Rare Lucian Freud etchings to go on display in Poole

POOLE Museum invites visitors to step into the creative world of Lucian Freud with a free exhibition all about…

County among top ten safest in England, latest figures reveal

OVERALL crime has fallen again in Dorset, cementing the county’s position among the ten safest areas in England, according…

Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation

DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…

Baby born in serious condition after e-scooter hits pregnant mother

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pregnant woman and her baby were seriously injured in a collision involving…

Council housing service among England’s best following inspection

BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole Council’s housing service, BCP Homes, has been awarded the highest possible grade for its services…

Man in his 20s seriously injured in Hurn crash

A MAN in his 20s suffered serious injuries after a crash in Hurn on Tuesday (January 27). Police are appealing…

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Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail

FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…

Flooding has hit dozens of streets across Dorset

Warning to drivers as Storm Chandra hits Dorset roads

PEOPLE are being urged to take care when driving through surface waters in Dorset – after firefighters were called…

Finalists and judges at the 2025 drummer of the year competition in Poole

Drummers aim to beat the competition during Poole contest

THE next generation of beat makers will be celebrated during the 2026 Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year competition…

TV fav Chris Packham to appear in bird festival

THE MIGRATION Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden near Wareham with two winter weekends exploring migration through people, wildlife and the natural…

Sir Mark Rylance applauds film festival in 30th year

ACCLAIMED actor and director Sir Mark Rylance praises a “remarkable” film festival as it gears up to mark its…

Staff threatened with knife sharpener in store robbery

Hundreds take part in off-shore counter terrorism exercise

A MAJOR counter terrorism drill aboard a cross-channel ferry brought together multiple agencies at Poole Port yesterday. Several hundred people…

Public advised of emergency services drill at Poole Port

RESIDENTS and businesses around Poole are advised not to be alarmed as police and emergency services carry out a…

Dig deep for a muddy good time when fun run returns

IT’S READY, steady and get muddy when the much-anticipated Dorset Mud Run returns for a weekend of laughter, teamwork…

Annual celebration of Dorset culture and beloved poet William Barnes

FANS of Dorset’s rich cultural heritage are invited to celebrate the 225th birthday of the county’s beloved dialect poet…

Act today or risk losing playing fields, warn campaigners

SPORTS clubs, community groups and residents are being urged to respond urgently to a government consultation that could significantly…

Family left with “massive emptiness” following hit and run

THE FAMILY of a young father of two who died after being hit by a car in Poole have…

Brothers sentenced following reckless race on 30mph road

POOLE police are warning drivers of the dangers of excessive speed following a collision on Banks Road…

Man wanted after Poole petrol station worker attacked

OFFICERS in Poole are appealing for help to identify a man involved in an assault and criminal…

Investigation launched after man dies in suspected hit and run

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in…