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Pinnacle Plants International seeks Environment Agency approval to abstract water from the River Stour, for agricultural use. Comments by August 19.

Adults with disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions honed their culinary skills in a masterclass led by Care South at The CRUMBS Project.

11-year old Ollie has become the first child to take part in a Harvey's Lab Tour at Poole Hospital.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is hosting its popular Country Fayre & Dog Show at the Church Knowle Rehoming and Visitor Centre, near Wareham, on August 9.

La Voix brings her sensational UK tour to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre on 27 March 2024, with live music, comedy and show-stopping performances.

Corfe Castle is bursting into life this summer with a packed programme of family-friendly activities, hands-on adventures, and unforgettable outdoor events

Upton Bay Care Home in Poole celebrated National Ice Cream Day on July 19 with residents and staff enjoying a wide range of frozen treats.

Butt Ltd (Fortuna Scaffolding) has applied for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence for Knighton Lane, Wimborne. Objections must be made by August 20.

The Mudeford RNLI Funday will return on August 9, at Mudeford Quay and Green, offering a day of family entertainment to raise funds for the lifeboat station.

The production of Twelve Angry Men is coming back to the Lighthouse Poole from Tuesday, April 13 to Saturday, April 17, 2027.

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park near New Forest National Park was featured in Campsites.co.uk’s 2026 Outstanding Sites List.

Bournemouth Beach has been named one of the most-loved beaches in the UK, topping a new ranking of five-star reviews

This weekend sees the release of a new Spider-Man film, alongside other films in cinemas across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole

Activists staged protests outside Shell petrol stations calling on the Government to make fossil fuel companies pay for the damage caused by the climate crisis.

Fewer children are entering the youth justice system thanks to early intervention schemes

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Every white‑tailed sea eagle found dead in Dorset since the start of England’s reintroduction programme has carried residues of a powerful rat poison, Natural England has confirmed.

The planters in Bournemouth have been given a new lease of life after years of neglect as part of a community effort to improve the town centre.

The Forum Cafe in Blandford Forum has earned rave reviews thanks to its food, coffee and atmosphere

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”?