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A killer jailed for life for murdering a lorry driver in a “cold blooded execution” is being held in a category C prison in Dorset, the Echo understands.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at an address in Dorset.

A cocktail bar has been refused a premises licence after councillors accepted evidence linking it to anti-social behaviour

A former restaurant could be turned into an eight-room hotel.

The coastguard was called to a beach between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers after a person required medical assistance.

Pixar’s Cars are racing back to Beaulieu as part of a new display celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary.

Wetherspoon is facing a backlash over plans to serve earlier pints and stay open later at a former New Forest pub.

Bags of items were stolen from a property in Poole after the front door was kicked down.

A popular Bournemouth bar has closed unexpectedly for the second time this year.

BCP Council is being asked to approve a new Learning Disability plan

Two major high street names are set to leave Winton, with Iceland and Boots both expected to close their Wimborne Road premises.

BCP Council is being asked to approve a new Learning Disability plan

Burglars have stolen high value jewellery and a safe containing documents from  a property in Stalbridge and Police are appealing for information.

Nearly £5million in Government funding has been secured to support people sleeping rough across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole into safe accommodation

A popular Bournemouth bar has closed unexpectedly for the second time this year.

Nearly £5million in Government funding has been secured to support people sleeping rough across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole into safe accommodation

Burglars have stolen high value jewellery and a safe containing documents from  a property in Stalbridge and Police are appealing for information.

Two British friends who were working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) died after going for a hike on a hot day in a “wholly mountainous region” of the country, an inquest heard.

Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Dramatic sea rescue at Barton Beach after kayaker raises alarm

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.