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THREE men wearing balaclavas and wearing head torches are suspected of breaking into garages in Milborne St Andrew

Families in Dorset can get free tickets to a local animal sanctuary this summer as part of a nationwide Pizza Hut promotion – despite there being no restaurants in the county

The prolonged hot weather is raising fresh fears of wildfires across the country and placing further strain on emergency services and public health.

Human waste is being dumped in public bins along a clifftop road, prompting the council to issue warning notices.

Simon Boyd of REIDsteel, welcomed the nationalisation of British Steel, but said meaningful investment is needed to rebuild the UK's steelmaking capabilities

Jo and Jo Travel has pledged to donate 10 per cent of their earnings to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care when customers mention the charity at the time of booking

A runner is due to take on a gruelling 114-mile endurance challenge to raise money for children with cancer.

Poole Hospital's patient transport area now features 12 images of wildlife and landscapes from across Poole, chosen by patients and staff.

The New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday, July 23, with a garden party and dinner at The Nici New Forest.

Parents, teachers, and friends gathered at Manorside Academy in Poole for an emotional Year 6 graduation ceremony.

The BCP area hosts many important butterfly sites and is a great place to take part in Butterfly Conservation’s annual Big Butterfly Count.

The Poole Harbour Festival will return to Baiter Park for its tenth anniversary from July 31 to August 2, with only a handful of tickets left.

A man smashed into two police cars and dragged an officer along the road as he clung to the fleeing vehicle during a “violent and aggressive” rampage.

Time is a river that reshapes our landscapes with every passing decade, but sometimes, a fleeting glance from the heavens allows us to freeze a moment in its tracks.

Hundreds gathered on the banks of the River Stour on Saturday as the Christchurch River Pageant returned to Christchurch and Southbourne.

David Attenborough has given his advice for those looking to attract hedgehogs to their garden

A FALLEN tree is causing delays after blocking a road in north Dorset between Blandford and Shaftesbury.

A FALLEN tree is causing delays after blocking a road in north Dorset between Blandford and Shaftesbury.

David Attenborough has given his advice for those looking to attract hedgehogs to their garden

A MAN a child drifting on a paddleboard off Portland Bill prompted the launch of both Weymouth RNLI lifeboats

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”?