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A vet has issued a warning to dog owners who are planning on taking their dogs to the beach this summer.

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.

A pub chain has sold two out of three of its venues in BCP, which it explains is down to business costs.

A high-fiving cat, surfing dogs and a crystal-covered cake stand from across the BCP area will feature in the latest edition of the Guinness World Records book.

Hendford Road in Bournemouth will close from August 3 to September 7 for electrical cable installation. Diversions and parking restrictions in place.

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

Wickmeads, based in Tuckton, which is owned and operated by not-for-profit charity Care South, hosted a colourful performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged indecent exposure incident in Ashley Cross.

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.

Lighthouse Poole has announced its latest round of new shows, featuring a returning West End hit

Nonge Bikishoni of Bournemouth and Poole College named NCFE Learner of the Year in recognition of commitment to improve lives of children with additional needs

Our Trader of the Week is a teenage baker from Poole who has launched a self-serve cake shed to sell her plant made treats.

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

Dylan Milner, who survived more than 50 shocks from his defibrillator has marked a decade since his first cardiac arrest with a charity walk.

James Shadbolt, from Poole, spoke out after research from Benenden Health revealed that 68 per cent of men in South West have ignored worrying health symptoms.

A FEW hundred people turned out to witness a colourful evening of music, dance, entertainment and fireworks on Poole quay on May 3, 2002.

A pub in Sherborne with roots stretching back to the 16th century is our Pub Of The Week this week for its homemade atmosphere and sports teams.

A new five-year domestic abuse strategy has been launched.

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”?