A man trapped in the Scottish Highlands is among thousands of passengers still without luggage after a system fault at Heathrow.

The founder of a dog park in Dorset is hoping planning permission will be granted— after the previous application failed on a technicality. Lorna Trent, from Holt, Dorset, believes Shady Glades Dog Park near Wimborne will finally be allowed to oper...

Dorset Way has been the most frequently visited road by mobile speed cameras this year, it has been revealed. A freedom of information request has revealed which locations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been visited the most often in 202...

The community in Ringwood has rallied around a man in his 20s after a fall left him with a life-changing brain injury.

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Plans to turn a vacant caretaker’s bungalow at Manorside Academy into a classroom block for pupils with Special Educational Needs has been approved unanimously

Barclays has put forward plans to take over part of Bobby’s Beauty store in Bournemouth town centre

Jesaica Toale, MP for Bournemouth West, has backed new Government action to crack down on organised crime gangs exploiting Britain’s high streets.

Hairdressing students at Bournemouth and Poole College welcomed Tom Hayes MP to showcase a new sustainability initiative.

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council announce summer 2026 road closures for events including Bike Nights, Harry Paye Day & Race for Life. Check details.

A lorry driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned and crashed into a tree.

The public are being advised to call 999 if they spot a missing man who was last seen at the hospital.

Acclaimed singer-songwriters Fiona Bevan and Adam Beattie will perform at Lighthouse Poole’s Sherling Studio on June 4, as part of their double headline tour.

Families can enjoy a range of activities at various National Trust sites in Dorset this half-term, from a Pokémon trading card game trail to nature walks.

Arts by the Sea returns to Bournemouth on September 25 and 26, bringing installations, live performances, and immersive experiences.

Two Dorset care home workers have raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking on a daring abseil down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower.

The Department for Education has announced it will  extend student finance to support people retraining later in life and enrolling on shorter courses, with Arts University Bournemouth among the first approved to offer new courses.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Simon Lewis of Kingsley Healthcare reaches National Association of Care Catering Chef of the Year semi-final in Kingston, London.

Lighthouse Poole welcomes premium holiday let management service Grandeur Property as the newest member of its thriving Business Club.

Councillor Lawrence Wilson was chosen to serve as Ferndown’s 46th town mayor during the annual council meeting on Wednesday, May 13.

A social group founded to help people connect and save money has almost reached 18,000 members.

The Aldhelm Pilgrimage Day 2026, celebrating St Aldhelm, the first Bishop of Sherborne, will take place at Milton Abbey in Dorset on Saturday, May 23.

Parking restrictions will be introduced on a road in Bournemouth for 18 months while Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council carries out remedial works following a cliff slip

A nursery based in Poole has been named one of the top 20 across the entire south west of England by parents.

Samantha Hague, owner of Driving Miss Daisy New Forest, has won the 2026 Brand Champion Award at the Driving Miss Daisy UK Annual Conference,

Derek Lewis, who served as church warden at St Marks church in West Parley, passed away earlier this month after a battle with cancer.

17-year-old euphonium player Ollie Bartlett has won a talent contest and will represent Bournemouth Rotary at the Rotary Young Musician competition.

Britain’s biggest discounter Aldi is inviting customers to submit suggestions for where new Aldi stores should be opened in Dorset.

A family run bakery group based in Dorset is celebrating a major success after securing top honours at the Western Region Bakery Championship, along with multiple runner up placements.

S&A Truck & Trailer Rental & Sales seeks a goods vehicle operator’s licence at 51 Holton Road for 2 HGVs and 5 trailers. Objections invited within 21 days.

Browning Avenue, Bournemouth will close 8–19 June 2026 for sewer works. BCP Council enforces traffic, parking and loading restrictions; diversion in place.

A New Milton school has been praised by Ofsted for making significant improvements across all areas since being rated inadequate in 2024.

A golf tournament held at Remedy Oak Golf Club in Wimborne has swung for success and raised £17,624 for cardiac charity Heartbeat.

The Dorset Creative Health Strategy 2026–2031 was launched publicly on Tuesday, May 19 during Creativity and Wellbeing Week.

CLIMBUNITY'S latest exhibition will be held at Boscombe’s Ethicoco from May 25 until May 31.

Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has sponsored the Dorset Spring Show 2026 with a donation of over £500 towards its Motocross Stunt Show.

A new proposal to separate two houses in Poole has been submitted after a previous scheme was refused by the planning committee due to its impact on neighbours’ amenity

Comedian Jim Davidson is bringing his adult pantomime, ‘Big Dick Whittington’, to Wimborne this June.

A much loved charity shop on Southbourne high street is set to shut down despite it being a staple for locals for over a decade.

A man from Wimborne who has spent decades battling a rare and debilitating condition is appealing for public support to help raise funds for a prosthetic leg.

A sold-out audience at Wimborne Minster celebrated the eclectic lives of notable historic figures on May 14.

Anthony and Christine Oliver, from Wimborne Minster, made the journey to Snaefell, and met a group of Dorset natives on a walking holiday.

Martin Lewis has warned millions on Universal Credit not to assume they still qualify for free NHS prescriptions and dental care.

A leading pharmacist is urging holidaying Brits to check their vaccine records before they jet off.

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will reopen on May 27 after being closed for an entire month due to runway renovation works.

We are getting reports of a fire at a recycling centre in Poole.

THE A31 is currently blocked due to an overturned lorry. Updates to follow.

YOUNG people across Weymouth and Portland are being urged to take up their second vaccination for Meningitis B next month

A MAN was seen throwing outdoor furniture into the road causing damaged to a passing vehicle in a reported criminal damage incident.