The latest local information

Dorset ‘continues to be one of the safest areas in the country’ after seeing fall in crime

Drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000 seized as part of road safety operation

Calum completes his apprenticeship at college in record time and with a distinction

Morebus drives forward its support for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity with £50,000 gift

Councillor Millie Earl Elected Leader of BCP Council to replace Vikki Slade

‘Victim led’ live Enhanced Video Response service introduced by Dorset Police in new initiative

Ministers approve the closure of Parkfield School with affected children finding alternative places

Household grants available for residents in need with applications open until August 16

Man caught smashing car windows with baseball bat in Bournemouth road rage incident

Dorset Police to switch to more online video interviews and phone calls to save money

Christchurch Quay officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks with Green Flag

New woodfired sauna and ice bathing wild spa opens to the public this weekend

Rockwater welcomes new host for its So Talk mental health and wellbeing sessions