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Chuck E. Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026

As September arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the colder months of winter

Aldi is launching a new autumn homeware collection featuring cosy decor, ambient lighting, and pumpkin-themed accessories from just £1.99.

A speechwriter is launching a pair of thought-provoking political events set to go ahead in Bournemouth.

A night of high-flying action, larger-than-life personalities and body slams is coming to the south coast.

Domino’s Pizza plans to relocate to part of a public house at 2 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Planning application open until 15 Sept.

Residents had the honour of cutting the ribbon as the revamped garden at Brook View nursing and residential care home in West Moors was officially opened.

A report shows Dorset Council is currently forecasting an £8.1 million overspend for 2026/27. This represents 1.7% of the council's £466 million budget.

Liz Hutchings from Poole, will walk 44 miles in the Braver Together Community Challenge this September to support RMA – The Royal Marines Charity.

Parents in the South West urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them and ensure they are ready to thrive at school

Organisations involved in response to Picket Post heathland fire working on longer-term recovery of New Forest impacted areas, businesses and communities

Brownsea Island announces free community open day

Breakthrough comedian Laura Newman s bringing her highly anticipated debut show, ‘Ark At She’, to The Barn in Ringwood on November 20.

Vue Poole will offer £4 cinema tickets as part of National Cinema Weekend, taking place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6

Parnham Restaurant in Beaminster earned praise from Bite Twice Reviews for its outstanding Sunday roast

tep back into a sweltering 2006 summer day with these pictures of locals enjoying Lymington Saltwater Baths in New Forest, Hampshire.

A bus driver was ‘left bleeding’ after he was assaulted by a passenger in a ‘rare but troubling incident’.

Paul Goldstein and local civic leaders gathered at Kingfishers on Thursday 27 August to support conservation challenge.

Residents at an independent living accommodation say they feel like ‘prisoners in their own home’ due to a broken lift keeping them confined to their rooms for more than a week.

Police are investigating the ‘sudden’ death of a woman which is being treated as “unexplained”.

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”?