Dorset News

Man denies murder after human remains found in Somerset

Poole man named after fatal skydive in Devon

The AA calls BCP Council’s plans to increase parking fines to London-levels as “unacceptable”

Second wettest Winter on record for Dorset and Warwickshire

Family pay tribute to 18-year-old who died in Wareham crash

Cyclist in his 40s suffers serious injuries in Poole road traffic crash

Consultation meetings start for proposed fire station closures in Dorset and Wiltshire

Dorset Archives Trust launches appeal for Sylvia Townsend Warner archive

Utility companies could be charged £2,500 for roadworks in BCP area

Weymouth shop caught selling illegal tobacco products and vapes to children

Appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Bournemouth collision

Bournemouth man jailed for burglaries over three-day crime spree

20mph zones to be implemented in parts of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Overturned lorry blocks A35 near Bere Regis

Pokesdown Station upgrades scaled back after Council pulls multi-million-pound investment

Coroner orders report on safety of barriers at Wembley after Oasis fan's death

Burglar who targeted elderly women in Bournemouth jailed

Traveller site close to Martin Clunes home approved by council

Public meetings to be held over potential fire station closures

Concerns raised over removal of school crossing patrol in Lytchett Matravers

Council tax for residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to rise by 6.74%

BCP Council approves budget with council tax increase

Dorset farmer fined for neglecting slurry storage rules

Police and partners unite against rural crime in Dorset

South West homes at risk as flood warnings highlight climate impact

February brings no change to South West house prices

Dorset’s Councils take 'major step' towards a greener future

Spaniel stolen from Kent in December 2025 found in West Dorset

Storm damage causes temporary closure of steps to Durdle Door beach

Police appeal after man, 30s, hospitalised in Poole crash

BCP Council pledges careful review of SEND changes

Lifeboat rescues drifting fishing vessel near Portland Bill

Work to protect landslips between Yeovil and Weymouth to begin

Labour’s alternative budget for BCP Council has been branded “reckless” by the Lib Dems

Over 3,000 electric vehicle chargepoints to be installed across Dorset

Dorset Police take action to tackle child sexual abuse