The latest local information

Blow for BCP Council after independent inspectors reject local plan with strategy for growth up to 2039

Charity hopes to raise around £100,000 to fund extra items to enhance new maternity unit

New housing development in Poole expected to give £24 million social value boost

Christchurch Bypass to close for essential maintenance from Purewell to Somerford

Appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after motorcyclist receives life-threatening injuries

Airline academy is set for growth as Bournemouth Airport is chosen for second UK pilot training facility

BH Live helping more than 50 sports people across the BCP region to achieve their full potential

Force highlights support for domestic abuse victims as No More Week raises awareness of issue

More children living in BCP Council area receive their first choice of secondary school on National Offer Day

Bestselling authors Milly Johnson and Paige Toon to headline inaugural Romance Writing Festival

Scottish dog owner offering £20,000 reward for lost pet travels to Bournemouth after possible sighting

Sam Crowe named as interim Chief Executive at Dorset Council

Photos: Prince of Wales visits Sunseeker Skills Academy to support Homewards initiative