Dorset News

Tributes to "perfect son" after his death in Somerset

Police investigating aggressive customer in Poole making threats to kill

Travellers' site next to Dorset home of actor Martin Clunes recommended for council approval

Suspected unexploded ordnance found in River Stour near Wimborne

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole announce joint bid to be UK's first town of culture

18-year-old passenger dies in car crash near Wareham

South West sees improvement as snow and downpours ease

Millions pledged to tackle potholes and improve roads in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Brothers from Bournemouth charged with drug offences

Dorset's Chief Constable to retire after 33 years of policing

Fire Service urges caution with roads still impacted by flooding

Sugary drinks may be linked to rising anxiety among teenagers

Police investigating reported assault involving screwdriver in Dorchester

Teenagers set to appear in Court after alleged Bournemouth beach violence

AI to be used by BCP Council to 'enhance services' for communities

Arts Council England will fund Bournemouth’s award-winning arts festival in 2026

Man to appear in court in connection with reported rape in Weymouth

Fresh doubt cast on Bournemouth murder conviction and claims police pressured witness

Dorset and Cornwall show less interest in electric cars

Dire need for social care investment says MP after day with ambulance crews

Social housing providers in Dorset urged to stop selling former council properties

Jordon Ibe to appear in court after being charged with actual bodily harm

Police appeal after dangerous driving incident in Purbeck

Dorset Council commits Government funding for Osprey Quay Special School on Portland

Number of councillors on Dorset Council likely to stay at 82

Inquiry to take place into Dorset Council's response to flooding

Over 1m waiting-list surgeries completed in South West for the first time

Bournemouth man one of two charged with murder of 60-year-old

Dorset Council is ‘difficult’ to work with, says survey

Alton Towers U-turn on disability pass terms after backlash

New official swimming sites proposed in the South West of England

NHS South West surpasses 1 million elective operations in one year

East Beach at West Bay among 13 proposed new swimming spots

Public consultation on fire station closures begins today

Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker after incident in Weymouth

Coastal path closed after cliff fall in Charmouth