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Visitors can pre-book a large European carnivores Keeper Experience with wolves, a wolverine or a lynx.

A road safety campaign is urging businesses to help protect free-roaming animals.

A councillor has warned that plans for an hour of free parking could leave drivers facing fines for making “honest mistakes”

Asda is recalling three styles of handbags after they were found to contain excessive levels of phthalates.

Jet2 has promised not to introduce fuel surcharges on bookings amid conflict in the Middle East pushing up oil prices

Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family and Duo plans, requiring members to share the account manager’s address or face removal and a 12-month ban.

Cadbury Mint Twirl returns to B&M stores for £1, sparking excitement among UK shoppers.

Royal Mail will issue six Remembrance stamps on November 11, marking 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.

Bournemouth hosts a sustainable fashion event on October 27, featuring Fashion Reimagined, a clothes swap and debate on ethical, planet-friendly clothing.

Sometimes you need a reminder of what happens when people get together and get on with it.

BBC Garden Rescue LIVE comes to Poole on April 8, with Charlie Dimmock and the cast sharing gardening tips, show stories, laughs and inspiration on stage.

St John Ambulance shares first aid advice for burns, eye injuries and smoke inhalation during UK Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations this season.

Ringwood Society awards have recognised projects preserving the town’s character while allowing buildings to meet modern needs.

Diverse Abilities charity seeks volunteers and vans for its Treecycling Christmas tree recycling fundraiser across Dorset and Ringwood from January 6 to 9.

Blandford School students wowed audiences with Spectacular: A Night at the Musicals on October 21 and 22, featuring West End and Broadway hits.

Residents at Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards, near Ringwood, enjoyed a close encounter with the animal kingdom when Creature Teachers visited

New Forest residents offered free artificial nests by Hampshire Ornithological Society to help house martins, with up to 900 installations planned before 2027.

Bellway is holding events in Dorset this weekend to support buyers with the Your First Home scheme, with details set to be announced in the Budget.

The Tank Museum in Bovington was awarded the Silver Regenerative Tourism Award at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2026 for its Plant a Tree scheme.

Screams By The Sea festival will return to Bournemouth on March 6 and 7, 2027, expanding to a full weekend of films, industry talks, and interactive events.

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.