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The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is benefitting from an exciting new artwork at the BEACH Building, unveiled on Wednesday, July 29.

Honda Day took place at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton on July 25, celebrating the iconic Japanese motorcycle brand.

Dorset travel update: August 2026 sees road closures, speed limits and diversions in Wimborne St Giles, Lytchett Minster, Witchampton and Blandford St Mary.

Go Ape is giving families the chance to explore its Moor Valley Country Park site for 15% off this summer as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

Cliff Moore review of Graham Gouldman & Heart Full of Songs – St Peter’s Church, Poole

The air crackled with anticipation, a vibrant electricity that only a summer bank holiday could bring to a quiet Hampshire village.

A Bournemouth shop worker says filthy streets, bad smells and overflowing bins are damaging the town centre's reputation and driving visitors away.

BCP Council has been given the green light to use new powers to cut roadwork delays and congestion

Our trader of the week is a long-established independent menswear and school uniform retailer that has served Wimborne residents for 37 years and recently expanded its premises after its most successful year to date.

A woman was left permanently scarred when a stranger bit her at a concert.

Councillors have approved the sale of land despite “deeply toxic” feelings towards Wessex Water

An 82-year-old resident has warned drivers are forced to "race" between Poole's lifting bridges because broken signs leave them guessing which is open.

BCP Council has rejected calls to reopen a Poole Park Whitecliff gate to motorists

Reform led Town Council has published its proposed 2026/2027 budget, describing it as a plan built on “financial prudence”

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court

Costcutter Swanage, based on the Swanage High Street and run by the Tomes family since 1908, has partnered with Snappy Shopper for a new home delivery service.

My name is Dan Ware. I’m an entrepreneur, business adviser and Chair of the BCP Business Growth Board.

A police operation in North Dorset has led to two arrests for suspected modern day slavery and money laundering.

An incident in which a child was seriously injured after being kicked by a pony has been described as a 'serious reminder' for visitors to stay away from New Forest ponies.

A police operation in North Dorset has led to two arrests for suspected modern day slavery and money laundering.

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”?