The idea is that local leaders are better placed to understand what our communities need and how investment can make the biggest difference. It also means Wessex would have a mayor to speak for the ...

The UK’s competition watchdog is investigating Facebook owner Meta over whether it is imposing “exploitative terms” on publishers and advertisers which breach competition rules.

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating a report of the alleged “assault” of a cleric in Armagh. It comes following an incident involving former teacher Enoch Burke at St Patrick’s Church of ...

An unusual sea creature has washed up on a Dorset beach following stormy weather. An oceanic pufferfish was discovered on Studland beach after storms Austen and Babet. Dorset Wildlife Trust said the ...

AFTER a positive start to life as interim manager of Poole Town Football Club with three wins, one draw and one defeat; the club has confirmed the appointment of Josh Staunton has become permanent.

National Express operator Mobico is set to be taken into Spanish hands after striking a £308 million takeover deal. Shares in the company jumped more than a 10th in early trading on Friday after ...

Yorkshire Water has announced the departure of its chief executive, a day after the water supplier was given the lowest environmental rating by regulators. Nicola Shaw has decided to step down after ...

A claim by BCP Council leader Millie Earl that 40 businesses have opened in Bournemouth town centre in the past year has been ...

Oceanarium Bournemouth earns BIAZA accreditation for animal welfare, conservation, education and research, joining top UK and Irish zoos and aquariums.

Dorset's Rockley Park seeks to turn its Mash & Barrel into a JD Wetherspoon, with longer Sunday opening, alcohol and entertainment hours. Views by November 11.

Royal Bournemouth Hospital unveils a refurbished Gully’s Place suite for children with life-limiting conditions, backed by Olex and Howdens Ferndown.