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Smooth-hound shark beached in September 2016 prompted locals to wade into the surf and guide it back to sea.

Nine Dorset Police officers were barred in the year to the end of March.

A pensioner has accused a council of costing him £2million after they told him he wouldn't be allowed to demolish his home – only to then grant the new owner permission to do so.

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Cherries fans are set to jet off to Prague this week for their second Europa League away day, but what does the Czech capital have in store for the travelling Bournemouth faithful?

Cove Communities holiday park owner enters administration owing £244m, as Scottish and English sites are reportedly marketed for sale.

Campaigners opposing a 20-year lease agreement for a beach venue are urging BCP councillors to use their constitutional powers to force an extraordinary council meeting.

A teenage boy who was allegedly kicked in the face by another teenage boy in a Bournemouth Park is being sought by police after the force revied a third-party report of assault.

Conservatives have submitted a no-confidence motion in BCP Council leader Millie Earl and are demanding she resigns

The 29th edition of Flameburst’s annual bonfire event in Verwood produced another spooky spectacle this Saturday - this time in the form of a full, flaming haunted house.

A man has been charged and has appeared in court in connection with a reported theft from a shop in Ferndown.

A council has written to Guy Ritchie's country estate over bird flu regulations after an investigation saw hidden cameras follow its gamekeepers.

More than 50 Dorset vape shops could lose small business rates relief just weeks after a new vaping tax took effect.

More than 7,000 incidents were responded to in just one weekend as the South Western Ambulance Service faced "incredibly demanding" pressure.

Town centre businesses say roadworks are driving shoppers away, with customer numbers down and disruption set to continue into 2027

Green and Reform councillors have criticised BCP Council leaders after FOI disclosures revealed no formal meetings with Government ministers on additional funding despite claims of intensive lobbying

Mystery and unanswered questions remain after a suspected explosive device was found in a vehicle in Poole. Here's everything known about the ongoing police investigation.

Three Dorset Police officers were assaulted while executing a court warrant in Bournemouth. Charges are set to follow after an incident involving a headbutt and spitting.

Residents have spoken out after suspected bomb found a location at Poole and made relation to a property in Wimborne.

Lindisfarne review: Rod Clements leads the Tyneside folk rockers through 22 songs at their Poole autumn-tour finale, featuring Fog On The Tyne and Clear White Light.

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.