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A pedestrian suffered “life-threatening injuries” after a car crashed into him early this morning (25 July).

A pedestrian suffered “life-threatening injuries” after a car crashed into him early this morning (25 July).

Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant Taco Bell into a betting shop.

The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.

AN URGENT warning on fire safety has been issued to festivalgoers due to attend next weekend's Camp Bestival in Dorset.

BCP Council is set to begin replacing showers on the seafront next week after concerns raised about a leaking shower.

The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.

A report into a plan to prevent children and young people from entering the youth justice system shows there was a 7.6 per cent decrease in first time offenders in 2025.

A Dorset councillor has told how a part of a classroom at a local school came off in his hand during a recent visit.

A group of New Forest students have followed in the footsteps of a former pupil with a visit to Oxford University.

Dozens of businesses have joined a road safety campaign to help protect animals and raise awareness among drivers.

British nationals are being warned against travelling to Bahrain and Kuwait due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The travel experts at Which? have come up with a holiday hack that could help travellers save thousands of pounds on private accommodation.

Viewers are being advised to retune their TVs to keep channels up to date following a recent Freeview update.

A talented young Dorset chef has secured her place in the final of South West Junior Chef of the Year 2026.

Ellis Jones Solicitors, based in Dorset, has been listed in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2026 for its expertise in private wealth law.

Dorset Council announces road closures and traffic restrictions in Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne Minster, Pimperne and Lytchett Matravers for highways works.

A long-abandoned building is an "eyesore" is having a "negative impact" on Poole, a frustrated resident has said.

Specialist sixth form places are set to double as part of an expansion.

A Dorset pensioner who was banned from keeping pets for ten years has signalled her intention to appeal the sentence.

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”?