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A cat that was left stranded in a tree has been rescued after a huge emergency effort

The Great British Bake Off returns on September 22, with 12 budding bakers entering the tent for the show's 17th series.

A wildlife photographer has captured a dramatic image of an osprey carrying a freshly caught mullet over Christchurch Harbour after setting out in the hope of spotting a white-tailed eagle.

The Great British Bake Off returns on September 22, with 12 budding bakers entering the tent for the show's 17th series.

BCP Council is recruiting for a knife crime deterrence worker with the aim of preventing knife crime among young people.

Viewers are being urged to retune their TVs after nine channel changes were made in the latest Freeview update on September 16, 2026.

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent energy warning after the January Price Cap was forecast to rise by 24.9%. Here's what households need to know.

You don't need hundreds of pounds to get started. Some savers can open a Lifetime ISA with just £1 and benefit from a 25% Government bonus

How much should you really be earning at your age? New salary benchmarks reveal what the typical UK worker takes home at different stages of their career – and the figures may not be what you expect.

Thousands of pensioners rejected Winter Fuel Payment as millions face HMRC clawback, new figures reveal.

Ensuring your car is ready for changing weather conditions could help motorists avoid costly penalties, a motoring expert has said.

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The average petrol price was 170.3p a litre yesterday, compared with 166.2p a week earlier and 161.8p at the beginning of the month.

Running from September to April, the scheme is open to students in Years 10 to 13.

Around 190,000 square feet of commercial space is sitting empty across Bournemouth town centre.

A care home in Poole is set to hold an exercise event designed to keep residents and the local community fit.

The founders of Vagabond Pilates, with locations in Dorset, want to challenge belief that getting fit means pushing yourself to the limit.

From Wareham to Winton and Charminster, the message from local people is clear – they want to see a reassuring presence in their communities, and Safeguard Community Support is listening.It has been another busy couple of weeks for SCS, with our volunteers continuing to...

Excel Energy, based in Dorset, has installed approximately 4.9MW of solar capacity and more than 2.3MWh of battery storage across UK sites so far in 2026

Families in Bournemouth are being urged to dance the afternoon away as Rave Kidz, the UK’s biggest family rave, heads to town next month

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.