Poole5 hrs ago'I tidy and wash up to help care for my mum'Eight-year-old Willow is one of many young children that help care for their parents or loved ones.5 hrs ago1 day agoFriends died in 50C desert valley hike near DubaiAran Martinson and Cassius Newton were reported missing during a trek in sweltering temperatures, an inquest hears.1 day ago1 day agoDual carriageway set for phased maintenance closuresDorset Way will close at weekends and overnight for what the council says is essential maintenance.1 day ago2 days agoFireworks return called off due to forecast windsThe council says unsafe sea conditions mean fireworks cannot be launched from a barge off the beach.2 days ago2 days agoCouncil given £4.7m to tackle rough sleepingThe money is part of a national plan to offer every rough sleeper in England a route off the streets.2 days ago6 days agoHidden structure may solve years-old mysteryA team of specialists believes it has confirmed the location of a medieval farmstead.6 days ago22 Aug 2026How shifting spit of land became millionaire's rowRadio Solent's Steve Harris has been delving into the history of the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula.22 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Smugglers who hid migrants in car boots jailed Fousseynou Soumare and Ange Clavery were convicted at Bournemouth Crown Court21 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Harbour authority jobs at risk after ferry axedPoole Harbour Commissioners says staff are "devastated" by news of 13 planned redundancies. 20 Aug 2026...
