Slade Farm, a five-bedroom equestrian property near Lymington, New Forest, with 53 acres, stables, barns, annexe, and direct forest access, for sale at £3.25m.

BCP Council announces road closures and roadworks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from 27 October, causing possible traffic delays for motorists.

Environmental health officers from Dorset and New Forest have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.

The small Dorset village of Kingston is worth visiting thanks to its "elaborate" church, walking routes nearby and a pub in a "stunning" location

The Winterborne Stickland Circular in Dorset is described as a "serene" and "stunning" autumn walk that has a "beautiful" pub en route

Poole entrepreneur Jessica Jones established Sectora Group in September 2025, a new executive search firm with offices in Poole and London, specialising in leadership recruitment for infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities, and transport sectors.

A vehicle has been seized by police after it was believed to have driven though multiple fields and even a football pitch.

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points

Bournemouth convenience store has applied for a premises license to permit the off sales of alcohol which is expected to be discussed at the next licensing committee meeting.

The Royal Mint recently named this King Charles III 50p coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just 200,000 copies minted.

Upton Park Farm lease is set to be surrendered back to BCP Council after more than ten years of being let under a long-term tenancy.

As temperatures fall and energy costs rise, everyone wants to keep their homes a bit warmer while not switching on the heating

Morrisons online delivery slots for Christmas are now open to all customers, and it has released its Christmas menu, which won five major awards this week

BPCA warns Halloween pumpkins and sweets can attract pests like rats, mice, foxes, and insects.

Historian Dr Richard Marks has penned 'The Swanage Railway', exploring the heritage railway’s history and Purbeck attractions.

A Bournemouth school has received a message thanking them from education secretary for leading the way on free breakfast clubs.

The two-second rule in the Highway Code is easy to follow but 25% of drivers have admitted to not following it - this is why you should.

Parents are being warned to 'immediately stop' using baby self-feeding products.

A Highcliffe nursing home has been recognised with a national award for the quality of its end-of-life care.

A FOOD truck business specialising in combinations of dirty fries is Trader of the Week.

POLICE boarded a flight to Bournemouth Airport after a 'drunk' woman allegedly assaulted a member of cabin crew mid-air.

Weather forecast: Mix of sunshine and rain from 24–30 October, with temperatures ranging 6–15°C. Expect light rain on Sunday and sunny intervals midweek.

With Halloween only weeks away, farms and pumpkin patches across the area are opening for business this festive season.

Sway Tower in the New Forest was named as one of the 25 UK homes that 'broke the internet' according to Rightmove

Police recovered a stolen trailer and seized hundreds of bars of chocolate

A LABOUR councillor has accused Dorset Council of “copping out” in tackling second  homes used for short-term holiday lets and Airbnb.

Several South Western trains to and from Waterloo will be cancelled, diverted, and replaced by buses this weekend.

NEW conditions have been imposed on Weymouth Angling Society following a review of its Premises (drinks) Licence.

Dorset ranks among England’s top 10 safest counties as ONS data shows a 2.7% fall in crime, with notable drops in burglary and violence in 2024–25.

Millie Lake appointed curator at Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne, to oversee over 30,000 artefacts and enhance exhibitions ahead of Town of Culture 2026.

Rockwater Branksome unveils its autumn/winter menu, featuring seasonal dishes created by chef director James Golding and head of bars Aoife Taylor, coastal-inspired dishes and drinks, and seasonal ingredients.

Emergency services staged a forklift and chlorine tanker collision at The Tank Museum to test chemical incident response and first responder coordination.

Elise Neville appointed manager of James Smith Funeral Directors Swanage, part of Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors, serving Purbeck since 1892.

Eden Motor Group raises over £108,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support through coffee mornings, charity challenges and team fundraising across dealerships.

1836 watercolour of Bengal Light Cavalry officer by F Rockford to be auctioned at Charterhouse, Sherborne on 27 November. Militaria and medals sale.

Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical brings its West End improv show to Poole’s Lighthouse on 18 November. Book tickets online now.

Dorset’s Chloe stars in Community Integrated Care’s new video, launching its ‘Best Lives, Bolder’ strategy.

CrossCountry trains face significant disruption on 1 November as RMT strike action and engineering works hit services. Check travel updates before your journey.

Runners joined Run Bournemouth to mark Diverse Abilities’ 70th anniversary, raising funds for the Dorset disability charity. Charity celebrates decades of care.

New Forest District Council urges residents to cut pumpkin waste this autumn—compost, recycle or use in recipes. Find tips and info on food waste recycling.

Applications are open for the 2026 Beautiful Borders competition at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, Beaulieu. Open to garden designers and groups.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care opens Sunflower House in Poole, offering new therapy suites and support services for local patients living with illness.

She is among 33 new partners and directors announced by the top ten accountancy firm across its UK business, of which 15 are in the south region.

Bournemouth Writing Festival wins 'Festival / Tourism Event of the Year' at Dorset Tourism Awards 2025, celebrating literary events, culture and arts on the south coast.

Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Lidl and Iceland are among the supermarkets to issue recalls and 'do not eat' warnings on products

UK dog owners have been urged to be on the lookout for a disease this autumn.

Dorset Council delays some road micro-surfacing works until 2026 due to weather and scheduling issues. Urgent repairs will be made before winter.

A vote of no confidence petition in BCP Council leader Millie Earl has amassed more than 2,500 signatures.

The Commodore pub and hotel in Southbourne has reopened its doors after a 'stylish' refurbishment.