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Six people, including Peter Troughton and Sue Chandler, receive the Cross of St Aldhelm for exceptional Christian service at Salisbury Cathedral on November 4.

How Canford Cliffs changed from pine woodland, sand dunes and unstable chines into a developed Dorset coastline, and share memories of its past.

Bournemouth residents worried after young people repeatedly set off fireworks beside flats at Berry Court car park on Saint Peter’s Road, Dorset Police say.

An inquest has opened following the death of a woman at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

An inquest has opened following the death of a teacher and musician in her 30s.

A Wimborne mum has created subscription boxes to build girls’ confidence.

BOARDING staff at a private school which announced it would be closing suddenly have been left without hot water and heating.

A section of Church Road in Ferndown has been temporarily closed to northbound traffic.

Campaigners are demanding action after E. coli spikes in Christchurch Harbour, with calls for bathing-water status and greater accountability for water companies.

A West Moors resident is fundraising for a specialist all-terrain wheelchair they say would transform their independence and open up parts of the world that have become inaccessible.

It is odd that BCP Council is disputing information directly from their own legal and governance team.

BCP Council leaders dispute their own council’s FOI findings over Government lobbying

Dorset Police appeal for information after an Ashley Heath burglary on October 26-27, 2026, with cash and jewellery stolen. CCTV and dashcam footage sought.

A road safety campaign has seen 500 drivers stopped for speeding in a bid to protect animals.

A driver was arrested after failing a roadside drug test and allegedly assaulting a police officer outside a school in Bournemouth.

NEW store opens in Ringwood replacing Phase Eight.

A restorative wellbeing morning is being held at Bridge Health & Wellbeing.

The judge overseeing the trial of Russell Brand has begun summing up the evidence ahead of sending the jury out to begin deliberations.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a rape investigation

A boutique hotel in the New Forest wants to create a new countryside wellness retreat under exciting plans

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.