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Concerns raised over potential introduction of a visitor levy that could impact overnight stays

The No. 1 Binman on TikTok has revealed how to safely dispose of a BBQ without melting your bin or causing a fire.

Bringing Bournemouth Town Centre into the 21st Century.

A MAN has been left with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Boscombe on Saturday and Police have arrested a new suspect.

You might want to know your rights if you get visited by a TV Licence inspector.

Gardeners are being advised to prune a few specific plants in August, such as wisteria and climbing hydrangeas

I KEEP getting asked the same question. Where does the money come from for development of the town?

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.

A MAN was apparently seen "performing an indecent act in a bush".

The show was hosted in the main marquee packed with exhibits, despite the difficult growing conditions in the weeks beforehand.

Gardeners are being advised to prune a few specific plants in August, such as wisteria and climbing hydrangeas

A community social club in Charminster is marking 100 years of memories and good times with a weekend of celebration.

Homelessness in Bournemouth town centre has fallen by nearly 20 per cent, while no families are staying in B&Bs long term, council chiefs say.

Dog owners and their four-legged friends are invited to a "spaniel meet" walking event in the New Forest to raise funds for charity.

A former professional rugby player will be running in Bournemouth as he attempts a world record endurance challenge on running 100 ultramarathons in 100 consecutive days.

Residents are being invited to share their views in consultations on possible safety improvements at a junction in Broadstone.

Britain's number one competitive eater conquered Bournemouth’s new 100oz Beast Challenge in just 25 minutes.

More than £1million of illegal vapes and tobacco was seized by trading standards in the past year.

Dorset’s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme, run by the OPCC, received a gold quality assurance award from the Independent Custody Visiting Association

Canford Classic & Supercar Sunday will return to the grounds of Canford School in Wimborne on Sunday, August 23 and is expected to attract up to 6,000 visitors.

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”?