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Two sisters have been nationally recognised for turning their lifelong passion into a family business.

The Princess Royal visits Honeypot Children’s Charity in the New Forest on October 28, meeting young carers and volunteers to mark its 30th anniversary.

The Virgin Media Store is shutting down on Sunday (November 1), with all customers told to transfer existing libraries to Rakuten TV.

Retailers including Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi have issued recall notices this week alongside alerts from national safety watchdogs.

A school has been praised for putting wellbeing and Christian values at the heart of everything it does.

A 30-mile memory walk in Dorset has raised nearly £500 in support of dementia care and awareness.

Six-bedroom Victorian country house Little Mead in Witchampton, Dorset, is on the market for £2.5m, with four acres of grounds and period features.

Mudeford Phoenix GLFC players and manager raise £1,695 in the Bournemouth Half Marathon on October 11 to fund a new third kit for the Dorset ladies’ team.

Black Friday frenzy hit Dorset in November 2014, as shoppers queued before dawn at Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch stores for cut-price TVs and kitchen appliances.

Explore Southbourne’s South Cliff Hotel: opened in 1881, this grand Victorian resort near Bournemouth was demolished in 1988; its annex in 2010.

A baby's life was saved after his racing heartbeat was detected by the family dog.

A £300,000 pub refurbishment promises front-row seats to every goal, try and knockout.

A campaign that has delivered more than 1,000 handbags to women affected by domestic abuse, homelessness and hardship across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is now seeking community support to help it grow.

Children and young people can once again enjoy Kings Park's play area following its £185,000 refurbishment.

BCP Council has been accused of deceiving the public over its funding crisis after an investigation revealed it had not formally met the government to request financial support.

New bank checks targeting people claiming three benefits have begun as part of a major Department for Work and Pensions crackdown on fraud and error.

Rail passengers face two days of disruption as engineering work closes lines.

Sentencing of 11 offenders over a 500kg cocaine at-sea smuggling bid starting today

RAF update after A400M Atlas declares emergency over New Forest on October 26. Hydraulic issue reported, landing at Bournemouth Airport following flight from Boscombe Down.

RAF update after A400M Atlas declares emergency over New Forest on October 26. Hydraulic issue reported, landing at Bournemouth Airport following flight from Boscombe Down.

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.