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The Somerford in Christchurch, formerly The Somerford Beefeater, is set to reopen soon under Common Table Group with all-day dining and Rodeo Coffee.

A van caused disruption on Sherborne’s A30 at Kitt Hill after crashing into a wall and snapping its front axle.

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

Three men remain under investigation following a Bournemouth town centre stabbing that left two people injured, while another suspect has been cleared in court.

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

We’ve had some big news for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Bournemouth is already preparing for the return of its festive programme, with work now underway to transform the town centre into a winter wonderland.

Rick Stein brings a lifetime of kitchen know-how to Dorset with new cookery course

A major refit will take the Sandbanks Ferry out of service for seven weeks starting this weekend.

From the bridge of the Starship Enterprise to a Bournemouth hotel, Sir Patrick Stewart brought his star power to a fundraising fashion show in 2006.

An unusual sea creature has washed up on a Dorset beach following stormy weather.

Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Yorkshire-born Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who died at his Los Angeles home on October 28.

Ryanair has announced it will be reducing the amount of time passengers will have to drop off their checked luggage at the airport.

Counterfeit beauty products seized by Trading Standards contained mercury, lead and methanol, prompting warnings over dangerous fake cosmetics across the UK.

The second series of the Celebrity Traitors is ending soon so here is everything you need to know about the final episode.

Aldi will invest £17.5m in installing solar panels at 230 more UK stores between 2027 and 2031.

Dorset MP Vikki Slade calls for a formal review of Ofcom’s powers, citing GB News regulation, Royal Mail complaints and concerns over online safety duties.

Plans to convert a Bournemouth property into three flats alongside a seven-bedroom house in multiple occupation have been refused.

PLANS to demolish two homes on Dorchester Road, Upton and build new flats and other properties have been rejected over concerns about scale, height and density.

A decision on the future of local government across Hampshire is being reviewed again as months of uncertainty continue.

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.