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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"

The UK Government has updated its advice for people heading to Portugal this summer

A retail giant has announced big changes in its stores as part of a national pricing shake-up.

A competition for short films at a long-running Dorset festival has attracted entries from war-torn countries including Iran, Ukraine, and Russia

A group of students have raised more than £800 for charity through a sponsored walk.

A roadside scoreboard is aiming to keep the New Forest tidy.

A car has driven into the front of a house in Winton this morning - live updates

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

Land managers from across Dorset recently benefited from a day’s fire training, to enhance their knowledge around the impact of field and heath fires.

STARS Dorset has launched Interstellar Dorset Limited to deliver professional development and training to those working with victims of abuse.

Come and join Nick Cope for a brand-new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more, at Lighthouse Poole on October 10.

To help aspiring entrepreneurs turn ambitions into action, Poole-based business firm Evolve is bringing back its Ignite start-up programme this September

70 free attractions and activities are included with every ticket to this year’s New Forest and Hampshire County Show, taking place from July 28 to July 30

Paul Payne was presented with a special plaque by Forest Holme Hospice in recognition of his fundraising efforts through an annual community fundraising event.

Steele Raymond has appointed Helen Cort, a highly experienced family lawyer, as partner, taking the team to eight lawyers and fifteen people in total.

Residents are being invited to make the most of the summer holidays, with a packed programme taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

RIDE, a 20-minute performance created by Zoielogic Dance Company, toured five BCP schools in partnership with Pavilion Dance South West.

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed Andy Burnham's new commitment to end long-term rough sleeping, backed by an additional £340 million investment.

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.