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Bournemouth football club submits plans to install artificial pitch
A Bournemouth football club wants to make big changes to its facilities.
UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires
The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
Firefighters return to Blandford fields after large blaze
Firefighters remain at the scene of a large blaze to carry out further checks after it spread across three fields in Blandford.
Nostalgic photos reveal decades of change at Dorset beauty spot
These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years
Cider maker launches new brew in fundraising partnership with air ambulance
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.
'Build your own home' in Dorset with plot of land up for sale for £2.5million
Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset
The cult comedy filmed across Dorset you can watch for free
Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer
WATCH: This island could have been all yours for just £250k
A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.
The day Del Boy filmed Only Fools and Horses in Dorset
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?
Ferry staff subject to verbal abuse following hour suspension
Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.
Hundreds of jobs created at holiday park as part of £500k investment
Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.












