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'Desperate to unite' winner with unclaimed £1 million prize ticket
EuroMillions £1m prize unclaimed in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. National Lottery urges players to check tickets for code HPCF58869. Claim by May 3, 2026.
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LIVE: Crash between lorry and car partially blocks road
Delays in Longham after a reported crash. Updates to follow
Force secures 'positive results' for victims as burglary solve rate rises
The Force has secured positive results for victims of burglary as it continues to relentlessly pursue offenders targeting homes in the county.
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Plans for Bournemouth ice rink set to be refused - a week after opening
Bournemouth’s Christmas festive event could have planning permission refused just days after launching.
Morebus celebrates double success at national awards
Morebus and Go South Coast win big at Route One Awards; Go South Coast named Large Bus Operator of the Year. Richard Wade takes Manager of the Year.
Schoolchildren design flag to welcome visitors to development
Milldown CE Academy pupils win flag design contest for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties’ development in Lower Bryanston, Bryanston Holt, earning the pair a £50 Amazon voucher and the school a £250 donation.
Long-established taxi firm launches nationwide service
PRC Streamline Taxis launches a national taxi network on its app, with the potential to reach 60,000 licensed drivers from the smallest towns and villages to the largest cities.
Four days of free car parking announced for Christmas
New Forest District Council offers free parking in town and village centre car parks on 6, 20, 21 December and one other free parking day, decided by each of the town and parish councils, to coincide with their own festive events.
Dorset museum to become a hub of festive fun this Christmas season
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is set to become a hub of festive fun this Christmas season.
National Express offers free coach travel for Christmas
Onboard, families can expect leather reclining seats, free Wi-Fi on selected services and plenty of luggage space for Christmas gifts.
Roman coins found in Dorset field fetch over £16,000 at auction
A hoard of 97 Roman coins found in Dorset by metal detectorist Trenton Oliver sold for £16,625 at Noonans Mayfair auction, exceeding estimates.
Knife crime crackdown in Dorset with knife arches and surrender bins
Dorset Police continues its efforts as part of the NPCC Sceptre campaign, running from November 17-23, 2025, to combat knife crime, with public events in Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Care home commemorates Armistice Day with tribute to fallen
Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne marked Armistice Day with a two-minute silence, poppies, local cadets, and music.
School's fundraising event raises £19k for Nepal charity
A weekend charity event raised £19,000 for Nepal-based NGO Right4Children, supporting sports in schools. Pupil-led stalls, an auction, and live music featured.
All you need to know about the return of Winter Wanderland
Ringwood's Winter Wanderland returns 30 November with 80+ market stalls, live entertainment, Santa parade, Christmas lights, and free parking.
MP fights for 'better protection' against cowboy builders
Tom Hayes MP urges Parliament to tackle rogue builders in Bournemouth East, calling for tougher regulations, licensing, and better protection for homeowners.
Road safety improvements planned at busy Dorset junction
Dorset Council to improve road safety at Gore Clump junction on the C13, with work from 24 Nov–19 Dec and closures on weekdays 24 Nov–12 Dec and overnight 15–17 Dec. A diversion via the A350 will be in place during the overnight closures, and a new layout planned.
New initiative launched to support terminally ill patients
Marie Curie launches new Bournemouth initiative with North Bournemouth PCN to support terminally ill patients and advance care plans.
Charity launches Christmas appeal amid 'all-time high' demand
Julian House launches Christmas Appeal as demand for homelessness support in Dorset reaches record high. Charity urges public donations to aid vital services.
Care home raises hundreds through festival of light
These included stained glass-style stars and hanging 'botanical' lanterns which residents had decorated earlier in arts and crafts sessions.