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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.

Tops Day Nurseries sustainability champion wins hero award at 2026 ceremony

Tops Day Nurseries is celebrating after Data and Sustainability Manager Sandy was named Sustainability Hero at the Big Sustainability Awards 2026 for her work driving environmental change across the organisation.

Hospice charity receives £90,000 grant for home care

A hospice charity has received a £90,000 grant to support its end-of-life care services delivered in patients’ homes.

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.

Care home group celebrates record-equalling awards recognition

The awards ceremony will take place in London on Friday, November 6.

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.

Countdown is on to Halloween trail at Moors Valley

A spooky illuminated light trail is returning to the woods just in time for Halloween, promising eerie encounters and spooky surprises.

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