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Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown held the Living Well with Sight Loss event as part of its Plan Ahead Live Well programme

The Access Wellbeing service is now available every Wednesday from 9am to 1pm at Verwood Memorial Hall, providing support without the need for an appointment.

Dozens of homes across Dorset are opening their doors to share practical ways of cutting energy bills.

The team at St Ives House care home, on Horton Road in Ashley Heath, which is run by charity Care South, have launched their own St Ives House Men’s Club

A proposal to demolish a semi-detached Poole home and erect a replacement three-storey detached house has been recommended for approval.

Poole skittlers claimed five trophies during a standout performance at the Skittles Extravaganza

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Bournemouth mum Clare Grimley will run the Royal Parks Half Marathon on October 11 in memory of four-year-old Seren, who died from a rare brain tumour.

For 60 years Holt FC has been a community hub for local families, players and volunteers. Now the club is working to secure its future home for generations to come.

Planet Wimborne is celebrating the huge success of its year-long programme of themed town trails created for Wimborne Town of Culture 2026.

Young explorers from Parley First School enjoyed an unforgettable day at Poole Harbour

Saffery, the accountancy and advisory firm, has announced nine promotions at its Bournemouth office

A Scout group is hiking to raise money for roof repairs.

Corfe Castle will light up for Diwali on October 25, organised by the BPC Indian Community in partnership with the National Trust.

Sally Laverick, 55, from the New Forest area is taking part in a new awareness campaign from the charity Make 2nds Count

Bournemouth International Film Festival (BIFF), will welcome film fans and filmmakers from around the world to Hilton Bournemouth on October 9-10.

A stage adaptation of Victoria Wood’s sitcom Dinnerladies is coming to the Bournemouth Pavilion from May 25 to May 29, 2027.

Remember Bournemouth’s lost Grand Hotel, a Victorian landmark on Fir Vale Road closed in 1960 and demolished in 1962?

A proposal to replace a detached home with four flats backing onto Poole Harbour has been recommended for approval.

BCP Council is urging households across the conurbation to sign up to a free online tool to help cut energy bills

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.