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A Hythe road plagued by a number of potholes is set to be resurfaced.

Fire crews are continuing to tackle a wildfire that has engulfed 400 hectares over the past week of the New Forest while a fire was reported in Canford Heath last night.

HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers. An expert warns people to check emergency tax and pension deductions.

Parents are being urged to shop around as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S cut uniform prices - plus there's a wealth of other suppliers

Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.

Wessex Chorus, a non-profit organisation based in Bournemouth, raised over £2,500 for the Spear Bournemouth project throughout 2025–26.

Auger Collective will host the second solo exhibition by Tony Butcher, called "Straight from the Quantum Manifold," from November 1 to November 29.

The South West Lakes Trust has welcomed two new trustees and its first participant in a future trustee programme

AJM Utilities Ltd seeks a goods vehicle operator’s licence for Court House, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne. Objections must be submitted by August 28.

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.

A new healthcare plan promising unlimited vet visits could be a game-changer for worried pet owners.

Harry Potter fans are in for a magical treat as Vue Poole celebrates 25 years of the iconic film series with special anniversary screenings from this month.

Boylesports (UK) Limited seeks a gambling premises licence for 141 High Street, Poole. Submit written representations to BCP Council by September 2.

Tank Museum is offering enthusiasts the chance to win a seat in Tiger 131, the only running Tiger I tank, as part of Tiger Day Autumn on September 26

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary road works in August due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Parents are being urged to shop around as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S cut uniform prices - plus there's a wealth of other suppliers

Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.

Wessex Chorus, a non-profit organisation based in Bournemouth, raised over £2,500 for the Spear Bournemouth project throughout 2025–26.

A new healthcare plan promising unlimited vet visits could be a game-changer for worried pet owners.

Harry Potter fans are in for a magical treat as Vue Poole celebrates 25 years of the iconic film series with special anniversary screenings from this month.

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?