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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has written to BCP Cabinet Member praising the authorities approach to tackling homelessness.

A MAN has been charged with murder following detailed enquires by detectives into the death of a woman in Bournemouth.

Two people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Bournemouth.

Fury has erupted over new rules at a cemetery which will see glass, solar lights and real candles removed from graves.

BBC Celebrity Traitors 2026 has begun, with Claudia Winkleman choosing three secret Traitors. Meet the full cast, including Maya Jama and James Acaster.

Pharmacists can treat you for 12 different conditions so you can skip the phone call queue often experienced when booking a doctor's appointment.

Research from Cazoo and Tempcover has found the 10 cars in the UK most likely to have undeclared modifications the ownes don't know about

Parents will no longer have to pay extra to sit with their children on flights, according to Government plans.

Trespass on the railway has caused more than six days of delays on the South Western network.

Tops Day Nurseries is celebrating after Data and Sustainability Manager Sandy was named Sustainability Hero at the Big Sustainability Awards 2026 for her work driving environmental change across the organisation.

A school has been named a national finalist in two categories at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Awards 2026.

A hospice charity has received a £90,000 grant to support its end-of-life care services delivered in patients’ homes.

Major disruption is expected for rail passengers this Christmas due to a five-day station closure and engineering works.

In the Dorset Council area - around 3,618 properties - cannot access broadband speeds of 30Mbit/s.

Visitors have just weeks left to enjoy the natural beauty of Brownsea Island before it closes for the winter.

The awards ceremony will take place in London on Friday, November 6.

NHS offers free flu and pneumococcal vaccines to rough sleepers, hostel residents and people in night shelters through mobile clinics and charity partnerships.

A spooky illuminated light trail is returning to the woods just in time for Halloween, promising eerie encounters and spooky surprises.

St Michaels Road and part of West Hill Road will be closed to all vehicles from October 5 until October 23, according to plans from BCP Council.

A satirical black comedy with Tom Cruise, a psychological thriller based on a Colleen Hoover novel, and a queer romantic drama are among films in BCP cinemas

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.