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New £2.4 million fund to turbo-charge businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Funding for innovative projects in the BCP Council area is now available but you only…
Poole Hospital takes delivery of a sleep pod
Staff in the anaesthetic department working long on-calls and night shifts will have the chance…
New cycle route along Whitelegg Way in Bournemouth
The new paths on both side of Whitelegg Way will form part of a 13km…
Free ‘Seasons of Stories: Spring’ book giveaway
‘Seasons of Stories: Spring’ is available for Dorset residents, but hurry to apply as the…
Three vehicle collision near Bere Regis
One man from Poole sustained serious injuries and if you witnessed this collision or have…
Police warn terrorism threat could return with easing of lockdown
The easing of lockdown restrictions could provide a greater opportunity for terrorists to operate warns…
BCP Council to develop a volunteering strategy
If you are a volunteer or benefited from them during the pandemic, BCP Council would…
Wimborne’s East Street to be closed to traffic on five Sundays
The road closure will enable hospitality businesses to have outside seating before they can open…
Runner bitten by dog in Poole
If you recognise the description of the man who was walking his Beagles the police…
“Stop feeding other people’s horses,” says woman who fears her pony ate a roast dinner
A plea for a new law to protect horses against well meaning passers by who…
Footage of Dorset beavers released by Dorset Wildlife Trust
Following the introduction of a male and female beaver onto a site in Dorset in…
Diverse Abilities re-opens Awesome Nights youth club
Teenagers with special educational needs are able to enjoy a variety of activities, some in…
Become a volunteer telephone adviser for Citizens Advice
Telephone advisers working from home, or in office in the future, are needed for the…
Three jailed following aggravated burglary in Ferndown
Three people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been jailed following an aggravated burglary at an…
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner and local council elections 6 May
The election for the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner and for a ward of Ferndown…
UK Economy shows first signs of recovery
The GDP grew by 0.4 per cent in February and Dorset Chamber hopes that with…
E-scooter stolen in Canford Heath
If you were in the area of Godmanstone Close and Sherborn Crescent on Tuesday 6…
Eco Sustainable Solutions plans new energy recovery facility
Eco Sustainable Solutions hopes to add a hi-tech energy recovery facility to its Eco Park…
Swanage Railway re-opens
Steam trains are now running between Noden, Corfe Castle and Swanage, and passengers can be…
Grants available for sports groups in Dorset
Sports groups in the county which inspire young people can apply for grants administered by…
Siege of Tobruk Swastika and Union flag exhibited at Tank Museum
The Tank Museum isn’t expected to open until 17 May, but when it does you…
Timetable of library re-openings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
As lockdown restrictions ease, libraries and leisure facilities across the BCP Council area are re-opening.
Pooches help pupils with their learning in Parley
Having received their Parley Pooches, the First School pupils took part in a writing competition…
Darren Hardy runs the equivalent of five marathons in 50 hours
Battling exhaustion, the former soldier completed the challenge in just 50 hours to raise funds…
Bournemouth and Poole College to receive government funding
The college is one of 16 across the country which will receive government funding to…
Man guilty of serious assaults on three women in Bournemouth
The crimes included two counts of attempted murder, two counts of false imprisonment, committing grievous…
Catalytic converter thefts rise in Hampshire
Hampshire Constabulary has warned that there has been a recent spate of catalytic converter thefts…
Prince Philip: Dorset pays tribute after the death of Duke of Edinburgh
Following the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, the country has gone…
Sir Richard Sutton murder investigation – man charged
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with…
Ella puts in a towering effort
A Wimborne schoolgirl has been providing care packages for 11-13 year olds who were struggling…
Further business grants available in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole
If your business has fallen through the net and you haven’t received a grant, you…
Midlife MOT for Dorset employees
Employees aged over 45 will have the chance to have a ‘Midlife MOT’ thanks to…
Man robbed at knifepoint in Bournemouth
If you were in the Cotlands Road car park on Tuesday 6 April at around…
Runner to attempt South West Coast Path record
An experienced marathon runner is aiming to run 630 miles of the South West Coast…
Freemasons raise £1 million to support those in need
During the pandemic, local Freemasons have joined forces with others across the country to raise…
Wimborne Rotarians support local foodbank
Members, unable to enjoy their weekly lunches, have been donating personally to Wimborne foodbank during…
Four vehicles in collision in Hurn
Witnesses are sought for the collision between four vehicles which took place in Parley Lane…
Black cab drivers to raise funds for Variety Wessex
Members of the BC Club will each pay £250 to drive the black cab for…
UPDATE: Woman bitten by dog in Iford Playing Fields
A man has come forward following an incident where a woman was reportedly bitten by…
New Forest and Hampshire County Show cancelled
Organisers of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show have made the difficult decision to…
Expansion at Diverse Abilities activity and therapy centre
An activity and therapy centre for adults has built a new extension for arts and…
Taking on the Dorset Three Peaks
Pulford Publicity’s Ben and Louis Pulford will be taking on the challenge of scaling Dorset’s…
Robbery attempt on Amazon delivery van in Parkstone
During this attempt to steal Amazon parcels, the delivery driver sustained a head injury and…
SEND in the workplace events scheduled for Dorset businesses
The two events will focus on providing jobs for people in the county with special…
Staffordshire bull terrier bites woman in Iford Playing Field
If you witnessed the incident, which took place at Iford playing fields at around 10am…
James McVey embarks on further Julia’s House Challenge
The Vamps’ lead guitarist, who attended Corfe Hills School, is to visit all the Seven…
Tivoli to receive more than £144,000 in government funding
The Wimborne theatre receives the funding from the Culture Recovery Fund, adding to its local…
Leisure complex receives South West Leisure Centre of the Year Award
Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex has been named as the South West Leisure Centre of the…
Arts and crafts to return to the Hayloft, Christchurch
CADArts (Christchurch and District Arts) are planning their reopening following confirmation of the next step…
Witness appeal after assault at Lake Pier in Poole
Dorset Police is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an…
New faster scanners for Poole Hospital
Cancer, heart disease, kidney issues and gastric problems will be diagnosed faster thanks to the…
No incidents at Bournemouth and Weymouth protests
The two protests which took place in Bournemouth and Weymouth on Easter Saturday were peaceful…
Dead birds of prey and firearm found in East Dorset
Following the discovery of a dead red kite, the police, together with other agencies carried…
Bright new look for Poole station subway
Murals created by Fay Troote portraying Holes Bay, birds of prey, pottery and the RNLI…
Celebrations for new University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity
The Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hospitals charities now come under the umbrella of University…
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service on amber alert
To ensure there isn’t a repeat of the Wareham Forest fire which devastated heathland last…
Police injured in large fight in Sandbanks
In addition to two police officers being injured, a small number of people needed hospital…
‘Boris’ bear floats into Dorset sculpture exhibition
A towering bronze sculpture of a polar bear can be seen at Sculpture by the…
Ringwood Neighbourhood Plan – have your say on future of Ringwood
People who have concerns about Ringwood’s future are being urged to have their say on…
Fill in the Census this Easter – if you haven’t already done so
In order to avoid a knock on the door from a field officer, people in…
Two commercial premises burgled in Poole
If you have information about the break-in at Cyclefix or the one at Clearway Pools…
Successful first year for Dorset’s Digital Hotline
Set up at the beginning of the first lockdown, the Digital Hotline has helped around…
Iconic Durdle Door to be removed from Dorset landscape
According to a leaked document, iconic Durdle Door is to be removed from the Dorset…
Former soldier to run five marathons non stop to raise funds for rare disease
Darren Hardy starts his five in 50 challenge in Poole to raise funds to combat…
Support still available in Dorset for those who shielded
If you were shielding but still need help, or you need to self isolate, Dorset…
RSPB celebrates breeding success of seabirds in 2020
According to the RSPB, last year saw a huge number of threatened seabirds successfully breed…
Resurfacing works to take place on Charminster Road from 6 April
Resurfacing works to Charminster Road in Bournemouth are due to take place from 6 April,…
Innovative nurse-led clinic opens new doors at Poole Hospital
The nurse-led clinic, which aims to help older patients avoid an overnight stay in hospital,…
Poole Lifeboat’s 18th call out assists 18-foot boat off Old Harry
Poole Lifeboat’s 18th call out this year was to assist a broken down 18-foot cabin…
Virtual spring concert from Rising Voices Wessex
Rising Voices Wessex will be holding their Spring Concert on Friday 9 April at 7pm…
Dorset Police message as stay at home rule lifts ahead of Easter
While the stay at home restrictions have been lifted ahead of Easter, Dorset Police are…
Dorset Council asks residents to postpone trip to the tip
Long delays are expected at Dorset’s household recycling centres this Easter and visitors are being…
Appeal for information after commercial burglary in Dorchester
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary…
Man jailed for assault in Ferndown
A wrestler who assaulted another man during a wrestling match in Ferndown has been jailed…
“Embarrassed to live in Dorset” due to volume of litter on verges
Dorset residents have lost pride in their county due to the excessive amount of litter…
Pedestrian dies after road traffic collision in Poole
A pedestrian seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Poole on Monday 28 February…
Oakdale Junior School pupils take part in arts award project
Young artists from Oakdale Junior School have had a chance to earn Arts Award Discover…
Recognition for Ferndown Community Support
The directors and volunteers of Ferndown Community Support, have been recognised for the work they…
People in BCP Council area urged to register to vote
Elections for the Dorset PCC and certain wards are being held on 6 May and…
Dorset man with stage 3 cancer walking for Forest Holme Hospice
Despite his cancer Rowan Sutherland is determined to walk along the Purbeck Hills to raise…
Dorset Chamber has a new president
At the Dorset Chamber annual meeting, which was held virtually, Caron Khan took over as…
Citizens Advice supports thousands through the pandemic
Citizens Advice in Dorset has helped more than 13,500 people during the pandemic, many of…
Ringwood cyclist seriously injured near Alderholt
The collision happened at around 8.30pm on Monday 29 March on the B3081 near to…
Jailed following discovery of large-scale cannabis factory in Wareham
The discovery of a large-scale cannabis factory on an industrial estate in Wareham has resulted…
Virtual inquiry relating to planning decisions at Guppy’s Yard
A virtual public inquiry will be opened on 13 April to decide the appeals relating…
Serious assault in Bournemouth with baseball bat
Detectives investigating an incident where a woman was assaulted with a baseball bat in Bournemouth…
Second home owners’ census reminder
Lockdown has meant that people haven’t been able to visit second homes, but owners do…
Dorset Community Foundation distributed £1.1million in past year
A total of 328 grants from the Dorset Coronavirus Community Fund have been made to…
£3.5 million plan will see Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ready for influx of visitors
Toilets in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are to be refurbished and electric barbecues installed on…
The New Forest National Park Authority is looking for more ambassadors
With lockdown being eased the New Forest National Park Authority is keen to recruit additional…
Funding to be made available for community projects
If your community group needs funding for a local need, the bidding opens in May…
Men posing as police officers burgle home in Hamworthy
Frightening ordeal for Hamworthy man, when men dressed as police officers burgle his home on…
New planning rules for New Forest campsites
In the past year camping has proved increasingly popular and consequently there is a need…
Hundreds of new homes could be built at Holes Bay in Poole
The power station site occupies 40 acres which could be used for more than 800…
Barbecue ban proposed for parts of Dorset
There could be a ban on barbecues on forests, grasslands and protected heathland in Dorset…
Man in his 90s dies in single vehicle collision in Cerne Abbas
The man from Cerne Abbas, who was in his 90s, sadly died at the scene…
Wimborne businesses become cyber crime aware
As part of a series of virtual business training workshops, Wimborne BID members have been…
Family tribute to motorcyclist following fatal collision
The family of a motorcyclist who sadly lost his life in a fatal road traffic…
Plans for a new household recycling centre for East Dorset
East Dorset could get a new household recycling centre (HRC) if Dorset Council approves funding…
Barn owl webcam streaming live
A pair of barn owls is nesting and raising their chicks on a nature reserve…
Wallisdown roundabout closures
Boundary Roundabout will be closed from Monday 29 March to Friday 2 April in all…
Rogue traders who worked in Dorset sent to jail
Thomas Edward Turner, who provided services at grossly inflated prices to local homeowners, has been…
BCP Council is ready for boost to local tourism
To cope with the expected big increase in summer visitors, BCP Council is to spend…
No need to compromise at Fernlea
The new Fernlea development, from Pennyfarthing Homes, in Ferndown means you can downsize without having…
YMCA Bournemouth receives grant to provide mental health support
YMCA Bournemouth received a grant to deliver virtual counselling sessions throughout lockdown.
Dorset Police sees rise in reported stalking offences
Dorset Police has seen a rise in reported stalking offences in recent months, reflecting a…
Man receives jail term for sexual assault
A man who sexually assaulted a woman as she slept has been jailed for two…
Come and help at Wimborne Model Town
The tourist attraction is opening on 12 April with social distancing measures in place and…
Man pushed off scooter in Poole sustains serious injuries
If you were in Southill road, Poole on Sunday 21 March between 6pm and 6.30pm…
Easter family events with Artsreach
The Selfish Giant and Super-Spies in Lockdown are two online events from Artsreach over the…
Wimborne Minster marks Day of Reflection
Wimborne Minster Church paid tribute to those who have died from Covid-19 over the past…
A31 improvements updates
There will be virtual ‘meet the team’ events where you can find out more about…
Reflections mark one year since lockdown
University Hospitals Dorset staff gathered today for services of reflection and remembrance to remember those…
Sex offender is back behind bars for breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order
Peter Barney, who lives in Three Legged Cross, is back behind bars for breaching a…
Ferndown Upper School students fly high with JTYAF
A young man who aims to become a professional ballet dancer and a textile student…
Police recover mobility scooter in Upton
The scooter and a bag containing several items were recovered from Sandy Lane in Upton…
There is still time to fill in the Census
You could end up with a fine of up to £1,000 if you don’t fill…
Scrap metal stolen from Moors Valley Country Park
If you witnessed any suspicious activity near Moors Valley Country Park on the evening of…
Nine-year-old walks Great Wall of China – virtually
The Year 4 pupil from Yarrells Preparatory School and Nursery in Upton walked 60 miles…
Ringwood Furlong centre shops to re-open in April
In addition to shops, during April the Hampshire Farmers’ Market and a couple of cafés…
Eggs and entertainment for Dorset schools
Beaucroft Foundation School in Wimborne is one of three Dorset schools to benefit from Variety…
Ringwood pub landlord finds the answer
The London Tavern’s fun quizzes have been attracting entrants from as far away as Australia…
70-year-old man bitten by dog in Wimborne
If you witnessed this incident along the path next to the River Stour you are…
Dorset Council plans to tackle anti-social beach problems
Dorset Council has set out plans to tackle overcrowding and littering on local beaches and…
Barbecue ban amongst new measures for New Forest
With the New Forest expecting an increase in visitors this year, a number of organisations…
Safe return to campus for Bournemouth & Poole College students
Out of 3,400 rapid COVID tests only one student tested positive, with the asymptomatic student…
Man’s jaw fractured in Bournemouth assault
If you were travelling along Holdenhurst Road on the afternoon of Friday 19 March, you…
Chris Packham supports awareness documentary about badger baiting
Naturalist and television presenter, Chris Packham CBE, has voiced his support for a short film…
Beach Check app will prevent overcrowding on local beaches
Launched across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, the app is to be rolled out…
Plans to keep women safe across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A number of initiatives are on the table including a woman’s staff group to ensure…
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra invites you to ‘explore the orchestra’
You can access a new five-part series online from April with a finale on Saturday…
Sunday 21 March is Census Day
The Twin Sails Bridge in Poole and Bournemouth Pier are landmarks which will remind people…
Funding for Dorset food projects
Pensioners in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been able to enjoy freshly cooked meals over…
Motorcycle evenings to return to Poole Quay
The weekly Dream Machines motorcycle event, which takes place on Poole Quay, will return from…
New season of virtual events with AFC Bournemouth
A new season of virtual footballing activities by AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust has kicked…
New residential property partner at Bournemouth law firm
Amanda Watts has been welcomed as a new residential property partner in the Bournemouth office…
Trust provides funds to expand healthcare for the homeless
The HealthBus Trust has recently received a donation of £31,500 to help fund the purchase…
Robotics at Bournemouth Hospital will help stroke patients to walk
Bournemouth Hospital Charity is £55,000 away from its target of £365,000 to purchase the Walkerbot…
Beach now open in Bournemouth/Poole ahead of schedule
Works to replace old groynes has been completed and it is hoped they will be…
Overnight road closure on the A338 Spur Road
The action is necessary in order to remove litter and fly tipping and to sweep…
Malicious attack on cat in Upton
Freddie the cat suffered serious injuries when he was shot and a steel ball bearing…
Motorcyclist dies on road near Wimborne
Following the collision on the Blandford Road, near Kingston Lacy, the 67-year-old man from Poole…
Parking charges in Dorset Council car parks to change in April
Dorset Council is changing the charges in its car parks from 1 April – notices…
Man arrested in connection with reported assault in Verwood
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault in the Morrisons car…
Test your smoke alarm advises Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Regular testing of your smoke alarm takes just seconds and can save lives, so why…
Police appeal for information after alleged attempted robbery in Bournemouth
Officers are appealing for two members of the public who helped during a reported attempted…
Free school meals over Easter holidays for Dorset children
Supermarket vouchers to the value of £30 per child will be provided through the child’s…
Seeds of hope as Diverse Abilities relaunches #GrowTogether
Diverse Abilities has relaunched its #GrowTogether fundraising campaign encouraging everyone to send seeds of hope…
Big plans for transport in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Improvements amounting to more than £7 million will be made to travel safety measures and…
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