Vocalize Choir to perform in Ringwood
Vocalize Choir will perform The Decades Show in Verwood on 21 March 2026, featuring 1960s to 1990s hits, with matinee and evening performances and a special appearance by Vocalize Youth.
East Dorset councillor wants better bus services in St Leonards and St Ives
An East Dorset councillor has called for improvements to bus services in the area.
Cllr Barry Goringe says that the 7,600 residents in his ward, St Leonards & St Ives, are isolated if they cannot drive.
Man charged and due to appear in court in connection with fatal road traffic collision in East Dorset last year
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in East Dorset.
At around 9.30pm on the 16th September last year, Dorset Police received a report of a collision in Hurn Road, between Ringwood and Matchams, when a blue BMW 1 series left the carriageway and sustained extensive damage.
A passenger in the vehicle – named by her family as 18-year-old Laionie Kennard from Verwood – sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man aged in his 20s from Wiltshire was arrested in connection with the incident and has now been charged with causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving.
He's due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on the 20th of December.
Domestic Angels welcomes new Verwood director
Business news: Cleaning company Domestic Angels has launched in Verwood and has appointed Natalie Elliott to run the service for the town along with Ringwood.
Somerley House Estate to show outdoor movies again this summer
Adventure Cinema is returning to Somerley House Estate with outdoor films this June.
Significant improvement work starts on Castleman Trailway
Work has started on significant improvements to the Castleman Trailway between Ashley Heath and West Moors by Dorset Council.
Changes to slip road closure dates in Ringwood
The ringwood westbound entry slip closure planned for today has been postponed till January following concerns raised by Ringwood Town Council, local retailers and residents.
B3081 Verwood Road will close for tree work this week after all
The planned half-term closure of the main Verwood to Ringwood road will now go ahead as planned despite being postponed.
A31 eastbound entry slip road closure postponed
Work on the A31 widening scheme in Ringwood has been delayed till October 29th.
Five day closure of B3081 Verwood Road postponed
The B3081 Verwood Road will now not be closed during half-term following action by local councilors.