Residents have been left 'gutted' after vandals smashed and flooded a historic village hall during a six-figure refurbishment.

Jacob Halling won Young Fundraiser of the Year at Muscular Dystrophy's Stronger Together Awards for fundraising in support of muscle-wasting conditions.

Government terminates Capita contract over Royal Mail pension scheme failures, affecting 1,300 members. Capita faces scrutiny for public sector pension delays.

Dorset’s women’s health research by Bournemouth University and NHS Dorset is recognised in the UK Government’s updated Women’s Health Strategy 2026.

More than 1,100 species have been recorded during a two-year biodiversity survey in the New Forest.

Poole-based Strong Search Limited marks first year with seven-figure revenue, global SaaS executive search success, 100% retention, and growth.

Family musical The Enormous Crocodile, based on Roald Dahl’s book, comes to Lighthouse Poole, Dorset, 7–10 May. Cast, tickets & info at lighthousepoole.co.uk.

Mo Gilligan adds Bournemouth date to his 2027 UK tour at BIC due to high demand. Tickets on sale now. Latest on The Mo You Know tour, Netflix specials.

An artist known for his painting technique where an artwork is completed in a single session brought his canvas to Bournemouth’s lower gardens for a live session.

Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne celebrated National Tea Day with an afternoon tea party, homemade cakes, activities and events for residents.

A charity golf day is raising money to support mental health issues among adults through horticultural therapy.

Hyacinth House care home in the UK celebrated Romanian Day with residents, featuring traditional Romanian food, crafts, costumes and storytelling by staff.

Bournemouth and Poole College praised by NCFE for its adult learning provision, offering free online courses with high learner satisfaction.

Secure advance tickets for Beaulieu Bikers’ Day on 6 June. Enjoy bike displays, prizes, full Beaulieu attractions, and support from Mental Health Motorbike.

Ryanair has announced passengers who are checking in bags will soon need to arrive at the airport even earlier.

A dog walker spotted a fire that was believed to have been started deliberately in a woodland in West Moors.

Veteran BBC journalist Kate Adie inspires Sherborne Girls’ Sixth Form with career advice as she presents Certificates of Achievement and celebrates students.

London Pulse and Bryanston School launch netball Centre of Excellence trials for girls aged 13-16 in South England. Apply by 24 April for expert coaching.

A mother was sectioned after giving birth after postpartum psychosis left her convinced she had killed her daughter.

BBC Radio 2’s Gary Davies brings ‘Disco for Grown Ups’ 80s party to Bournemouth O2 Academy on 19 June. Book tickets for a night of classic hits and nostalgia.

MYTIME Young Carers, backed by a Morebus donation, offers Dorset young carers aged 4–25 activity days through its Making Memories programme.

Support has been offered to parents and carers following the announcement of closure of community centre operating childcare services.

Care home residents from Marjorie House in Poole joined the Sunset Walk, raising over £17,500 for Forest Holme Hospice’s palliative care services.

Eve Pike, 86, becomes Care Dorset’s 1,000th resident at Streets Meadow, Wimborne. Dorset Council care provider now supports adults across 23 services.

The Bournemouth–Barbados fly‑cruise has returned, offering holidaymakers the chance to step on board at their local airport and transfer straight to a luxury cruise ship in the Caribbean.

Mudeford lifeboat station is the first to be presented with a RNLI Green Award.

New Milton Town Council’s Annual Towns Assembly celebrated local volunteers, charity fundraising, and the new Ballard Water Meadow nature reserve designation.

MSP Capital, Poole-based property finance lender, celebrates 45 years supporting UK developers with milestone event at Scaplen’s Court, Dorset.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company brings The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) to Lighthouse, Poole—fast-paced comedy with a talented British cast.

Country Roots returns to Christchurch on 5 June 2026, with live music, line dancing and fundraising for Dorset charity Diverse Abilities. Tickets from £19.50.

Plans to upgrade Dorset's Eco Park in Parley include AI recycling, boosted waste capacity, green energy for homes, and new jobs. Public exhibition details.

A group uniting widowed men who have lost their partners are encouraging more people to join.

Dorset Tamil Sangam is set to host its annual Tamil New Year celebration, Chithirai Thiruvizha 2026, later this month, bringing together communities from across the county for an evening of culture and tradition.

Basking shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles.

One motorist has described seeing more than 15 horses travelling along the A338, describing it as 'mayhem'.

Funds are being raised to help the family of a 18-year-old following his unexpected death.

Beachgoers have raised concerns about digger activity that took place on Sandbanks with the plight of the protected sand lizards under the spotlight.

A heartfelt donation made to the Bournemouth Pavilion helping to shine a light on personal stories from famous venue's theatrical past.

A Bournemouth family hopes to install a community defibrillator after a father and grandfather nearly died from a sudden cardiac arrest two years ago.

Dorset’s rolling green hills and the ancient wooded glades of the nearby New Forest have been a scenic playground for the British royal family.e

A FERRY operator has pledged it will not raise prices in the coming months or be disrupted by fuel shortages, despite the conflict in the Middle East.

A Sandbanks restaurant has dramatically raised its food hygiene rating, climbing from one out of five to the top score in its latest inspection.

A mother-of-three is set to walk across the Great Wall of China over five days to raise money and awareness for a breast cancer charity.

A crackdown on fly-tipping and waste-related offences has led to a sharp rise in fines, Dorset Council has confirmed.

Fundraisers cycle from Bournemouth to Newcastle, raising over £3,000 for the Cleft Lip and Palate Association. Donations for CLAPA still welcome online.

Jenkins & Sons in Poole hosts a sausage roll competition on 6 June to support Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. Enter your homemade creation for charity.

Victoria Hospital Wimborne unveils upgraded car park, funded by Friends of Victoria Hospital. 45 new spaces, EV charging, and green features.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A mother from Dorset has spoken out about receiving a life changing diagnosis just months after giving birth to her first child.

More than 628kg of rubbish was collected by 346 volunteers during the Great Dorset Beach Clean 2026, Dorset’s largest coastal clean-up to date.