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Plaque honours Oakhaven Hospice donor whose legacy transformed inpatient unit

Oakhaven Hospice unveils plaque on September 30 honouring late patron Leon Crouch, whose legacy funded inpatient unit refurbishment and improved patient care.

Rail trespass causes more than six days of South Western delays

Trespass on the railway has caused more than six days of delays on the South Western network.

New Milton school named national finalist in two awards

A school has been named a national finalist in two categories at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Awards 2026.

Nearly 3,700 Dorset homes lack broadband speeds needed for online gaming

In the Dorset Council area - around 3,618 properties - cannot access broadband speeds of 30Mbit/s.

Final chance to visit Brownsea Island before it closes for winter

Visitors have just weeks left to enjoy the natural beauty of Brownsea Island before it closes for the winter.

Rough sleepers offered free flu and pneumococcal vaccines through NHS scheme

NHS offers free flu and pneumococcal vaccines to rough sleepers, hostel residents and people in night shelters through mobile clinics and charity partnerships.

Two roads in Bournemouth to temporarily close this month for gas works from SGN

St Michaels Road and part of West Hill Road will be closed to all vehicles from October 5 until October 23, according to plans from BCP Council.

What's on in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cinemas this weekend

A satirical black comedy with Tom Cruise, a psychological thriller based on a Colleen Hoover novel, and a queer romantic drama are among films in BCP cinemas