12+ hour, 59+ min ago   (400+ words) The River Stour and Christchurch Harbour matter. They are where children sail, families spend time together, and people connect with nature. I love spending time there myself. But none of us can enjoy these waters if we're left wondering whether…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago   (356+ words) Women will be offered legal guidance at a new festival focused on wellbeing and personal growth. Ellis Jones Solicitors, the legal partner for the inaugural Wild & Wiser festival, will be among the panellists in a special session on September 19 and…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (256+ words) US President Donald Trump has said he “loved” the backlash to his comments in support of Irish unification. Mr Trump spoke briefly to reporters on Sunday as he walked to the first tee on his golf resort in Doonbeg, Co…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (567+ words) Andy Lennox and his family feel it plays a vital role in attracting tourism to Bournemouth (Image: Torq Hopper) The Bournemouth surf community came together on Sunday to raise concerns over BCP Council’s upcoming plans to refurbish Bournemouth Pier. They…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (130+ words) The Royal Air Force will conduct a high-powered engine test on an A400M transport aircraft at Bournemouth Airport. The test is required after a new engine was installed on the aircraft. Normally, engine testing does not take place at the airport…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (436+ words) A Dorset region that "has it all" has been lauded for being a great place for a group break in the UK. The Isle of Purbeck was praised by Cosmopolitan writer Jess Edwards as an alternative to the more well-known…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (443+ words) More than £4million is being reallocated from pier repairs to other projects. BCP Council originally earmarked £9.6million for repairs to Bournemouth Pier from a £20million government grant received in March 2023. However, £4.3million of that funding will now be redirected to stabilise East and West…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (476+ words) Church bells rang out once again as a community gathered to celebrate the completion of a major restoration project. The bells of All Saints Church in Milford on Sea were heard last Sunday for the first time since February, marking…...

4+ day, 42+ min ago   (168+ words) Flights have been delayed and cancelled in Bournemouth following an air traffic control glitch. Delays and cancellations affected some passengers travelling through Bournemouth Airport this week, following issues with the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) system. The air traffic control…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (223+ words) A TALK on plants that helped shape a national retail revolution will open a new season of public talks. Wimborne u3a’s autumn programme begins on Friday, October 16 at Wimborne Methodist Church, with Martin Stewart presenting 8 Generations, One Passion, which tells…...