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WATCH the moment two Evri delivery drivers dumped a dozen parcels on a resident's driveway.

An inquest has opened for a man who was found unresponsive following a concern a welfare call.

A retired teacher was found unresponsive at home after her neighbour raised a concern for her welfare.

A boater has described the terrifying moment she and her friends rescued a father who she believes was just minutes from drowning after a family was swept out by a strong tide.

A father and son from Christchurch have taken over as the new owners of the much loved, long running Mudeford Ferry, which has carried passengers across the harbour for centauries.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A ten-year strategic plan to guide investment, support partnerships, and ensure the BCP area is able to take up new opportunities has been approved.

Hospitality bosses have warned that an announced business rates cut will not be enough to save struggling pubs and restaurants.

Chicken & Blues, with a restaurant in Poole, is partnering with food entrepreneur Levi Roots to create the Reggae Reggae Wrap, celebrating Caribbean flavours.

Data analysis from the Great British Schools Guide has revealed the nine easiest and hardest primary schools to get into in the BCP area

A ten-year strategic plan to guide investment, support partnerships, and ensure the BCP area is able to take up new opportunities has been approved

Data analysis from the Great British Schools Guide has revealed the nine easiest and hardest primary schools to get into in the BCP area

Dorset has recorded another fall in crime, according to the latest figures.

Hospitality bosses have warned that an announced business rates cut will not be enough to save struggling pubs and restaurants.

Chicken & Blues, with a restaurant in Poole, is partnering with food entrepreneur Levi Roots to create the Reggae Reggae Wrap, celebrating Caribbean flavours.

A woman has been identified following reported disorder at an illegal rave.

Residents are being asked by Dorset Council to help shape the future of public footpaths and bridleways in Dorset over the next decade.

Plans for stronger enforcement to be put in place to crackdown on motorists breaking road restrictions has moved forward

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in Bournemouth are set to benefit from a national tax cut.

A new 24-hour gym will soon be coming to Ferndown, with a state-of-the-art Snap Fitness to open in the area in late Autumn.

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”?