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Poole firm applies to vary its existing goods vehicle operator's licence

Digger Parts Direct LTD in Poole seeks to operate an extra goods vehicle. Nearby landowners can submit objections to the Traffic Commissioner by September 24.

Live orchestral music to come to rural communities across Dorset this autumn

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) BSO On Your Doorstep series returns this season, bringing chamber-scale performances to venues across Dorset.

DIY publishers cook up to a storm at recent arts fair at Lighthouse Poole

Showcasing a boom in DIY publications, the Zine Cuisine art fair at Lighthouse Poole saw some 30 stallers and over 200 visitors gather to celebrate zine culture

'Road casualties matter. But evidence shouldn’t stop at the kerb'

I have always enjoyed horror films. But local politicians turning practical decisions into social media polls is becoming its own horror story.

Two busy roads in Poole to be temporarily closed for works from next week

Alder Road and Recreation Road in Poole to face closures for highway works, September–October 2026. Check Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council updates.

Bournemouth Uni research could help lessen risk of veterans developing dementia

Veterans could be at higher risk of developing dementia.

REVEALED - New list of Dorset businesses fined £250,000 for hiring illegal workers

SIX more Dorset businesses have been hit with penalties totalling £250,000 for employing workers without the legal right to work in the UK, following a new wave of Home Office enforcement action.

Ferndown father and son take Thunderbird 4 Reliant Robin on 2,000-mile charity rally

Stuart and Nigel Samson from Ferndown are driving a Thunderbird 4-themed Reliant Robin across Europe in the Bangers for Ben rally, raising funds for mental health, suicide prevention and support services in the automotive industry.