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Celebrity MasterChef fans were left fuming after the judges sent home Jay McGuiness, who viewers believe was the "wrong" choice.

Rodney Blackstock made an appearance on the show after disappearing for six months.

Kacey Ainsworth, who played Little Mo Slater on the BBC soap, has confirmed she will not be returning to Walford for Zoe Slater’s funeral.

Brits travelling to Qatar risk a possible five-year prison sentence if they bring banned medication into the country

Frasers Travel Ltd was founded back in 1986 and offered holiday packages to various exotic destinations.

Firefighters have begun the huge task of clearing more than 85 million litres of water used to tackle the New Forest wildfire.

A 29 year old man who has "been upset recently" is missing and Police are urging the public for help to find him. Joe, aged 29, is believed to have last been seen in the area of Fleetsbridge Roundabout at around 10am on Thursday, August 20.

A petition has been started calling for the resignation of council leader Millie Earl and chief executive Aiden Dunn.

Dorset Police received a report at 12.16am on Thursday 20 August 2026 that a woman in her 40s was raped in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth.

Police say their investigation into the alleged murder of a man who died in Poole Harbour is still ongoing.

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Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.

A 16-year-old young carer at a Bournemouth school is urging people to look beyond GCSE grades, as caring responsibilities can mean missing parts of childhood.

A former Retired Nurses National Home (RNNH) site has been proposed as a temporary car park for Royal Bournemouth Hospital staff

A restaurant owner has spoken out after the council ordered him to tear down a shed at the back of the building.

A cordon has been put in place after a woman was reportedly raped in Boscombe.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a digital service for car and motorcycle licence holders.

Public objections to a drinks licence for a cocktail and wine bar have led to a public hearing to decide the application.

The A31 has been closed for 11 days following a fire which has torn through acres of heathland on either side of the road. National Highways have now announced resurfacing of the carriageway has been completed and new safety barriers installed but road repair works will continue into the weekend.

Students across BCP, Dorset and the New Forest will collect their GCSE results today. We will be bringing you live updates and results for schools across the area.

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.