Raise money and zip wire high above Bournemouth beach while dressed as Santa, delivering support for those living with dementia.
Famous rock formation adds gravitas to new The Rings of Power scene.
Cllr Andy Briers said Ringwood Town Council wants to make the best possible use of our community facilities.
There were 66 stands at the Dorset Business Expo held on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel’s conference centre.
The event by Ferndown Upper School Sixth Form students raised £7,612 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Young fundraiser takes on 100-lap Trikeathon for Dorset and Somerset Air
Ambulance after emergency response.
Manager of Parkstone Mini Market in Ashley Road, was giving out vapes in return for sexual favours.
Fundraising and a Wolfson grant have come to the rescue of a north Dorset church after three years of worry and a collapsed roof.
The Help Nature Take the Lead appeal invites people across the county to support practical action for wildlife.
Students from SWRAC’s Specialist College in Boscombe were raising funds for The Well Coffee Lounge in Boscombe’s Royal Arcade.
The first named storm of the season is on the way, bringing heavy rain and strong winds from Friday into the weekend.
The first event was such a success that Christchurch Town Council has agreed that the event will return on 23 April 2027.
Step-free access is coming for railway customers at Pokesdown.
Janet Barton embarked on a walk from Sandbanks to Boscombe Pier to raise funds for Chestnut Nursery as part of The Big 25 Challenge.
A brand-new curated art fair bringing together independent artists and art lovers is coming to Boscombe’s Royal Arcade.
Jake Wilkinson has been sentenced to 12 years in prison with an extended licence period of a further three years.
Major work has started at Hamworthy Park, Muscliff, Green Road and Churchill Gardens to upgrade the play areas.
Plans are afoot in Weymouth, spearheaded by Radio AIR, to bring a fresh airshow to Dorset.
The event at The Pavilion takes place at 6pm on Tuesday 20 October and is free to attend.
Recently, Kate Gross created a Ferndown Gals walk and chat group on Facebook that rapidly picked up over 340 members. And the group’s first gathering just took part in their premiere evening walk, with 29 ladies showing up.
Forest Holme Hospice Charity invites guests to step into Christmas at the Italian Villa in support of the local hospice.
One of the largest facilities in the south for extracting energy from food waste has officially opened in Dorset.
With Bournemouth Airport charging high fees for airport drop-offs, users could welcome a national government review.
Following the death of motorcyclist Zebedee Watson, the driver of a lorry involved has received a suspended sentence.
Applications are open for 16-22-year-olds to take part in the Lions International Youth Camp & Exchange Programme.
Proposals are on the table to add the adjacent Upton Park Farm to the park with new paths, landscaping, seating and habitat improvements.
Police have released an image of a man they want to identify following burglaries in Bournemouth and Ferndown.
Sobo Beach, Southbourne’s bar and community hub gets a license extension of almost a year.
Adventurers travelled from Swanage to Old Harry Rocks then to The Needles and back.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s national competition saw Brandon Roku Ali win the 25-39 category, performing his own piano composition, Walking on Water.
Ralph Howton has been sentenced to five years in prison with an extended licence period of three years after a detailed investigation.
Representatives spoke about the loss of parking spaces, the positioning of bus stops, illegal parking and enforcement.
Ringwood School student Georgina Wilson’s design transforms a practical wheelie bin store into a miniature garden habitat.
A grant from Dorset Community Foundation’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund for the Young and Talented will help Lexi Gill achieve her ambitions.
Planet Wimborne Green Festival opened on Saturday, with a week of events to come.
Hardy locals turned out during a bracing Atlantic front this morning to wave off the good ship Barfleur.
Detectives need help to identify a body found in the water near Sandbanks Quay.
Trampoline gold celebrated at the British Gymnastics Championships.
Shoppers at Primark’s Dorset stores need to be aware of a product recall involving two popular gonks.
Organisers said the monthly trails have been a joyful way for people to discover the area differently.
Wimborne Musical Theatre presents a journey through musicals at the Allendale Centre’s Minster Theatre in November.
Parley First School’s head said it was wonderful to see children so engaged and excited by the natural world.
Nicholas Cash, who fled the country whilst awaiting trial, has been jailed for more than nine years for domestic abuse offences.
Like the beach itself, the businesses that use Bournemouth seafront will always change. New attractions, new businesses, name changes and new ideas. However, the varied communities that have become part of the SOBO landscape over the six-year life of the venue appear at risk as the site’s lease expires, with another preferred bidder likely to take over the location.
Donate your unopened toiletries to support young carers.
A Skittles Extravaganza in Devon produced wins for Poole players with Steve Shear and Jordan Nicolls scooping the Men’s Pairs.
Chief Constable says that nobody should face abuse from the sidelines when they are taking part in a sporting activity.
The music of the late, great Dolly Parton stars in a one-off event supporting Dorset families with cancer.
Man sentenced to three years and two months, having been found with heroin, crack cocaine and cash.
Based at Verwood Hub, the group is on the lookout for new volunteers.
A semi-regular migratory visitor to Dorset in the autumn, the Flying Scotsman is coming back to Swanage Railway.
Charly Keith, Ringwood Town Council event manager, said it is one of the favourite dates in the town’s calendar.
As technology continues to play a growing part in business and our daily lives, the UK’s and county’s bright thinkers are headed to Bournemouth to explore the opportunities that technology, creativity and inspiration can deliver.
Local and national businesses will be on show looking to hire talent and attract people into varied industries.
A Chicago Bears’ veteran cut an imposing figure, visiting Bournemouth beach and The Vitality as part of a national tour.
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability charity, is taking over Bar Coast in Bournemouth with a special Halloween Limitless Club Night.
The annual Surviving Winter Appeal has been launched by Dorset Community Foundation in partnership with Citizens Advice.
Pupils at Ferndown Upper School have the opportunity to obtain a scholarship to Blandford’s Bryanston School.
A man was pulled from the water on Sunday by swimmers and sunbathers who had been enjoying the fine weather.
Man rode an unregistered bike through a red light at a pedestrian crossing in Fairmile Road.
Celebrating all things cider, Burley’s festival offers family fun and plenty of food and drink.
The carer performed CPR for 25 minutes on a woman who had gone into cardiac arrest.
Many people don’t know CPR or how to use public defibrillator machines, training could help you save a life.
Currently under construction and ready for action soon, a travelling planetarium dome is taking shape in Bournemouth Square, due to be up and running from 2 to 25 October.
Detectives investigating a report of assault are appealing for witnesses.
Young explorers can search for play space heroes, finding cows abducted by aliens at The Museum of East Dorset.
Work scheduled to start on Monday 5 October will include new waterside gardens and a wildlife-themed bench with sensory play features.
With authorisation for organ donation across the UK having fallen, local people are encouraged to head to the NHS Organ Donor Register.
The Museum of East Dorset has received funding for a 14-month programme for works to include reducing its carbon footprint.
Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses and particularly want to speak to the member of the public who gave an incorrect phone number.
Dorset Police are hoping that someone will come forward who has some dashcam footage of the incident or witnessed the collision.
Cllr Matt Bell said the Order helps the council to strike a balance between the needs of dog owners and other people using public spaces.
Land at Cabot Lane, Poole is to be sold to Wessex Water to obtain funding for a new harbour protection framework.
Robbie and Ashley Cowler will walk from the Shankly Gates at Anfield to the family home in Hamworthy to raise funds for their Dad’s treatment.
Aimee Rickman, 15, who has been representing her country since she was 11, has received a £1,500 funding boost.
Ernest Paul Cruz, who was found guilty of sexual assault on a patient, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Meet the Roman who conquered Dorset and went on to become Emperor.
Even if the pop songs Bye Bye Baby and Shang-a-Lang don’t ring immediate bells with you, Stuart Wood, one of the original members of the Bay City Rollers says everyone will have a fun evening at their concert at the Tivoli on Friday 13 November.
A popular free-to-use family splash park in Christchurch is now closed after remaining open for an additional two weeks due to warm weather.
Professor Michael Dooley said the Bournemouth nursery is “extraordinary”.
Ferndown gets scary soon, with Spookfest culminating in two energetic firework displays.
The switch on event takes place on Saturday 28 November.
Dorset Police are appealing for more witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to come forward following a recent collision
A Healthwatch Dorset report found that many patients struggle to get information about referrals, waiting times and test results.
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A dramatic Arts by the Sea featured poetry, music and sculpture, and, as night fell, plenty of flame.
BU’s new centre teaches the skills needed to fight online crime.
Justin Chappell was found guilty of burglary in a period from December 2025 to July this year thanks to CCTV identification.
A trio of classic Bogart films plays at the Allendale Centre over autumn.
This week has seen Wimborne Community Theatre’s production of ‘Belonging Our Search for Home’ at Kingston Lacy.
Funding from YMCA and Purbeck Local Alliance puts the club back in action.
Meet the compact, fully electric utility vehicle to keep the town clean, green and event-ready!
Formerly inaccessible area in Norden now a fun walk and historical trail.
A fresh artwork takes up a commanding position over West Cliff.
Local school choirs to join in an in-the-round mega-concert, Supersize Polyphony 3: Venetian Blinders!
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Ferndown.
Bournemouth noted for transport, free events and support for visitors.
Tourism and Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock visited Dorset last week to see how tourism and sport boost business.
Charity Diverse Abilities invites you to don lederhosen and celebrate its first-ever Oktoberfest fundraiser
Due a major refit, the Studland-Poole chain ferry will be out of action on 2 November for an estimated seven weeks.
Works have taken place at North Poulner Road and Eastfield Lane stops improving the experience of using public transport.
Big screen, popcorn, orchestra and Hugh Grant dancing!
Ukrainian photographer Iryna Sozanska has used photography to document some of the most difficult and transformative moments of her family’s life — from living under Russian occupation in Ukraine to building a new life in Dorset.
Wimborne’s third food festival celebrates local cuisine and chef demonstrations, with a party atmosphere.
Cyclists from across Dorset and Wiltshire are to take part in an epic journey covering more than 760km this week.
Work to remove deteriorating landing stages from Bournemouth Pier is due to start on 21 September as part of a project to protect the iconic landmark.
Cherry Tree Nursery in Bournemouth is set to host a plant sale and autumn fayre on Saturday 19 September with plenty of bargains on offer.
From the 1960s to recent years, a very regular Pavilion visitor has donated his collection of around 1,000 show guides.
Dorset charity, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the first time.
The acting legend puts his 60-year stage and screen career under the microscope for a night of wit, anecdotes and insight.
The Love Tour visits the O2 Academy Bournemouth on Tuesday, 16 February 2027.
St Giles House played home to a new forum launch that aims to deliver sympathetic housing that supports local businesses.
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This Wednesday is a national celebration of health, with free access to selected Bournemouth leisure centres
Poole Quay rocked and rolled over the weekend with pubs and stalls dishing out moreish feasts of the seas.
A new plan to make getting on and off beaches easier.
RNLI lifeguards helped keep kids safe and families together.
Plan marks an important milestone for visitor economy across the whole of Dorset bringing together tourism businesses.
Scottish rockers talk the talk with an unscripted evening of chat and humour.
Meet the women behind the drama of nature and the wild in Weymouth in 2027.
Limited tickets for November’s charity gala event of the year.
Councillors said the £380,000 maintenance works will strengthen the area’s resilience to future coastal challenges.
There is still time to book a stall fir the last such event of the season which takes place on Saturday 26 September.
Feel the need for steam at the Swanage annual locomotive celebration.
See the healthy and taste benefits of local honey at upcoming shows.
SAMEE has been shortlisted for its innovative solutions giving practical support to young disabled people as they move towards independent living.
Dave Keigh said this initiative from the museum will further help raise public awareness for the Poppy Appeal.
Planned £220,000 works will improve accessibility and safety at the award-winning beach.
Cllr Richard Burton said more children will be able to get the support they need close to home giving them every opportunity to succeed.
Sunshine, music and action keep the crowds coming to Verwood Rustic Fayre.
Drive to create 2,000 knitted or crafted poppies for remembrance fundraising.
Cycling choir to delight across Devon and Dorset for dementia charity.
The town of New Milton was bombed on three occasions during WW11 and so each year an act of Remembrance is held.
The fifth Canford Classic and Super Car Show took place at Canford School near Wimborne on last Sunday, raising £2,000 for charity
The show is back on at Poole Quay to end summer with a bang.
Mike Clifford has over the past seven years raised more than £12,000 for charitable garden centre Chestnut Nursery in Poole.
Hengistbury West represents Dorset in a new UK-wide guide from Vets Now highlighting some of Britain’s best beaches for dogs.
Dorset Community Foundation has teamed up with BCP Council to prevent people finding themselves out on the street.
Cllr Mike Cox says funding for vital services such as adults and children’s care is not keeping up with need or rising costs.
Paul Stoddart’s European Aviation has announced that it has acquired the
assets of European Cargo Ltd, including the impressive fleet of Airbus A340 aircraft, notably the 7 freighter aircraft currently parked around the edge of Bournemouth airport.
Cllr Sandra Moore said King’s Park has been one of the most talked about and anticipated projects within the package of upgrades.
Founder Dora Pope has organised the first ever such event to be held on 6 September at Branksome Chine beach.
New Forest Marque Inspired artists celebrate the landscape, wildlife, history and folklore of the New Forest.
If you like the idea of climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and other extreme sports, without the risk. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is pivoting into Wimborne’s Tivoli this November.
White-tailed eagles, Ospreys, Hobbys, Peregrines and Marsh Harriers can be spotted in locations across the conurbation.
Talbot Heath School is celebrating an exceptional set of A Level results, with students achieving some of the strongest outcomes in the school’s recent history.
There was sad news overnight for rock and blues fans as ZZ Top’s legendary drummer Frank Beard’s passing was announced by the band at the age of 77. The band was in the middle of a US The Big One! Tour.
Santa, who is enjoying a surfing holiday, is urging families to book early to see him at the Christchurch and Broomhill centres.
The two actors were ‘behaving well’ at Buckham Fair judging the category of ‘dog most like Neil Morrissey’.
Wheelchair tennis star campaigns for understanding and safer spaces for young LGBTQ+ people.
In the changing economic climate where village amenities are disappearing, the residents of Piddletrenthide are putting the fun into fundraising.
Chrissie, who served in the RAF, took part in Poole Yacht Club’s Summer Series races around Poole Harbour.
The £190,000 scheme will include plenty of new play equipment that is suitable for children, regardless of disabilities.
Helpful therapy hounds bring joy to Kings Park Care Home residents
The New Forest National Park Authority is urging privately run campsites to ban BBQs following the massive fire alongside the A31.
Mid Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade has launched a public petition calling for legal protections to ensure NHS dentistry funding is spent on dental services.
Audiences will learn about what makes Kingston Lacy and Wimborne so special in a production to be staged by Wimborne Community Theatre.
Acclaimed Chef Nathan Outlaw Partners on Major New Canford Cliffs Restaurant Opening in September
Friday is Working Boat Open Day on Poole Quay, with a special guest in the elegant form of SS Shieldhall taking part.
The Birds of Poole Harbour project has not only seen a record number of chicks, hundreds of people have enjoyed the Osprey tours.
Where were you when the moon virtually blotted out the sun on 12 August along the Dorset coast?
The plan is for smaller homes to be built at Constitution Hill on a site which has been vacant for some time.
A-Level results are being opened across Dorset as students see the fruits of two years of hard study.
Given the constant sunny weather we’ve experienced, Dorset’s sunflowers should be doing well, but most we’ve seen on our travels have been modest at best. Step forward a Ferndown resident, whose monsters have reached over 10-feet tall.
Technology, for all its ubiquity, can seem a menace or obstacle when locals are crying out for support.
From Hengistbury Head to Weymouth’s Nothe Fort, Dorset is perfectly positioned for some of the best views of today’s solar eclipse. Remember, wherever you are, to take safe viewing precautions, and never look directly at the sun!
Bournemouth Water is asking its customers to help reduce water use as prolonged hot, dry weather continues to drive exceptionally high demand across the area.
People across the conurbation are being urged to put forward their views on the strategy which will encompass buildings, parks and coastlines.
ABBA and Spice Girls tribute nights, an Elvis Rock & Roll Show, a Halloween Party and dedicated wellbeing sessions feature in Kanesbury Care’s late summer and autumn calendar, offering just a glimpse into the vibrant daily life enjoyed by residents across its six homes in Poole and Bournemouth.
The event in the Square involved presenters from Radio Wimborne in addition to musician Dorset Phil and Cadence Collective choir.
St Michael’s CE Middle School pupils travelled from Studland to Cowes on a Tall Ships Youth Trust 72ft ocean-going yacht.
The Rev Dan Washbrook has been appointed chairman to lead the Neighbourhood Board of the Pride in Place programme.
The van fire that spread over a square kilometre stretch of the New Forest is still burning, causing extensive damage across the area.
Billy Banks caused suffering to a rabbit in Broadstone and was also found guilty of supplying Class A drugs.
Elaborate seahorse courtship and pregnancies in Studland Bay feature with other wildlife stories on the new Studland Bay Marine Partnership website.
Cllr Matt Bell said that the discounts will make days out affordable for families with discounts on attractions.
Sherborne Town Clerk Steve Shield said that everyone in the town is delighted with the news and there will be a dynamic programme of events.
The celebrity gardener will be the keynote speaker at the finale of the Planet Wimborne Green Festival on 17 October.
As part of stage three of the High Sheriff’s walk along her county’s boundary, she set out from Christchurch and hiked to Ferndown on 6 August.
The Arts by the Sea Festival takes place from Friday 25 to Saturday 26 September, with a fringe event from 27 September to 11 October.
A long overdue return for the groundbreaking African Soul Rebels will see them back at Lighthouse Poole on 3 October.
There is an exhibition of photos taken by Ukrainian photographer Iryna Sozanska at the Museum of East Dorset.
Mark Douglas Lowe who duped 20 motorists across ten counties, had eleven alias names and 15 previous convictions.
Hilary McGrady, director general of the National Trust, visited the scheduled ancient monument to see pioneering work.
BH Live celebrates national recognition after being shortlisted as a finalist in the Healthier Communities category at the ukactive Awards 2026.
Cllr Andy Hadley said the Local Lane Rental Scheme, which is the first of its kind in the South West is a significant step forward.
Jac Seifert creates bright new look for the exterior of Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s six-storey BEACH Building.
A report has found that many young people remain unaware of the range of green opportunities that are available.
A new free community initiative will soon be launching for dads, dads-to-be and male carers with babies and young children across Dorset.
Forest Holme Hospice in partnership with Leonardo Friends has opened a third café in Sandbanks at Care South’s Marjorie House.
During August 40 children with Type 1 diabetes will be able to join the fun of a summer camp with lots of outdoor activities.
Kieran Jackson, who has always loved cars, has a flourishing business thanks to an award from Dorset Community Foundation.
People are encouraged to come forward to join the Shared Lives scheme which matches people in need of support with families.
A team from Dorset View plan to walk a combined 60 miles for local charity Julia’s House.
A former Dorset Police officer who pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office has had his sentenced increased following a ruling by the Court of Appeal.
During Wimborne Food Festival on Saturday 19 September visitors can celebrate the oyster’s natural flavour with Pete Miles in the food theatre.
Cllr Millie Earl, leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is urging people to put forward their views.
Paul Payne has received recognition from Forest Holme Hospice Charity and has appeared on TV with Ant and Dec.
An 11-year-old, who had a liver transplant 10 years ago, was able to visit the Pathology Department at Poole Hospital to learn more.
Mila Desborough from Wimborne Athletic Club broke the javelin record for her age group at the UK Age Groups Championships.
Claire Starmer will chair the Neighbourhood Board for the Pride in Place project which receives government funding.
