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Pensioners who do not want the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to opt out, with a key phone deadline of September 18.

Cabana Rosé and Saltwater Sauna have teamed up to offer a different way to spend an evening on the Dorset coast, combining a beachfront sauna session with chilled rosé and food overlooking the sea.

Del Amitri founders Justin Currie and Iain Harvie bring 45 Years Of Modest Failure to The Barn, Ringwood, on April 18, 2027, with stories and live Q&A.

More than 11,500 homes and businesses have been connected to high-speed broadband.

Poole restaurant Drgnfly reaches the ARTA 2026 final, competing for a national Asian hospitality award at London Hilton on Park Lane on October 12.

After more than 25 years working in health, I’ve become increasingly interested not just in how we treat illness, but in how we can support our health before reaching crisis point.

Giving back to the local community is something that has always been important to Save Energy UK. Each month, the Dorset-based solar company supports a different charity, with its latest donation going to Amelia’s Rainbow.

Highview Court in Highcliffe hosts an open day on September 19, showcasing independent living, community life and charity support for Ukraine and Breast Cancer Now.

Smedmore Estate hosts Wareham & Purbeck Vintage Ploughing Match on October 3, celebrating 50 years with classic tractors, free entry and Julia’s House support.

Here's the fascinating story of the extremely pretty and quaint St Alban Street in Weymouth town centre that once had a very different name

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

West Dorset resident and Doc Martin star Martin Clunes is among the cast of thriller Black Palace

Pensioners who do not want the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to opt out, with a key phone deadline of September 18.

Cabana Rosé and Saltwater Sauna have teamed up to offer a different way to spend an evening on the Dorset coast, combining a beachfront sauna session with chilled rosé and food overlooking the sea.

Del Amitri founders Justin Currie and Iain Harvie bring 45 Years Of Modest Failure to The Barn, Ringwood, on April 18, 2027, with stories and live Q&A.

After more than 25 years working in health, I’ve become increasingly interested not just in how we treat illness, but in how we can support our health before reaching crisis point.

Giving back to the local community is something that has always been important to Save Energy UK. Each month, the Dorset-based solar company supports a different charity, with its latest donation going to Amelia’s Rainbow.

Highview Court in Highcliffe hosts an open day on September 19, showcasing independent living, community life and charity support for Ukraine and Breast Cancer Now.

Smedmore Estate hosts Wareham & Purbeck Vintage Ploughing Match on October 3, celebrating 50 years with classic tractors, free entry and Julia’s House support.

Here's the fascinating story of the extremely pretty and quaint St Alban Street in Weymouth town centre that once had a very different name

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”?