Discover the dark history of the Queen's House in Lyndhurst and the brutal 'Rufus Stirrup' test that determined the gruesome fate of New Forest dogs.

Thunderstorms frequent lightning and heavy showers could be seen across Dorset today, the Met Office has warned.

Bournemouth Airport is operating normally today after a power cut caused issues to flights, shops and restaurants on Saturday.

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

A painting of a girl born 370 years ago is one of the highlights of the Charterhouse three day auction in September.

The Property Care Association (PCA) is introducing a scheme to support contractors who specialise in removing spray foam insulation from properties.

An exclusion zone for a rescheduled fireworks display is set to take place in Poole Harbour.

The Osmington to Ringstead Beach Circular is a Dorset walk offering views of the coast and the opportunity to go to a pub at the end

Hightown Hill will be closed overnight for resurfacing from 9pm, 10 September to 6am, 11 September. Kier Infrastructure, Hampshire County Council.

People carrying out home renovations will receive greater protection from rogue ‘cowboy builders’ through a new database of trusted traders

The Cake House on East Creech Farm in Dorset has been praised by visitors for its food and scenery

Shaftesbury’s Neighbourhood Policing Team highlighted a range of work it carried out over the past week, including safeguarding vulnerable people, tackling antisocial behaviour and working with partner agencies.

Dorset Coroner appeals for next of kin of David Neil Hopkins, 61, from Christchurch, who died on Stour Road. Death not suspicious. Call 01202 123900.

Louisa Styles, owner of Styled By Styles in St Leonards, Ringwood, placed in the top 50 for Lash Artist of the Year at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026.

Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth is offering advice to support feline health and wellbeing, with practical tips covering handling, nutrition, vaccinations.

A long-running dispute over public access through a waterfront route in Poole has resurfaced after an application was submitted to formalise opening hours for the gates.

Developer proposes demolishing a Sharp Road, Poole warehouse to build 14 new industrial units with parking and landscaping near Alder Hills Nature Reserve.

Plans to convert and alter an existing detached garage to a short term holiday let have been submitted to BCP Council.

Plans have been submitted to turn a bungalow in Bournemouth into two semi-detached homes.

New Milton Cricket Club seeks a premises licence to sell alcohol daily, 11am–11pm, at Fernhill Lane. Public comments to New Forest District Council invited.

Eight students from Bournemouth University presented their work at the European Conference on Visual Perception, held at the BIC from August 23-27.

A plan has been submitted to place two traveller caravans in Christchurch

Man injured after work van blocking cycle lane on Ringwood Road.

Roads in Bournemouth will soon see a 20mph limit and a one-way street introduced as part of a six-month trial

A £140,000 refurbishment has transformed a play area into a modern space designed for all ages in Poole.

Lower than expected parking income due to people spending less time across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole

A budget adjustment has delivered thousands of pounds of savings for Bournemouth Town Council

Two sisters are raising money to bring happiness and joy to children in hospital.

"Slingshotting" involves entering a roundabout from the right-hand lane and circling around to take a left exit, avoiding a line of waiting vehicles.

A petition is calling for the DWP to reconsider its powers to check information held by banks about Universal Credit claimants

A proposal to transform a mixed-use site into a six-bedroom HMO and a two-bedroom flat.

Bournemouth Airport has been hit by a power outage with flights affected. Latest updates as we get them.

Tributes have been paid to a longstanding Cherries fan, mum and steward, with fans asked to join together for a minute’s applause in the 43rd minute of this Saturday’s game against Everton at her ‘happy place’, Dean Court.

Bournemouth Airport is continuing to establish the cause of a power outage that caused disruption for several hours on Saturday, August 29.

Primera Sports customers still waiting for answers over bikes left at closed shop

Incredible history of the Beaulieu Motor Museum in Hampshire. Explore how a struggling New Forest estate became Britain's motoring heritage capital.

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes is urging the Government to take tougher action against illegal e-bikes and the conversion kits used to create them

A commoner has been named Young Environmental Champion for 2026.

A HM Coastguard rescue team in Dorset responded to reports of two people in an inflatable boat off Bournemouth Pier and a fishing boat to be in distress in the water.

Mayday alert triggers triple emergency response from coastguard teams, a rescue helicopter and lifeboat crews following a reported a possible collision off  of Hengistbury Head.

Campaigners have warned of an increase in 'anti-social behaviour' at a Dorset wildlife reserve

The chain of steakhouses, which has been backed by a celebrity TV chef, is to close all its restaurants immediately with 3,000 jobs lost.

You could make every car park in Bournemouth free tomorrow. I’m not convinced it would increase visitors to the town centre.

Latest weather, traffic and travel updates as heavy rain hits Dorset on bank holiday weekend.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses have been revealed

Lime Wood Book Club returns this autumn with food figures including Rick Stein and Tom Parker Bowles.

Bournemouth and Poole College’s new £37 million Compass Building, located on its Bournemouth campus, is set to welcome its first students on September 2.

Six Dorset pubs feature among Britain’s leading beer gardens, with The Acorn Inn in Evershot taking the top spot in the county in a new national analysis

Southern Co-op has confirmed its Dorset stores will be open as usual throughout the August Bank Holiday weekend, including Monday 31st August.

Dorset Council announces road closures, parking restrictions and footpath bans in Upton, Corfe Mullen, Spetisbury and Tarrant Keyneston for maintenance works.