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

Royal Mint King Charles £1 coin sells for more than £120 - how to spot

The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on the front and a bee design on the reverse, was sold for £122.08

Asda announces change to all Express stores across the UK

The news comes as Asda is trialling shelf-edge availability cameras in five of its larger stores.

Sex shop wants to stay open despite complaint from resident over window displays

A Bournemouth sex shop wanting to renew its licence has had a single complaint lodged against plans

Meet the Bournemouth barber breaking down barriers with free haircuts

Amongst the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth square, Brandon Henderson gives haircuts and connection to those who need it most.

Road near Ringwood to close for one day later this month for pole renewal works

Long Lane, Ringwood in the New Forest will close on 17 September 2026 for pole renewal works by Circet. Diversion via Moortown Lane and Ringwood Road.

Rare piece of motorsport memorabilia to go under the hammer in Dorset this month

A Brooklands clerk of the course armband, dating back to 1907, will be auctioned in Charterhouse’s specialist auction in Sherborne on September 16.

Former Methodist chapel in Dorset dating back to 1863 to go under the hammer

A FORMER Methodist chapel in a Dorset village is to be auctioned with a guide price of £295,000-plus on September 22.

Tom Hayes calls for more frequent trains between Bournemouth and London Waterloo

Tom Hayes, Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has called on South Western Railway for an hourly express rail service between Bournemouth and London Waterloo.