Internationally acclaimed vocalist to rock Verwood
ROCK fans are being promised a night of pure power and adrenaline when She Will Rock You storms into…
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Last chance to apply for community grants of up to £25,000
COMMUNITY groups across Dorset are being urged to act fast as the deadline approaches for a major council fund…
Nearly £2 million to be ploughed into Christchurch leisure facilities
AN INVESTMENT of £1.8 million is being proposed to extend an award-winning leisure centre in Christchurch to create two…
“A challenging night ahead”: Dorset braces for Storm Goretti
HIGHWAY’S teams in Dorset are bracing for a difficult night as Storm Goretti brings heavy rain, strong…
Christmas lights cut and toilets vandalised during spate of vandalism in Blandford
WIRES have been cut on Christmas lights, glass smashed and walls daubed with graffiti in public toilets, and more…
Council tax hike for popular beach huts aims to support local services
FULL council tax charges are being brought in for beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head with money…
More than 100,000 homes to benefit from new food waste service
HOUSEHOLDS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to see a major change to their bin collections with weekly…
“Hugely sentimental” dog statue stolen from Poole property
A DOG statue – of “huge sentimental value” to its owners – was stolen from a property in Poole. The…
Investigation launched after man dies in suspected hit and run
POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in…
Record number of Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized across Dorset
NEARLY 230 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized across Dorset this year, as police step up action against…
Emergency shelter activated for rough sleepers
AUTHORITIES in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have activated the severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) to protect vulnerable people sleeping…
Council urges patience as Christchurch roadworks begin early 2026
UTILITY companies are gearing up for a series of roadworks in Christchurch at the start of 2026 aimed at…
Stolen campervan later used in burglary at Hamworthy shop, say police
A CAMPERVAN reported stolen from Hamworthy was later linked to a burglary at a commercial premises. Police said the van,…
Police release image of suspect after PlayStation 5 and perfume stolen
OFFICERS investigating a burglary at an address in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like…
Residents propose council tax rises of more than 7% in budget simulator
BALANCING a multi-million-pound council budget is rarely straightforward and hundreds of Dorset residents have had the chance to find…
Road safety reminder following surge in fatal crashes
POLICE are urging motorists to make safer decisions on the roads as officers respond to several fatal and serious…
Council advice to stay well and warm this winter
RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being urged to make use of a wide range of support services…
Joyful pantomime is filled with circus chaos, local humour and laugh-out-loud moments
THIS year’s pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Tivoli in Wimborne by Made to Measures productions is…
Man in his 20s is found with stab wound
POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was found with a stab wound in Boscombe. Dorset Police received…
New comprehensive strategy will reverse declines in nature
A NEW approach to nature recovery is being implemented in Dorset to help restore and protect natural environment over…
Family left with “huge hole in hearts” after young father dies in Knowlton crash
THE FAMILY of a 24-year-old father from Poole who died in a two-vehicle crash in East Dorset have paid…