Ferndown

Children will be able to eat free at the Horns Inn in Ferndown this October half-term as part of Stonegate Group's Kids Eat Free offer at participating Heritage Pubs

Children eat free at this Dorset pub during October half-term as part of scheme

Christmas at Haskins

Christmas at Haskins

Haskins Garden Centre unwraps Christmas events programme

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown has been named a finalist for the Care Home Team Award in the south west region at The Great British Care Awards 2026.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown has been named a finalist for the Care Home Team Award in the south west region at The Great British Care Awards 2026.

Ferndown care home team named finalist in Great British Care Awards 2026

The court heard he exceeded the 30mph speed limit.

The court heard he exceeded the 30mph speed limit.

Man caught driving at more than double the speed limit in 30mph zone

The Cranborne Hundred pub on Ringwood Road, Ferndown, was awarded a five-star rating by the council’s inspectors.

The Cranborne Hundred pub on Ringwood Road, Ferndown, was awarded a five-star rating by the council’s inspectors.

Recently opened Wetherspoons pub in Ferndown awarded five-star hygiene rating

Police release CCTV images of men they would like to identify following a theft in Ferndown which saw nearly £5,000 worth of fragrances stolen from Boots.

Police release CCTV images of men they would like to identify following a theft in Ferndown which saw nearly £5,000 worth of fragrances stolen from Boots.

Manhunt continues after two men steal nearly £5k of fragrances from Boots

Man arrested after sexual assault reported

Man arrested after sexual assault reported

Arrest made after teen reports sexual assault in Ferndown

The SiteZone Team at their Summer Party

The SiteZone Team at their Summer Party

Employees take ownership of Ferndown-based workplace safety technology company

MKM Building Supplies Ltd seeks to vary an existing goods vehicle operator's licence, wanting to use its Ferndown centre at Ferndown Industrial Estate, 45a Cobham Road, BH21 7QZ, as an operating centre for six goods vehicles and two trailers.

MKM Building Supplies Ltd seeks to vary an existing goods vehicle operator's licence, wanting to use its Ferndown centre at Ferndown Industrial Estate, 45a Cobham Road, BH21 7QZ, as an operating centre for six goods vehicles and two trailers.

Company wants to vary its existing goods vehicle operator's licence in Ferndown

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown held the Living Well with Sight Loss event as part of its Plan Ahead Live Well programme, welcoming members of the local community for a relaxed session of information and conversation.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown held the Living Well with Sight Loss event as part of its Plan Ahead Live Well programme, welcoming members of the local community for a relaxed session of information and conversation.

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Ferndown care home hosts successful Living Well with Sight Loss event

Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company (BBLOC)

Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company (BBLOC)

Dolly Parton’s musical legacy to help Dorset families with cancer

Maintenance manager, Joao, agreed to have his head shaved by Ferndown Manor care home residents to raise money for his chosen charity Children with Cancer UK

Maintenance manager, Joao, agreed to have his head shaved by Ferndown Manor care home residents to raise money for his chosen charity Children with Cancer UK

Care home residents in Dorset shave maintenance manager's head for charity

Vikki Slade MP was invited to meet veterans at Heathland House

Vikki Slade MP was invited to meet veterans at Heathland House

MP meets veterans and explores dementia care strategy at Ferndown care home

Dorset Police recorded 1,371 offences between 2023 and 2025 and a further 292 in the first seven months of 2026, according to data obtained by Marshall Motor Group.

Dorset Police recorded 1,371 offences between 2023 and 2025 and a further 292 in the first seven months of 2026, according to data obtained by Marshall Motor Group.

More than 1,600 mobile phone driving offences recorded across Dorset since 2023

Snap Fitness has given a taster of what’s to expect when the gym opens its doors on Victoria Road after releasing some preview images of the interior of the gym.

Snap Fitness has given a taster of what’s to expect when the gym opens its doors on Victoria Road after releasing some preview images of the interior of the gym.

First look at new 24-hour gym set to open in Dorset town this November

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown has been celebrating its Housekeeping Team during Housekeeping Appreciation Week, recognising the important role they play in the daily lives of residents.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown has been celebrating its Housekeeping Team during Housekeeping Appreciation Week, recognising the important role they play in the daily lives of residents.

Ferndown care home celebrates the hard work of its housekeeping team

Ferndown Manor, located on Golf Links Road in Ferndown, is inviting members of the public to join residents for its monthly Gentlemen’s Club, designed to foster connection and camaraderie through shared interests and activities.

Ferndown Manor, located on Golf Links Road in Ferndown, is inviting members of the public to join residents for its monthly Gentlemen’s Club, designed to foster connection and camaraderie through shared interests and activities.

Dorset care home launches its own social club dedicated to tackling loneliness

A347 New Road at the junction with Dudsbury Avenue, near Ferndown

A347 New Road at the junction with Dudsbury Avenue, near Ferndown

Teen motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries following crash

A 16 year old female was reportedly grabbed around the neck by a man who approached her making inappropriate sexual comments as she sat on a bench in Victoria road, Ferndown.

A 16 year old female was reportedly grabbed around the neck by a man who approached her making inappropriate sexual comments as she sat on a bench in Victoria road, Ferndown.

Man grabbed teen girl by neck and made sexual comments to her

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown welcomed 18 attendees to its first monthly Strength and Balance session, part of its Plan Ahead ~ Live Well programme.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown welcomed 18 attendees to its first monthly Strength and Balance session, part of its Plan Ahead ~ Live Well programme.

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Ferndown care home launches new sessions to support older people stay active

Bev Stark-Halliwell, Neal Williams, Trust Secretary for Macmillan Caring Locally, the charity which funds the Macmillan Unit, and Jamie Haskins (Haskins Charitable Fund).

Bev Stark-Halliwell, Neal Williams, Trust Secretary for Macmillan Caring Locally, the charity which funds the Macmillan Unit, and Jamie Haskins (Haskins Charitable Fund).

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Christchurch hospice receives significant grant from Ferndown garden centre

Some members of the Excel Energy team including Co-Founder Nick Neza on the left

Some members of the Excel Energy team including Co-Founder Nick Neza on the left

Renewable energy

Dorset business reaches major milestone as demand grows for renewable energy

Amberwood House residents Monica Gillings and Sheila Shire with human-sized teddy, aka Companion Nicky Stevens.

Amberwood House residents Monica Gillings and Sheila Shire with human-sized teddy, aka Companion Nicky Stevens.

Teddy bears' picnic brought childhood memories to life at Dorset care home

Care UK’s Ferndown Manor, on Golf Links Road, hosted its very own version of Notting Hill Carnival, bringing a lively atmosphere to its gardens, featuring Caribbean cuisine and live music.

Care UK’s Ferndown Manor, on Golf Links Road, hosted its very own version of Notting Hill Carnival, bringing a lively atmosphere to its gardens, featuring Caribbean cuisine and live music.

Care home in Ferndown hosts its very own version of the Notting Hill Carnival

Pauline and Christine

Pauline and Christine

81-year-old twins return to table tennis decades after dominating the sport

A good story, a cold beer, and a bit of banter can go a long way.

A good story, a cold beer, and a bit of banter can go a long way.

Care home residents share military memories at Men’s Club beer and banter session

The Cranbourne Hundred, in Ringwood Road announces new opening day

The Cranbourne Hundred, in Ringwood Road announces new opening day

Highly anticipated new Wetherspoon pub announces new opening date

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown, part of Barchester Healthcare, welcomed a visit from the Sunnyhill Church Youth Group, who performed and danced for residents before spending time chatting and sharing stories.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown, part of Barchester Healthcare, welcomed a visit from the Sunnyhill Church Youth Group, who performed and danced for residents before spending time chatting and sharing stories.

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Church youth group fills Ferndown care home with energy, laughter and music

The Acorn Inn pub in Evershot

The Acorn Inn pub in Evershot

Six Dorset pubs named among the best beer gardens in new national analysis

Artist's impression of the east pedestrian crossing looking north

Artist's impression of the east pedestrian crossing looking north

Improvement works to enhance Victoria Road in Ferndown to start next month

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown was delighted to welcome Dorset’s High Sheriff, Dr Helena Conibear DL, and fellow walkers as they completed the Christchurch to Ferndown stage of her County Line Walk.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown was delighted to welcome Dorset’s High Sheriff, Dr Helena Conibear DL, and fellow walkers as they completed the Christchurch to Ferndown stage of her County Line Walk.

High Sheriff of Dorset

Ferndown care home welcomes High Sheriff of Dorset for part of County Line Walk

Robert Hamilton, 94, and Leonard Symonds, 89

Robert Hamilton, 94, and Leonard Symonds, 89

Care homes sail together to reconnect lifelong friends on the water

Ringwood Road, Ferndown

Ringwood Road, Ferndown

Pair of people broke into Ferndown home

'Panther' spotted in Longham

'Panther' spotted in Longham

'Panther' spotted next to River Stour leaves man 'shocked'

The Supersonic Ska Show will be held at The Barrington Theatre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, on Friday, August 21.

The Supersonic Ska Show will be held at The Barrington Theatre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, on Friday, August 21.

Long-running Dorset ska band to perform charity concert in Ferndown this Friday

Residents at Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown were delighted to welcome therapy dogs Umber and his daughter, Iris, from Helpful Hounds

Residents at Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown were delighted to welcome therapy dogs Umber and his daughter, Iris, from Helpful Hounds

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs

Therapy dogs from Bournemouth charity bring joy to Ferndown care home residents

Ferndown Upper School’s all-boys acting company, Our Direction, is performing their show Boys Can, at AUB's Palace Court Theatre on September 9.

Ferndown Upper School’s all-boys acting company, Our Direction, is performing their show Boys Can, at AUB's Palace Court Theatre on September 9.

Theatre production that combat stereotypes of masculinity takes place next month

(L-R) Katie Spencer, internal sales team leader; Helen Deverill, commercial director and arena offices’ first employee; Emma Mitchell, regional sales and operations manager for Dorset; and Darcey Phelps, centre manager for Ferndown.

(L-R) Katie Spencer, internal sales team leader; Helen Deverill, commercial director and arena offices’ first employee; Emma Mitchell, regional sales and operations manager for Dorset; and Darcey Phelps, centre manager for Ferndown.

Office building celebrates 23 years at the heart of Ferndown business community

Police accident sign post

Police accident sign post

Motorcyclist left with cracked ribs after crash as driver refuses to give details

Pinnacle Plants International Ltd. has applied for a full water abstraction licence to abstract water from the River Stour.

Pinnacle Plants International Ltd. has applied for a full water abstraction licence to abstract water from the River Stour.

Company applies for licence to abstract water from the River Stour

Aldi is looking to secure sites for new stores in Dorset as part of its continued UK expansion.

Aldi is looking to secure sites for new stores in Dorset as part of its continued UK expansion.

Aldi looking to secure sites for new stores in Dorset as part of expansion plans

Aston Service Dorset Ltd, celebrating its 95th anniversary this year.

Aston Service Dorset Ltd, celebrating its 95th anniversary this year.

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Family-run Ferndown automotive specialist celebrating 95th anniversary this year

New 24-hour gym set to open in Dorset town in late autumn

A new Wetherspoon pub, The Cranborne Hundred will take over the site of the former Smugglers Haunt pub and restaurant.

A new Wetherspoon pub, The Cranborne Hundred will take over the site of the former Smugglers Haunt pub and restaurant.

Wetherspoons applies to Dorset Council for premises licence for new Ferndown pub

Police have issued an appeal for a missing girl

Police have issued an appeal for a missing girl

12-year-old girl missing after leaving home at 4:30am

S&B’s Mart Ltd has applied to Dorset Council for permission to sell alcohol between 8am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday, at Payless on 199 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0HX.

S&B’s Mart Ltd has applied to Dorset Council for permission to sell alcohol between 8am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday, at Payless on 199 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0HX.

West Moors discount shop applies for premises licence to sell alcohol all week

78-year-old Graham

78-year-old Graham

Retired teacher who went missing found unresponsive on Ferndown road

June Judd celebrating her new centenarian status with her daughter Daphne and Home Manager Sara Muslin.

June Judd celebrating her new centenarian status with her daughter Daphne and Home Manager Sara Muslin.

'Just keep breathing' - Dorset care home centenarian shares secret to long life

A new Wetherspoon pub, The Cranborne Hundred, will take over the site of the former Smugglers Haunt pub and restaurant.

A new Wetherspoon pub, The Cranborne Hundred, will take over the site of the former Smugglers Haunt pub and restaurant.

New Wetherspoon pub with "large beer garden" to open after £1 million development

Lesley with all the food

Lesley with all the food

Celebrity chef inspires community at culinary evening hosted at Dorset care home

104-year-old Margery Haynes on her birthday at Colten Care’s Amberwood House care home in Ferndown, Dorset.

104-year-old Margery Haynes on her birthday at Colten Care’s Amberwood House care home in Ferndown, Dorset.

Care home resident in Ferndown celebrates her 104th birthday with a magic show

78-year-old Graham

78-year-old Graham

Body found in search for missing Ferndown man

Care UK’s The Potteries, in Broadstone, and Ferndown Manor teamed up with their local communities to take part in a host of football-themed activities and join the nation in celebrating the huge summer of sport.

Care UK’s The Potteries, in Broadstone, and Ferndown Manor teamed up with their local communities to take part in a host of football-themed activities and join the nation in celebrating the huge summer of sport.

Dorset care homes team up with community for World Cup matchday magic

Ferndown Town Council, as the Sole Trustee of King George’s Field Charity (KGV), has celebrated the retirement of long-serving Head Groundsman Keith Wilcox, following an extraordinary 42 years of dedicated service to the Charity and the local

Ferndown Town Council, as the Sole Trustee of King George’s Field Charity (KGV), has celebrated the retirement of long-serving Head Groundsman Keith Wilcox, following an extraordinary 42 years of dedicated service to the Charity and the local

Charity pays tribute to long-serving head groundsman after 42 years of service