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A care home has chosen a food bank as its charity of the year and organised a harvest donation drive.

Britannia Road in Poole to close from November 24 to December 7 for SSE utility works, with parking banned, diversions in place and emergency access maintained.

Mudeford, Dorset parking bay to close from November 16 to December 4 for Wessex Water works, as BCP Council bans parking, waiting and loading.

New Forest temporary road closures in Lymington, Ringwood, Ashurst and Hythe start November 9 for Hampshire County Council works under an 18-month order.

Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards, near Ringwood, wins Customer Service and Community Service awards at the Ringwood Local Business Awards.

Mark Steel brings his new BBC Radio 4 comedy show, What The F*** Is Going On?, to The Mowlem in Swanage on April 9, 2027. Tickets and details.

A former Royal Navy warfare officer has spoken out after a cyber scam wiped out hundreds of pounds in cryptocurrency and threatened a long-planned research expedition.

Saffery’s Bournemouth Budget briefing covered capital gains tax, Founder Relief and reduced BADR, with experts urging business owners to review exit planning.

Landlords face higher property income tax from April 6, 2027, while Small Business Rates Relief expands from April 1, 2027, under Autumn Budget measures.

New Milton’s Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum launches its first calendar, celebrating the 11-time British Trials Champion’s legendary career with signed copies.

Paddy McGuinness brings his 33-date Blast from the Past comedy tour to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on February 24, 2028. Tickets on sale November 6.

Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge will headline SandPolo’s 20th anniversary on Sandbanks Beach, Dorset, on July 9, 2027, with beach polo and disco music.

Sunnyhill Church plans to convert an industrial warehouse at 498 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, into a worship and community centre with 23 parking spaces.

Why Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and P&O cruise ships anchored off Bournemouth in 2020: Southampton ran out of berths during the pandemic

A man has been arrested after being seen with a suspected firearm in a shop in Bournemouth.

A suspected bomb was discovered in a car at the weekend leaving communities shocked as a major investigation was launched spanning two locations.

Hampshire police is considering keeping a shuttered vape shop closed for longer.

The Premier Inn hotel chain has launched a free breakfast deal lasting until February 2027 at around 600 of its sites.

As November arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the end of the year

A home safety expert has shared seven areas around the home which are most likely to leak

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.