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Here's how your Morebus services will be affected over Christmas and New Year's
Morebus has announced its Christmas and new year timetable ahead of the festive season.
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Council leader's warning of £183m hole in finances if delays in SEND reform continue
The leader of BCP Council has written to Government ministers calling for collaboration with local authorities to fix the SEND system and warns of the pressures placed on councils by continuing to delay reforms.
LIVE: Trains disrupted and delays on A338 near Ringwood - updates
The latest traffic and travel updates as trains disrupted and delays reported on the A338 at Blashford
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Former Costa Coffee outlet converted into charity shop
A Hampshire hospice is celebrating the opening of the latest addition to its collection of charity shops
New UK passports to be issued from next week - this is what you need to know
This is all you need to know about the new UK 2025 passports being issued from December - see what they look like
Rail controllers believed police carried out track search on night teenager died
Tim Daniels, who was the Wessex Incident Controller for Network Rail at the time of the incident in March 2023, gave evidence at the inquest into the death of 15-year-old Roxy Phillips who died from injuries caused by electrocution after coming into contact with an electrified rail line.
Calls to change council culture after financial scandal
Calls for cultural change have been made at Dorset Council over its financial controls.
Residents given special tour of Arts University Bournemouth
Arts University Bournemouth welcomed Christchurch Community Partnership service users for a campus tour, fostering intergenerational links and in preparation for students pitching social media campaign ideas.
Section of Wimborne Road East in Ferndown to be closed
A section of Wimborne Road East in Ferndown will close for roadworks on 5 December, 9.30am–2.30pm. A signed diversion route will be in place, and Dorset Council warns of £1,000 fines.
Accountancy firm urges businesses to 'stay calm' ahead of budget
Poole's Grasp Accountants urges south coast businesses to avoid pre-Budget panic and focus on long-term plans amid speculation over tax and policy changes.
Housebuilder contributes almost £30 million to local infrastructure
Barratt David Wilson Homes contributes almost £30m in local infrastructure, supporting jobs, affordable housing, and community projects across 11 developments.
MP calls to extend school transport for older students
A Dorset MP is calling for funded school transport to be extended to 16- and 17-year-olds after concerns were raised by students at Purbeck School.
Beaulieu to be transformed into festive masterpiece for Christmas
Experience 'A Palace House Christmas' at Beaulieu, with magical festive installations by Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie. Tickets include National Motor Museum.
Go Ape extends playtime at four locations until 2026
An adult can also join in for free with every child under six.
University to offer dual accredited degrees to students
The CMI's research shows 89 per cent of its partners believe Chartered Manager status enhances students' career prospects.
New affordable housing development opens in New Forest
New Forest District Council and Pennyfarthing Homes unveil 23 new affordable homes in New Milton, converting the former Advertiser and Times site.
Police renew commitment to tackle violence against women
Dorset is among the safest counties in the country, but the police acknowledge that violence and harassment disproportionately affect women and girls.
Black-tie ball raises more than £47,000 for young carers
MYTIME Young Carers’ Roaring 20s charity ball at Hilton Bournemouth raises more than £47,000 to support young carers across the UK. Event highlights and sponsors.
Motorcycling legend receives lifetime achievement award
Motorcycling legend Sammy Miller MBE wins the Royal Automobile Club's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for his "remarkable contributions to motorcycling and engineering excellence".
Extinction Rebellion group takes protest to Wimborne
Shirley Belwood, a local XR member, said: "Our placards said it plainly: Those who did the least suffer the most."