A community group has organised a family picnic and sports day to bring residents together and encourage people to take pride in their local green space.

Police are appealing for help to identify the owners of two road bikes found in the New Forest area.

A pony seizure, wildlife crime and fire prevention patrols were among the work carried out by Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team this week.

A dog walker was surprised to spot a “chunky” adult adder in the open.

A train service has issued an update after major cancellations across the network.

A museum is inviting people to step back in time and help bring history to life through volunteering.

A man was banned from seeing his mother at a care home after a row erupted between him and a nurse over the quality of care.

Thousands of music fans flocked to a fast-growing Dorset festival for four days of live performances this weekend.