A war hero with a tragic tale had humble beginnings as a pupil of a school in north Dorset.

RESIDENTS face paying more in council tax after Dorset Council said it would be increasing its share of the bill.

Poundland which occupies a large and prominent site in South Street, is due to close on Sunday, January 18. An extensive closing down sale has been going on since the decision was announced which ...

Emma Raducanu has been left less than impressed by the Australian Open’s scheduling after being forced to scramble to get ready for the tournament.

A £50 million claim for compensation over Scotland’s failed deposit return scheme has been rejected by a Court of Session ...

Russia has not spared a single Ukrainian power plant from attack since its all-out invasion, Ukraine’s new energy minister ...

The opening stage of next year’s Tour de France will see cyclists race from Edinburgh to Carlisle on July 2, making their way ...

A host of stars and events will be coming to the BIC in 2026 with the venue offering ‘something for everyone’.

BOURNEMOUTH Pavilion has announced a 2026 season packed with music, culture, comedy and show-stopping performances. Building on a successful 2025 programme, operator BH Live said it continues to ...

FLU and norovirus continue to put pressure on hospitals across the south west, the NHS has said. Latest data shows an average of 262 people a day were in hospital with flu, some in critical care, for ...

A NEW stage play will be performed at Lighthouse later this month. Rank is based on a true story, rooted in Dan Gaisford’s personal experience as a taxi driver. The one-man show, which is written and ...

Content Ignite named among Britain’s fastest-growing tech firms in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026, ranking 45th for software and leading in ...