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Royal Bournemouth Hospital unveils a refurbished Gully’s Place suite for children with life-limiting conditions, backed by Olex and Howdens Ferndown.

Police were called to a closed down private school in Dorset after six youths wearing balaclavas tried to break in

Plans for 170 homes in the New Forest have attracted more than 100 objections, with residents raising concerns over flooding and road safety.

A routine dog walk has uncovered a powerful wartime story from beneath the soil of the New Forest.

Anxious Rhythms launches on November 21 at Canvas on Poole Hill, bringing together Bournemouth DnB talent with guest DJ ihopeiexist from Berlin.

Museum of East Dorset announces Christmas events in Wimborne, including Santa Paws, sensory and SEND grottos, plus festive breakfasts throughout December.

Barratt David Wilson Homes’ Dorset charity gala raises over £100,000 for Amelia’s Rainbow and Rowans Hospice, supporting ill children and hospice patients.

Arts University Bournemouth lecturer Kevan Manwaring launches Black Box, a Europa-set science fiction novel, with Dorset bookshop events on November 6 and 9.

Dorset restaurant group Rockfish wins MSC UK Foodservice Champion award on October 29 for sustainable seafood across 12 sites, including Poole.

Orchestra Mambo International brings Latin jazz, mambo and salsa to Lighthouse Poole on November 20, with tracks from debut album Apúntalo and more.

The Whitley Lake Band from Poole release melodic rock single Ghosts of Whitley Lake on October 31, inspired by a moonlit, misty evening walk in Dorset.

Micro-artist Graham Short, famed for engraving The Lord’s Prayer on a pinhead, will discuss his work at Wimborne u3a on November 20.

BCP Council planning applications include Royal Bournemouth Hospital landscaping changes, home extensions, and a Purewell storage building.

Oceanarium Bournemouth earns BIAZA accreditation for animal welfare, conservation, education and research, joining top UK and Irish zoos and aquariums.

Dorset care home residents enjoy walking football tournament at AFC Bournemouth’s Performance Centre, joining Care South homes for a day of goals and fun.

The release of a psychological thriller with Robert Pattinson, a romantic fantasy comedy-drama and a British drama are among films in BCP cinemas this weekend.

Lighthouse Poole wins gold again as Business Events Venue of the Year at the Dorset Tourism Awards, recognising its conferences, meetings and trade fairs.

Dorset Council will carry out drainage works at Bakers Arms Roundabout from November 1 to November 30 to reduce flood risk, with lane closures and delays.

Dorset's Rockley Park seeks to turn its Mash & Barrel into a JD Wetherspoon, with longer Sunday opening, alcohol and entertainment hours. Views by November 11.

Met Office forecasts sunny weather for Bournemouth this weekend, with highs of 16°C. Stay updated on Bournemouth weather, temperatures, and wind gusts.

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.