Remember Bournemouth’s Westover Ice Rink in Dorset: its 1930 opening, Ice Follies, hockey, cherished memories and closure on January 6, 1991.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in October due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays

Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, joined the Dorset Parky Striders at a special training session to celebrate their second anniversary.

A new homelessness strategy has been launched with a focus on prevention and early support

Donna Mary Mosley has applied to BCP Council for a variation to the premises licence for The Paddle, located on 397 Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch.

Alan Turing’s 9ct gold wristwatch, gifted by the University of Manchester in 1948, goes to auction in Sherborne, Dorset, from November 11 for up to £10,000.

Independent businesses of Wareham welcome visitors and customers back to their historic town after days of disruption.

Port Regis, based in Motcombe near Shaftesbury, has been crowned the UK Boarding School of the Year.

Eleven young cricketers from Bryanston and Bryanston Prep are celebrating after securing or retaining places on county cricket development programmes.

Ministers are considering plans to extend the £180 fee to online streaming platforms to prevent people avoiding payment

Coles Miller law firm has been named the exclusive medical negligence legal panel member for the county by the Foundation for Infant Loss Training.

More than 600,000 families received Tax-Free Childcare top-ups in June. Find out how parents could cut half-term childcare costs.

Dorset Council plans to temporarily close the footway from Tantinoby Lane to Avon Drive to allow Scotia Gas Networks to replace 24 metres of piping.

Oakhaven Hospice’s Light up a Life event is an opportunity for the bereaved to remember their loved ones.

The Orionid meteor shower, known for its fast, bright meteors, will peak in the coming week.

Drivers are being advised to imagine a cup of tea on their passenger seat to save fuel.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club comes to Bournemouth Pavilion on October 23, featuring Dan Antopoloski, Joe Foster, Eli Matthewson and MC Damion Larkin.

Councillors agreed to defer the final investigation report into the council-owned development company BCP FuturePlaces until December

Pupils at Manorside Academy, Poole enjoyed a special treat on October 14 when CBeebies actor, presenter, and writer Chris Jarvis paid a visit to the school.

Redundant farm buildings at Upton Farm in Poole will be sold off to recoup council funds while surrounding fields are opened up for walking and cycling.

A Dorset athlete is set to represent Great Britain on the world stage.

A derelict historic farm complex is set to be sold off to raise around £1 million to help the council’s finances

Councillors have warned that plans to move services out of the Civic Centre Annex have undermined the integrity of financial scrutiny after the plans were approved before being examined by the audit committee.

There were no reports of disorder or football-related arrests as Dorset Police’s operation for the Cherries’ first home Europa League game went off smoothly.

The mother of a teenager who drowned after being swept out to sea in Bournemouth has joined other bereaved families in calling on the Prime Minister to improve water safety.

Protesters have gathered today to speak out against BCP Council's controversial decision to close vehicle access to Poole Park despite public opposition.

Bournemouth’s Pier Approach Swimming Baths hosted Aqua Shows, high divers and Aquabelles from 1937 until the final performance in 1984.

A three-bedroom flat in Poole boasting views of the marina and Poole Harbour has gone on the market for £475,000

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus. Find out which benefits qualify and when payments are due.

Dozens of people have been left without electricity after an unplanned power cut.

Dozens of protesters gathered in Poole Park Saturday afternoon to challenge BCP Council’s ongoing controversial roadworks.

A van was stopped by police after being found with no working rear brake lights.

A Bournemouth MP has hit back at BCP Council leader Millie Earl, accusing her of “moaning” in a row over council funding and local services.

Drivers are being reminded of a major weekend road closure across Dorset.

A MAN has been arrested after First World War medals were stolen from a home in Ferndown.

Police are growing 'increasingly concerned' for a missing man who may have travelled to the New Forest after disappearing nearly four weeks ago.

A new Italian restaurant will open later this year.

Bournemouth is preparing to welcome Christmas back this November, with businesses and organisations coming to deliver one of the biggest festive offerings.

Chinese Kangxi ‘Soldier’ vases from Breamore House could fetch £200,000 at Duke’s Autumn Auction in Dorchester on October 21, with rare antiques and books.

Sprinkles Gelato, located on 18-22 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD, is seeking permission to serve customers until 1am every day of the week.

Residents of Altitude on Parkstone Road celebrated this week as their car park reopened, six years after the cladding crisis left them unable to use it.

Save Energy UK is supporting the Fire Fighters Charity, helping provide vital care and support to the people who dedicate their lives to protecting others

Retailers including Asda, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Next have issued recall notices this week alongside alerts from national safety watchdogs.

The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.

Uswitch has broken down the cost of leaving household items on standby overnight, such as TVs and game consoles

A dialysis clinic has been rated “requires improvement” after inspectors found unsafe medicine management.

Dorset Council announced several temporary road closures and a new speed limit to ensure safety during road works

Two-thirds of teachers say primary schools expect families to supplement IT education at home

Sherborne’s Johnny Moesel Named Rising Star at Independent School of the Year Awards

Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.