Remember Bournemouth’s lost Grand Hotel, a Victorian landmark on Fir Vale Road closed in 1960 and demolished in 1962?

Dorset Police are celebrating the contributions of young cadets as part of the UK’s first-ever National Cadets Week

Russell Brand said “God bless you” as he left court on Tuesday after a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial.

Wildfire review launched as Dorset fire service assesses kit, training and specialist vehicles

Pressure is building to keep Beaulieu's National Motor Museum in the New Forest.

A stage adaptation of Victoria Wood’s sitcom Dinnerladies is coming to the Bournemouth Pavilion from May 25 to May 29, 2027.

Bournemouth International Film Festival (BIFF), will welcome film fans and filmmakers from around the world to Hilton Bournemouth on October 9-10.

A care home worker has completed a 134-mile charity walk inspired by conversations with residents

Brockenhurst-based New Forest Shortbread took home bronze in the Sweet Biscuits category at the 2026 Great British Food Awards for its ginger shortbread.

A potential sewage spill into the Lymington River was prevented by AI and one of the 34,000 sewer level monitors installed across Southern Water’s waste network

Sally Laverick, 55, from the New Forest area is taking part in a new awareness campaign from the charity Make 2nds Count

Corfe Castle will light up for Diwali on October 25, organised by the BPC Indian Community in partnership with the National Trust.

A Scout group is hiking to raise money for roof repairs.

Saffery, the accountancy and advisory firm, has announced nine promotions at its Bournemouth office

The Bovington Military Wives Choir will take part in the Military Wives Choirs’ national Sing Out challenge on Saturday, October 10

This is probably one of those questions that my clients struggle with the most.  Telling your children you are separating is probably not a conversation you ever hoped to have

Poole's maritime and manufacturing sectors are powering business growth and creating new opportunities for companies across the region

Young explorers from Parley First School enjoyed an unforgettable day at Poole Harbour

Planet Wimborne is celebrating the huge success of its year-long programme of themed town trails created for Wimborne Town of Culture 2026.

For 60 years Holt FC has been a community hub for local families, players and volunteers. Now the club is working to secure its future home for generations to come.

STARS Dorset joins the Big Give’s Women and Girls Match Fund, running from October 6 to October 13, and raises funds for charities supporting women and girls.

Wimborne’s award-winning Museum of East Dorset is opening its historic garden for a new programme of winter evening entertainment this November and December.

KFC in Poole applies to stay open until 4am daily, with BCP Council accepting public representations on the late-night licence by October 26.

Bournemouth mum Clare Grimley will run the Royal Parks Half Marathon on October 11 in memory of four-year-old Seren, who died from a rare brain tumour.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Poole skittlers claimed five trophies during a standout performance at the Skittles Extravaganza

Bookings have opened for Dorset Chamber’s final Business Expo of the year, with more than 60 stands among the attractions.

The public information evening, hosted by University Hospitals Dorset (UHD), will take place on Wednesday, October 21, from 5pm to 6.30pm.

A family-run aquatics shop is closing down after less than a year of trading - announcing that they've been struggling with business pressures.

Motorists face four weeks of parking restrictions along a busy Bournemouth town centre street.

A proposal to demolish a semi-detached Poole home and erect a replacement three-storey detached house has been recommended for approval.

The team at St Ives House care home, on Horton Road in Ashley Heath, which is run by charity Care South, have launched their own St Ives House Men’s Club

BCP Council is urging households across the conurbation to sign up to a free online tool to help cut energy bills

An inquest has opened following the death of a retired man who believed he was exposed to asbestos in his former years.

Bournemouth man James Mitchell grows a 15lb, 12ft giant sunflower in Southbourne after planting seeds in May, helped by hot weather and horse manure soil.

A freebie hunter who refuses to pay full price for anything has shared how she is able to save £300 a month on purchases.

A proposal to replace a detached home with four flats backing onto Poole Harbour has been recommended for approval.

Hawkstone and Waitrose has issued a customer notice on Jeremy Clarkson's Guinness rival stout beer, Hawkstone Black.

Britons planning to retire abroad are being warned their State Pension could be frozen depending on where they live, potentially costing thousands over retirement.

Royal Mail parcel delivery prices have increased by up to £1.45. The increased prices impact several types of delivery services.

A petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help young people get jobs has passed 10,000 signatures, triggering a Government response.

The 2008 20p coin fetched more than 224 times its original face value after a collector snapped it up on eBay

Halifax customers are being moved to Lloyds as the Halifax banking app begins closing from October 5. Here's what happens to your accounts.

ASOS has updated customers following a 'hacked' alert that was sent out to millions of app users. The company doesn't believe payment information was impacted.

Dr Asiya Maula, a private GP at The Health Suite, warns overdosing on vitamin supplements can cause nerve damage, stomach pain and vomiting.

Dorset Council is seeking feedback from tenants in privately rented homes to better understand their awareness of the new Renters’ Rights Act.

More than 100 guests attended the latest Evolve Leaders Lunch at the Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth

Specialist dementia clinics offering free, face-to-face support are coming to Poole

Dozens of homes across Dorset are opening their doors to share practical ways of cutting energy bills.

The Access Wellbeing service is now available every Wednesday from 9am to 1pm at Verwood Memorial Hall, providing support without the need for an appointment.