Dorset News

Heart of Wessex Line: embankment upgrades to take place next month

Storm Chandra: widespread flooding and travel disruption continues

Dorset Council funded school buses will NOT be running today due to flooding

Baby in 'serious condition' after pregnant woman hit by e-bike in Poole

RNLI issues warning as large swell forecast to hit South West

Dorset police recognised at national level for work tackling violence against women and girls

Investigation underway after burglary at Bournemouth home

Neighbourhood police in South West set for record funding boost

Woman seriously injured in Bournemouth collision

Heavy rain to worsen flooding just days after Storm Chandra

Storm Chandra: severe flood warning remains around Iford Bridge

Planned fire station closures could increase response times across Dorset and Wiltshire

No further action after death of man in Weymouth

Flood risk remains in Somerset and Dorset after Storm Chandra

Man dies after lorry enters river near Ringwood

Body found in search for missing Bournemouth man

Storm Chandra: 'Danger to life' flood warning issued in Bournemouth

Pub landlord claims business rates changes 'not enough'

Storm Chandra: hundreds of flood warnings and alerts in aftermath

Council crews working 'round the clock' to deal with impact of Storm Chandra

People rescued from floodwater as Storm Chandra continues to batter the South West

Union says fire service cuts could lead to nearly 100 firefighter losses

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance reveal plans to expand operations

Three Bournemouth men charged in drug and money laundering investigation

Storm Chandra batters South West and Midlands

BCP Council defends environmental record after climate criticism

RNLI issues safety advice as Storm Chandra brings dangerous coastal conditions to south west

Man in life-threatening condition after Bournemouth collision

Man hospitalised after reported assault and dangerous driving in Poundbury

Witnesses sought after rock is thrown at bus in Bournemouth

More weather warnings issued as heavy rain and wind is set to draw in

New research shows drastic effects the menopause can have on autistic people

LED streetlights and solar panels to help Dorset Council slash energy costs

Dorset MP warns parliament DBS system is “failing” families

Southampton man sentenced to 10 years for people smuggling and drug offences

Camp Bestival Dorset announces 2026 lineup