The mother of a 'beautiful, funny and talented' young woman has spoken of the 'devastation' caused by her daughter's ketamine-related death.

A Poole business owner has said “it’s not fair” that his business has been fined nearly £100,000 for hiring illegal workers.

Bournemouth's instalment of the UK Rock Challenge transformed hundreds of local students into choreographers, set designers, and stage performers.

POLICE have increased the number of officers on the beat after a reported rise in break-ins and shoplifting.

The second phase of coastal repairs is set to begin to strengthen the shoreline in Milford on Sea.

£20m government funding boost for Boscombe West playgrounds and community projects. Locals urged to join new board to shape area's legacy. Apply by 10 July.

A 15-year-old boy who was last seen in Bournemouth on the evening of Sunday May 31 has been found, police say.

A missing teenage girl may have boarded a train bound for London Waterloo, police say. Natalie, aged 15, from Poole, has been missing since Friday June 5, but further sightings placed her at a Poole train station at 9pm on Sunday June 7.

The shop has been recognised for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.

A lifeboat station has paid tribute to its volunteers during a week of national celebration.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Lemur Landings, one of Dorset’s most popular family-owned indoor attractions, has announced a major £90,000 interactive upgrade.

Dorset Reading Partners, a charity based in Dorset, celebrated its volunteers during National Volunteers’ Week.

Business achievements have been celebrated with the Verwood Business Awards and the launch of the Fordingbridge Business Awards.

Eligible people in the south west are being urged to get their spring Covid vaccine before the offer ends on June 30.

A number of businesses in Bournemouth and Poole have been hit with huge fines for employing workers who did not have the legal right to work in the UK, according to the latest Home Office enforcement data.

The second engine of World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp has been completed, and lowered back into its chassis in the National Motor Museum.

Unpaid carers across Dorset are being encouraged to recognise their caring role and find out what support is available to them during Carers Week 2026

A smart robot developed to combat a plant that can kill horses and livestock has landed in Dorset at the Dorset Innovation Park.

The Bootleg Beatles, which recreates the magic of seven iconic Beatles’ performances, will play at the Bournemouth Pavilion on April 13, 2027.

The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride is returning next month.

A family run medical supplier from Dorset has donated thousands of hospital uniforms to support healthcare staff in Zambia after celebrating 40 years in operation.

A popular charity golf day is set to return to a Wimborne club, uniting celebrities, local golfers and supporters in a day of sport, entertainment and fundraising.

A broken gravestone linked to the family of the Tolpuddle Martyrs has been acquired by Fordingbridge Museum.

A much-loved restaurant in Bournemouth town centre has closed its doors after 10 years

An award-winning cheese and wine bar will take centre stage at a food festival.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to unveil a social media ban for under-16s, following a national consultation that closed last month.

This Morning star, Juliet Sear has shared that her father has died in a heartbroken update to fans.

Football fans are being urged to stay hydrated, not miss out on sleep and limit their alcohol intake.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans will see a few schedule changes this week due to ITV1 showing a Women's European Qualifier match and the World Cup.

The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to come forward and share their experiences as part of a major review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to unveil a social media ban for under-16s, following a national consultation that closed last month.

“We have no idea what kind of business will be run from there,” stated one disgruntled neighbour about a Thai Massage Parlour that’s sprung up in the back garden of a Hamworthy estate — making national headlines.

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

This was the scene on the A35 Puddletown Bypass this morning as firefighters tackled a vehicle blaze.

An MP is aiming to improve the lighting in the town centre following reports that a woman was raped in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens.

It’s a market steeped in history - over 750 years of it!

Football fans are being asked to share their experiences to help tackle spectator abuse in the sport.

Fordingbridge Greener Living set up the Woodland Group, and in its first year, oversaw the acquisition of a six-acre woodland.

SandFest will return to Sandbanks Beach in Dorset, on Sunday, July 12, marking its ninth year, with house music star MK, and UK garage legend DJ EZ to perform.

Exbury Gardens is set to host its first Wellbeing Festival and celebrate the 25th anniversary of its steam railway.

HUNDREDS of protestors marched through Bournemouth town centre to shine a spotlight on animal rights.

A DUCK that was found with a broken beak is now receiving care by a wildlife rescue centre.

Half a dozen fire crews were called to a high-rise building in Bournemouth town centre after fumes from flea treatment prompted a false alarm.

An 18-year-old driver who was stabbed in his car has been arrested after two men reportedly threatened and assaulted him in the middle of the road.

A police officer charged at a young man with his head - during disorder on Bournemouth beach.

Hundreds of people have gathered in Bournemouth for this year's National Animal Rights Day

Forensics have been at the scene of an incident in Springbourne over night - more as we have it

Nineties nostalgia will fill the air this summer as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra serves up a night of throwback hits.