Armed officers descended on a property in Poole in the early hours the morning following reports a man was in possession of a knife and a gun.

Clavells Restaurant in Kimmeridge has been ranked among the top 10 places for a ploughman's lunch in the UK

Vikki Slade MP urges government to appoint a South West energy minister to fast-track Dorset’s green energy projects and boost local economic growth.

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

Resident doctors in England have called off strike action after the Government made a new offer which will be put to members.

Hundreds of people will take part in Bournemouth Race For Life today on the seafront. We will be bringing you live updates.

A country estate set in around 4.75 acres on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck which has a possible link to Ethiopian Emperor Haile Salassie, has gone on the market with a guide price of £4m.

A historic riverside hotel is celebrating 50 years since it first open its doors to guests.

A young woman has been reported missing.

Two medieval illuminated manuscripts, late 19th century-20th century fakes from The Spanish Forger, will be auctioned by Charterhouse in Sherborne on June 25.

Dorset is home to a number of different caterpillars, according to the Dorset Wildlife Trust

A nursery in Christchurch has received high praise from inspectors at Ofsted for providing children with "consistent warm, attentive and nurturing care".

To mark Clean Air Day on June 18, Morebus is offering 10% off Dayrider tickets in a bid to reduce car journeys and promote environmentally friendly travel.

Warrant Officer Class 1 Johnson Beharry VC will open TANKFEST at the Tank Museum in Bovington by driving a Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle tank.

Steve Debben rode from Burnmouth to Bournemouth dressed as a chicken and raised £9,755.59 for the Nick Jonas Ward at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

Four residents from Colten Care’s Brook View care home in West Moors recently visited River House Nursery in Wimborne.

A café specialising in fresh bagels and coffee has been named Trader of the Week just days before its second anniversary.

M&S is offering members of its 'The parent hood' programme a free Big Daddy chocolate bar for Father's Day

Zizzi restaurants in the UK are offering a free meal to Italians during the early stages of the World Cup, due to them not qualifying

New HMRC guidance confirms unused pension pots will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027.

One person and two police officers have been taken to hospital following a crash near Christchurch.

In April 2006, Coles Funfair in Bournemouth hit the headlines after it officially banned any youths from wearing hoodies and baseball caps.

A teenager was assaulted during a large gathering of around 70 youths in Southbourne with the incident captured on CCTV.

The George Tapps, Ye Olde George and The Jolly Sailor are some of the best BCP pubs to watch FIFA World Cup matches in

Carnival day brought colour and crowds to Corfe Mullen as the community came together for a day of celebration.

The sentences of three teenage boys who were spared custody over the rape of two girls will be reviewed at the Court of Appeal in July.

A two-year-old child suffered a head injury and temporarily lost consciousness on Brownsea Island.

The AA has said that a trial increasing penalty charges in Bournemouth over the summer should be targeted at specific rouge parking.

Hundreds of residents rallied together in a fight to save a much-loved library from permanent closure.

Ringwood Road is closed after reports of an accident- updates to follow.

We will be bringing you latest news, traffic, travel and weather across BCP and beyond today

A Grade II-listed Georgian country house in Dorset has gone on the market with a price tag of £4.5 million

A total of 203 people turned out for the March for Men along Bournemouth seafront, raising £23,065 to support enhanced care for prostate cancer patients.

Avonwood Primary School in Bournemouth welcomed more than 100 teachers, education professionals, academics and policymakers to researchED Bournemouth 2026.

Loneliness Together, Hope Housing, and Dingley’s Promise each received funding for their work from Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors’ 2026 Community Fund

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Paris Smith has been named Employer of the Year at the Solent SME Growth 100 Awards, celebrating the region’s most successful and forward-thinking businesses.

A food and drink festival has been granted permission to sell alcohol and play music.

Another shop window has been smashed in Southbourne Grove — just days after eight businesses were struck by an individual with what appeared to be a brick.

Hosted at Glenmoor and Winton Academies in Bournemouth, the Orchard Eco Festival will take place on June 26.

The Riverside Cafe in Wimborne has earned rave reviews from customers thanks to its food, service and value for money

Peering into the windows of many high-street restaurants nowadays reveals they’ve become lifeless waiting rooms for Deliveroo and UberEATS couriers, primed to ferry your dinner to your door. However, that situation couldn’t be further from the tr...

This week’s Pub of the Week is The Compass Inn, a countryside retreat offering boutique stays, locally sourced food, Nepalese specialties and a strong sense of community in the heart of Hampshire.

GoodOaks Homecare, founded in Poole, recently brought together more than 70 care leaders at its Annual Conference 2026, held at The Swan at Streatley.

BCP Council has apologised for delays in food waste collections with plans to improve the service the reliability of the service.

A councillor has admitted that the funds from any potential visitor levy may not be ringfenced for the tourism industry.

Wimborne Minster Town Council presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Nicky Harper for her outstanding dedication as a volunteer with Trees of Wimborne.

Dorset-based artist Jane Shaw's bronze sculpture Warthogs (Family Chaos) was selected in the 2026 Wildlife Artist of the Year competition.

A historic building that once housed a fishmonger is set to be brought back to life after standing empty for several years in the heart of Poole Old Town.

A pre-school has closed permanently after failing to meet child safety and safeguarding requirements.