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Tuckton Tea Gardens application for Sale of alcohol for consumption on premises and live music has been approved.

Dame Esther Rantzen, Bafta-winning presenter and ChildLine founder, has died aged 86. Her New Forest, Dorset and Silver Line charity work leaves a legacy.

Broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86 following a lung cancer diagnosis.

Police watchdog will not investigate Dorset Police conduct with suspended officer Alex Ayer before his death after being hit by a train near Branksome on September 24.

On September 30, Brittany Ferries announced that it would be discontinuing its direct Poole-Cherbourg service three weeks earlier than planned.

A suspected shoplifter has been arrested in connection with 12 separate shoplifting offences.

Great British Bake Off: Bournemouth's Danni leaves Channel 4's series 17 in Week 2 with iced gems technical challenge being their favourite.

Reform-led Bournemouth Town Council has yet to rule out if it will freeze its portion of council tax next year with councillors referring the matter to a committee for further consideration.

BCP Council is losing up to £100k a year from items placed in the wrong rubbish bin, prompting a campaign to get residents recycling more.

Parking will be suspended on two roads in Bournemouth for nearly a month to allow for gas works to be carried out.

Floating vegetation has been spotted in Poole Harbour, prompting a response from the Environment Agency.

A damaged vessel had to be escorted to safety after striking rocks at sea.

A man has been arrested after a fight in Poole left him with a head injury.

A violent domestic abuser who punched a vulnerable woman in the face and broke her nose after accusing her of sleeping with his son has been jailed for three years.

Three members of a Christchurch family accused in a weapons and explosives case have been released on unconditional bail and are back home.

How do we tell our children we are separating?

BCP Council's projected overspend for this financial year has grown by an additional £5 million in the last two months, bringing the total to £32 million.

BCP Council's projected overspend for this financial year has grown by an additional £5 million in the last two months, bringing the total to £32 million.

How do we tell our children we are separating?

Three members of a Christchurch family accused in a weapons and explosives case have been released on unconditional bail and are back home.

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.