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Dorset coroner issues next of kin appeal for Colin James Caldow, 68, who died in Bournemouth. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900 with info.

Weekly trading slots are on offer for small businesses at the Best of Bournemouth Christmas Pop-Up Shop, located in the Bournemouth Christmas Market.

BH Live is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted as a finalist in the Healthier Communities Award category at the ukactive Awards 2026.

We are all looking at the straw coloured grass at the moment, but gardeners know that however bad things look, as long as the roots are ok, they will survive.

Dame Rachel de Souza, the children's commissioner for England, visited Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) to meet with participants in the Being a Boy project

At Christchurch Regatta in 2006, Stormtroopers on the grass and tribute bands booming along the River Stour drew the crowds — but change was already reshaping the town.

Stretching over the swirling waters of the south coast, Bournemouth Pier is a playground and so much more than a Victorian relic

A new study suggests Mounjaro can reduce the risk of heart attacks in select patients - see the full findings.

A dinosaur installation in Christchurch was vandalised with parts stolen and Police are now appealing for information.

Travellers have moved onto the recreation ground in Kings Park in Bournemouth.

Savers Bournemouth store has applied to sell alcohol, despite concerns about antisocial behaviour.

A popular community pub in Christchurch is set to reopen after a "transformational" refurbishment.

A champion for veterans and military families from Poole has been named a finalist in a national awards scheme.

A stylish seafood grill and bar has opened at The NICI New Forest, a new luxury waterfront hotel in Lymington.

A historic Georgian house in Poole has issued a warning over a potential environmental risk affecting visitors.

A heartfelt appeal has been launched to find a young boy’s beloved teddy bear, the loyal best friend who sat by his side during surgery and is now missing.

A popular chicken restaurant set to open a branch in Bournemouth has paid more than £500 to submit its planning application

Brits are wearing heavy boots, hiding bags and stuffing pockets to dodge airline baggage fees. Here are 10 of the funniest airport hacks

Nationwide is offering students £100 cash plus £120 in Just Eat vouchers. Compare the best freebies from Lloyds, NatWest, Santander and HSBC.

The Dogs Trust has given urgent life-saving advice for owners to keep their pets safe around open water

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?