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Tier approach disappoints Bournemouth Coastal BID
Bournemouth Coastal BID said it was disappointed its seven trading areas have been placed in…
BCP Council launches Additional Restrictions Support Grants for local businesses
Additional Restrictions Support Grants to the value of £7.9 million is being made available to…
Dorset Chamber comments on Spending Review
Although Dorset Chamber recognises the grim figures, chief executive Ian Girling thinks there is some…
Ballard School students produce marketing plans for Avon Organics
Instead of just learning the academics, pupils were able to work on impressive plans for…
Diverse Abilities launches online auction to raise funds
An online auction has been launched to raise vital funds for Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability…
Dorset to move to Tier 2 restrictions from 2 December
Dorset is to go into Tier 2 (High Alert) restrictions when the national restrictions ease…
Silver Eco-Schools status for Tops Day Nurseries in Bournemouth
A Bournemouth nursery has recently received a silver award as part of the Eco-Schools award,…
Witnesses sought following hate crime in Christchurch
If you were in the car park of Wickes in Somerford Road, Christchurch and have…
Ringwood School chosen for NHS Test and Trace
The school is amongst just a few in the region to be chosen for this…
Man jailed for life for the sexual abuse of nine girls
An Isle of Wight man who sexually abused nine children has been jailed for life…
Waste processing hub proposed at Eco Park site in Parley
Eco Sustainable Solutions is keen to hear the views of community groups and residents before…
Brook View care home celebrates Kindness Day
Resident Pam Osman got into the festive spirit by decorating her walker and making a…
Sigh of relief for small businesses in Dorset
Christmas shopping can now begin following the Prime Minister’s statement in the House of Commons…
Virtual Santa fun run for The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation
You will be helping young people to achieve their ambitions by running in a Santa…
Hot food to return to the menus of schools in Dorset
It is important to have hot nutritious food, and such meals are now being provided…
Dorset businesses to be helped by Cyber Resilience Centre
Sadly cyber crime is on the rise, but Dorset businesses can now be guided to…
Twynham pupils see their design on sale at the Design Museum shop
Secondary school pupils had to come up with an innovative product to improve life whilst…
Dick Goemaat, hospitality venue owner, dies
Dick Goemaat, joint owner of The Rising Sun, Christchurch, and Dicky’s Brasserie, has died after…
Christchurch to be protected from future coastal flood risk
Work is already taking place in Poole Bay and next spring, there will be beach…
Do you work in farming or know someone that does?
Your help is being sought by a group that has come together to help tackle…
Debra Stephenson to co-host Julia’s House online concert
Also appearing will be Guy Henry, Chris Jarvis, Nigel Havers, John le Carré and James…
Colten Care helps Dorset food banks
Demand has surged recently, so local people are invited to drop off items at any…
Heart Research UK raises over £53,000 with art auction
People had the chance to bid for pieces of art, not knowing who the artist…
Father and son living more than 4,000 miles apart re-unite at care home
This was only possible thanks to a visiting lounge which allows safe face-to-face interaction with…
Bike ride raises £600 for the Bring Joy Foundation
This money will go towards helping older people across the country to be occupied and…
Innovative domestic abuse prevention scheme to target offenders
An innovative domestic abuse prevention scheme is to target Dorset’s most dangerous domestic abuse perpetrators.
Lockdown support available for foster families
Online help is available to foster carers from Dorset HealthCare’s Children in Care team during…
Let’s Talk event for parents and carers of SEND youngsters
The opportunity for parents and teachers to go online to discover new developments and to…
Young people to have a voice at Covid-19 briefing
Many questions are on the lips of young people during this pandemic and this is…
Verwood woman jailed for stealing £437,000 from employer
A woman who admitted stealing £437,000 from her employer has been jailed for five years.
Bournemouth man jailed for four years for setting shop on fire
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison after deliberately starting a fire…
Tenth anniversary appeal to keep elderly warm this winter
Sadly hundreds of people in Dorset die each year of a cold-related illness, but your…
Douch Family Funeral Directors continue bereavement services
Bereavement counselling has been very important for people during the pandemic – and this service…
60 bags of rubbish dumped and set alight at Powerstock Common Nature Reserve
This act not only damaged the environment, it could have led to a fire like…
Covid-19 testing site to open in Purbeck Park Car Park
There has been an expansion of the service and now there are eight sites –…
Ferndown Community Coronavirus support group plans Christmas cheer
A Ferndown-based community group established to provide support during the first COVID-19 lockdown plans to…
White Ribbon Day: Say no to violence against women
People are being urged to say no violence against women by supporting White Ribbon Day…
Support for Commonwealth Games hopeful
The chance to represent England at the 2022 Commonwealth Para Games is a step closer…
Final push for funds to rebuild Bournemouth’s aviary
A group of volunteers need to raise £40,000 to rebuild this aviary, which has been…
Litter Free Dorset campaign says ‘don’t poop and run’
Campaign stresses that dog poo can cause illness and disease to people and animals as…
Dorset Council employees raise over £5,000 for charity
Dorset Council employees have raised more than £5,000 for charity, with the help of local…
Citizens Advice can help you to save on your energy bills
With families experiencing a reduction in income, and people spending more time at home, this…
Appeal for information following burglary in Poole
Officers continuing to investigate a burglary at a home in Poole are appealing for anyone…
Stiff penalties for man speeding on the River Frome
New legislation ensures those who speed on the waters in Poole Harbour, endangering others, have…
Museum of East Dorset stages Pots with Stories exhibition
Have a look through your kitchen cupboards or sideboard and see if you can find…
Mike Wise founder of Julia’s House dies
Mike Wise, who was involved with the children’s hospice charity from its inception to his…
More support made available for diabetes sufferers
Diabetes patients who are pregnant or have a learning disability will be able to access…
Deadline extended for Dorset’s climate and ecological emergency strategy
The consultation period for Dorset’s climate and ecological emergency strategy has been extended by 12…
Hampshire Constabulary issues warning after rural thefts
Hampshire Constabulary are warning people to secure outbuildings and valuable quad bikes, tools and equipment…
Regent Centre in Christchurch reveals plans for December
Katherine Jenkins, The Royal Ballet, The Secret Garden and Miracle on 34th Street, what is…
Crane Valley Captains Day raises more than £1,000 for JTYAF
The club has really got behind the charity, which raises funds to progress the careers…
Tops Nurseries remain open during second lockdown
This time government restrictions don’t affect childcare which means the youngest children can still go…
Free parking and lower bus fares across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
An early Christmas present from BCP Council and bus companies with lower fares to boost…
TV archaeologist Julian Richards to host virtual Potted History of Britain event
You may not be able to visit the transformed museum during November but at least…
Bin collections have resumed following major fire at depot in Chickerell
Service is now almost back to normal following this major fire in which 16 vehicles…
21 vehicles damaged by fire at Dorset Council’s Crookhill waste depot
A fire incident at Dorset Council’s Crookhill waste depot in Chickerell on 15 November has…
Enhanced security at Port of Poole from threat of COVID-19
Ferry passengers will benefit from increased security from the spread of infections at the Port…
First pottery exhibition for nonagenarian from Poundbury
Colin has painted and sketched throughout his life, but this is his first pottery exhibition…
Take part in Poole Hospital Charity’s Elf Dash
You will have to take part in this fun event in your own locality but…
Poultry keepers urged to protect their birds against avian flu
Following on from Coronavirus, we don’t want another epidemic spreading across the country, so flock…
Diverse Abilities bungalow offers respite care
A home in Poole, which provides respite care for 18 to 25-year olds with profound…
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Hospitals visiting restrictions
There are Covid-19 patients in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Hospitals, but restrictions have been lifted…
Highcliffe Castle launches photography competition
Have a look around you and capture a photo of what you have seen over…
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole businesses can apply for support grants
BCP Council is inviting local businesses to apply for a one-off grant to cover the…
Volunteers needed for community support in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
We still have more than two weeks to go in this the second lockdown and…
Ringwood to stage Winter Wanderland
Organisers have come up with a raft of events to ensure that people in Ringwood…
Queen’s University researchers investigate new ‘targeted therapy’ for paediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
A new drug combination could soon spare young patients from the severe side effects of…
Forest Holme Hospice to hold virtual remembrance service
Despite lockdown, local people will still be able to take part in a service to…
Sand to be pumped onto Poole and Bournemouth beaches next year
Looking towards next summer, people visiting beaches in Poole and Bournemouth will be able to…
Retirement village proposed for Wimborne Market site
There has been a market on this site for more than 160 years, so take…
Care home residents in Bournemouth and Poole make poppy wreaths
D-Day veteran offers uplifting message of hope during lockdown as well as recounting his wartime…
COVID marshals on the streets of Weymouth
The marshals will be giving advice to the public, and helping businesses to ensure they…
Wimborne BID’s Christmas video will be different this year
This is your chance to be one of the stars of the BID’s Christmas video…
Action Fraud warn of fake Paypal emails
Millions of pounds were lost in the first half of this year with scammers targeting…
£5 million funding to provide homes for the homeless in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Another step has been taken to eradicate homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
New cycleway underway for Wimborne and Colehill
Cyclists will, in the future, find it easier and safer to travel from Wimborne to…
300-year-old school joins Wimborne Academy Trust
One of the area’s oldest schools has joined Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT).
Hundreds of Remembrance poppies at Colten Care Homes
The community has joined forces with the residents of the care homes to produce this…
Resurfacing works to take place in Poole Road, Poole during November
There will be diversions in Poole Road, Poole, this month. Inevitable delays and disruption to…
Octogenerian jailed for sexual assault in Puddletown
The offences on a child took place forty years ago, and now the former businessman…
Wimborne BID urges people to support businesses in the town
BID manager Tammy Sleet is hoping people will check out the digital Shopappy, which is…
BCP Council check businesses for Covid-19 restrictions compliance
One hundred businesses were inspected by BCP Council following complaints by the public. One received…
Dorchester’s Brewery Square to support Diverse Abilities in 2021
Diverse Abilities, which supports children and adults with disabilities, will receive funding next year from…
Stay better connected during lockdown with Dorset’s Digital Hotline
A team of dedicated volunteers is on hand to help Dorset residents stay connected during…
Ofsted report finds children regressing in basic skills and learning
Children have gone back to wearing nappies, lost reading and writing ability and mental and…
Frontline health and social care staff awarded a special brooch
The Purbeck Petal is awarded in recognition of all the work the health services have…
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra appoints new head for BSO Participate
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced that Lucy Warren will be the new head of BSO…
Help available for vulnerable in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
As we get deeper into the current lockdown, BCP Council’s ‘Together We Can’ helpline is…
Hampshire police take action to tackle knife crime
Operation Sceptre will work towards making our communities safer by tackling knife crime in Hampshire…
Buy local or it’s goodbye to local businesses says Bournemouth Coastal BID
Support businesses in Tuckton, Pokesdown, Southbourne, Boscombe, Seafront, East Cliff and West Cliff and Westbourne.
Bag a piece of original world-class art to raise funds for Heart Research UK
To raise money for life-saving research, Heart Research UK is giving people the chance to…
Online service to commemorate those who died on Hampshire roads
Go online to view the service in which the names of those who died on…
Dorset Council libraries and TICs closed during lockdown
You might be unable to visit libraries and Tourist Information Centres, but key services are…
Royal Voluntary Service organises a Teddy Bears Picnic in Dorchester
Royal Voluntary Service are still collecting knitted teddy bears and have resumed doorstep delivery of…
Free parking for NHS workers during the second lockdown
An initiative by Dorset Council to help the finances of those in the caring sector…
Josh Malin secures title glory in Ginetta GT5 finale at Silverstone
Josh has never let type 1 diabetes stand in his way as he sets a…
Twin Sails Bridge lights up for Pancreatic Cancer awareness month
Poole joins other landmarks across the country in highlighting awareness of Pancreatic Cancer and to…
Show will go on for Hamworthy dance academy which pirouettes off with top award
Dance school danced to success on the virtual world of Zoom during lockdown, winning an…
Poole Harbour Commissioners simulate virtual major oil spill
The real event would be a major disaster for the ecology and wildlife of the…
People in Dorset urged to follow lockdown advice
Second time around, more facilities are open so you have the chance to get out…
Identify the best building designs in the New Forest
This is your chance to take a really good look at local new builds in…
Furzey Gardens open at weekends during lockdown
Botanical gardens are able to remain open in November, so you can exercise in tranquil…
Sherborne House restoration plan
Sherborne House could be restored to its former glory if Sherborne House Trust 2018’s planning…
Dorset Council secures additional funding for Low Carbon Dorset
Dorset organisations will be able to access grant funding and technical support to reduce their…
Buckler’s Hard yacht harbour nominated for award
Buckler’s Hard yacht harbour has been nominated as ‘Marina of the Year’ in The British…
Hope for Food supported by local firm
Hope for Food, a Bournemouth-based charity has received donations of sweets and chocolate to be…
Care home residents fill shoeboxes for children
Care home residents filled 240 shoeboxes with Christmas gifts for disadvantaged children in response to…
Witnesses sought following cigarettes theft from Co-op in Verwood
The Co-op store on Ringwood Road Verwood was broken into at 3.10am on Wednesday 4…
Full house for Global Happy Café online meeting
November’s Global Happy Café meeting was the most popular to date, with a full house…
Nursery offers free soup during half term
A Corfe Mullen nursery decided to play its part in ensuring children usually receiving free…
Man jailed for raping teenage girl in Dorchester
A man who raped a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint in Dorchester in December 2019 has…
Museum of East Dorset reveals secrets of Iron Age skeleton
When the Museum of East Dorset – formerly the Priest’s House Museum – re-opens after…
Multi-million pound regeneration plan to transform Boscombe
Boscombe in Dorset could be transformed with new homes and business opportunities including a mix…
Charity funds chest compression equipment for Poole Hospital
Patients in cardiac arrest are set to benefit from brand new technology at Poole Hospital…
Visiting restrictions at Dorset hospitals
As the new nationwide lockdown kicks in, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has announced…
BCP Council reveals beaches and parks are open during lockdown
With the second lockdown now is effect, there are many questions being asked about what…
Sandbanks Ferry to operate throughout November lockdown
The Sandbanks chain ferry will continue to operate throughout the national COVID-19 lockdown announced by…
Successful relaunch and reopening of Wimborne museum
Wimborne’s museum has relaunched with a new name – Museum of East Dorset – after…
Dorset Chamber reacts to second lockdown
Dorset Chamber has huge concerns about a second lockdown, which starts on Thursday 5 November…
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner to take part in a ‘Question Time’
Are there questions you would like to put to Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner? If…
Careers Hub boost for jobs for young people
With the availability of jobs being tenuous at best, a plea has gone out for…
Dorset Council leader responds to second lockdown
Leader of Dorset Council, Councillor Spencer Flower, has reacted to announcements that England will enter…
Freemasons £12,500 support for NHS Heroes at Bournemouth Hospital
Local Freemasons have raised £12,500 for Bournemouth Hospital Charity’s NHS Heroes Appeal.
Pair jailed for Barclays bank robbery in Bournemouth
Two brothers who robbed a Bournemouth bank at knifepoint have each been jailed for three…
“End of furlough sparks mental health fears” says Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner
A change coming into effect this weekend will have a devastating impact on thousands of…
Wimborne Minster pays tribute to Ian Willis
The town of Wimborne Minster stood still on the afternoon of 29 October whilst the…
Former police officer jailed for manslaughter of Bournemouth woman
A former Dorset Police officer has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in…
Changes to car parking charges – your questions answered
Changes to car parking charges in Dorset have been confirmed. Dorset Council has sought to…
Vulnerable women’s scheme commended at community awards
A scheme supporting vulnerable women to reduce reoffending has been commended at the Howard League…
Dorset communities using Speed Indicator Device see safer roads
Dorset communities using Dorset Council’s community Speed Indicator Device programme are seeing safer roads.
The future of Tourist Information Centres in Dorset
Dorset Council are inviting you to have your say on the future of Tourist Information…
Greater integrated care across Dorset
Further records are being joined up within the Dorset Care Record meaning Dorset residents will…
Music grant to benefit children in Dorset
Children in Dorset will have better access to music projects after Dorset Music Service received…
Family beach activities for half term fun
Families can get outside and help the environment this half term with a ‘bubble beach…
Camping holidays raises £11,000 for Poole Hospital’s Cancer Centre
A farmer’s pop-up campsite has raised £11,000 to buy equipment for Poole Hospital’s Cancer Centre…
Created by You fabric shop opens in Lymington
Fordingbridge fabric shop Created by You, owned and run by Kirsty Evans, is branching out…
Teenager dies following serious collision in Hamworthy
A boy who had been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a road traffic…
Safety fears over existing cladding at Sterte Court
Following a Fire Risk Assessment, two blocks of flats in Sterte Court, Poole could have…
Dumpton pupil replicates Channel swim raising nearly £10,000
Dumpton School pupil Fraser Burnet has swum the equivalent of the English Channel to France…
BCP Council to provide food parcels for families over half term
BCP Council is coming to the rescue of families who fear they will be unable…
Halloween safety advice from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Although COVID-19 restrictions will mean that Halloween will look a little different this year, DWFRS…
Freephone advice number for Citizens Advice Dorset
If you need to call the Citizens Advice Dorset helpline it will no longer cost…
Bournemouth’s Undercliff Drive car park re-opens
Now that we are in the autumn/winter season the number of people walking beside the…
Dame Judi Dench to judge schools competition
Dame Judi Dench is to judge ‘Icons in the Landscape’, a local children’s poetry and…
Julia’s House to host ‘Christmas Cracker’ concert
Unable to hold its popular fund- raising Christmas carol services this year, Julia’s House is…
Fast track fingerprint technology comes to Dorset Police
Dorset Police is to become one of the first forces in the country to use…
Dorset Chamber urges businesses to get Brexit ready
Brexit is happening on 31 December whether or not there is a free trade agreement…
Consult a locksmith and prevent a burglary
With the clocks having gone back on 25 October we are all facing longer nights,…
Ringwood School has confirmed cases of COVID-19
Ringwood School has confirmed that it has two unrelated positive cases of COVID-19 within the…
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