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“I was deeply disappointed by this King’s Speech"
Plans for the Government’s next year in power has received differing reactions from local MPs and councillors from welcoming “ambitious” programme to criticising the speech as “tone deaf” and “uninspiring”
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Council backs action against rise of short-term holiday lets
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has backed plans to tighten the management of short-term holiday lets, amid growing concerns over housing pressures and community impact
Lorne Castle charged with GBH after Castlepoint 'altercation'
A former Dorset Police officer has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm when he stepped in to detain a suspected shoplifter.
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Teenager guilty of rape after locking woman in toilet on Bournemouth seafront
A teenager has been found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a portable toilet on Bournemouth seafront.
Van seized during New Forest patrols over suspected cloned plate
A van has been seized by police over suspected cloned plate during patrols targeting rural crime in the New Forest.
Proactive vehicle checks held on Ringwood main road
Police and partner agencies carried out a proactive roadside operation in Ringwood aimed at tackling illegal activity, improving road safety and reducing fly-tipping across the New Forest.
Traffic and travel updates for BCP and Dorset
Traffic is building after broken down vehicle has forced a lane to close on the A31 near Ringwood.
Nine illegal e-mobility vehicles seized in Bournemouth
Police have seized nine illegal e-mobility vehicles in Bournemouth following concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters.
The 'excellent' Dorset country park with 'stunning' scenery and so much to do
Moors Valley Country Park, which is located on the edge of Dorset, has earned praise for its activities and scenery
Historic Lymington sea water baths receive grant to support restoration efforts
Plans to secure the future of historic sea water baths have taken a major step forward.
Two women arrested after assault outside Poole kebab shop
A pair of women have been arrested after a woman was reportedly assaulted earlier this month outside a kebab shop in Poole.
Bournemouth man features on Sunday Times Rich List again for 2026
James Benamor, who was born in Bournemouth, has featured on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026
Child’s ‘second hand dad’ poem highlights the power of fostering in BCP area
A heartfelt poem has captured the special bond between a child and their foster carer in the BCP area.
80-year-old woman from New Forest set to cycle 80 miles for homelessness charity
Eighty-year-old Sue Forward, from Milford on Sea is to cycle 80 miles from Liverpool to Llandudno to raise funds for the homelessness charity Hope HTS.
Bournemouth MP welcomes major NHS progress as waiting lists fall by 110,000
Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new NHS waiting lists falling by 110,000 in March—the biggest monthly fall outside the Covid pandemic since 2008.
Charity invites community to take on giant inflatable 5k challenge in July
Charity Minstead Trust, based in Lyndhurst, New Forest, is hosting an inflatable 5K challenge at the University of Southampton, Wide Lane, Eastleigh on July 11.
Community fun run event at Ringwood care home raised more than £500
Moors Manor Care Home sponsored the first West Moors Fun Run, raising over £500 for West Moors Youth Centre and Castleman Community Larder.
British Steel nationalisation welcomed by Christchurch-based steel firm
Steel industry campaigner and Christchurch structural steel firm managing director Simon Boyd welcoming the government’s decision to nationalise British Steel.
Sailor takes on huge solo challenge to raise money and awareness for dementia
A sailor is taking on a huge solo sailing challenge around Great Britain and Ireland to raise money and awareness for dementia research.
Bournecoast Holiday Agents achieves Airbnb Superhost status
Bournecoast Holiday Agents, established independent property and holiday letting specialists, has achieved Superhost status on Airbnb.