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Residents in Christchurch have raised concerns about a group of travellers who have settled in a local park.

A popular café has confirmed it will be closing its Christchurch premises after a "very quiet summer".

A necklace with a distinctive green stone was stolen after two intruders were allegedly caught inside a parked vehicle in Poole.

Searches are underway to locate a missing Bournemouth teen.

Dorset Police officers are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify following an assault in Sherborne.

An inquest has been opened after the body of a missing woman was found in Southbourne.

Plans to demolish an Edwardian home in the New Forest National Park and replace it have been dismissed on appeal.

A man is due in court after a teenage motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Poole last year.

An asylum seeker who attacked a man for challenging his 'predatory' behaviour towards a British woman in her home was jailed for two-and-a-half years.

A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a tent, will face no further police action.

A car has collided with a house in Bournemouth after ‘speeding’ — with the occupants of the vehicle fleeing the scene.

AS NEW PM Andy Burnham was setting out his plans to reform housing – Dorset councillors were told that ‘affordable’ homes are not affordable at all in the county for most people.

DORSET Council has been accused of caring more for dead cats than children

A Young Reporter Awards winner landed an "amazing" Open University opportunity.

Parents of teenagers have been urged to take action before the end of August or risk their Child Benefit payments stopping automatically.

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised a "new economic model" for Britain, with cost of living support, jobs, affordable essentials and a 10-year growth plan.

A welcome boost for households this autumn as the Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, putting money back into people's pockets.

Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister and has initiated a cabinet reshuffle

Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister after taking office on Monday (July 20).

Santander said customers will still be able to access the same information digitally "anytime, wherever you are"

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.

For the first time in 80 years, Purbeck will welcome the return of the Famous Five through a collaboration between the National Trust and Blyton Books.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has been selected as Charity of the Year by Isle of Purbeck Golf Club’s Seniors Captain, Stuart Hopkins.