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A homeowner in Poole has submitted an application for permission to have a garden room that has already been built.

We are continuing to investigate an assault in Bournemouth and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

Plans have been submitted for extensions and a lift at a home in Poole.

Wessex Water has submitted plans to demolish four vacant houses in Poole

Plans for a rear extension at a home in Bournemouth has been submitted to BCP Council.

A nursery was suspended earlier this month after whistleblowing concerns were raised about the safety and welfare of children.

A Bournemouth MP has called on the Government to guarantee fair funding and specialist support for BCP Council as part of a Wessex devolution deal.

Burglary in Sturminster Newton and police response concerns

“Magical” midnight launch brings 130 Sarah J. Maas fans together in Bournemouth

Lush Halloween collection review: discover the Pumpkin Scrubee, Cinnamon Spiced Latte shower gel, lip scrub and Silvery Moon soap.

Unpaid carers are being urged to protect themselves from flu this winter.

A military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on October 26 before landing at Bournemouth Airport after a minor technical issue.

Rick Stein has revealed his restaurant was left "half empty" after a "not great" issue.

Plans for a takeaway in Christchurch to sell alcohol has sparked concerns over anti-social behaviour.

A proposal to confirm the start of work on seven new homes in Bournemouth has been made by a development company.

Plans have been submitted for the retention and completion of a single-storey rear extension at a flat in Bournemouth.

A proposal to build a new two-storey detached house on garden land in Bournemouth has been put forward.

Martin Lewis says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, in a run of cost-of-living announcements ahead of Budget 2026

Five Budget measures have been revealed ahead of Wednesday, including mileage allowance changes, cheaper food, parental pay and support for carers.

Carers could see a major change to Carers’ Allowance as the Government moves to end a controversial earnings rule that can strip people of their entire benefit for earning just a few pence too much.

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.