Explore 60 years of Boscombe’s Christchurch Road, from 1960s nightlife and Victorian landmarks to the Sovereign Shopping Centre and more.

Everest-29032 in Wallisdown is rated as the BCP area's highest-rated curry restaurant on Tripadvisor

Bournemouth’s Columbia Road will close from October 24 to November 1 for Dorset Drainage Services works, with parking bans and a diversion route in place.

A six-bedroom detached home in Poole with a swimming pool and its own annex has gone on the market for £3 million.

Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, congratulated campaigner Rio after his efforts secured the future of the Mallard Road Play Area

Michael Davies has applied to vary a premises licence at 585 tapas & wine, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Comments close October 19 2026.

A new book is shining a light on the hidden wonders and challenges of the British countryside

Property owners in England and Wales are being urged to inspect doorsteps and pathways before welcoming trick-or-treaters

Retailers including Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Primark, Asda and Home Bargains have issued recall notices alongside alerts from national safety regulators.

Repeated cold starts force an engine to warm up from scratch, burning extra petrol or diesel.

Long-lost songs by Ocean Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler will form the basis for a new book, record, and tour.

Health and care professionals in Dorset will have access to a wider range of information to help them make informed decisions about treatment, care and support

Official DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.

Gullivers Farm, Dewflock Farm and Sopley Farm are among the Dorset sites you can pick your own pumpkin at fo 2026

The tour coincides with the release of their new book, Dance Rebels, a collector’s hardback.

The Volatile Agents will play a charity concert in Hamworthy on October 17, raising funds for The Adam Practice’s Best Foot Forward Leg Club and patient support.

The prototype is now on display at Ringwood Library, thanks to support from Hampshire County Council, allowing residents to see the project in person.

A complete guide to UK speed limits featuring expert insights on van speed traps, street lights and camera leeway myths.

People with conditions including ADHD, autism, epilepsy and chronic fatigue may be eligible for a Blue Badge, even if they do not have an obvious physical disability.

A new business accelerator programme is set to support more than 150 early-stage businesses across Dorset over the next two and a half years

The Poole-to-Cherbourg route is set to come to an end after many decades of service on Monday, October 12

An Afternoon of Indie, which is currently held in 18 cities across the country, will come to the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on Saturday, December 5.

Bridge Health & Wellbeing in Christchurch will host the series of sessions to help residents improve their health.

Around 300 visitors were welcomed to an open house with Fastnet Race winner Tally Ho while the historic wooden gaff cutter was moored on the Beaulieu River.

Social media pressure and economic hardship are fuelling a sharp rise in mental health struggles among young adults, a Dorset charity has warned

AUB lecturer Briony Hartley is bringing her sensory workshop series Nocturne: Nature by Night to Dorset and Hampshire this autumn.

THE following cases were heard at Weymouth Combined Court:

An electric unicycle rider, described as a 'kind' and 'caring' man with the 'most infectious smile', died after he was unable to slow down his vehicle when approaching standstill traffic, an inquest has heard.

A long-running campaign has welcomed a fairer system for taxi drivers at a major transport hub.

After five and a half years at the helm, Ed Watts is preparing to say goodbye to Flirt Café & Bar, Bournemouth’s iconic town centre venue.

A man who broke into an unoccupied residential dwelling in Poole after illegally entering the country has been jailed.

Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.

Weymouth man Liam Robert Porter jailed for four years and six months for historic child rape offences in Stalbridge following a Dorset Police investigation

A New Forest school was evacuated following a medical emergency involving a pupil this morning.

A popular country park will be closed to visitors due to a planned power outage.

An MP has raised concerns over the future plans for The Roundhouse hotel building

King Charles III has chosen new neighbours for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid an ongoing police investigation.

Ryanair has announced a new twice-weekly service from Bournemouth to Porto from summer 2027, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays

A driver was arrested after officers stopped a vehicle being driven without insurance or a valid driving licence

A bid to prosecute King Charles III reached an international court before being thrown out

A man was discovered unconscious with a black eye following a racially aggravated assault.

The public glare of proceedings against Scott Chilton has revealed an explosive behind-the-scenes power struggle as the former chief constable tried to stay on top.

A Poole kebab takeaway is facing having its licence revoked after immigration enforcement officers found three illegal workers inside the premises

Jet2 has launched its Summer 2028 holiday programme, giving travellers the chance to book breaks from Bournemouth Airport

An inquest has opened following the death of a car salesman from Wareham.

Bournemouth weather forecast: Mild temperatures, gusty winds up to 37mph on Friday, sunny intervals over the weekend, and cloudier conditions from Monday.

Christchurch’s Crooked Beam restaurant hid a 1538 Tudor gatehouse and false Ethel Le Neve link before demolition made way for ten flats.

Bournemouth’s controversial IMAX - recalling the troubled Waterfront complex’s history, from its 2002 opening to 2013 demolition.

Poole’s Toys R Us closed on April 23, 2018, before Smyths Toys opened in 2019. The brand returned at WHSmith in June 2023.

BCP Council has said it remains committed to providing a ‘vibrant’ hospitality offer at a popular seafront venue, currently run by SoBo Beach, as speculation continues about who the new operator will be.