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Ringwood Town Council signed the Civility and Respect Pledge, an initiative backed by National Association of Local Councils and Society of Local Council Clerks

Drax Studio in Canford Cliffs is hosting the exhibition, titled Poole Artists until September 12.

Rango, Poole Hill, Bournemouth, seeks a new alcohol licence until 2am with live music and late-night refreshment. Submit views to BCP Council by 7 Sept 2026.

A mum-of-two has turned her experiences of grief, addiction, and heartbreak into a successful novel.

Each weekend, we as the Bournemouth Town Pastors head into the town centre to help people who may be lost, unwell, upset or vulnerable after a night out.

Wine expert and TV celebrity Oz Clarke to lead a group of singing cyclists from charity Armonico Consort in a bike challenge along Jurassic Coast

Lee Mead, known for his role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be performing at The Barn on Friday, November 5, 2027.

Hobbycraft has announced an exclusive, limited-time Club promotion giving customers £5 off in-store, online and app purchases when spending £30 or more

Pickle has been introduced on the Beaulieu River to support the boatyard team with transporting customer vessels to and from the marina.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is encouraging residents and visitors to support the Look Out For Our Forest (#LOFOF) project

A next of kin appeal has been issued by the Coroner for Dorset for 56-year-old Katia Ciullierrier, who died at her home in Poole

Roger Wareham and Eloise Ward from Saffery’s Bournemouth office will take part in Möntare 2026, a three-day ride supporting Action Medical Research.

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) will officially open in Bournemouth with an open day on Saturday, September 19.

This weekend sees the release of a new film from director Sir Ridley Scott, a rom-com, and a British gangster film, alongside other films across BCP cinemas.

St Peter's Churchyard in Bournemouth has undergone a remarkable transformation, turning from an overgrown area to a peaceful place for the community.

Ballard School, based in New Milton, received a 'Very Good' rating in The Telegraph's Best Value Private Schools guide

Discover the chaotic true story of the day Top Gear came to Dorset, blowing up a modified Fiat on the Upton Bypass and sparking a bitter row.

NEW owners of Royal Arcade visit Bournemouth to make things "Bigger and better".

Opposition councillors have critiqued BCP Council’s projected £27 million overspend.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

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”?