms in Bournemouth temporarily closed on September 28, and reopen on October 21, as a Grandstand sports pub.

Erasure, made up of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, will perform at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on April 26, 2027, as part of Radio!! Radio!! tour.

Bournemouth-based Kirsty Everard received the Dog Trainer of the Year award at the South West Regional Animal Star Awards, held on Saturday, September 26.

Wimborne Pride is set to host its autumn party at the Museum of East Dorset Team Room and Gardens on Sunday, October 4.

St George’s CE Primary School and Pre-School in Langton Matravers received the expected standard in all areas under the new Ofsted framework.

Access Dorset, a community organisation, purchased the new pizza oven and coffee machine with a £500 donation from the Barchester Charitable Foundation.

Swanage celebrant Lyn Fegan will take to the skies on October 2 to mark her 70th birthday while raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity

Glow for Good will take place at Greyfriars Community Centre in Ringwood on Sunday, October 18, from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

Care Dorset has saved more than £4.1 million since launch in October 2022, and is delivering the savings for taxpayers while maintaining high standards of care.

Longspee Primary Academy in Poole marked National Teaching Assistants' Day on September 25 with an event organised by assistant vice principal Joe Wathan

Care South, a residential and care-at-home provider, donated £1,000 through its Community Fund to The Church of the Transfiguration in Canford Cliffs.

Wimborne-based Legacy Trail has removed fees for notifying companies of a death and will also identify utility and telecom accounts at no cost.

Bournemouth Blind Society has appointed Gemma McKnight as CEO, following the retirement of Philip Tarrant and the departure of chair Madeleine Avis.

Yunex Traffic visited Bournemouth School for Girls as part of National Manufacturing Day 2026, giving students the chance to engage with professionals

The Bournemouth International Centre hosted a major home exhibition in late summer 2004, with thousands of visitors.

A group that has opposed a developer's plans surrounding a Sandbanks hotel have said that they are 'delighted' that the most recent application was refused.

A woman has turned her weight loss journey into a healthy eating meal prep business after being made redundant and ‘starting again’ in her 30s.

A seating manufacturer has joined the Made in Britain campaign to support its customers’ growing focus on supply chain transparency.

The death of Dorset police constable Alex Ayre has reignited concerns over the impact of misconduct investigations on officers' mental health, prompting calls for urgent reform.

A women's football team is helping raise awareness of men’s mental health with a new partnership.

Swanage Carnival raises £41,100 for 23 charities and good causes across Purbeck and Dorset after a week-long celebration, with donations handed over September 25.

Olly Murs will headline the 20th anniversary of SandPolo in 2027.

Latest update on 3-year-old Ivy Foster as family faces 2 months of hospital admissions after drug-resistant E. coli infection

Wheelchair user Richard Crump is in hospital after suffering a suspected knife wound at Castlepoint shopping centre in Bournemouth. Dorset Police investigate.

Bournemouth has been backed as a potential new home of the National Motor Museum under a proposal agreed by the town council.

Bournemouth University graduate was visiting a waterfall near the tourist town of Ella in Sri Lanka with a friend on Thursday, September 24, when the accident happened.

The Purbeck Marathon made a triumphant return to Swanage earlier this month.

A councillor has warned that "rock-solid answers" will be needed over plans for up to 1,000 homes between Marchwood and Eling.

Upton’s clock tower in Dorset - the 2000 millennium project that became a war memorial, Christmas venue and vital hub for community life and history.

A bronze pig could soon take pride of place in Ringwood town centre as part of celebrations marking a major milestone

A swimmer was rescued by the RNLI after becoming trapped against rocks on a groyne in an evening emergency

A new housing scheme has been announced to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder with a low deposit

A popular walking festival is set to return, offering guided walks and outdoor activities for all ages.

A headline act has been announced for the 2027 Teddy Rocks Festival.

A Bournemouth MP has backed new government plans to protect millions of leaseholders from what he calls 'rip-off fees'.

A one-woman show telling the story of a forgotten trade unionist is coming to a stage in Poole.

Children enjoyed a behind-the-scenes adventure at a theatre during a recent nursery trip.

A free community firework display is set to light up the coastline.

Christchurch Town Council has announced details of this year’s Christmas light display.

A pushchair and children’s toys lined the pavement outside a courthouse in a powerful reminder of the childhood moments lost due to delays in family court decisions.

A girl who alleges she was raped said she “felt pressured” because she feared her abuser “would hurt me”, a court heard.

Residential and care at home provider and registered charity, Care South, has shone a spotlight on the outstanding people behind its care services at its 17th annual Stars Awards.

Part of a major town centre road currently undergoing improvement work is expected to reopen in early 2027.