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

A freebie hunter who refuses to pay full price for anything has shared how she is able to save £300 a month on purchases.

Bournemouth man James Mitchell grows a 15lb, 12ft giant sunflower in Southbourne after planting seeds in May, helped by hot weather and horse manure soil.

A New Forest road has been shut in both directions after multiple gas leaks were discovered.

The Home Office failed to consider the negative impact on asylum seekers when deciding to close 12 hotels housing thousands of women and children, the High Court has been told.

Poole and District Model Railway Society celebrates 70 years with 20-plus layouts, traders and exhibitors at Corfe Hills School on October 17 and 18.

SOBO Beach has said that it is not the preferred operator for the future use of a seafront venue

A proposal to convert a family home in Poole into a 10-bedroom HMO has been recommended for approval.

Residents can now apply for garden waste collections across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2027 – with the cost of the service increasing.

A woman was targeted in an ATM distraction theft at Tower Park and now police are searching for two men who may have been involved.

A man who fled the country before standing trial for beating and poisoning his then girlfriend has been jailed for nearly a decade.

BCP Council faces pressure over motorhome encampments on Boscombe and Southbourne cliffs, as residents demand action on overnight parking, waste and safety.

Armed police arrested three people after reports that the group was making threats and carrying weapons.

BCP Council faces a £11.2m IT upgrade to replace ageing laptops, modernise systems and protect public services from cyber-attacks. Councillors decide October 13.

Across the BCP area, many businesses continue to face the challenge of attracting and retaining staff.

A man arrested on suspicion of child abduction has been released on police bail.

Club and Bar will close on October 9 after nearly 17 years, with rising costs and changing times bringing beloved community club to a close.

A knife and a hammer have been seized and three people arrested following an armed police incident in Boscombe.

The ASOS app appears to have been hacked, with many customers taking to social media to share a notification from the popular brand.

SENIOR fire offices have renewed calls for improved government funding, warning increasingly severe wildfire seasons are placing growing financial pressure on fire services.

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.