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Pollution in Christchurch Harbour is an “environmental disaster waiting to happen” unless urgent action is taken to protect it

A woman was rescued from a yacht following a fall at Poole Harbour.

An ex-Hampshire inspector who stripped young men naked in his office been jailed for a decade.

A Bournemouth man who died after an explosion while staying in Cornwall has been remembered as a “lovable soul” who “did everything he could for other people”.

A missing teenage girl last seen in Bournemouth has been found, police have said.

A football centre in Poole has applied to be able to serve alcohol

A Sri Lankan restaurant in Bournemouth has applied to be able to sell alcohol and play music

A person was taken to a place of safety after an incident on the tracks between between Lymington Pier and Brockenhurst railway occurred and caused significant disruption to train services.

A plan for an extension to a Bournemouth mosque to create an assembly room for women and children has been submitted to BCP Council

A plan to demolish a former care home and build five new family homes has been submitted

Lollipop patrols have been told to return to work in September after the council delayed a decision on proposed job cuts.

A pub has undergone a major refurbishment with backing from a regional brewery.

An 18-year-old driver and a 20-year-old passenger were seriously injured after their vehicle collided with bollards and fencing in Brockenhurst.

A search is underway for a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing from Bournemouth.

The mother of a young woman who was knocked out by a violent offender has spoken of her disappointment at his lenient sentence.

No further action will be taken after a woman reported she had been sexually assaulted in a pub.

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pensions worth £31.1bn across the UK. Here's how to check if one of them belongs to you using a free Government service.

Waitrose is recalling its eight-pack of Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls that are sold in its stores.

Tesco has revealed more than 500,000 Clubcard members have at least £100 in unused vouchers. Here's how to check your balance and boost their value.

RockReef announces its continued support of Bournemouth Rugby as part of its commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles and community sport.

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”?