A woman standing for in the upcoming town council election has been accused of making offensive and antisemitic remarks.

Another brilliantly titled spot flying slightly under the radar and tucked away near Burley village in the forest is Slap Bottom.

New details have emerged about plans for 129 homes at Roeshot Hill in Christchurch as part of a major housing development that has outline permission for up to 875 dwellings.

Thirty-five firefighters from across the county battled a huge blaze which tore through an historic Grade II-listed building.

Barbara's Bier Haus has been cordoned off by police - our reporters will bring you more information as we get it

Sex crimes, robberies and shoplifting have increased in the past year

Superstar DJ Carl Cox could easily sell out venues much larger than the BIC but tonight he provided an immense two-hour set in support of The Prodigy.

Plans for a balcony on a historic property have been rejected for a second time, despite applicants reassuring decision-makers that the proposals have shrunk.

A large emergency response was seen near Boscombe pier after a concern for welfare was raised.

Inspectors visited Glynn Court Residential Home, in Fryern Court Road, Burgate, Fordingbridg, on March 3, with the full report published on April 10. The assessment marks a change from the home’s previous overall Good rating.

Lighthouse Poole screens acclaimed LGBTQ+ short films, including Rachel Dax’s "3000 Lesbians Go To York", ahead of Poole Pride 2026. Book tickets now.

Bournemouth digital agency Cold Banana is a B2B Business finalist at the Bournemouth Business Awards, recognised for .NET tech solutions and regional impact.

Enjoyable Listens to headline Bournemouth’s Bear Cave on 14 May, joined by Powdered Cows. SHiNDiG promotes this underground art-pop and indie gig.

A Dorset choir are set to take centre stage in a night of music and fundraising.

The NHS in the South West is urging parents to check that their child is up to date with their routine childhood vaccinations during World Immunisation Week.

The New Forest National Park Authority and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have launched their annual awards for 2026.

Bournemouth ranks 8th among UK’s most affordable hen and stag do destinations, with budget-friendly hotels, brunches, drinks, and transport, says Fast Loan UK.

New HMRC rules from May require all Dorset tax advisers, solicitors, and payroll teams to register or face fines up to £10,000 for non-compliance.

Court Lane, New Forest, will close from 4 May 2026 for drainage and resurfacing works. Hampshire County Council advises alternative routes via B3347.

Hengistbury Head Post Office in Southbourne, Bournemouth has applied to BCP Council for an alcohol licence to sell off-sales daily from 6am–11pm.

Ringwood Road, Christchurch, will be closed for Dorset Drainage Services utility works from 18–28 May 2026. Diversion in place; check BCP Council updates.

With less than one week to go, Teddy Rocks Festival 2026 is setting its sights on raising a record breaking amount for children with cancer.

A precision engineering company has announced major expansion plans with the acquisition of a second site.

A local homelessness charity’s not for profit soap business has committed to sending a free bar of soap to local foodbanks for every bar sold in the shop.

Lidl has announced its wishes to expand by publishing a "wish list" of locations as part of it's store opening programme.

Families are invited to become intrepid explorers this May as Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset unleashes a month-long celebration of all things prehistoric with an action-packed Dinosaur Adventure, running from Saturday, May 2 to Saturday, June 6.

A prominent arts hub in Swanage has announced it will be launching internships for aspiring professionals in the arts industry.

A major transformer delivery is set to cause some disruption in the area next month.

DORSET Community Foundation and BCP Council have launched a £425,000 fund aimed at supporting grass roots charities and voluntary groups in helping people to overcome poverty and build a better future for themselves.

A woman reportedly got stuck down a cliff after attempting to retrieve a bank note.

THE OWNERS of a popular café in Ferndown are stepping down from the business as new ‘passionate’ people prepare to take it on.

A car parts distributor is expanding its footprint in Poole.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A proposal for a £1.8million extension to a leisure centre in Christchurch has been submitted for approval.

BCP Council is looking for an operator to run a community café in Bournemouth until 2031.

A new ITV true crime drama which the chilling case of the ‘Black Cab’ rapist, a former taxi driver in Bournemouth is set to be released very soon.

A GP has warned women that making this 'protein mistake' could be stunting their hair growth and causing it to thin - this is why

Jet2 is calling for other European nations to follow Greece's lead in suspending the use of the EU's new entry/exit system (EES).

LOCALiQ has been named Standout SEO Agency of the Year at the 2026 UK Digital Excellence Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the UK’s leading digital marketing agencies.

A teenage boy was "stabbed" last night and has been hospitalised with "serious" injuries before two teenagers were arrested.

More than a dozen residents have been evacuated after a fire broke out in a commercial property in Charminster Road.

A raft of Dorset businesses are in with a shot of winning a coveted regional Muddy Stilettos award this year - now in its 13th year.

A striking white deer has been photographed, standing out among a small herd spotted by a local photographer

Students at a Christchurch school will no longer be allowed to use the toilet during lessons unless they are “genuinely desperate”.

From school traditions to international adventures, these images document a period of high civic engagement and local pride.

Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland - including its site in Poole.

AFC Bournemouth’s James Hill visits Talbot View care home, playing chair-based football with residents as part of Care South’s partnership with the club.

A dog owner has been fined £1,000 following an 'attack' on a rare breed of sheep.

A Royal Marines captain raped a woman at a military base despite her saying: “No, no, stop it,” a court has heard.

28 containers of suspected stolen fuel were discovered this morning after a car was caught “speeding”— a man was arrested and remains in custody.