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Bournemouth's Friday night fireworks display has been cancelled tonight after a wildfire emergency alert was issued by the government.

A 13-year-old girl was injured in an assault involving two teenage girls in Wareham.

Plans to redevelop a former care home into sheltered accommodation is recommended for approval despite more than 70 objections from locals.

Plans are recommended for approval to build a £1.8million extension on a leisure centre for exercise classes.

A Bournemouth football club wants to make big changes to its facilities.

The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.

Firefighters remain at the scene of a large blaze to carry out further checks after it spread across three fields in Blandford.

The new next door neighbours of Harry and Sandra Redknapp have sparked controversy with plans to demolish the £6m harbourside house they have just bought.

Bournemouth University has sought retrospective planning permission for its car parks to be used by the public and university.

Bournemouth University has sought retrospective planning permission for its car parks to be used by the public and university

Almost 600 coastguards have called for a vote of no confidence in the chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

A specialist toilet for people with severe disabilities has reopened after being closed for a year

The new next door neighbours of Harry and Sandra Redknapp have sparked controversy with plans to demolish the £6m harbourside house they have just bought.

The leader of Everyone is God Party has failed to be elected the MP for Clacton in Thursday’s by-election (August 13) — coming forth last and losing his £500 deposit in the process

Denise Welch has announced her departure from ITV’s Loose Women after more than 25 years, as she looks to focus on her growing acting career.

Residents around Southbourne and Boscombe are set to hold a meeting to discuss 'concerns' raised about overnight camper van parking.

A campaign calling for free passenger drop-offs at airports across the UK is gathering momentum, with campaigners urging ministers to end charges they say unfairly penalise families, passengers and airport workers.

Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.

Steam & Vintage Fest Returns: A Triumphant Celebration of Heritage, Family & Community 28-30 August 2026 - Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1ND

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”?