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Residents will bid farewell to the iconic Barfleur ferry next week.

Armed police have been seen in Hawkwood Road in Boscombe. We will be bringing you live updates as we get them.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

The RAC has debunked common driving myths about dodging average speed cameras by changing lanes or braking under gantries.

Almost a third of Dorset women say they feel unsafe, while nearly half avoid going out after dark and 10 per cent of teenage girls surveyed said they had missed school to escape sexual harassment.

Westbourne restaurant Dane & Port in Poole Road, Bournemouth, closed after serving its final dishes on September 30, but says it is changing direction.

Dorset women report feeling unsafe, with nearly half avoiding going out after dark; teenage girls miss school over sexual harassment, councillors hear.

Large spiders are entering homes after tarantulas were confirmed to be in the UK.

BCP Council is going to consider disposing the Civic Annex and relocate services to help raise funds and reduce costs

Police are investigating an alleged outraging public decency incident in East Way, Bournemouth, involving a sixth-form student and a parked vehicle.

Hawkstone and Waitrose has issued a customer notice on Jeremy Clarkson's Guinness rival stout beer, Hawkstone Black.

Russell Brand said “God bless you” as he left court on Tuesday after a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial.

Reverend Katie Windle was formally licensed to serve Sherborne Schools Group by the Bishop of Salisbury during a Harvest Festival service at Sherborne Abbey.

Britons planning to retire abroad are being warned their State Pension could be frozen depending on where they live, potentially costing thousands over retirement.

Royal Mail parcel delivery prices have increased by up to £1.45. The increased prices impact several types of delivery services.

A petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help young people get jobs has passed 10,000 signatures, triggering a Government response.

The 2008 20p coin fetched more than 224 times its original face value after a collector snapped it up on eBay

Halifax customers are being moved to Lloyds as the Halifax banking app begins closing from October 5. Here's what happens to your accounts.

ASOS has updated customers following a 'hacked' alert that was sent out to millions of app users. The company doesn't believe payment information was impacted.

Dr Asiya Maula, a private GP at The Health Suite, warns overdosing on vitamin supplements can cause nerve damage, stomach pain and vomiting.

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

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.