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Extra classroom space and a new after‑school club hub could be built at a junior school under fresh plans.

Farmland on the edge of a growing housing estate could be the next plot earmarked for new homes under fresh plans.

BCP Council has approved 38 contracts, worth nearly £100million, over the last three years where financial processes were not fully followed due to a “lack of awareness”

Holidaymakers demand urgent action over alleged bed bug infestation at Bournemouth holiday let.

A vigilant Uber courier helped prevent a resident from falling victim to a courier fraud scam.

Churches are being urged to step up security after a recent lead theft in the Christchurch area.

A small blaze broke out in West Moors Plantation late on Monday night.

An independent butcher says uncoordinated roadworks have cut trade by around 20 per cent and put customers off.

Political leaders have been accused of lying over a commitment to build a new council-owned nursing home in the New Forest.

A Council has honoured a moment of silence for all politicians who have lost their lives serving their communities.

Political leaders have been accused of lying over a commitment to build a new council-owned nursing home in the New Forest.

A Council has honoured a moment of silence for all politicians who have lost their lives serving their communities.

A Council has honoured a moment of silence for all politicians who have lost their lives serving their communities

Police seized more than 150 cannabis plants after finding a suspected cannabis factory at a property in Bournemouth.

Political leaders have been accused of lying over a commitment to build a new council-owned nursing home in the New Forest.

A woman has been banned from owning animals after neglecting dozens of horses and dogs at her home.

IF THE last two weeks have taught us anything, it’s that communities are at their strongest when people refuse to look the other way.

Broadband experts reveal internet speeds you need for working from home, plus the common Wi-Fi mistakes slowing your connection and how to fix them.

M&S has launched a new range of affordable kids' summer clothing from £3.50, including dresses, joggers, T-shirts perfect for the school holidays

Don’t miss Circus Berlin – visiting Branksome Recreation Ground, Poole from August 24 to August 31

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”?