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The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £160 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Experts have weighed in to help drivers recognise why this type of motorway sign looks the way it does.

M&S is giving away free birthday treats to Sparks members this month - but thousands of shoppers could miss out for one simple reason.

A 16 year old female was reportedly grabbed around the neck by a man who approached her making inappropriate sexual comments as she sat on a bench in Ferndown.

Millionaire Simon Bowden is building a five-bedroom luxury home on Sandbanks after planning rules halted his Poole Harbour boathouse redevelopment.

Wimborne Town FC aims to raise £600,000 through its new 'let's pitch in' campaign to fund a FIFA-quality 3G pitch that will support youth football, local businesses, and the club's long-term future.

Green Belt land around north Bournemouth, north Poole and north Christchurch is going to be considering the potential for future development under BCP Council’s new Local Plan as the authority attempts to meet Government housing targets

A man who traded child abuse videos on Telegram has avoided immediate prison

Dorset mansion has been chosen as Norland Park in the new Sense and Sensibility movie starring Daisy Edgar-Jones

For the past 15 years, Magna Blueflame has built its reputation by providing expert workmanship, honest advice and outstanding customer service.

Georgina Emerson and Conor Maher, who both trained with Ellis Jones Solicitors, have joined the partnership at the Dorset-based firm.

A pub in Poole has reopened following a major three-week refurbishment designed to enhance the experience for guests while preserving its place at the heart of the community.

Gallagher Poole is supporting the corporate quiz event for Diverse Abilities, which will be held at Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth, on Thursday, November 19.

Grand Fire Ride to travel across all Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service stations to support Fire Fighters Charity and Bristol Children’s Hospital

American indie rock band We Are Scientists are set to perform at O2 Academy in Bournemouth on October 8.

People across Dorset are being encouraged to think about the moments that matter most to them, as a campaign launches to help more people stop smoking for good.

A beloved Christmas classic is set to be screened in Poole accompanied by a live orchestra this December.

Jamie Lee Dance Academy is raising funds to support its relocation to Elliott Road in West Howe, where it plans to build a centre by January 2027

Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar in Boscombe, last year’s winner of Best Community Pub at the Great British Pub Awards, has again reached the national final.

911 will perform at The Regent on Saturday, October 24, as part of their 30th Anniversary Tour.

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.