More than 43,000 properties were without power in the South West at 5am on Friday, according to the National Grid’s website.

AN ACCLAIMED stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption will visit Poole as part of a national tour. The tour calls at Lighthouse from Tuesday, January 27 to Saturday, January 31.

Lighthouse Poole's Big Christmas Appeal has raised more than £18,000 to fund free theatre, music, and cinema tickets.

The changes, set to take effect from April, mean married couples and civil partners will be able to pass on up to £5m of qualifying assets.

Sixty Million Postcards recently announced the end of an era, the closure of its site located on Exeter Road in Bournemouth. A spokesperson for the business said: "From first pints to late nights, ...

Actress Alison Steadman has been announced as special guest for the latest Pipeline: Masterclass at Lighthouse.

The CIC model means the organisation is a not-for-profit and exists to benefit the wider community, not private interests.

ALDI helped deliver 14,300 meals to people in Dorset over Christmas and new year.

The new service aims to assist those who may need help transitioning to digital banking or understanding other banking options.

Illuminate is returning to The Blue Pool nature reserve at Wareham from January 10. Visitors will be able to enjoy a winter illuminations in a tranquil setting. Posting on its website, The Blue Pool ...

New owners have taken over a Bournemouth bar chain, a day after it was announced all sites would close until further notice.