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Ringwood is preparing to mark Remembrance Day with a series of public events and services.

Parental responsibility is the legal authority to make important decisions about a child. Both parents may have it, but that is not automatic. Check who has it and read any child arrangements order carefully.

A entrepreneur from Poole will reunite with Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin at major business festival.

Dorset has been ranked among England's 10 best counties, thanks to features such as its beaches, National Trust sites and produce

Explore The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, from early prototypes to modern armour, immersive exhibits, veteran stories and popular events.

An MP has welcomed greater powers to tackle anti-social behaviour as “hugely welcome”.

Angry residents claim a Liberal Democrat-led council was too scared of being labelled racist in approving controversial plans to expand a busy mosque in a residential suburb.

More than 200 people have backed proposals to restrict motorists from using a key route into Bournemouth town centre.

Residents fear organised crime links after red paint was thrown over a Bournemouth patisserie and cars, with police investigating the vandalism.

Households across Dorset have been urged to prepare for emergencies by stocking up on essential supplies amid concerns over the threats posed by Russia and extreme weather.

A school is closing after falling pupil numbers and rising costs left it unable to meet its financial obligations, its chief executive has said.

The A31 is partially blocked with an average speed of 10 mph

A call for a meeting to review and scrutinise the process of awarding a contract for the operation of the SoBo Beach site has been refused.

Plans have been submitted to replace a storage building in Christchurch.

Officers from Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team (RCT) are reminding residents about protections for bat roosts following a number of incidents in Dorset this year.

Students and staff at a Dorset school have been told it will close with immediate effect, with parents receiving a letter confirming it will not reopen after half-term.

Plans have been submitted for a rear extension and garage enlargement at a home in Poole.

A noughties-themed night of devilish fun is on its way for Halloween.

Russell Brand told police his “very promiscuous” celebrity lifestyle of kissing fans and sleeping with countless women has now been “unfavourable reframed” into rape and sexual assault claims.

Southbourne plans propose replacing Spring Cottage’s asbestos garage with a larger extension, office and living space. Consultation runs until November 13.

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.