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Stark Warning for New Forest Drivers Amid Animal accidents Rise
New Forest drivers are being urged to drive with extra care in the National Park amid an increase in animal accidents. Last year (2025) saw a rise in animal accidents involving New Forest Commoners’ livestock such as ponies, cattle and donkeys, with 108 reported...
John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation Awards £60,000 for 2026
The Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) have kick-started 2026 with a commitment of more than £60,000 in awards to support the dreams and ambitions of young people throughout our community. This funding means that both individual young...
Rock N Roll Man
An electrifying cast ignites Rock N Roll Man on its UK tour, playing Lighthouse Poole from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 March. This bold, new musical celebrates the life and legacy of Alan Freed, the Cleveland DJ who coined the term “rock ‘n’ roll” and transformed music...
A positive, healthy start to 2026 begins at Thrive
Looking to kickstart the year feeling healthier, happier, and more connected? Thrive, the one-stop health and wellbeing event in Boscombe, is back for 2026 and is here to help you do just that. Following last year’s success, BCP Council and the Digital Skills Hub are...
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Following rave reviews and sold-out performances across the UK last year, the critically acclaimed first-ever UK and international tour of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY continues in 2026 and plays Lighthouse Poole from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 March ahead of a planned West...
Sir Mark Rylance celebrates Purbeck Film Festival at 30
Acclaimed actor and director Sir Mark Rylance praises a “remarkable” film festival as it gears up to mark its 30th anniversary. The Purbeck Film Festival was established in 1996 with the aim of bringing a variety of cinematic experiences to the area. Scores of films...
Romeo Stodard & Ren Harvieu
Lighthouse is delighted to announce that two of Britain’s most distinctive songwriters, Romeo Stodart and Ren Harvieu, are to play the Sherling Studio on Friday 25 September as part of a very select tour of unique duo shows. Romeo and Ren will be playing much-loved...
Christchurch entrepreneur named one of 2026’s leading UK female founders
Claire Richards, founder of Dorset Coast Wills based in Christchurch, Dorset, has been recognised as one of the UK's 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs. Claire, who founded her business in 2019, will be featured alongside leading female founders from across the...
Ringwood care home raises £1,600 for Parkinson’s UK
Residents and staff at a Ringwood care home have raised over £1,600 for a charity supporting people living with Parkinson’s. Over the past year, residents and the team at St Ives House care home, on Horton Road in Ashley Heath, have hosted a number of events for their...
New Prama Charity Superstore
Prama is proud to announce the official opening of a brand-new superstore on Saturday 28th February 2026 at 10:00am. Situated at Unit 6, Knighton Heath Industrial Estate, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8NE, the new superstore will offer affordable and high-quality...
Richard Thompson with Zara Philipps
Lighthouse Poole is delighted to announce the welcome return of folk rock legend Richard Thompson to play the Concert Hall on Thursday, 10 September. Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the ground-breaking group Fairport...
“Who runs the world? Girls.”
Athletic Turkish Dance Show in Dorset for one night only Meaning girls in Turkish, KIZLAR by Ceyda Tanc Dance is a celebration of what it means to be female. Combining Turkish folk dance with stunning athletic movement, this captivating show presents different images...