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A 13 year old girl from Ferndown has been reported as missing according to an appeal made by her family on social media.

An 11-year-old boy was hospitalised with a broken leg following a car crash in Poole.

A group of young people were reportedly 'shouting and acting aggressively' before targeting a man in his 50s and assaulting him in a Dorset town last week.

An 11-year-old boy was hospitalised with a broken leg following a car crash in Poole.

Rescue flights that could have saved a Dorset man would 'probably' have been made if fuel was available, an inquest has heard.

A 13 year old girl from Ferndown has been reported as missing according to an appeal made by her family on social media.

This week I attended the launch of Dorset’s new Destination Management Plan

A council-run town centre car park will be under new management from November

A fundraising event in Damerham has helped provide a donation to Fordingbridge Fire Station, recognising the work of local firefighting teams.

A closed road has brought disruption to a quiet village in the New Forest, with residents stuck in what they describe as "pandemonium."

A Bournemouth man claims an escalating TikTok feud led to a burglary at his home. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and released on police bail.

Outline consent has been given for up to 15 homes at Stoborough – despite opposition from neighbours, including a petition.

Dorset Council has approved proposals for 13 homes in Corfe Mullen despite neighbour and town council objections.

Dorset Council has approved a series of schemes in Ferndown, including new homes, business premises alterations, sports facilities and community equipment, while refusing two proposals for residential accommodation.

The AA has warned drivers in Dorset and around the UK that diesel prices are getting close to near-record highs

Investigations into an incident which saw a woman in her 40s seriously injured and hospitalised continue following a car park collision with a Mercedes Benz.

A change of emphasis in tackling crimes against women and girls in Dorset has been called for.

A man reportedly threw and e-scooter at a moving vehicle on a main dual carriageway in Christchurch and police are appealing for witnesses.

A second suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Poole. Residents on the affluent road say 'everybody is feeling frightened' following the attack.

The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

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.