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Enjoy a family day out at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Ticket prices reduced for popular Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show after VAT cut

'We lost our beautiful daughter': Parents welcome one-off MenB vaccine rollout

Bournemouth University’s (BU) BSc (Hons) Product Design student Rupert Murphy has won the New Designer of the Year 2026 award for his ‘Re-Warm’ project at the New Designers Awards in London.

Bournemouth University’s (BU) BSc (Hons) Product Design student Rupert Murphy has won the New Designer of the Year 2026 award for his ‘Re-Warm’ project at the New Designers Awards in London.

Bournemouth University student wins New Designer of the Year Award in London

Bryanston has announced the appointment of Titus Edge as the first Executive Head of Bryanston starting in January 2027.

Bryanston has announced the appointment of Titus Edge as the first Executive Head of Bryanston starting in January 2027.

Bryanston School

New executive head with nearly 30 years of leadership appointed at Bryanston

Family pay tribute to 'amazing' woman who died in plane crash

Councillor Sharon Carr-Brown, Tom Hayes MP, and Friends of Charminster Library Secretary Louise Norman

Councillor Sharon Carr-Brown, Tom Hayes MP, and Friends of Charminster Library Secretary Louise Norman

Parliamentary debate draws national attention to future of Bournemouth libraries

Neil Duncan-Jordan MP

Neil Duncan-Jordan MP

Neil Duncan-Jordan calls on Government for greater support for Poole High Street

This week, Jessica Toale MP welcomed DES Justice campaigners back to Parliament for a meeting with the Minister for Health and Innovation and the first parliamentary adjournment debate dedicated to DES.

This week, Jessica Toale MP welcomed DES Justice campaigners back to Parliament for a meeting with the Minister for Health and Innovation and the first parliamentary adjournment debate dedicated to DES.

British Government

Bournemouth MP backs campaigners' calls for a national inquiry into DES scandal

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love will come to Lighthouse Poole on July 18.

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love will come to Lighthouse Poole on July 18.

Lighthouse Theatre

Pianist who played with Meat Loaf for more than 25 years to come to Dorset venue

Dominic Holmes, new Head of Employment at Steele Raymond Solicitors

Dominic Holmes, new Head of Employment at Steele Raymond Solicitors

Steele Raymond Solicitors

Senior hire at leading South Coast law firm as it invests in employment law

Lauren Day, foreground left, is the new Managing Partner of Ellis Jones Solicitors, replacing Nigel Smith, standing right. The pair are pictured at the firm’s latest annual general meeting, held at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.

Lauren Day, foreground left, is the new Managing Partner of Ellis Jones Solicitors, replacing Nigel Smith, standing right. The pair are pictured at the firm’s latest annual general meeting, held at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.

Ellis Jones Solicitors

All change as 'inspirational trailblazer' steps up to head Dorset law firm

Planned protests tonight outside theatre as Katie Hopkins set to perform show

St Peter’s students Joe, Joe, and Rocky spent successive weekends removing graffiti from the Boscombe underpass, supported by Meyrick Cleaning, which donated cleaning supplies, and Tom Hayes MP, who joined the project and helped to scrub away graffiti.

St Peter’s students Joe, Joe, and Rocky spent successive weekends removing graffiti from the Boscombe underpass, supported by Meyrick Cleaning, which donated cleaning supplies, and Tom Hayes MP, who joined the project and helped to scrub away graffiti.

Bournemouth MP helps students scrub away graffiti from Boscombe underpass

Jessica Toale MP is inviting young people aged 16 to 19 to apply for this year's Politics Summer School, taking place on August 24 and 25 at Bournemouth University

Jessica Toale MP is inviting young people aged 16 to 19 to apply for this year's Politics Summer School, taking place on August 24 and 25 at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

Young people invited by Jessica Toale to apply for free politics summer school

Lymington resident Ian Paton's entry for the Shed of the Year, Mr Potts

Lymington resident Ian Paton's entry for the Shed of the Year, Mr Potts

Lymington resident reaches final of Shed of the Year competition

Next of kin appeal

Next of Kin appeal for a woman in her eighties died at home in Poole

Katrina Ford, new CEO of Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck

Katrina Ford, new CEO of Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck

Citizens Advice

New CEO of Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck calling for new trustees

Forest Holme Hospice Charity volunteer and supporter Tiff Watson

Forest Holme Hospice Charity volunteer and supporter Tiff Watson

Forest Holme Hospice

Christchurch filmmaker captures a lifetime of memories with hospice volunteer

Kimberley Davies with podcast guest Helen Thorn, bestselling author and comedian and one half of successful comedy duo Scummy Mummies.

Kimberley Davies with podcast guest Helen Thorn, bestselling author and comedian and one half of successful comedy duo Scummy Mummies.

Bournemouth's ‘Candid Divorce Lawyer’ hits 10K milestone with pioneering podcast

Mr Langham appears to drive straight towards Mr Stott moving on to the wrong side of the road

Mr Langham appears to drive straight towards Mr Stott moving on to the wrong side of the road

Portland waste incinerator

WATCH: Telehandler driven towards campaigner in clash over waste incinerator

Left to right: Charlotte Wishaw, Tom Hayes MP and Eleanor Ball

Left to right: Charlotte Wishaw, Tom Hayes MP and Eleanor Ball

Art exhibition from local university now on display at MP's constituency office

Tom Hayes MP and Principal Sarah Simmons outside Queen's Park Academy

Tom Hayes MP and Principal Sarah Simmons outside Queen's Park Academy

Bournemouth MP visits Queen's Park Academy to highlight ongoing SEND Challenges

Serena and Dave's England flag

Serena and Dave's England flag

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries couple quickly becoming lucky charm for England after latest victory

Crook Coroners Court

Coroner seeks family of senior man who died at home in Lymington

Gwen Raggett MBE from Bournemouth, who has spent more than 60 years supporting the community through volunteering with Royal Voluntary Service, has celebrated her 100th birthday

Gwen Raggett MBE from Bournemouth, who has spent more than 60 years supporting the community through volunteering with Royal Voluntary Service, has celebrated her 100th birthday

Bournemouth woman who volunteered for more than 60 years celebrates 100th birthday

Jason Wilsher-Mills in Harbour Life Gallery, Poole Museum

Jason Wilsher-Mills in Harbour Life Gallery, Poole Museum

Step into a world of imagination in new exhibition at Poole Museum next week

Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies will be adapted for theatre more than 25 years after its original BBC broadcast and will visit venues across the country in 2027, including Bournemouth Pavilion from May 25 to May 29.

Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies will be adapted for theatre more than 25 years after its original BBC broadcast and will visit venues across the country in 2027, including Bournemouth Pavilion from May 25 to May 29.

Bournemouth Pavilion

Victoria Wood's 'beloved' sitcom to be performed at Bournemouth venue in 2027

Bunty Turner, WAAF veteran and childhood TB survivor, celebrates her 100th birthday.

Bunty Turner, WAAF veteran and childhood TB survivor, celebrates her 100th birthday.

Swanage resident and former WAAF veteran celebrates 100 years of life

The scene on 27 June after fire destroyed The View Coffee Shop in Milton Abbas

The scene on 27 June after fire destroyed The View Coffee Shop in Milton Abbas

Fundraiser for coffee shop destroyed by fire raises thousands of pounds

Chef Akhtar Hussain (right) and Giash Uddin (left), co-owner of Taj Mahal, EUROASIA Curry Awards 2025

Chef Akhtar Hussain (right) and Giash Uddin (left), co-owner of Taj Mahal, EUROASIA Curry Awards 2025

Restaurant promises free curry if England win the World Cup

Sandbanks residents next to the fence

Sandbanks residents next to the fence

Local government

Residents fight back against fence blocking access to 'private' beach

Police have been carrying out patrols in the area

Police have been carrying out patrols in the area

Unauthorised encampment on recreation ground in Poole

'Could this be the catalyst moment for Dorset?'

Wimborne Minster

Wimborne Minster

New safety scheme to launch in town

Teddy walked and scooted 102 miles in a month to raise money for the Macmillan Unit hospice in Christchurch in memory of his ‘Gaga’ Bernard Brayer from New Milton.

Teddy walked and scooted 102 miles in a month to raise money for the Macmillan Unit hospice in Christchurch in memory of his ‘Gaga’ Bernard Brayer from New Milton.

Macmillan Local

Seven-year-old walked and scooted 102 miles for charity in memory of his 'Gaga'

The home-business is located in a back garden of the Hamworthy estate

The home-business is located in a back garden of the Hamworthy estate

Thai massage parlour successfully granted retrospective planning

Johan Nayar with Lord Neil Kinnock at the House of Lords

Johan Nayar with Lord Neil Kinnock at the House of Lords

Bournemouth filmmaker brings award-winning music documentary to House of Lords

Rich Evetts, a member of Poole Hockey Club, is tackling the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc, a demanding 12-day trek covering more than 100 miles through France, Italy and Switzerland, to raise funds for his local club.

Rich Evetts, a member of Poole Hockey Club, is tackling the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc, a demanding 12-day trek covering more than 100 miles through France, Italy and Switzerland, to raise funds for his local club.

Poole hockey player takes on long distance mountain trek to support club

Caroline Derrick Gray from Swanage has won Ms Great Britain Kent Classic 2026

Caroline Derrick Gray from Swanage has won Ms Great Britain Kent Classic 2026

Woman raises awareness of 'vaping dangers' after husband's death

Two New Forest community groups have joined GatherUK

Two New Forest community groups have joined GatherUK

Clubs and societies

New Forest community groups find new home after social media issues

Louise and Oscar

Louise and Oscar

Support dog helps woman find new sense of independence

Tony Finlay, a mentor at UKG Language & Learning in Ringwood, has reached the halfway point of his 630-mile South West Coast Path challenge, aiming to raise funds for Summer Adventure Camp opportunities for young people in Alternative Provision.

Tony Finlay, a mentor at UKG Language & Learning in Ringwood, has reached the halfway point of his 630-mile South West Coast Path challenge, aiming to raise funds for Summer Adventure Camp opportunities for young people in Alternative Provision.

South West Coast Path

Mentor reaches halfway point of 630 mile South West Coast Path challenge

The scene this morning [27 June] after fire destroyed The View Coffee Shop in Milton Abbas

The scene this morning [27 June] after fire destroyed The View Coffee Shop in Milton Abbas

Dorset village coffee shop devastated by fire overnight

Bryanston Prep pupil Viktorija G in Year 6, has been selected to perform with the English Youth Ballet in its forthcoming production of The Nutcracker at Lighthouse Poole.

Bryanston Prep pupil Viktorija G in Year 6, has been selected to perform with the English Youth Ballet in its forthcoming production of The Nutcracker at Lighthouse Poole.

Year 6 pupil at Bryanston Prep school set to perform with English Youth Ballet

Bournemouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Bournemouth Echo

Margaret Okell after her fall in Winton

Margaret Okell after her fall in Winton

Woman injured after fall on 'uneven' pavement

Brandon Flowers will perform at the O2 academy in Bournemouth on October 14 as part of a new UK and Ireland tour.

Brandon Flowers will perform at the O2 academy in Bournemouth on October 14 as part of a new UK and Ireland tour.

Brandon Flowers

Acclaimed frontman of The Killers to perform at Bournemouth venue in October

Debbie Sharman was presented with the Royal College of Podiatry Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding and sustained contribution to podiatric care, particularly for improving health outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Debbie Sharman was presented with the Royal College of Podiatry Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding and sustained contribution to podiatric care, particularly for improving health outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Royal College of Podiatry

Leading Dorset podiatrist receives prestigious lifetime achievement award

Guillaume Junior Atangana races to gold in the men’s 400m T11 final at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.

Guillaume Junior Atangana races to gold in the men’s 400m T11 final at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.

Paralympic medallist and world Para Athletic champion to visit Bournemouth

A next of kin appeal has been issued.

A next of kin appeal has been issued.

Next of kin appeal for 84-year-old man who died in Bournemouth

Margaret Green Animal Rescue (MGAR) is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Tiffin as its new chief executive.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue (MGAR) is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Tiffin as its new chief executive.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue

New chief executive appointed at established animal charity in Dorset

Jessica Toale MP and Policing Minister, Sarah Jones MP

Jessica Toale MP and Policing Minister, Sarah Jones MP

Anti-social behaviour

Bournemouth MP meets with policing minister to discuss shoplifting and ASB

LovItaly Cristina Cavalleri (front) and Sarah Read

LovItaly Cristina Cavalleri (front) and Sarah Read

Sardinian flavours and recipes set to delight visitors at Wimborne Food Festival

A next of kin appeal has been issued.

A next of kin appeal has been issued.

Next of kin appeal for 78-year-old woman who died at home in Bournemouth