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The New Queen Inn: A Historic Country Pub Thriving on Ringwood Road

The play area, near to Rossmore Road, is set for a space-themed refurbishment as part of BCP Council’s Plan for Play strategy.

In September as the weather cools, homes across the UK are likely to see an increase in spidersseeking warmth and shelter.

Sister of missing boy urges brother to come home and is "extremely worried".

Sister of missing boy urges brother to come home and is "extremely worried".

A man has described the moment that drama unfolded outside his home on Friday night.

A man has been taken to hospital with a stab wound following an incident in Boscombe.

A fallen tree is causing disruption in Christchurch this afternoon.

A large cordon is in place in Boscombe this morning. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.

The first-ever county-wide destination management plan has been unveiled to help shape the future of tourism in Dorset while also supporting jobs and businesses and enhancing the visitor experience.

Fire breaks out overnight in third-floor flat above Austin & Wyatt on Bournemouth’s Old Christchurch Road on September 12, closing road as crews tackle roof blaze.

A fire broke out at a property in Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre in the early hours of this morning. Live updates as we get them.

The Heath Hotel is the newest JD Wetherspoon pub opened this week with room for 350, a beer garden and access to the New Forest.

A long-running row over land needed for green space has finally been cleared, paving the way for 53 new homes.

New Forest residents have spoken of their fears after burst water mains caused flooding, road damage and disruption

A cycling challenge is aiming to reach a 10,000km target.

A much-loved New Forest pub has been sold, but town leaders remain confident it will remain the heart of the community.

Parking across two bays may not seem like a serious offence, but experts have warned that it can lead to financial penalties.

Health concerns have resulted in a number of products being pulled from UK shelves, including food items, clothing items and skincare products.

Forecasters have shared what the likelihood is that a heatwave will occur in the UK over this weekend (September 12-13).

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”?