The Rotary Club of Ringwood Interschools Photographic Competition took place on 10 March.
Pupils from Ringwood Junior School are set to take part in this year’s TCS Mini London Marathon on 25 April.
What’s your opinion on the reintroduction of beavers to Dorset’s wild places?
The Diabetic Eye Screening Service User Forum, for people living with or caring for people with diabetes in Dorset, will take place on 26 April.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited the area to learn about the work being done to prevent youth homelessness.
Chestnut Nursery is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special day on 28 March, with free gifts, cakes and music.
Friday 27 March is the deadline for entries to this year’s event organised by Dorset Chamber and the Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network.
Wimborne Community Garden has won the opportunity to create a Beautiful Borders Show Garden at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair.
The number of households in Dorset that rely on oil for heating is higher than the national average, but help is available for some.
Many of the public bins across the conurbation are well past their sell-by date and are difficult for crews to empty.
Dorset Council’s Biodiversity Report shows how much work has been done in the county over the past two years.
The Force reports that, over recent months, it has been successful in tackling shoplifting thanks to digital theft packs.
Two local university graduates, Fernando Morillo and Stephen Cullingford, contributed to Oscar-winning films.
Laceeze Defiance, run by Hampshire resident Emma Burke, triumphed at the recent Elite Business Awards, winning the Sage People’s Choice Award.
During Operation Scorpion, which brought together the five South West police forces, more than 100 people were arrested.
Bournemouth Town Neighbourhood team numbers will be boosted by an additional 11 officers in the coming weeks.
The authority carried out a series of underage sales test‑purchasing checks of tobacco at seven retail premises in east Dorset.
The virtual tour of the unit in the BEACH building is now available to access at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital website.
Local MP Vikki Slade warns that procedural delays in the House of Lords could prevent the Assisted Dying Bill from passing into law.
A home care provider is giving away a total of £9,000 to projects across the country.
The event, organised by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, takes place on Saturday 28 March along Bournemouth seafront.
A number of activities are planned for Sunday 12 July. Ahead of this, the council is appealing for donations of gloves.
Dorset Community Foundation is looking for members who want to give back to the local area to join its board of trustees.
Adam James Michael Crawford was found guilty of several offences including burglary, theft, fraud and aggravated vehicle taking.
Children and young people with special educational needs will be supported by an increase in school places at the former Parkfield School site.
Ferndown’s Creative Happiness Club hosted an anniversary party to commemorate its second year together.
The three men, members of an organised crime group, were jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court on 6 March following an investigation.
Throughout April, there will be a whole raft of activities taking place throughout the town, many of them free.
More than 800 properties in the county have been empty for two years or more, and Dorset Council is keen to help owners bring them back into use.
The Great Dorset Beach Clean takes place at numerous beaches across the county over a period from 1–12 April ahead of the summer season.
Residents from Heathland House in Ferndown are preparing to take on Race Across Dorset 2026.
The effect of cataracts amongst the older population is dramatic as they are unable to carry out tasks vital for survival.
Corfe Castle and Wimborne Minster plan to light up purple for CHAMP1 Awareness Day.
As kerbside battery collections have ended, people are urged to use battery and vape drop-off points in shops and supermarkets.
The Purewell area suffers from traffic congestion, with a two-minute journey often taking up to 13 minutes.
The annual Sherborne Travel Writing Festival is back for its fourth year and features a dozen writers, journalists and publishers.
Dorset Police are working with charities to signpost the support that is available to women and girls who could be victims of violence.
A Dorset funeral director suggests that ‘alkaline hydrolysis’ could be the answer to the long-running problem of no cremators at Poole Crem.
From 23 March, local people wanting to use the household recycling centre at four sites in Dorset will have to book.
Three sisters who set up a charity fund in memory of their parents are celebrating 10 years of giving.
Callum Giddins, 22, is to spend three years in prison and Casper Blackmore, 19, has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence.
Blair McDougall MP attended a meeting attended by business owners and organised by Bournemouth Town Centre BID.
An evening talk is being held on Thursday 19 March at Durlston’s Learning Centre for those who want to know more about the finds.
At the time of the assault there were several people around, and police are hoping some will come forward as witnesses.
Bournemouth-based charity Ukraine Relief hosted an anniversary event to commemorate the fourth year since the start of the invasion of Ukraine.
Ben Murray’s offences included stealing a car, breaking into a home in Weymouth, threatening a person with a knife and stealing a bag.
A £5m programme of works will deal with the huge increase in potholes, road defects and emergency call-outs.
Mosaic Family Support and MYTIME Young Carers are to receive funds raised by The Dolphin.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who was treated by Dr Timothy Girling, who faces six years in prison.
A man has been arrested following the alleged assault of a woman in Poole Road.
The booklet captures the lived experiences of hospice staff during one of the most challenging chapters in recent history.
There have been several cliff falls in the last 10 years, and now BCP Council is set to restore the promenade.
A ceremony will take place at County Hall on Monday 9 March, and local people are invited to attend the flag raising.
After months of hard work, the Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre is set to reopen in the spring.
Gareth Broom’s efforts will help to fund the running costs of the Advice Bus, which brings experienced advisers to rural communities.
Across the country there has been an increase in rough sleeping, but this is not the case in Dorset, which has seen a reduction.
Joshua Blake sadly died in the single-vehicle collision in which two other people sustained serious injuries and remain in hospital.
Local people will have the chance to explore environmental issues in a series of events organised by u3a Wimborne and Planet Wimborne.
A member of the Verwood Covid Community Group will take part in a brief reflection taking place at Memorial Corner.
More than 120 play spaces across the three towns are being repaired and upgraded by BCP Council, with new equipment installed.
Wimborne Minster is Dorset Town of Culture 2026 and held an official launch event on Wednesday 18 February.
Graham William Hill, who burgled three properties in the space of three days, has been jailed for six years and five months.
Dorset Police is hoping that anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed this serious incident will come forward.
Ringwood Town Council is organising a photography competition from March until May.
Learn about the curious case of Gertrude Courtney, Marchioness of Exeter, at Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset.
Senior Partner Simon Nethercott has worked for Harold G Walker Solicitors for 50 years.
The third annual Wimborne Food Festival will take place on Saturday 19 September to celebrate the town’s food and drink scene.
Thomas Harold Coker of Ringwood targeted the homes of elderly women in Bournemouth for his crimes.
Tuesday 24 February marked the anniversary of the start of Russia’s war with Ukraine, and host families are still needed.
Whether you’re more a fan of spicy hot peppers or mild, mature Cheddars, head to the Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival this May.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has cautiously welcomed the government’s white paper, but is awaiting the detail.
A combined operation in the east of the county saw several offences identified, including an overweight vehicle and an insecure load.
The festival takes place across the New Forest in March with a packed programme of inspiring, hands-on events for all ages.
Collaboration between BCP and Dorset councils will see more than 3,000 on-street points installed across the county.
The council says the vast majority of funding is directed towards supporting the most vulnerable children and adults.
New town councils are to be established in Broadstone, Poole and Bournemouth and information sessions are to be held for prospective candidates.
The collision happened on Canford Way on 17 February, and police are hoping someone will come forward with dashcam footage.
The council hopes that its bid for the three towns to become the first ever UK Town of Culture will be successful.
Town crier Mike Andrews is to walk 26 miles in July to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Six- to 11-year-olds will be able to try a combination inhaler that is not usually available to their age group.
The Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Cllr Jeff Hart is organising the auction to raise money for charity.
People are being urged by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to take part in a survey to shape the future of Sandbanks.
Poole Sea Cadets had the chance to visit HMS Cattistock when she was berthed in Poole on Saturday 21 February.
The event, to be held at The Furlong shopping centre and the Gateway Building, will bring together local environmental groups.
The library, which was founded by Roger Gillingham and the Rev William Stone, opens for the season on 30 March.
The incident took place at around 7.45pm on Friday 20 February in the gardens, and police are appealing for witnesses.
A new photo gallery at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest celebrating local wildlife was officially opened on Saturday 14 February.
The first ever such event organised by the town council with a ‘bee theme’ will be suitable for all ages and abilities
On one of the few sunny days this month, the annual event, sponsored by Dorset View Magazines, attracted big crowds and numerous entries.
Tesco pharmacies have partnered with the British Heart Foundation to offer checks in stores in Ferndown, Poole and Dorchester.
Ferndown and Parley Rotary Club held its first ever Community Award Scheme on Wednesday 18 February.
Anyone who witnessed the incident in the Three phone shop in Poole High Street on Friday 13 February is asked to contact the police.
Residents are being invited to put forward their views on BCP Council’s new Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage are urged to contact the police, who are carrying out a detailed investigation.
Young people will be encouraged to join church choirs as part of a new project in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music.
Chief Constable Amanda Pearson, who spent 33 years in policing and three years in the top job, is to retire this summer.
Work, which has already started in Westover Road and Old Christchurch Road, will continue into early summer.
A trial implemented in August last year proved to be successful and the council is asking the Government for the powers to be made permanent.
A Landlord Forum is to be held on 25 March at the Dorford Centre, Dorchester to help landlords to stay within the law.
The 18-year-old, who was found in possession of a class B drug, was suspected of being in possession of an imitation firearm.
Car parks in the Purbecks, and in north and west of Dorset are to be resurfaced as they represent a safety risk.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw a man carrying a jerry can or who witnessed the incident on Friday 13 February.
As well as the chance for businesses to enter, people can nominate a business they love most, with the deadline being 9 March.
The incident took place on Southbourne Beach on Thursday 17 April 2025, with one teenager in possession of a hammer.
To celebrate the new ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ movie, Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset is launching a Super Museum Adventure trail this Easter.
Dozens of members of the online groups Bournemouth Patriots and Poole Patriots spent Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February protesting outside the offices of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Dorset Council have joined 13 other councils in urging the passing of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Forest Holme Hospice Charity is looking for participants for the festival, which takes place on 6 June in Poole Park.
The People Festival conference, which was organised by the Dorset Skills team at Dorset Chamber, was a sell-out.
Care home Heathland House is hosting an event with adventurer and world record holder Louis Alexander.
Work begins this month to transform the building in Alma Road into Winton Neighbourhood Health Centre with a £1.2 million NHS investment.
The government has given BCP Council permission to raise Council Tax above the approved 4.99 per cent.
Endurance cyclist James Benson-King is preparing to ride solo to the South Pole.
Storm Chandra brought extensive flooding in Iford and Christchurch, necessitating evacuations of homeowners.
Bournemouth Water’s new Water Efficiency Business Innovation Fund has been launched to help businesses save water.
Dorset Council and Somerset Council are keen for people to fill in surveys to establish music needs for the counties.
Jose Ivo Ferreira has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following an operation by Dorset Police’s Serious Organised Crime Investigation Team.
Fourteen of the 18 species of bat found in the UK are to be found in the New Forest, and a scheme is protecting them.
Musician MIKA’s latest music video, filmed in Dungeness, features the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band.
Cranborne and Hamworthy are amongst eight stations across Dorset & Wiltshire which could be closed by the fire and rescue authority.
Dorset Council is making £5.25 million available for highways to improve flood resilience, repair storm-damaged roads and clean gullies.
Hair salons and barbers can be provided with a training pack to help them to chat sensitively with clients.
Luc Taylor, who is a pupil at Broadstone Middle School, has won a number of championships across the world.
The draft Pleasure Boats and Boatperson Licensing Policy sets out clear safety standards for small commercial boats.
Despite the pouring rain, local air cadets still took part in a parade in Ferndown to celebrate 85 years of the Air Training Corps.
A protest titled ‘Stop the Taxi Service’ is scheduled to take place this Saturday outside the RNLI head office in Poole.
Healthy meals and lots of activities, including days out, were on offer at Dorset Council’s Winter in Dorset sessions.
Grant Putman and Brooke Marshall, who supplied class A and B drugs across Dorset, await sentencing in March.
The new waiting room in the Shaftesbury Road clinic offers a calm and safe environment for neurodivergent children and young people.
A north Dorset farmer who mistreated dozens of sheep has been convicted of animal cruelty.
The driver failed to stop at the scene after their car hit a 17-year-old girl in Redhill Avenue on Thursday 5 February.
Timbers discovered on Studland Bay following winter storms are believed to be from a historic shipwreck dating back to the 17th century.
A teacher from Allenbourn Middle School collected the British Council’s International School Award at a ceremony in the Houses of Parliament.
Vikki Slade has launched a petition for secure bike lockers at train stations to tackle bike thefts.
The Museum of East Dorset is promoting its collection of Victorian ‘Vinegar Valentines’ ahead of Valentine’s Day on 14 February.
Tackle the Jurassic Coast Challenge to help Dorset hospital charity
Thomas Betteridge’s first trial verdict was overturned, but he has now been convicted of manslaughter and awaits sentencing.
Dorset Council, which has registered as an age-friendly community, has found that older people have several worries.
The Original Music Awards were held at the Marsham Court Hotel Bournemouth on 17 January.
Wimborne u3a is inviting members and non-members to two upcoming talks covering very different subject matters.
Funding was agreed four years ago, but the council says it is considering withdrawing funding as borrowing costs would be so high.
With unprecedented levels of water, residents and businesses are being urged to be prepared as more rain is on the way.
Did you know four huge music stars were all school friends in Wimborne? To discover who they were, go on the Wimborne Music Trail.
Green Isaac, which is made up of singer-songwriter Paul Holman and drummer Andy Place, have released an album entitled ‘Branch’.
Chestnut Nursery, which supports adults with life-impacting mental health conditions, has produced a giant succulent.
To mark Sexual Violence Awareness Week, Safer BCP is holding events and giving support across the region.
Residents in the county are continuing to seek advice, and 14,300 residents were helped last year with 79,000 issues.
Rico Walker, who was leaving an address when he was apprehended by Dorset Police officers, has been jailed for four years.
Cain and Kalup Hughes were sentenced to years in jail after threatening motorists in February 2025.
Apart from shoplifting, rates of various crimes have fallen in the county, making it one of the top 10 safest counties in England.
Trading Standards officers at BCP Council secured closures against Triangle Mini Market and Kingston Market.
Businesses have until 1 March to apply to join the national ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme for half the normal price.
During the winter, Poole saw a surge in visitors to the town, and business vacancies are less than half the national average.
Anyone who witnessed this fatal collision on Sunday 1 February, or who has dashcam footage, is asked to contact Dorset Police.
Tickets are now on sale to see the star of 2000s prank show Trigger Happy TV at The Barn in Ringwood.
The Museum of East Dorset will launch a new ‘Wizard of Oz’ themed family trail in February.
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Cynthia Moss has recently retired after 50 years of dedicated service with the housing society.
Dorset Council has responded to comments claiming that blocked drains are the main reason for the recent flooding.
The collision happened on Friday 23 January at the junction of Station Road and Denewood Road and police are seeking witnesses.
Her baby, which has now been born, is in a serious condition and police are anxious to speak to any witnesses to this incident.
Members of the East Dorset Antiquarian Society have been recognised for their work on Druce Farm Roman Villa.
More businesses have moved to Dorset Innovation Park at Wool, which is home to over 800 full-time jobs, with the aim of creating more.
A new exclusion notice scheme is set to be launched in the town, developed by the Business Crime Reduction Partnership.
Anyone who witnessed the collision outside Tesco Express in Charminster Road should contact Dorset Police.
Because of flood levels, residents of the three sites are being advised to leave their homes as the water is rising.
Anyone who witnessed the collision on Matchams Lane or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact the police.
BCP Council has been working with Morebus to assess viability of some services and to secure connectivity between towns.
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance plans to move to a new operations base in Yeovil ahead of adding a second helicopter.
With numerous roads across Dorset still flooded and some impassable, the service has advice for motorists and pedestrians.
A three-month consultation, meetings across Care Dorset’s 13 day centres and a series of online sessions have led to plans to improve services.
An Easter Egg Bingo Night in aid of Plants and Minds is to be held on Wednesday 18 March at Kinson Conservative Club.
Three men were charged and six people released under investigation following two days of action in the area.
Lodges from across the South West raised the funds for items for the new Children’s Unit at a charity workshop.
Wimborne BID is calling on local businesses and the community to get involved in Discover Wimborne 2026.
Donkeys Annie and Dainty visited the Care South care home to collect the £250 raised over Christmas.
Anyone who saw two hooded men throwing a rock at a bus travelling through Holdenhurst Road should contact Dorset Police.
The Liberal Democrat-led council is proposing an unprecedented hike of 7.4 per cent.
Vikki Slade, the MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has responded to plans for a ban currently making its way through Parliament.
Ferndown’s Phoenix Musical Theatre is staging a concert at The Barrington Centre to mark its 40th anniversary.
Dorset Police ask that anyone with information about criminal activity should report it to their local force online or call 101.
Eight fire stations have been identified for closure, with the fire authority meeting on 10 February to discuss the proposals.
There was an increase in animal accidents in the New Forest National Park in 2025, with a total of 108 recorded.
The Dorset History Centre in Dorchester is the archives service and local studies library for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorset and Poole.
‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ will be brought to the stage at The Barrington Theatre from 25 March until 28 March.
It is believed that a number of people were in Meadowbrook Produce at the time, and police are hoping they will come forward with information.
Police want to establish the circumstances of the incident and are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage.
The annual Shake & Stir event has now been officially recognised and approved as an Armed Forces Day event.
A hairdresser from Ringwood is offering free haircuts to people in financial crisis, and the project has expanded to Ferndown.
The new limits on Sandy Lane and Victory Oak in St Leonards and St Ives will be operational before Easter this year.
The superstore will move from Westover Retail Park to new premises at Knighton Heath Industrial Estate on 28 February.
The soft play area at The Treehouse in Merritown Lane will be open to adults on 6 February from 7pm to 10pm.
Authors from all over the country descended on Bournemouth for the annual Dunford Novelists’ Conference on 16–18 January.
The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation will be once again helping local young people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.
The incident took place at 7.15am on Sunday 17 January and members of the public who intervened are being asked to contact the police.
Co.Mad has a very different take on the tale of Cinderella for its pantomime at Colehill Village Hall this year.
Small rural businesses play a vital role in Dorset’s economy and community life, explains Wessex Internet.
Items include knives, tobacco, vapes, alcohol, solvents, fireworks, petrol, and age-rated movies and computer games.
From the writers of ‘Birds of a Feather’ and ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’, this play will be staged at the Tivoli from 19 to 21 February.
Zoe Treadwell and Jonjay Harrison will be behind bars for more than 30 years following the deliberate collisions in 2025.
The event organised by Forest Holme Hospice Charity takes place from 6pm on Friday 17 April, starting at Branksome Dene Chine.
