Martyn Gleaden, 70, a former firefighter, was in his park home as the fire erupted on Bank Holiday Monday at the Lady Bailey Residential Park in Winterborne Whitechurch. Sadly his neighbour died in the fire.

A fundraiser has been launched in memory of a 22-year-old who tragically lost his in a motorbike crash

A WOMAN was left in constant fear after her ex-partner threatened to kill her, a court heard.

A “magnificent” osprey was seen hunting for breakfast on the Beaulieu River in Hampshire

A driver was caught speeding at 56mph in a 40mph zone in the New Forest this morning, as another had his car seized at an illegal driving hotspot.

Hoteliers across East Dorset are uniting to challenge recent negative headlines about the region and to shine a spotlight on the strengths that make the area a special place to visit.

The Northern Lights were visible across parts of the UK and Ireland overnight and may appear again on Tuesday following a powerful solar storm.

Plans have been submitted to knock down an AirBnB annexe and build a new home behind a property in Lymington in the New Forest.

She said: "It is so important to make sure the unique character and biodiversity of the New Forest is better understood.

HMRC is urging families of young adults to see if they are owed thousands, as £1.4bn belonging to 728,000 people is still sitting in Child Trust Funds

There's an urgent warning for dog owners as autumn brings with it dry grass seeds and foxtails, which  can make September walks riskier.

See the 22 spiders that are commonly found in homes across the UK and when you might start to see more of them.

Discover Bournemouth Vegan Festival 2025 at Citygate Centre. Enjoy 60+ stalls, vegan food, workshops, talks and charity stalls.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue urge homeowners to sweep chimneys before winter. Support Chimney Fire Safety Week to prevent house fires and stay safe.

InstaVolt rolls out CableGuard security tech in Christchurch to tackle EV charging cable theft, protect UK EV infrastructure, and boost driver reliability.

"The Talbot sisters' vision for the area remains inspiring even today.

This highlights the importance of continued conservation efforts for the species.

Shrapnel discovered inside The Tank Museum’s Tiger 131, the only running WWII Tiger I tank, highlights its historic 1943 capture by British forces in Tunisia.

UK midwife Wendy Warrington visits Lymington charity New Forest for Ukraine, highlighting NHS-led aid, baby supplies and maternity support for Ukrainian mothers.

Boscombe Post Office is relocating from Royal Arcade to 29-31 Sea Road on 31 October 2024, offering the same services and hours at a refurbished site.

That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s top touring rock 'n' roll show, comes to Bournemouth Pavilion in Sept with classic hits, comedy, and charity fundraising.

Over 1,000 attended the Pirate Park Festival at Canford Cliffs, celebrating 100 years of the Land Society. Organised by Luxeflorae, with local business support.

Archbishop Wake CE Primary School to run Blandford Children's Centre Nursery from Sept 2025 under Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, offering wraparound care.

Dorset Council launches new UK Shared Prosperity Fund grants for local businesses. Apply from September for up to £40,000 to boost growth and productivity.

Dorset Council plans £6.5m upgrade of 18,500 streetlights to energy-efficient LEDs, aiming to cut carbon, reduce light pollution and protect wildlife and health.

Lush hosts its first Factory Freshness Sale in Poole, Dorset, offering 60% off handmade cosmetics and more on 6–7 September. Free tickets via Eventbrite.

Frettens Solicitors named headline sponsor of Total Business Network Dorset, supporting 200+ local entrepreneurs and SMEs under Liz Hutchings’ leadership.

Hyacinth House Care Home in Wimborne celebrated its 2nd anniversary with cake, live music and community spirit. Dementia and residential care by Barchester.

Ellis Jones Solicitors renews gold partnership with Ringwood Carnival 2025, supporting Hampshire charity event and local biodiversity with RACE collaboration.

Dorset Nursing Supplies marks 40 years supplying medical equipment to care homes, NHS, and the public across Dorset and Hampshire. Family-run since 1985.

Ferndown man fined £415 after driving BMW at 110mph on A338 Bournemouth. Court adds six penalty points; Dorset Police caught him with speed device.

The inquest into the death of a pilot from Poole has been adjourned prior to criminal proceedings in Italy.

A CONVICTED murderer who told a judge he would happily die in prison, has now died.

DORSET council said they are committed to ensuring that any future development proposals are balanced against the need to protect and enhance Dorset’s unique landscapes after villagers slammed proposals to build thousands of homes on greenfield la...

A MAN was stabbed nine times after protecting his girlfriend from an attacker, a court heard.

Protestors from Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside Bournemouth Airport's XLR Private Jet Centre on Saturday to highlight the airport "serving the ultra-wealthy few".

Bournemouth man Callum Smith given suspended sentence for spitting at police, drink driving while disqualified, and possessing cocaine. Sentenced at Poole court.

A pub suffered extensive damage after joyriders crashed through a fence into beer garden and carpark over the weekend.

A BOURNEMOUTH woman appeared as a contestant on MasterChef said it was “a real honour” to represent her skills and love for cooking.

The winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 will receive two prizes - a cake stand and a bouquet of flowers.

The Great British Bake Off is filmed in the UK with the iconic Bake Off Tent being pitched at Welford Park, Berkshire.

A man has sadly died in Bridport town centre, police have confirmed

Fly-tipped rubbish was cleared from a beauty spot in Dorset

The A348 is reportedly blocked between Lidl and Palmersford Roundabout

A MAN accused of attempted murder is set to stand trial today after two men were stabbed in Bournemouth town centre.

A family is fundraising after a three-year-old girl from Christchurch has been given fewer than years to live following an extremely rare medical diagnosis.

A man has appeared in court after allegedly administering a mixture of faeces and urine to another person

Waiting times at GP surgeries in Dorset have been labelled as 'incredibly troubling'

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an incident of indecent exposure in North Dorset.

A wave of gratitude has poured in for the rapid emergency response to a devastating fire in Dorchester