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A Bournemouth woman has waived her anonymity after a close friend was convicted of sexually assaulting her.

THE family and loved ones of Craig Hurcombe have shared their feelings after Michael Bretton was jailed for his murder

A FIRE that broke out at an Imerys site and damaged several plant machinery is believed to have been started deliberately.

Christchurch BID has condemned a "horrendous" act of mindless vandalism after one of its dinosaur trail installations was damaged overnight, with its head sawn off and stolen.

A man in his 30s is being treated for serious injuries following a major incident in Boscombe last night and Police are searching for a suspect.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Belgium will shut as part of a £43 million (€50 million) redevelopment project.

A young male was caught with a significant amount of cannabis in Ringwood and trying to hide the drugs over a wall.

Summer is in full swing, and the south coast is buzzing with family-friendly events and entertainment.

As the summer holidays continue and all the kids are at home, Picnic's in the park are the perfect way to spend the afternoon outdoors.

Police have carried out high-visibility patrols and community engagement across several east Dorset towns.

Firefighters are dealing with an incident in Dorset this morning with warnings of smoke and steam in the area

Aldi is looking to secure sites for new stores in Dorset as part of its continued UK expansion.

Stairway Joinery operates from a fully refurbished, state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest machinery and technology.

Drgnfly in Poole applies to BCP Council to extend live and recorded music and late-night refreshment hours until 3.30am. Public comments open until August 14.

Colten Care’s The Aldbury in Poole transformed its garden into a vibrant sensory trail filled with wind chimes and ribbons for a summer celebration.

The myCityHunt smartphone app is now available in Bournemouth, offering immersive scavenger hunts and interactive tours for families, friends and tourists.

Tardis Environmental UK Ltd applies for an HGV operator licence at Baillie House, Sturminster Marshall, for 2 goods vehicles and 2 trailers. Objections invited.

Rotary Parkstone CIO and Rotary Poole have joined together to plant a Peace Pole in the Rose Garden at Poole Park, creating a lasting symbol of peace and hope.

The classic cars, spares and automobilia from lifelong classic car collector and enthusiast Dave Angel is being sold by Charterhouse on Wednesday 19th August.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

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”?