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Major roadworks in Bournemouth town centre are “progressing well” according to the latest update from BCP Council

Tesco customers can get more from their Clubcard by upgrading it to Clubcard Plus, including 10% off groceries and F&F clothing.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early. See the full list of affected benefits.

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre customers have been urged to use their loyalty points before the restaurants close in September

The cost of MOT tests on cars could nearly double under new guidelines proposed to the Government.

Morrisons has promised customers it will not be beaten on price by supermarket rivals.

M&S has brought back its 20% off Back to School range of uniform - but be quick as the offer ends today.

Heavy traffic is reported on the A338 Spur Road following reports of a crash

There is always some rain at the friendliest festival going so it was inevitable, despite the blistering summer we’ve just experienced, that a deluge would occur.

A man of 30 from Whiteley has been charged after reports with an incident in Lymington earlier this year.

An abandoned camp fire was found smouldering inside a cave after smoke was reported to the coastguard.

A man in his 60s has been released on police bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape in Bournemouth.

Exceptional home set within the Beaulieu Estate with its own outdoor pool up for sale with a guide price of £1.85 million.

A Royal Navy warship recently involved in monitoring Russian naval movements around UK waters has been spotted anchored off the Isle of Wight.

Exceptional home set within the Beaulieu Estate with its own outdoor pool up for sale with a guide price of £1.85 million.

Forecasters are warning that Thursday could bring widespread thunderstorms, heavy rain and serious flash-flooding across parts of the UK.

A charity garden has lost more than £25,000 after a major New Forest wildfire and road closure

An equine flu outbreak that has killed 35 New Forest ponies has forced a pony sale to be cancelled

Guitarist Will McNicol and drummer Luke Selby have been commissioned to create original music inspired by the people, stories and identity of Wimborne.

Dorset businesses will take centre stage at the Autumn Fair 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham from September 6 to September 9.

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.