West Dorset News

BCP leader: Council tax rises "very likely"

Planned Beaminster Travellers’ site opposed by Martin Clunes could go ahead after flood risk report

Man jailed for raping two women in Poole

Warnings Dorset Council could face bankruptcy

Dorset Council unveils plans for one of south west’s largest solar farms

Fire brigade "highly vigilant" as bonfires commence

Bournemouth drug dealer jailed after police find crack cocaine and heroin

Parents demand urgent action as SEND system ‘fails’ children across Dorset

Man charged after reported distraction burglary in Bournemouth

Man dies after Poole collision

Residents claim they were humiliated at BCP Council meeting

Poole Museum set to reopen following £10m transformation into major cultural destination

Information appeal after reported assault in Weymouth

Bournemouth retains Purple Flag status for 15th year for its safe and vibrant nightlife

Families warned of fire risks during Halloween celebrations

Woman charged after footballer loses leg in M27 crash

Motorcyclist in serious condition in hospital after Poole crash

Emergency repairs to historic Lyme Regis Cobb after storm damage leaves structure at ‘risk of collap...

Police appeal after collision near Blandford

Councillor accuses Dorset Council of ‘copping out’ over Airbnb and second homes

Penalty charge notices rise 15% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole amid parking crackdowns

Government delay to SEND reforms leaves councils ‘on the brink’, warns BCP alliance

Poole MP pushes for ‘Progressive Pensions’ to align savings with social justice and climate goals

Anger as residents claim work begins on Lytchett Minster traveller site before planning approval

Man jailed for Bournemouth burglary after his blood links him to crime

Dorset campaigners call on parents to ‘start a pact’ and delay smartphones until age 14

Dorset campaigners warn children's health will suffer if more isn't done to stop wood burning

Bournemouth stalker jailed after causing woman to "live in fear"

Superyacht head chef from Dorset drowned after night out drinking in France

Bournemouth woman dies in West Dorset crash

Final call for Dorset firms to apply for £800k business growth grants

Prolific shoplifter jailed after targeting shops in Bournemouth and Christchurch

Family pay tribute to 'kind, devoted' Dorset couple who died in campervan in New Forest

Police CCTV appeal after theft near Sturminster Newton

£400,000 upgrade to Dorset’s water network aims to secure future supply

Burglar who entered home of elderly Bournemouth couple jailed