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Bestselling author Bijan Omrani is set to deliver the 2026 Annual Cuthburga Lecture at Wimborne Minster on September 3.

Recent rain has raised hopes that the ban may be lifted in time for Diverse Abilities' Fireworks Cruise on August 27.

A university is teaming up with investors to turn student ideas into commercial success.

A new book by a Dorset author is offering guidance to professionals on how to charge what they are truly worth.

McLaren Racing and the Mental Health Foundation are encouraging people in Bournemouth to take part in the McLaren Racing 5.9km Challenge

World of Swimming, who operate lessons in Bournemouth, has successfully completed its "Make Waves for Marwell's Penguins" campaign, raising over £18,000.

The number of children entering foster care with complex needs has risen by more than a third in just one year

People keep telling us that things are getting worse.

Finlay Galbraith, a Bournemouth University student, began a year-long placement with Dorset-based Ward Goodman.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment, which has an office in Bournemouth, piloted the Team Wellbeing Index (TWI).

South West families are still feeling the financial impact of the school holidays as they prepare children for the new term, The Children’s Society warns.

Bournemouth Water is urging customers to adopt water-saving habits as hot, dry weather increases demand

This weekend sees the release of six new releases, including a new Jason Statham film, alongside other films in cinemas across BCP.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

The Swanage Folk Festival will take place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, bringing a packed programme of music, dance, and entertainment.

Government unveils plans for councils to force fly-tippers to join clean-up squads, recover waste removal costs, and impose tougher penalties for dumping.

The Dorset street with the most parking fines has been named for the 2025/26 period, with half of the top 10 being in Weymouth

A group of Christchurch teenagers helped contain a fire after spotting smoke during a hiking trip in Wales.

BCP Council has awarded a contract worth nearly £700,000 for external food inspection services to two London-based companies

THOUSANDS took over the streets for a ride in the sun and a day of drum and bass.

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.