Multiple heath fires were reported on evening of March 28 at Sandford area, near Wareham.

A report of three teenagers standing close to a cliff edge in west Dorset has prompted advice to be issued from the coastguard

Dorset's most improved state secondary schools based on their Attainment 8 score from 2024 and 2025 have been revealed

A NEW aesthetic clinic has opened its doors in Christchurch by the practitioner bringing over a decade of expertise.

A stunning cliff top house with panoramic seal views and a swimming pool is for sale in a quiet, residential road in Bournemouth.

Anwen, a United Sixth Form student in Bournemouth, wins United Learning’s International Art Competition 2026. Her portrait will be exhibited in Tokyo.

Young swimmers from Seagulls Swimming Club Christchurch raised £1,632 for charity at this year’s swimathon, covering 44,000 metres with support from coaches.

Cursus Festival 2026 returns to Dorset’s Myncen Farm, 22–24 May. Family-friendly, dog-friendly, live music, camping, Peat & Diesel headline.

Asda’s Kids Eat for £1 meal deal offers affordable hot or cold meals and drinks for under-16s in UK cafés, helping families save during school holidays.

BCP Council launches Best Start in Life scheme in Boscombe and Poole Old Town, integrating early years health, education, and care for local families.

A Suzuki XR23, raced by Barry Sheene in the 1978 MCN Superbike Championship, sells for £106,200 at Charterhouse's Haynes Motor Museum auction.

Hoburne Holidays launches ‘Handpicked by Hoburne’ static caravan range with Willerby and ABI UK, available across seven parks in southern England.

Verwood Concert Brass qualify for the National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time. Verwood Town Band reach York finals.

NHS Dorset urges residents to order repeat prescriptions early, use NHS 111, and visit community pharmacies for minor illnesses over the Easter holidays.

Celebrity chef Dan Wilby joins Key West Coastal Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier, launching French-inspired dining events from May 16. Bookings now open.

Skipton Building Society reopens its newly refurbished Bournemouth branch on Old Christchurch Road, offering modern banking facilities and face-to-face service.

Restaurant Roots, The Pickled Berry and Isabel's Brasserie are among Dorset's restaurants that are worth the journey.

Nearly 10 per cent of roads across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will see disruption from roadworks halved as part of a scheme which will charge up to £2500 for delays in completing works.

Plans for a £1.8million expansion to a council owned leisure centre in Christchurch has been approved at a full council meeting.

DWP benefits, pensions and Child Benefit may be paid early due to upcoming bank holidays. Check when your payment will arrive.

The framework, recommended by financial experts at Money Supermarket, is designed to make budgeting and saving easier.

Millions of pensioners and people who receive benefits will see a boost to their payments from April 2026

Millions of us use the motorway everyday, but may be putting ourselves at risk of speeding fined due to an incorrect understanding of motorway cameras.

A DRIVER is being hunted after at least four cars were damaged in a late-night hit and run crash. Two of the cars were written off in the smash in Queens Road, just off Victoria Square, on Portland.

HOUSING and property improvement schemes have been submitted for the Sherborne area, with applications spanning major residential development, farm conversions, and home extensions.

A circus school based in Southbourne has achieved 'outstanding success' at a recent national competition.

The Halfway Inn, a pub 'brimming' with history and character, is Pub of the Week.

A wheelchair user has revealed that she has to take her own transfer board out with her on nights out due to a lack of accessible taxis in the area.

A RESIDENT of New Forest has launched a petition opposing new parking charges set to be introduced saying "they pose a significant financial burden on families."

Tyler and Jago elected as Dorset’s new Members of Youth Parliament, joined by deputies Anya and Finn, to champion youth voice in national debates.

Solicitors have slammed the decision to sell off the car parks at Poole Magistrates' Court, which leaves people with a one-mile walk to get there.

Emergency services were heavily delayed reaching a person due to heavy sand build up along the promenade.

EMERGENCY services were called to an incident in Wimborne after reports of a person in the River Allen.

OFFICERS in Bournemouth responded and dealt with several incidents including illegal parking, shoplifting and a crash.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted visiting his new home on the Sandringham Estate with one of his seven dogs and a protection officer.

The January inspection rated the school’s overall experiences and progress as 'outstanding,' noting the homely environment.

80s Classical at Lighthouse Poole on 5 June: T’Pau’s Carol Decker, Nik Kershaw and Johnny Hates Jazz perform classic pop hits. Tickets available now.

Dorset Police’s Skills 4 Safer Streets uses martial arts to educate students on knife crime dangers, with events at local schools like Twynham in Christchurch.

Experience the Buena Bristol Social Club live at Lighthouse Poole, 8 October, celebrating Buena Vista Social Club classics with Cuban and Bristol musicians.

Join Oceanarium Bournemouth’s spring beach clean on 29 March for the Great British Spring Clean. Help tackle plastic pollution and support marine conservation.

Queen of the Night, the UK’s leading Whitney Houston tribute, returns to Bournemouth Pavilion in May 2026. Book tickets for a live celebration of her hits.

Sherborne Boys’ U18 win Vase at Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens 2026 in London, claiming top honours at the world’s largest school rugby sevens event.

More than 70 pupils from state and independent schools joined Moyles Court School's senior inter-schools chess tournament in the New Forest near Ringwood.

A craft centre in Lychett Minster has come back to life as a creative hotspot for independent businesses and community spirit.

A beauty salon owner has launched a series of support evenings to provide a 'safe' and 'welcoming' space for women in the community.

The owners of a Bournemouth restaurant say they are “very proud” after securing second place in a national competition held in London.

BCP Council launches £4.78m Crisis and Resilience Fund from April 2026 to support low-income residents with financial hardship, housing, and essentials.

Year 4 pupils from Hill View Primary School enjoyed a workshop at Paulton's Park, exploring circuits and mechanisms behind theme park rides in Hampshire.

Almost all UK businesses are unprepared for Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes from April 2026, Azets poll finds. New rules impact landlords, sole traders.

Sherborne Prep School welcomed over 140 grandparents for Grandparents’ Day, featuring classroom visits, pupil performances, and a traditional afternoon tea.