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Dorset Police have said that a man has been taken to hospital with “life-changing injuries” after an alleged assault— where he was “punched by another man”— in the Hamilton Road area.

Moors Valley Country Park has announced a popular bike park will be closed for essential works. Watchmoor Bike Park will be closed for up to three days starting Wednesday 20th May 2026 for “essential tree works”.

Car parks in Bournemouth will be permanently closing to allow for construction of a major regeneration project

A £23.9million regeneration project in Boscombe starting in June is expected to take more than two years to complete

Police activity has been reported in Hamilton Road, Boscombe. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.

Brits and other holidaymakers are being warned about more than six hours at airports in Portugal due to the EU's new entry/exit system (EES).

The Red Arrows have announced their schedule for 2026 - see the full list of displays taking place in the UK and around the world.

The Foreign Secretary said the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Pension experts have warned that millions of older people, including everyone aged over 75, will miss out on new HMRC tax relief linked to the state pension.

A new biography reveals the secret wartime life of Dorset SAS hero Peter Weaver

Charlie Dimmock is well-known for her work on gardening shows such as Ground Force, and now lives in the New Forest

The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride will take place on Sunday, July 5, and organisers are hoping to beat last year’s fundraising total of £24,190.

Donny Osmond will bring the Viva UK Tour to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on February 3, 2027.

Christchurch Food Festival will take place from Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25 along the Dorset coastline at Christchurch Quay and the Quomps.

The Government's Youth Justice White Paper proposes tougher penalties for parents if children offend, including higher fines and possible jail time.

Hampshire County Council announces temporary road closures across the county from 18 May for essential works. See full list of affected roads and diversions.

14,000 visitors attended the 30th Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, held on May 16 and 17, for a weekend filled with classic cars and rare motoring memorabilia.

Fewer than 300,000 red squirrels remain in the UK, with around 39,000 in England and Wales, as the RSST and UKSA fund research.

A group of Year 2 pupils are celebrating a boost in confidence after completing a maths programme at Bournemouth University.

Duncan Edwards and the Pressure Cookers won Barchester’s 2026 charity cook-off, raising £53,000 to support disabled and vulnerable people across the UK.