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Bournemouth-based Southern Contracts, which supplies commercial laundry, catering, and hygiene equipment, has been awarded SafeContractor status.

Savills has appointed Charlotte Clark as associate director in its Lymington office, where she will work as a Sales Negotiator.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging families to explore the Tax-Free Childcare scheme ahead of Playday, the national day for play on August 5.

Grassroots sports clubs in Dorset are being encouraged to apply for new funding to support their work in the community.

Rosanna Dean, director of visitor experience and commercial at The Tank Museum, has released a new children’s book about popular UK attractions.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance's first-ever Big Keepy Uppy Challenge, raised £3,406.25 to support the charity's life-saving work.

Once rare, so-called “silver splitters” are on the rise in the UK.

Eco Sustainable Solutions prevented over 120,000 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide from entering the atmosphere in its 30th year of trading.

Sherborne has been officially named Dorset Town of Culture 2027, marking an exciting milestone for the historic town and its vibrant creative community.

A Dorset charity has launched a new assistance dog training programme to help people with disabilities gain independence.

Reform councillors have accused BCP of being “deliberately obstructive” to the work of newly formed town councils.

A sushi spot is now serving up giant portions and fresh flavour in the heart of town.

A group of park home residents have hit out at a petrol station's 'horrendous' plans to open 24/7, saying they suffer from sleep deprivation and abuse from driver.

A deer hit by a car was dragged outside a Bournemouth man’s home and left there for almost a week after it died, creating an “unbearable” smell.

HUNDREDS of football fans both young and old poured into Sturminster Newton to take a glimpse at one of football's most iconic trophies

New Forest rail journeys will be facing months of disruption after a "large" substation fire damaged key electrical equipment.

The event, the Outdoor Cinema Series, promises to blend big-screen entertainment with the serenity of the New Forest landscape.

A colossal new superyacht has turned heads after mooring at Poole Quay.

A public transport partnership has been recognised nationally as a leading example of best practice

A proposal has been submitted to turn a Victorian guesthouse into a children’s care home.

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.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?