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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast

98-year-old local jazz legend inspires at young musicians' alumni Poole concert

98-year-old jazz legend Bob Barter performed alongside young trombonist George Farrell at the Broadstone Music Series Young Musicians Alumni Concert.

Protestors 'harassing staff and spreading misinformation' at Oceanarium

Oceanarium staff say protesters are making them feel unsafe at work and spreading damaging false claims to the public.

Fast food restaurant in Poole wants to serve late-night refreshments until 4am

Grillix Ltd applies to BCP Council for a late-night refreshment licence at 402-4 Ashley Road, Poole, seeking opening hours until 4am. Public feedback invited.

Trusted emergency veterinary service in New Forest rebrands as CVS Vets 24/7

Previously MiNightVet New Forest, the New Forest-based provider is now operating as CVS Vets 24/7 New Forest, with no changes to staff, services or location.

PACE students take part in 7km sponsored walk to raise £870 for charity

A group of Brockenhurst College students raised £870 for learning disabilities charity Mencap by doing a 7km sponsored walk recently.

Morebus invests £2.4 million in eight new buses for Bournemouth and Poole

Morebus customers travelling in and around Bournemouth and Poole are now benefiting from eight brand new double decker buses.

Wetherspoons applies to Dorset Council for premises licence for new Ferndown pub

JD Wetherspoon applies for alcohol licence at former Smugglers Haunt pub, Ferndown. Public can comment via Dorset Council Licensing until 5 August 2026.