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Evelyn Hoskins, who studied BA (Hons) Acting at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), is performing as Dawn in the hit musical Waitress at the Bournemouth Pavilion

A Green Party pledge in the run-up to the election in May was to fight to ensure that the Community Infrastructure Levy, the levy paid by developers intended to offset the impact of their development on affected communities, would actually be spent in the areas in which development was taking place

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A rare development opportunity with approved planning permission has emerged in one of Poole’s most desriable and exclusive neighbourhoods.

Dorset Plane Pull 2026, a unique charity event will taking place at Bournemouth Airport on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31.

Exotic plant expert Mike Clifford and his wife Tina raised £1,900 for Chestnut Nursery, a charitable garden centre in Poole.

Dog lovers in Bournemouth are being invited by Canine Lovers to help raise future assistance dogs and become Puppy Training Volunteers.

Rock, Paper, Scissors, a group showcase by students from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), is running at GATHER in The Dolphin, Poole, until August 29.

Ringwood Town Council: Preparations Underway to Improve Crow Stream Capacity Ahead of Autumn and Winter

Customers travelling with CrossCountry this weekend are being urged to plan ahead as planned engineering work will significantly impact journeys

Bella Brittan, from Christchurch, was named one of Christchurch Carnival’s 2026 Carnival Stars in recognition of her fundraising efforts for Heartbeat

Residents are being asked to help protect one of Britain’s most endangered birds by reporting sightings of active nests.

Only one in five people in the South West believe young people would tell police if they knew someone was carrying a knife

A collaboration involving AUB has explored a sustainable alternative to the fashion industry’s microplastic crisis by investigating seaweed coatings for denim.

Morebus has announced a rise in bus fares, with changes taking effect from Sunday, August 30

Visitors will have a final opportunity to see some of The Tank Museum's most iconic Second World War vehicles in action during Tiger Day on September 26.

Lighthouse Poole, Poole’s only independent cinema, has entered the British Independent Film Awards’ (BIFA) Cinema of the Year award.

Swanage Sea Rowing Club marked its 25th anniversary with over 100 members attending, as well as special guests, at a special anniversary event on August 23.

Tom Hayes MP has written to the Prime Minister urging investment in Bournemouth BMX as part of a proposed £30 million national cycling infrastructure programme

The story of the Portland Massacre of 1803 will be shared at a Weymouth Museum Teas and Talks event

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.