This characterful Dorset home, transformed by a famously eccentric architect, is our property of the week

Dorset beaches, including Durdle Door and Shell Bay, have been named among the UK's best for 2026

Restaurants in Bournemouth, Weymouth and Sherborne were named among Dorset's 10 best neighbourhood gems by OpenTable

Shirley Critchley, former world No.4 and Dorset tennis star, to give an illustrated talk on Wimbledon history at East Dorset Tennis Club, Poole.

Miniature schnauzer Eevee from Jersey recovers after complex spinal surgery at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ringwood. Advanced vet care success.

A PERMANENT vice chancellor and chief executive officer has been confirmed by Arts University Bournemouth's boards.

A patient that was sexually abused by a doctor in Bournemouth has spoken out following his sentencing.

AN ‘AUTHENTIC and modern’ Turkish restaurant is set to open in Tower Park, along with two big-named brands.

Warmth, hospitality and a table full of some of the freshest seafood I've tasted in the UK to day set the perfect tone for a memorable midweek dining experience.

The next few days should be a breeze for me after a double infusion of cultural joy and happiness on successive evenings at Lighthouse Poole.

Four donkeys at a motor museum in New Milton were put down last week after it concluded it was “the kindest course of action” for the animals.

The Castle Inn in West Lulworth is one of Dorset's oldest pubs and has been named among the UK's cosiest.

Emerging Dorset musicians can apply to open Cursus Festival 2026 near Blandford, in memory of Mick Bailey. Entries close 23 March. Local acts only.

Egyptian artefacts from Pharaoh Khafre’s Old Kingdom temple, dating to 2450 BC, discovered at Durlston Country Park. Public talk and display in March.

The London African Gospel Choir brings Graceland Reimagined to Poole’s Lighthouse on 26 September, marking 40 years of Paul Simon’s iconic album.

Dorset Council invests £5m for flood-damaged road repairs after record rainfall, surge in potholes and emergencies. Major works target worst-hit routes in 2026.

Avon Cliff care home residents and staff support Bournemouth Foodbank, delivering packed lunches to local families amid rising demand for food aid.

Graham Heron from Dorset urges UK men to get PSA tests for early prostate cancer detection, credits Dorchester Hospital and DCCF for vital support.

A family-run sauna set within the woodland surroundings of Upton Country Park has become a place where visitors leave feeling “renewed and relaxed”.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launches Sunflower Series in Dorset with BBC’s Kate Adie at Merley House, Wimborne. Event supports hospice patient services.

Victim Support to launch new Dorset domestic abuse service in July 2026, offering trauma-informed care and confidential help for high-risk victims.

A woman has been fined £600 after rushing to mother's home after she collapsed.

Join Lewis-Manning's Muddy Dog Dash at Upton Country Park, Poole, on 28 March 2026. Fun dog-friendly obstacle course, fundraising for Dorset hospice care.

Planned roadworks have been announced by BCP Council and are expected to cause delays of varying severity.

A PARENT and founder of a Bournemouth support group for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has said parents are worried about the future of their children following proposed changes to the SEND system.

This is the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign Office for any Brits heading to Egypt amid the Middle East war

The question has sparked intense debate on Reddit, where users admitted they were completely stumped, even years after leaving school

Millions of households face broadband bill rises this spring. Experts reveal six quick ways to avoid the price hikes and cut what you pay.

Royal Mail have announced that the price of a second-class stamp will go up by 4p to 91p and first-class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.80

Families could pass on up to £1 million without paying inheritance tax, according to a new beginner’s guide from money expert Martin Lewis.

The Cherries are an ‘active observer’ in the debate over funding for work at Pokesdown station, but president of business operations, Jim Frevola, said the debate is for BCP Council and the railway companies to settle.

A SMALL business has said it has lost tens of thousands of pounds in goods earlier this week after it was broken into.

AFC Bournemouth managers Andoni Iraola and Helen Bleazard discuss leadership and career journeys at Bournemouth University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture.

Bournemouth Rugby launches Lions Rewards with Exclusive Rewards, offering discounts, cashback and community support via the Diamond Club app.

Durlston School's U13 netball team win IAPS regional championship at King Edward’s, Whitley, and qualify for the national finals at Rugby School.

A suspected drug driver on the school run was stopped and arrested while two children were in the car.

AN INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day event along the Bournemouth coast has been cancelled.

There can be few pieces of music composed more than half a century ago that sound as though they could have been written just yesterday.

I am appalled to read that Poole Civic Centre has been sold - another nail in the coffin of the proud county town of Poole. The past town elders will be turning in their graves to witness the heritage they left us, plundered and dismissed.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

MC Plan and Site Services praised by the HSE's Building Safety Regulator for exemplary building control operational systems in England and Wales audit.

Morebus launches Community Fund 2026, offering up to £750 for Dorset charities, schools, and sports teams. Apply year-round for funding and free travel.

Join Hedgehog Awareness Week 2026 with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Take the Hedgehog Pledge and help protect UK hedgehogs in your garden.

The Silence of the Lambs makes its world stage premiere in 2027 at Bournemouth Pavilion. Book tickets now for Gina Gionfriddo’s thrilling new adaptation.

Nearly half of UK adults would consider AI like ChatGPT for mental health counselling, Bournemouth University study finds, as NHS chatbot use rises.

Ninetyfive & Co vintage clothing shop opens in Boscombe's Royal Arcade, Bournemouth, offering curated sustainable fashion, indie makers, and garment repairs.

The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole raised over £37,500 in 2025 for local charities, supporting Mosaic Family Support and MYTIME Young Carers.

Teen girls from The Bourne Academy led discussions on girls' sport participation at the Youth Sport Trust National Conference in Telford, sharing key insights.

Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised £7m for Mary’s Meals, funding over 39 million school meals in 16 countries and helping children worldwide.

Ellis Jones Solicitors sponsors Poole Netball Club, supporting women’s sport in Dorset. Partnership announced to empower female athletes.