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A generous fundraiser and volunteer known for his "quiet kindness" has died.

Severe delays both ways on the A338. Two accidents have been reported, delays in both directions.

Severe delays both ways on the A338. Two accidents have been reported, delays in both directions.

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering a love rival with a samurai sword in Somerset has retired to decide its verdict

A new council scheme offering discounts for town centre parking, ice-creams and activities has been launched

There is an emergency lane closure in Poole because of a gas leak

A new council scheme offering discounts for town centre parking, ice-creams and activities has been launched

There is an emergency lane closure in Poole because of a gas leak

There is an emergency lane closure in Poole because of a gas leak

A new council scheme offering discounts for town centre parking, ice-creams and activities has been launched

Parts of the UK are experiencing a 'flash drought', as it enters its fourth heatwave following a dry May and June.

A woman was taken to hospital after a dog owner allegedly punched her in the face and stomach, breaking her tooth and accusing her of kicking her dogs.

Parts of the UK are experiencing a 'flash drought', as it enters its fourth heatwave following a dry May and June.

Michael Bretton, on trial accused of the murder of Craig Hurcombe, told a jury he died after impaling himself on a metal shaft

A PLAN to boost tourism for Dorset over a longer period of the year with more diverse attractions has won the backing of Dorset Council.

A PLAN to boost tourism for Dorset over a longer period of the year with more diverse attractions has won the backing of Dorset Council.

Dorset Police have made a series of arrests and interventions including a suspected drug deal, an uninsured vehicle, an indecent exposure incident and an animal welfare check as part of what they describe as efforts to ensure a “safe summer”.

A PLAN to boost tourism for Dorset over a longer period of the year with more diverse attractions has won the backing of Dorset Council.

A PLEA for a round-table conference to help tackle youth unemployment in the county has not been taken up by Dorset Council.

Aston Service Dorset Ltd is a world-renowned, family-run automotive specialist that holds a highly unique place in British motoring history

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”?