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Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is preparing to unveil two postgraduate exhibitions at Lighthouse Poole tonight

Residents, guesthouse owners and tourists were left "horrified" after vandals sprayed "brothel" and hurled red paint at several properties.

Step into August with three fantastic competitions offering something for everyone, from a memorable seaside escape to matchday treats and a helpful shopping boost.

Plans to install traffic enforcement cameras across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole is another “cash grab against motorists”

An ex-Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse victim he met whilst on duty had his sentence increased after the Attorney General intervened.

A beach hut fire has triggered a large emergency response.

A 15-year plan with proposals to move a railway station, introduce trams and expand the cycling network is continuing “anti-motorist biased agenda.”

The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece amid wildfire risks

A fire tore through a beach hut on Sandbanks beach yesterday evening after a faulty cooker and gas canisters caused significant damage.

The 10th Annual Roma Holocaust Memorial Service is set to be held at Wimborne Minster on August 2 organised by Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller-led charity Kushti Bok

Celebrating over 30 years as a Broadstone tradition, this year's performances are scheduled for September 4, September 5, September 11 and September 12.

Ben Chick, a third-generation Britain's Got Talent-winning farmer from Dorset and founder of Chalk & Padel, will speak at Evolve Leaders Lunch on October 2.

The New Forest National Park secured the top spot for dog walking destinations among dog owners in the South East.

Vue Poole is offering a line-up of family-friendly films and activities throughout the school summer holidays, including the Summer Family Passport Book.

Horrible Histories shows, Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians, will come to Lighthouse Poole from Thursday, November 5, to Sunday, November 8.

Bournemouth University signs agreement with Bournemouth and Poole College to benefit local students entering degree courses

Pete Miles, owner of Dorset Oysters, will appear at the Wimborne Food Festival on September 19 with a talk at the Dacombes of Wimborne Food Theatre Marquee.

James B Partridge brings his nostalgic Primary School Bangers tour to Poole Lighthouse on 13 September 2026, celebrating classic school assembly songs UK-wide.

The Underground, located at 558 Christchurch Road in Boscombe, will launch on August 7, with opening night headlined by Sigue Sigue Sputnik Electronic.

Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposals to overhaul adult social care in England.

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”?