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The South Western Ambulance Charity is aiming to raise £400,000 to upgrade 288 defibrillators used by Community First Responders (CFRs) across the South West.

Registration for Dorset Art Weeks 2027 opens on November 2, and artists and makers have until December 9, to register their venue and sign up for the event.

EGYM, introduced by BH Live Active at its Queen’s Park centre in Bournemouth, launched in September 2025

A 104-year-old woman has celebrated her birthday with family, friends, and her cherished daily glass of white wine

Pia Elliot, 26, from Wareham, received £1,999 from the SWEF Enterprise Fund from Dorset Community Foundation, which supports young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30.

Pop Idol winner Will Young will perform at the Bournemouth International Centre on March 9, 2027 as part of his Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour

A WILDLIFE tower has been approved for a farm field corner site close to the cycleway between Newmans Drove and the Station Road car park at Sturminster Newton.

Upton’s clock tower in Dorset - the 2000 millennium project that became a war memorial, Christmas venue and vital hub for community life and history.

A plan to transform a waterside hospitality venue in Poole has been put forward

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Older people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be able to access support, advice and health and wellbeing support at a trio of community events next month

An electric fire manufacturer has won this year’s King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade.

An application seeking permission to demolish a hotel in Sandbanks has been refused by BCP Council.

Dorset has the UK's most expensive beach huts, with some worth up to £485,000, as owners are warned of growing storm damage, theft and insurance risks.

The Purbeck Marathon made a triumphant return to Swanage earlier this month.

A Dorset police officer who died after being struck by a train had been suspended from duty amid a gross misconduct investigation.

Two men have been jailed after a burglary and theft spree that left a trail of stolen property and distress across the New Forest.

A TRIBUTE has been paid by Dorset Police to 24-year-old serving police officer.

Two men have been jailed after a burglary and theft spree that left a trail of stolen property and distress across the New Forest.

Tributes have been paid to 'handsome, charming young man' who was a serving Dorset Police Officer

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.