The A31 has been closed for 11 days following a fire which has torn through acres of heathland on either side of the road. National Highways have now announced resurfacing of the carriageway has been completed and new safety barriers installed but ro...

A cordon has been put in place after a woman was reportedly raped in Boscombe.

Dorset housewife believed she was the cause of illness to others, and on his recommendation, a judge sent her to a secure hospital.

Students across BCP, Dorset and the New Forest will collect their GCSE results today. We will be bringing you live updates and results for schools across the area.

Lucy Rigby, economic secretary to the Treasury, toured the JP Morgan site alongside Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East.

Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes backs Andy Burnham’s government plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, funding housing, healthcare and local homelessness support.

A 16-year-old young carer at a Bournemouth school is urging people to look beyond GCSE grades, as caring responsibilities can mean missing parts of childhood.

A former Retired Nurses National Home (RNNH) site has been proposed as a temporary car park for Royal Bournemouth Hospital staff

A restaurant owner has spoken out after the council ordered him to tear down a shed at the back of the building.

Public objections to a drinks licence for a cocktail and wine bar have led to a public hearing to decide the application.

Lucy Shuker BEM, a wheelchair tennis champion from Three Legged Cross, appears in a new campaign film from The Proud Trust, an LGBTQ+ youth charity.

Young technicians are gaining hands-on engineering experience through a new partnership from the Tank Museum in Bovington and Babcock.

Sumo Sushi, Ojo’s Pizza, and Betsylicious are the latest independent eateries to open on the first floor of The Dolphin Centre

Richard Davis, from Bournemouth, spent 70 days cycling through England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in support of Willow.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has announced the new date for its Country Fayre and Dog Show at its Church Knowle centre in Dorset, on October 4.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity raised nearly £3,500 at a Summer Bingo Night, which Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties supported as the headline sponsor

Dorset housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes plans to install 10,000 swift bricks by the end of 2027.

The Halloween at Moors Valley illuminated light trail is back this autumn from October 23 to November 1.

Mampitts Community Hub will include a café, activity hall, and family services as part of a multi-use public space designed to serve residents of all ages.

Politics is child’s play. Election swings and roundabouts. See-sawing finances. Council and committee climbing frames to be surmounted as you try to get things done.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A decision to fund Christmas lights in just four areas has sparked criticism from councillors

A town council seat is up for grabs following the resignation of a councillor just weeks after he was elected

Diverse Abilities, a Dorset charity, is inviting professionals and businesses to its next “Pastries with…” event on September 23.

The past two weeks have once again shown exactly why Safeguard Community Support (SCS) was created and how much can be achieved when a community comes together.

Superhero Saturday returns on Saturday, August 22 to Hobbycraft stores across the UK, including Dorset ones in Longham and Poole

Almost half of adults in the South West are living with chronic pain, new research has revealed

A café destroyed by an accidental electrical fault nearly two months ago has begun the process of reopening.

A new independent butchers has opened in Tuckton, aiming to bring high-quality meat to families, fitness enthusiasts and home cooks at more accessible prices.

Nearly 30,000 ice creams and ice lollies have been sold along Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s coastline in just four days

Don't get caught out at the airport. Check hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Public notices affect your home, street and community. Find out what they are, why they matter and how to search for them on the free Public Notice Portal.

Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a digital service for car and motorcycle licence holders.

Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions

A van was stolen from a driveway after the thief stole the keys from inside the house.

Firework displays in Bournemouth and Poole have been cancelled due to an elevated risk of wildfires

A Bournemouth canoe sprinter is taking life a day at a time to be a better father, businessman, and athlete as he prepares to race for Great Britain.

Dramatic true story of Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest, which served as a top-secret training ground for WWII spies learning ungentlemanly warfare.

Dorset Police are appealing for a potential assault victim to come forward following a reported attack in Bournemouth.

The A31 remains closed for an 11th day after a van fire spread to nearby heathland on August 9.

A new report has revealed the neighbourhoods across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) with the biggest changes in property prices

Bournemouth Water is asking customers to use water wisely by making small water-saving changes at home.

A celebration of seafood, music, and maritime heritage is set to return as Seafood & Sounds festival will take place in Poole on September 12 and September 13

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new Government action to give eligible disabled people across England free bus travel 24/7 from April 1, 2027.

Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has welcomed the Government’s decision to scrap time restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes

A new exhibition is shining a light on the forgotten history of Indian Army soldiers cared for in Bournemouth during the First World War

A van was stolen from a driveway after the thief stole the keys from inside the house.

It has been confirmed that the A31 will remain closed for the following few days, as road repairs continue.

Boomtown 2026 saw a high number of drug arrests and three people arrested for rape across the festival.