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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast

First look inside the country's only thatched Wetherspoons pub opening in Dorset

The new Wetherspoon opens on September 29 after a £1m refurbishment, creating 50 jobs and a thatched-roof community pub.

Future of popular seafront venue to be discussed next week as council lease ends

BCP Council will consider the future of SoBo Beach on Bournemouth’s Southbourne Promenade, as its lease expires October 31 and a new operator is proposed.

Bakery and coffee shop plan approved amid town centre changes

Changes to shops, hotels and other buildings in Sherborne town centre have been approved by Dorset Council.

Dorset Council approves five Verwood schemes including eight new homes and dog field

Dorset Council has approved five schemes in Verwood, including eight new homes, the conversion of existing buildings to residential use and a secure dog-walking field.

Village pump to be restored after stonework cracks and falls into ruin

An old village pump at Kingston, near Swanage, is to be renovated to stop it falling into ruin

Gentleman's vintage Omega wristwatch to go under the hammer in Dorset next month

A vintage Omega wristwatch is set to go under the hammer next month, estimated to sell for £6,000 at auction next month

Škoda to launch a new dealership covering Bournemouth and Poole next month

Skoda will open its newest franchised site at the Van Mossel Breeze Volkswagen showroom on Yarrow Road in Poole starting October 1.

Bransgore road to temporarily close for one day for pole replacement works

Forest Road in Bransgore will close on 30 September 2026 for pole replacement works by Circet UK. Hampshire County Council advises alternative routes.