The A31 remains closed more than a week after a vehicle fire spread to heathland. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.

The Met Office has predicted fresher, more changeable weather in the coming week.

More than two thirds of England is officially in drought — including here in Dorset.

US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36.

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

Tom Hayes on Beaufort Community Centre, Charminster Library, Kings Park Nursery, and Swanmore Gardens Pavilion

Vikki Slade MP has joined calls to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill that would abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations

A woman has appeared at Southampton Crown Court charged with the murder of a man at a block of flats

A council has rejected a proposal to provide parish and town councils with free meeting space.

The Eurofighter Typhoon roared its way into Bournemouth Airport at the weekend.

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

Grants of up to £1,000 are available from Christchurch Town Council for community projects that benefit Christchurch residents.

The Poole Military Tattoo will come to Poole Stadium on September 12, honouring the dedication and sacrifice of those who served and those who continue to serve

A sushi restaurant in Westbourne is pushing the boundaries by serving up the world’s premium tuna.

Dorset-based charity Diverse Abilities is hosting the fireworks cruise on Thursday, August 27, aboard the Fortuna with Coastal Cruises.

A care home summer fête at Moors Manor in Ringwood has raised £362 in support of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.

The ongoing war in Iran is pushing up borrowing costs for small businesses in Dorset, according to Azets

The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton hosted the summer auto jumble event on Sunday, August 9, with more than 100 stalls.

Police seizures of e-bikes soared by 83 per cent in a year, an investigation has found, as forces crack down on dangerous models.

Anti-social behaviour is ruining the lives of Pokesdown residents.

A man who smuggled a Vietnamese national in the boot of a hire car into Poole Port has been jailed.

An angry man told Forestry England to “get stuffed” after he was fined £100 for eating an ice cream in a car park.

The Government's free bus travel scheme lets children aged 5-15 travel free in England during August. Here's everything parents need to know.

Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations under major new planning changes, while pubs will be given extra protection from developers trying to turn them into flats or shops.

HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.

Royal Mail has given advice to customers to keep a few things in mind when writing addresses on letters and parcels by hand

Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations under major new planning changes, while pubs will be given extra protection from developers trying to turn them into flats or shops.

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.

Plans to provide more than 170 homes in a green gap that separates two New Forest villages have taken a major step forward

Police have launched an investigation after 2,000 hay bales went up in flames on in the early hours of Saturday morning and burnt down a barn and a nearby building in East Lulworth

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

Firefighters tackling the New Forest blaze have been praised for their efforts by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Brigade Union

A Hythe road plagued by a number of potholes is set to be resurfaced.

Thousands of people lined the streets on Sunday afternoon in Christchurch to see the town's annual parade, the culmination of fun-filled carnival.

A FORMER Dorset Police officer who killed his long-term lover could be released from prison early, according to reports.

A missing young person was safely reunited with their family after being spotted by a police community support officer on a busy beach in Sandbanks.

Firefighters have fully surrounded the New Forest blaze after battling the blaze for a seventh night, but crews say the fire is not yet out.

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.