West Dorset News

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

Liverpool stunned as Amine Adli snatches last-gasp win for Bournemouth

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

Storm Ingrid brings heavy rain and strong winds to the South West

Initial works approved for AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium expansion

Nine arrested in Bournemouth as part of organised crime investigation

Planning permission approved for "significant improvements" to Vitality Stadium

Heavy rain and travel disruption expected across South West England

Teenager who drowned saving relatives from sea posthumously honoured for bravery

Fire crews respond to chemical incident at business park in Shaftesbury

Councillor criticises planning failures after ice rink leaves mark on Bournemouth Gardens

Appeal after man assaulted in Wimborne

20mph speed limits to be introduced on roads in 10 Dorset towns and village

School run traffic ‘bigger climate problem than classrooms’, report finds

New entertainment venue in Dorchester approved

Environmental groups condemn appeal over Canford Magna incinerator plans

Green Party gains first Poole councillor after Liberal Democrat defection

Dorset Council sets out £482m budget focused on care, roads and local jobs

Man appears in court accused of murder after human remains found in Somerset

Woman seriously injured in A356 crash in West Dorset