The Cherries’ place in Europe represents a ‘really good opportunity’ to boost the area’s economy, and BCP Council is primed to maximise Bournemouth’s place among the European elite.

Tthe story of Merley Bird Gardens in Dorset, the exotic bird attraction at historic Merley House remembered fondly decades after closing in the 1990s.

Florence Court Care Home has announced its support for the Waltham Wolves Raptors Under-14s team.

Two brothers from Poole are setting off on a 312-mile walk to raise funds for potentially life-extending cancer treatment for their dad

Missing New Forest millionaire comes forward to claim £1m EuroMillions prize from September 11 draw after matching Millionaire Maker code HBGR 43545.

Curtis Farm Shop & Butchers in Wareham was named category champion for its Purbeck Black Pudding in the National Craft Butchers Product Awards

Ducati Bournemouth received the Best Dealer Online award at the Ducati Global Dealer Conference.

Dorset MP Vikki Slade urges ministers to restore the Poole-Cherbourg ferry after Barfleur’s final sailing, citing Brexit red tape and the 90-in-180 rule.

Bournemouth passengers are set to benefit from thousands of additional rail seats as CrossCountry announces a major expansion of its train fleet

The DWP estimates up to 910,000 pensioner households could be entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming. Find out who may qualify and how to check.

The Food Standards Agency issued the food alert after a packaging error was uncovered on packs of Waitrose Tuna Pate

Daytime TV will appear at the Bear Cave in Bournemouth on Sunday, October 18, during a run of intimate live shows supported by the Music Venue Trust.

A stranded yachtsman sparked a late-night lifeboat callout after grounding his vessel near the entrance to the River Frome.

600 stores and 12,000 jobs could be at risk as Poundland may face administration in just days.

A rare Kew Gardens 250th anniversary 50p coin has sold for £118 on eBay after attracting 10 bids, more than 200 times its original face value.

UK gardeners urged to grow ivy after an eight-year study found its flowers attracted more bees.

Parking charges across the New Forest will rise from January 2027 after councillors approved the changes

A search is underway to locate a man who was reported missing over the weekend.

More people than ever took part in creative activity over the last year according to new figures released by Lighthouse Poole.

Bournemouth International Film Festival handed out 55 awards as more than 60 films, sold-out screenings and workshops drew UK filmmakers and fans

An extraordinary truck pull held in memory of Sophie Wilson in Bournemouth has raised over £52,000 for Target Ovarian Cancer.

Pupils at Hill View Primary Academy in Bournemouth have been learning about mental wellbeing and online safety during a visit from the Coram SCARF team.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has launched a strategy to prevent homelessness, support people at risk, and help residents find secure accommodation.  

Dorset Cottage Holidays, based in Corfe Castle and managing more than 100 properties in Dorset, has welcomed VisitEngland’s 'All on England’s Coast' campaign.

The free-to-enter Durga Puja festival returns for the 11th year, offering five days of vibrant festivities from Saturday, October 17, to Wednesday, October 21.

The Mayor of Poole and her dog visited a care home to help residents judge a fun community dog show at Elizabeth House care home.

Brainiac Live!, the high-energy science show based on the popular ITV Studios TV show, will arrive at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, October 29, at 2.30pm.

A farm inspector has been awarded a Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificate for bringing the farmer back from the brink of death.

Brandon Roku Ali took home the 25-39 age category at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Music-Making Competition

A Bournemouth care home resident has been filled with joy and nostalgia as staff helped to recreate some of his happiest lifelong memories.

Tributes have been paid to a beloved dinner lady and pre-school assistant who died suddenly aged 72.

Dorset Army Cadet Sophie Synakova, 16, helps injured mobility scooter rider after a fall, giving first aid and controlling bleeding before an ambulance arrived.

An iconic high street retailer with a rich musical heritage and a history of hosting music's greatest legends is set to reopen its newly upgraded Dorset store.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Bournemouth couple aged 80 and 77 will run Portsmouth’s Great South Run on October 18 after 140 races, raising £89,000 for British Liver Trust.

A major pub in Bournemouth is set to reopen next month after a £280,000 transformation into a state-of-the-art sports venue.

A festival celebrating the fascinating world of fungi is set to return to a hidden Dorset garden, with foraging experiences, workshops and live music planned.

Paul Jenkins and Allen Westerby complete a 40-mile kayak from Swanage to The Needles in 14 hours, raising funds for Blandford School science equipment.

Ofwat has proposed £240million in water bill reductions by 2030 for poor company performance

Simple winter checks on window seals, lofts and radiators can prevent heat escaping and save money on energy bills.

RAC survey reveals one in 10 UK drivers have driven illegally by skipping MOT tests or delaying tyre replacements as repair bills and fuel costs surge.

Martin Lewis has thanked Angela Rayner after council tax debt collection reforms were announced, including more time to pay.

Asda and Sainsbury's are recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars due to undeclared peanuts caused by a packaging mix-up

A pink family home resembling a real-life Barbie dream house has gone on the market for £1.15m.

European football makes its long-awaited arrival in Bournemouth this week.

A new Greggs branch is opening inside a Bournemouth supermarket.

Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as part of the A31 is set for a full weekend closure

A comedian was reportedly taken to hospital after collapsing at a wedding in Poole, according to the Daily Mail.

Residents have welcomed an extension to a New Forest theme park as the initial plans were put on show.

A MAJOR development of up to 500 homes is being reconsidered by Dorset councillors on Wednesday after changes to national planning policy raised new questions about wildfire risk.