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The Government said the feature is designed to be faster and more secure than traditional passwords.

An independent school in Hampshire has been named aa a finalist in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026.

The following case was heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media.

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public safety.

Morrisons has launched a new Chocolate Curves, which have been likened to Cadbury Snaps, which were discontinued 16 years ago.

GFM Animation worked with Leonardo Di Caprio on his production company’s 2023 animated film Ozi: Voice of the Forest.

A new state pension tax break could help just 1 in 16 pensioners, with experts warning most could miss out.

Millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

Tesco shoppers can get free Whoosh delivery on orders over £25 until January 2027, but new customers must sign up to Delivery Saver by October 18.

The European Union (EU) has suspended the rollout of its new Entry/Exit System (EES) in at least nine countries - see the full list.

Wildlife poisoning research uk says harmful levels of rat poison were found in dead sea eagles in Dorset and is calling for tighter controls on toxic rodenticides.

A Totton convenience store has been forced to close for three months after police and trading standards officers uncovered large quantities of illicit tobacco and vapes.

The European Union (EU) has suspended the rollout of its new Entry/Exit System (EES) in at least nine countries - see the full list.

Tesco shoppers can get free Whoosh delivery on orders over £25 until January 2027, but new customers must sign up to Delivery Saver by October 18.

Millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

A new state pension tax break could help just 1 in 16 pensioners, with experts warning most could miss out.

GFM Animation worked with Leonardo Di Caprio on his production company’s 2023 animated film Ozi: Voice of the Forest.

Morrisons has launched a new Chocolate Curves, which have been likened to Cadbury Snaps, which were discontinued 16 years ago.

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public safety.

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”?