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BOURNEMOUTH Airport has issued a warning to its passengers following the fire on the A31.

Last time, I wrote about Bournemouth’s next chapter. The response was encouraging. People clearly care about this place.

Forecasters warn the extreme heat could disrupt transport and power networks as dry, hot weather continues to grip the country.

A motorcyclist was left with three cracked ribs after a female driver left the scene without  near Ferndown.

The A31 through the New Forest remains closed in both directions this morning due to a HGV fire which spread to nearby verges and trees.

Gardeners have been advised to cut back 6 plants in August for an extra boost of flowers, including hardy geraniums and Delphiniums

Vehicles were abandoned after a massive fire broke out in the New Forest on Sunday afternoon.

Forecasters have warned that parts of the country could see mid-30s temperatures this week.

The A31 is still closed both ways this morning several hours after a vehicle fire spread to the central reservation. We will be bringing you latest updates.

New performances inspired by this year's ELEMENTAL theme join the programme for Arts by The Sea festival taking place in Bournemouth, September 25 and 26.

Bournemouth-based solo artist Julian Barry has released what he says will be his final studio album before taking a break from music.

A professional performer from Dorset is set to appear on television this week after being invited to feature in a documentary about cruise life.

A summer fayre is set to bring together the community for a day of fun, fundraising and celebration.

Parley Place care home in West Parley will be opening their doors to the local community for a Country themed Summer Fayre on 29th August from 2pm.

A car finance company is opening an office in Bournemouth, which is officially its first office outside of Manchester.

A community group founded just months ago is already making waves with two high-profile summer events.

Churchill Living is hosting a ‘Picnic on the Patio’ at its Clinton Lodge development in Lymington on Thursday, August 13, from 2pm to 4pm.

The appointment of a new prime minister marks an important moment for the UK economy and offers a genuine opportunity to restore business confidence.

Our beautiful town of BH is too often the subject of negative comments.

Jessica Toale MP on the fire risk to Dorset's lowland heathland and her new role as parliamentary champion for the sand lizard.

A dog walker has said public defecation in Studland has become a “major problem”.

A dog walker has said public defecation in Studland has become a “major problem”.

A man has reportedly been committing acts of "outraging public decency" in the naturist section of Studland beach and Police are appealing for information.

A celebration of archaeology is set to spark curiosity and exploration across the South West.

Purbeck Film Festival returns for its 30th year from August 15 with open-air screenings across Purbeck's most extraordinary locations.

The 'Roads to Rail' steam rally from Swanage Railway will take place from June 26 to June 28 near Norden station and Purbeck Park

More than 40 pre-1957 Citroën vehicles visited Purbeck Mining Museum in Norden as part of the three-day Jurassic Coast Rally.

Helen Goldsack, chief executive of Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck, has retired after 27 years with the organisation.