A school is enforcing a full ban on smartphones to keep students safer and help them focus in class.

A YOUNG woman who survived a near fatal car crash is now breaking down boundaries in women's cricket

For more than two decades, a journey from London to Dorset entailed one of Britain’s oddest railway rituals - a high-speed electric dash succeeded in a blink by a chugging, rattling diesel shove.

A stolen Porsche led officers to arrest a suspect already wanted by police in another force area.

Parents at Twynham School have called for a compromise on the total smartphone ban set to be introduced at the school from September.

Twynham School in Christchurch will introduce a smartphone ban in September.

Two teenage girls were reportedly sexually assaulted at a recent country show near Shaftesbury.

An elderly man was reportedly 'pulled' from a vehicle by three people at a seafront car park in Poole.

A drifting yacht came 'dangerously close' to running aground on a popular beach after dragging its anchor.

Motorhome Dealer Group (MDG) opened the site on the A31 near Wimborne following a £20 million banking switch from Lloyds to NatWest.

The Age-Friendly Bournemouth Town Centre project has been shortlisted at the 2026 Town and City Management Industry Awards

The Overtones join Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova and Louis Smith on the Jukebox Idols UK tour, performing 50s and 60s hits plus new music in a live show.

Dorset Parky Striders win South West Parkinson’s Walking Football Festival in Portishead, highlighting the benefits of walking football for Parkinson’s UK.

Dorset Community Foundation Chair Tom Flood CBE is aiming to inspire the next generation of environmentalists with the launch of the Green Futures Fund.

Hampshire County Council announces major New Forest road closures from June 2026, affecting 13 locations. See full list, diversion routes, and access details.

The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne is launching the "Minion Mayhem at the Museum" trail from July 11 to September 5.

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures, speed limits and bridleway restrictions in Blandford Forum, East Lulworth, and Coombe Keynes for major works.

Cohort plc, has announced a £20,000 donation to humanitarian charity Ukraine Relief, based in Bournemouth, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service (DWFRS) is urging people to remain vigilant following reports of scam emails relating to home fire safety visits.

Music, laughter and conversation filled the Royal British Legion in Ferndown as people with dementia, their carers and families enjoyed a BSO Cake Concert.

RH Scaffolding Ltd seeks approval to operate three HGVs from Ferndown site. Local residents can submit objections to the Traffic Commissioner by 24 June.

A charity networking event hosted by Barratt David Wilson Homes brought together charities from across the region to share ideas and raise awareness.

Care home residents at Marjorie House in Poole have raised £735 in total for the RNLI through a year of community fundraising events.

A walled garden will come alive with music this weekend as part of a much loved folk festival in Wimborne.

A trio of music lovers from a Colten Care's Bourne View care home, including a 99-year-old former chamber musician, enjoyed a ‘wonderful’ orchestral concert.

Vibrant Forest, a popular craft brewery in New Forest, is launching a new advertising campaign, the first craft brewery to advertise on TV on this scale

Join World Knit in Public Day at Haberdasherdo, Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth. Book your spot for this knitting and crochet event. All skill levels welcome.

80s Classical at Lighthouse, Poole saw Nik Kershaw, Johnny Hates Jazz, Carol Decker and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra revive 1980s hits with a classical twist.

A care home has been told  it is in breach of legal regulation of safe care and treatment and that residents were not adequately protected from abuse and avoidable harm following a visit from the Care Quality Commission watchdog.

Hammersley Homes, based in Hampshire, will exhibit at the New Forest Business Show in Brockenhurst on Thursday, June 18.

AUB's Festival of Creativity event will take place at the university’s Wallisdown campus on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5.

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience will be performed at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne on Thursday, July 30, starting at 7.30pm.

Around 25,000 youngsters across the UK will take part in the 2026 Rotary Children’s Fun Day, organised by Rotary clubs, taking place on and around June 10.

Football fans can cut the cost of supporting England, with Southern Co-op offering 10% off beers, ciders, pizzas and sharing snacks during England games

The council have insisted there is enough bin capacity in beach hotspots — and state that increasing the number could create a “sea of bins”.

A new documentary produced by a Christchurch-based production company, which shines a light on one of football’s most iconic figures and the personal tragedy that changed his life forever, has been broadcast on ITV.

Eight new homes are being built in Bournemouth to house Afghan families and those in need of temporary accommodation.

A Dorset man caring for his wife, who is living with Parkinson’s, is encouraging others to take part in a sponsored walk in support of the cause.

PTAs, youth clubs and community groups across the UK could be in line for funding after Co-op opened applications for it community fund.

HMRC has more than doubled the amount of money available to charities and community organisations that help vulnerable taxpayers navigate the tax system

Millions of Brits heading abroad this summer could face airport queues of up to six hours as new EU border checks continue to cause delays.

Hotels.com has released its 2026 Hotel Price Index - including the 'sweet spot' when you should book your hotel.

The 50p piece is being launched by The Royal Mint in celebration of Aardman Animations' five decades of storytelling and stop-motion animation.

The mother of a 'beautiful, funny and talented' young woman has spoken of the 'devastation' caused by her daughter's ketamine-related death.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A Poole business owner has said “it’s not fair” that his business has been fined nearly £100,000 for hiring illegal workers.

Bournemouth's instalment of the UK Rock Challenge transformed hundreds of local students into choreographers, set designers, and stage performers.

POLICE have increased the number of officers on the beat after a reported rise in break-ins and shoplifting.

The second phase of coastal repairs is set to begin to strengthen the shoreline in Milford on Sea.

£20m government funding boost for Boscombe West playgrounds and community projects. Locals urged to join new board to shape area's legacy. Apply by 10 July.