Fire crews are continuing to tackle a wildfire that has engulfed 400 hectares over the past week of the New Forest while a fire was reported in Canford Heath last night.

Shapwick, Beaminster and Puncknowle are among the most mispronounced Dorset place names, according to readers.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary road works in August due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Tank Museum is offering enthusiasts the chance to win a seat in Tiger 131, the only running Tiger I tank, as part of Tiger Day Autumn on September 26

Boylesports (UK) Limited seeks a gambling premises licence for 141 High Street, Poole. Submit written representations to BCP Council by September 2.

Harry Potter fans are in for a magical treat as Vue Poole celebrates 25 years of the iconic film series with special anniversary screenings from this month.

A new healthcare plan promising unlimited vet visits could be a game-changer for worried pet owners.

Ferndown Upper School’s all-boys acting company, Our Direction, is performing their show Boys Can, at AUB's Palace Court Theatre on September 9.

AJM Utilities Ltd seeks a goods vehicle operator’s licence for Court House, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne. Objections must be submitted by August 28.

The South West Lakes Trust has welcomed two new trustees and its first participant in a future trustee programme

Auger Collective will host the second solo exhibition by Tony Butcher, called "Straight from the Quantum Manifold," from November 1 to November 29.

Wessex Chorus, a non-profit organisation based in Bournemouth, raised over £2,500 for the Spear Bournemouth project throughout 2025–26.

Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.

Controversial planning reforms could “weaken local democracy,” councillors have warned

A landowner has claimed a narrow victory after winning approval to convert a barn into a four-bedroom holiday let.

A Bournemouth football club wants to make big changes to its facilities.

Sandcastles and sea air beat spreadsheets and emails in a refreshing change of scene for one team.

A dedicated bus service is now connecting Poole with Aviation Business Park and Bournemouth Airport.

Parents are being urged to shop around as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S cut uniform prices - plus there's a wealth of other suppliers

HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers. An expert warns people to check emergency tax and pension deductions.

A widower has criticised Wimborne Minster Town Council for allowing the cemetery where his wife is buried to look “untidy”.

Multiple firefighters are tackling a fire involving 2,000 bales of hay at a barn in East Lulworth. Live updates as we get them.

Firefighters are continuing to fight a huge New Forest wildfire which has been burning since Sunday as crews face "hot and arduous conditions".

Here's how you can watch the Dorset-filmed crime drama Broadchurch on Netflix, said to be 'one of the greatest ever made'

An employee at the Cherries for ‘close to 60 years’ was informed that his contract would not be renewed at the club for the upcoming season over email, two weeks before the start of the season.

These pictures show snowdrifts up to 30ft deep which cut off towns and villages across Dorset for days during the ferocious blizzard of February 1978

Fire crews continue to tackle a huge blaze in the New Forest that has engulfed approximately 1.6 sq km while the A31 remains closed.

Dozens of firefighters were called to a "deliberate" fire in East Lulworth as 2,000 bales of hay were set alight in the early hours of the morning.

The Mayflower Inn in Lymington is a popular pub close to the waterfront with celebrity sightings and big screen magic.

Romsey Open Day and Ringwood 999 Day have been cancelled as firefighters continue tackling the New Forest wildfire.

Hampshire Fire has urged people not to call 999 simply because a neighbour is using a barbecue.

Residents have been warned to stay away from the New Forest wildfire as firefighters continue to tackle the blaze.

Bournemouth’s Friday-night fireworks display was cancelled over wildfire concerns.

Thermal imaging cameras are being used to hunt down hotspots and prevent the New Forest wildfire from reigniting.

Five cage vans of rubbish have been cleared from the A31 as recovery work continues following the New Forest heathland fire.

Urban Reef has joined the Boathouse Group in a new chapter for the popular Bournemouth seafront venue

Poole Lighting Factory Shop has become a trusted destination for quality lighting at unbeatable prices.

Three couples have celebrated 160 years of marriage by renewing their vows in a special church service in the New Forest

Bournemouth Boating Services Ltd seeks BCP Council licence to sell alcohol and host live music at Tuckton Tea Gardens, Belle Vue Road, until 10.30pm.

Kevin Bristow from Bournemouth and Meyrick Park has secured victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final with a standout round of golf

Native Willow in Wimborne has applied to Dorset Council for a late-night alcohol and entertainment licence. Public comments accepted until 31 August 2026.

Bournemouth Water is urging residents to check their toilets for hidden leaks that could be wasting thousands of litres every year.

Hotel du Vin expanded its corporate retreat programme across all 19 UK locations, including its site in Poole, following a successful pilot earlier this year.

Peter Strawbridge, a 68-year-old Christchurch resident, born and raised in Dorset, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

A care home resident returned to her former workplace for an ‘emotional’ reunion with her colleagues at Poole Hospital.

A nine-year-old from Bournemouth has completed a 1,322km journey from Sandbanks to St Tropez, climbing more than 7,300 metres along the way.

A man who stabbed a petrol station worker with scissors has been jailed for more than five years.

A new restaurant featuring a coastal brasserie, a menu created by one of Britain’s leading seafood chefs, a bar and boutique rooms is set to open next month.

A Bournemouth knife-crime charity is to hold its first-ever football match in memory of teenager Cameron Hamilton.

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