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Citizens Advice Dorset urges Government not to cut Universal Credit
The number of people in Dorset claiming Universal Credit has risen by 97 per cent…
Local criticism of new planning proposals
Dorset Campaign to Protect Rural England fears excessive housing will damage the local environment and…
Join the New Forest Awakening Festival
This virtual event in February will enable you to go behind the scenes to learn…
Weekly COVID-19 testing for council frontline workers
As one in three people with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, the lateral flow testing will identify…
BCP Council grants £19 million to businesses in one day
The authority made nearly 7,500 transactions amounting to £19 million pounds to businesses in Bournemouth,…
Travel to the Seven Wonders of the World – virtually – for Julia’s House
A mobile app will help you to travel to the Seven Wonders of the World…
Consultation on plans for the former St Mary’s School in Shaftesbury
Dorset Council would like to turn the buildings into a centre for young people with…
Finding your way around Poole and Christchurch
Poole and Christchurch residents – and visitors when they are permitted – are to be…
24 Dorset cultural organisations to receive funding from council
Cultural organisations haven’t been forgotten in the pandemic, with Dorset Council promising funding from 1…
Dorset businesses to receive further financial support
There is no need to reapply if you received funding for the November lockdown as…
500 people sought to support NHS Covid response
The NHS is asking for care homes to provide urgent specialist care to older people…
Take on Diverse Abilities’ Dorset’s 3 Peaks challenge
Take on the personal challenge of climbing Dorset’s three peaks and raise money for Diverse…
Dorset libraries services are still available to users
Dorset libraries may be closed during the latest lockdown, but they are still providing services…
Man jailed for raping woman in Christchurch
A man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of…
Cyber-security company calls for more recruits to the industry
The pandemic has seen a rise in victims of cyber security, which has lead to…
Former youth workers call for help to stop youngsters joining county lines gangs
Norma and Anne feel that not enough is being done to stop teenagers being recruited…
Covid-19 helpline for parents and carers
You can make an appointment with the helpline for a 30-minute consultation during which you…
Broadstone Players Theatre Company hopes to be back in September
As with all theatre companies this long established Broadstone company has had to postpone productions,…
What will you see in Dorset during the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch?
The RSPB is inviting residents in Dorset to take part in its 42nd annual Big…
Ferndown manufacturer contributes to production of Covid-19 vaccine
Ferndown-based Superior is committed to the global fight against the virus through its involvement in…
Crane Valley Golf Club raises £5,000 for JTYAF
The club was able to hold two events between lockdowns and plans to support JTYAF…
Resurfacing works to take place at Somerford Roundabout
Road closures will take place between Sunday 31 January and Friday 5 February in order…
Authorities checking out Dorset supermarkets
Local supermarkets are being visited by BCP Council and Dorset Police to ensure adherence to…
New nature reserve proposed for Swanage
You have until 14 February to put forward your views on a project to establish…
Dorset Council buys St Mary’s School in Shaftesbury for £10.5m
The school which closed in July last year, will remain a community asset and a…
Farmland bird count 5-14 February
Run by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, participants just need to spend 30 minutes…
Diverse Abilities’ Neon Run returns to Poole Park
You can run, walk, dance or jog over a 5km route on 24 April with…
Charity bag fraud costs £50m a year
We’ve all been clearing out during the lockdowns, but make sure your unwanted items are…
2021 is the year of the census in the United Kingdom
Census day is Sunday 21 March and this year you can fill it in digitally…
JTYAF awards £85,000 to support local young people
The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, which has supported over 2,100 youngsters since it was…
Dog walkers team up with New Forest National Park Authority
The past year has seen an increase in dog ownership and consequently more professional dog…
Digital help for families who are home-schooling
Families struggling with home schooling can receive help from various sources and Dorset Council shows…
Large vaccination centre opens in Bournemouth
Dorset’s large vaccination centre at the Bournemouth International Centre opened its doors on 18 January.
Further £1m to support homeless people in BCP Council area
Funding with enable rough sleepers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to continue to be supported…
Consultation opens for Dorset Council Local Plan
You have two months in which to have your say on plans for the Dorset…
Wimborne Drama Productions hope the show will go on this year
The company, which has entertained audiences at the Tivoli for nearly 30 years, hopes to…
Dorset’s PCC leads call for police and council key worker vaccination
Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill, is leading a call for police and council…
Dorset Police launches domestic abuse awareness campaign
A poem will be released verse-by-verse during a campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse…
Covid-19 infection rates rising in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Latest figures show 786 people in every 100,000 in the BCP Council area have Covid-19,…
Dorset Council will ensure residents can go safely to the polls
It may be a long way off, but Dorset Council is already making plans to…
Dorset Council urges parents to apply for school places before Friday deadline
Is your child starting school for the first time or moving on to junior or…
Dealing with waste if you have Covid-19
It is important that your waste is treated very carefully with some items being double…
Consultation of Children and Young People’s draft plan
You will need to hurry to have your say, but BCP Council is really keen…
Wareham Bears find new home at Wimborne Model Town
When the Blue Pool closed last summer it looked as if the Wareham Bears would…
Have your say on reduced speed limits for Broadstone
You have until 22 February to tell BCP Council whether you would like existing 20mph…
March for Men to go ahead this year – but virtually
You can take part in this annual fundraiser for Bournemouth Hospital Charity in your own…
Millstream Theatre to stream local film The Woodcutter and the Swan
The Museum of East Dorset’s resident company of learning disabled actors presents The Woodcutter and…
Scan hope for Ellie, the face of Julia’s House Christmas appeal
Ellie Humphries, 3, who at six months was diagnosed with a large brain tumour, has…
Visiting restrictions for care homes in Dorset
With the rise of Covid-19 in Dorset, many homes have suspended visiting restrictions except in…
Wimborne Minster pancake race cancelled
The race was scheduled for Shrove Tuesday 16 February, but due to Covid-19 restrictions it…
New Covid-19 contact tracing system for the Dorset Council area
Dorset Council will help with contact tracing if the NHS Test and Trace system is…
Last chance to have your say on climate strategy
You have until Wednesday 20 January to put forward your views on how you think…
Warning over suspicious vehicle spotted in Dorset
The Mercedes has been seen in Lytchett Matravers, but the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team…
Two more Covid-19 testing sites from next week
From Monday 11 January, there will be 11 testing sites in Dorset, but you do…
British Chambers of Commerce’s economic survey shows grim business picture
Economic conditions remain weak across the country, although there are signs of recovery in some…
Ringwood’s Christmas events are resounding success
Ringwood Town Council’s recreation, leisure and open spaces committee received a report at its last…
Wessex Internet doubles data availability free of charge
The Blandford company is to give a helping hand for the increasing number of people…
GP practices to administer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Some GP surgeries are now able to administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine following a further roll…
A message from Hampshire Constabulary regarding Covid-19 restrictions
Assistant chief constable, Maggie Blyth, has issued a statement regarding re-introduction of national restrictions relating…
Dry January – manage your drinking habits for a healthier 2021
It’s not too late to join in with Dry January, an annual event where people…
Early years education providers request vaccines
Early years education providers are appealing to be added to the priority groups list for…
2 Riversmeet offer free online courses to get you fit
If you are keen to stay fit during the lockdown, but the thought of braving…
BCP Council to address failing Children’s Services
The council is addressing the failings identified in November’s Ofsted report with a 15-step action…
Larger garden waste bins for Bournemouth residents
Residents’ garden waste bins will be swapped from 18 January to 240-litre ones rather than…
Warning over Covid-19 vaccine scam
The text, which appears to come from the NHS, asks you to click on a…
Free parking to continue for NHS workers
Free parking for NHS workers, which ran last year, and was reinstated in November is…
Woman rescued from property fire in Dorchester
A woman has been rescued from a property fire in Dorchester, and was flown to…
Dolphin Shopping Centre retailers that remain open
During the current lockdown, some permitted retail and services will still be available at the…
Green route from Wimborne to Colehill to transform local travel
Dorset Council and BCP Council are working together on a scheme to eventually provide a…
Businesses to receive grant support during lockdown
One-off top up grants have been welcomed by BCP Council but Dorset Chamber has reservations…
Dog attacks a horse in Moreton Forest in Purbeck
If you were walking in Moreton Forest on 20 December, did you witness this attack…
Hit and run on Twin Sails Bridge in Poole
If you witnessed this fail-to-stop collision on Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge on New Year’s Eve…
Wimborne BID seeks a further five-year term
Businesses in Wimborne have until Thursday 4 February to vote on whether they would like…
Dorset Chamber supports national lockdown
Chief Executive Ian Girling says the Chamber supports the third lockdown and promises help for…
Join the Global Happy Café on Monday 1 February
Could you be happier? Join the next meeting of the Global Happy Café on 1…
Action plan on climate emergency launched by BCP Council
You have from now until 1 March to take part in a survey which will…
Attempted knifepoint robbery in Dorchester
Witnesses who were in South Walks on New Year’s Eve and saw the attempted robbery…
Eurovision winner joins team at Ferndown care home
Nicky Stevens, who has spent 48 years in Brotherhood of Man has become a team…
More walk-in Covid testing sites for Dorset
From the middle of January there will be increased access to Covid testing sites in…
Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne closed until further notice
Following the Tier 3 announcement, the Tivoli has had to close its doors, but don’t…
Warning of fraudulent charity collector in Dorchester
Police warn people of a fraudulent charity collector in Dorchester who was collecting on behalf…
Major drainage works start in Wimborne’s Stone Lane
Wet weather has caused the drains to overflow in Stone Lane, Wimborne, damaging the road,…
Dorset & Wiltshire fire officers recognised in New Year Honours
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating with three members of staff who…
Wimborne Minster church closed for public worship
The decision to close the church has been made in order to keep worshippers –…
GPs £10 per jab boost to support care home vaccination drive
The NHS is to provide GPs an extra £10 for every care home resident they…
Over £10,000 raised for Dorset’s disability charity
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, raised in excess of £10,000 from its charity auction and…
Dorset Council area has moved into Tier 3
Following the Secretary of State’s announcement, Dorset Council has moved into Tier 3 from today,…
New Forest Heritage Centre receives £2,500 grant
The Love the Forest scheme has given a grant of £2,500 to the Lyndhurst based…
Dorset Council’s new dog rules come into force on 1 January
In the first few weeks of the Public Spaces Protection Order coming into force in…
Poole Hospital department raises funds for ‘elf service’
The annual elf dash had to be held virtually this year, with the Poole Hospital’s…
Jewel thieves targeting homes in Bournemouth and Poole
There were six burglaries in the run up to Christmas and in the majority of…
Hampshire Police responds to tier 4 restrictions
The whole of Hampshire moved to tier 4 on Boxing Day with the exception of…
Take part in New Forest survey and have your say on future plans
The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting people to take part in a survey…
How will you be celebrating New Year?
New Year celebrations in most parts of the world will be extremely muted this year,…
St Aldhelm’s Secondary Academy, Poole set to expand
St Aldhelm’s Secondary Academy in Poole has increased in popularity and now there is a…
Stay safe at home this Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service wants…
Dorset LEP funds digital innovation projects for Arts University Bournemouth
It is hoped the new facility will help people whose employment or business will be…
Forest FM turns on Ferndown transmitter in time for Christmas
Dorset community Radio station Forest FM has added an additional transmitter to better serve Ferndown…
New event space planned for the Lansdowne
The proposals include new art installations and outdoor street furniture to encourage people back into…
FA award for Ballard School in New Milton
The award aims to make football mainstream for girls in schools, as it is for…
Festive extras for patients provided by hospital charities
Free bedside TV for patients and festive decals for wards over the festive period are…
Beach House Café, Mudeford Sandbank, public consultation
Public consultation has been taken by BCP Council into the future of the site of…
Man jailed following serious assault in Christchurch
A man has been jailed following a violent attack at an address in Christchurch that…
Christmas cheer for Poole Hospital’s children’s unit
AFC Bournemouth has given Christmas presents to children on Poole Hospital’s children’s unit.
Tops Day Nurseries awarded green flag status
A local group of early year’s education providers has been awarded a “Green Flag” status…
Dorset Police launch new British Sign Language service
Dorset Police have launched a service to help members of the public who are deaf…
‘Elves’ spread Christmas joy on home care visits
Christmas dinners, presents and cupcakes – meet the festive home care elves on a mission…
Hospital visiting on Christmas Day in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Restrictions are being adjusted for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Hospitals which come under the umbrella…
Regent Centre in Christchurch receives £238,113 award
The Government award will ensure that the Regent will be able to continue to operate…
Grants for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Financial support is available to businesses in the Dorset Council area which have been impacted…
Nelson’s surgeon’s medicine cabinet offered for sale
The cabinet belonged to Sir William Beatty who attended Nelson when he was fatally injured…
Bird flu outbreak near Gillingham in Dorset
A small number of chickens died suddenly with tests showing that they had contracted avian…
Covid-19 testing sites open over Christmas and New Year
Ten sites will be available to residents over the Christmas period, but you do need…
Christmas lights twinkle in Bournemouth coastal towns
Shops in the coastal towns are welcoming customers over the next three days, and there…
Warning to stay away from Hive Beach following rockfall
The cliff and fallen material is still unstable and Dorset Council says that people should…
Beaucroft School pupils enjoy a Christmas party
Local entertainer Pete Matthews, the Crazy Juggler, provided live stream entertainment for the Beaucroft pupils.
New medical research facility for Bournemouth
The science park with bring new education, employment and investment opportunities to the area and…
Christmas cheer brought to children at Diverse Abilities
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has received a donation to help it build a Santa’s…
Nominate a deserving person or organisation to win music prizes
The Absolute Music Trust is asking for people to nominate someone or an organisation to…
Hampshire Constabulary appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage after M27 crash
Hampshire Constabulary is appealing for witnesses, or people with dash-cam footage, to come forward following…
New community building planned for Boscombe
The hub will help people struggling with weight and employment challenges, providing them with healthy…
Shears Brothers and Rotary combine efforts for charity operation
Disadvantaged children across the world will receive Christmas shoeboxes thanks to the effort of these…
Pamphill First School’s first al fresco nativity
A morning and an afternoon production in the open air, enabled parents to attend the…
Forest Holme will be able to tap into funding at the Dolphin Centre
Kind hearted shoppers will be able to donate to Poole-based Forest Holme Hospice at a…
Dorset residents can get support over the Christmas period
For so many people this is going to be a Christmas like no other, and…
Four different tiers in Hampshire and a Christmas with a big difference
Hampshire Constabulary’s Assistant Chief Constable, Maggie Blyth, has released a message as tiered restrictions are…
44 new electric vehicle chargepoints to be installed in Dorset in the New Year
The chargepoints are to be installed in January and will be ready for use in…
Bournemouth repeat offender fined £10,000 for breaching Covid-19 regulations
In a salutary warning to others who may be planning parties, a 21-year-old man has…
Christmas in Ringwood is not cancelled
As well as Winter Wanderland, Father Christmas has been touring the town, and there are…
Chihuahua cross is looking for a forever home in 2021
Can you give Harley a forever home in 2021? Contact Waggy Tails for more information…
Only call 999 during an emergency this Christmas
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is warning that non-emergency calls to the…
Free online Happy Christmas music concert
Everyone is invited to join this free online Happy Christmas music concert on Sunday 20th…
Search for owner of Tag Heuer watch seized in Poole
Might you be the owner of this Tag Heuer watch that was recovered by Dorset…
Extra runs on New Year’s Eve for ‘Steam and Lights‘ train
Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra evocative ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on 31…
Rise in PPE litter since coronavirus pandemic
There has been an epidemic of PPE litter over the last nine months, according to…
Films show the future for Poole and Bournemouth hospitals
There are big plans for the hospitals, now under the umbrella of University Hospitals Dorset,…
New parish signage along west Dorset coastal path
Parish boundaries along the west Dorset coast path are now being marked with markers designed…
Haskins donates cuddly bears to two local charities
Children from Julia’s House and at Poole Hospital will be able to cuddle bears this…
Hard hit businesses to get support from BCP Council
From 18 December, night clubs, events organisations, and businesses involved in travel and culture will…
Jail for Wimborne drunk driver who crashed into house in Poole
Drunk driver James Reade was travelling at three times the speed limit before he crashed…
Superior hits £200K fundraising milestone for Julia’s House
Dorset-based manufacturer, Superior, has ended the year on a high by reaching £200,000 raised for…
Dorset LEP invests funds to support rural further education
Dorset Local Enterprise has invested £194,000 towards improving rural further education, showing a commitment to…
Dorset and BCP Council to remain in tier two
Following a government announcement today, the Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas remain…
January launch for E-Scooter hire in Bournemouth and Poole
The new scheme, launched by BCP Council, will start on 25 January and will be…
Work to start on seafront Environmental Innovation Hub
It is hoped the hub will help to see the reduction of waste along the…
More people plan to use farm shops this Christmas
Research from rural insurer NFU Mutual shows that 40 per cent of people plan to…
Support for families this winter from Dorset Council
An award from the COVID Winter Grant Scheme means vulnerable families in Dorset will receive…
Dolphin Shopping Centre steps into Christmas
A pop-up Christmas shop and Forest Holme’s Tree of Remembrance are among the Christmas activities…
Revised toll application from Sandbanks Ferry Company
The planning inspectorate has received a revised toll increase proposal from the Sandbanks Ferry Company…
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