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Folk rock legends from Newcastle to perform at Poole venue this October

Lindisfarne, fronted by co-founder Rod Clements, will take the stage at Lighthouse Poole on October 31.

Poole Park’s Whitecliff Gate area set for upgrades to enhance cycling and walking

Poole Park improvements begin October 5, with BCP Council upgrading Whitecliff Gate, paths, planting, accessibility and habitats for walkers and cyclists.

Dorset business named British Marine Business of the Year at awards

Rockley is delighted to announce that they have been named British Marine Business of the Year 2026.

End of season for RNLI lifeguards in east Dorset as final patrols finish up

RNLI patrols at Sandbanks, Bournemouth West, Bournemouth East, and Boscombe East will finish on September 27, marking the end of lifeguard service for the year.

Feature film set and filmed at Bournemouth University sees global release

Epic: First Semester, written and directed by BU graduate student Aditya Haasan, premiered on September 11, and features the university as a central location.

Rockwater gets permission to keep deck on beach for another three years

Rockwater can keep its Branksome beach deck in Poole for three years, subject to conditions including seasonal removal, no music and limited hours.

Bournemouth Rugby Club kicks off new season in style with dazzling awards dinner

Bournemouth Rugby Club kicked off the new season in unforgettable style with a glittering Awards Dinner and Pre Season Launch at Bournemouth’s iconic Pavilion

Nursery children across Dorset join forces for community litter pick

Tops Day Nurseries, brought together children and colleagues from its Dorset nurseries on September 18 as part of a company-wide community litter pick.