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Cash for Kids South Coast Central invites schools, sports clubs and charities across Dorset to join 2026 challenge for disadvantaged children, raising up to £5,000.

Businesses invited to take part in an evening of competition and fundraising at the Gallagher Poole Corporate Quiz Night, in support of Diverse Abilities.

When we talk about growing Dorset’s economy, we often talk about investment, new businesses, infrastructure and jobs.

SMALL grants of more than £84,000 will make am impact for grass roots groups and charities thanks to Dorset Community Foundation’s Neighbourhood Fund.

Reports on two farmer-led conservation groups, supported by Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust are a rare, evidence-based success story for nature recovery.

Dan Ware has joined Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) in the new role to strengthen links between creative education and commercial enterprise.

PART of a town centre building with offices on the Dorset-Hampshire border is to be auctioned by Clive Emson on September 22.

Acclaimed singer James Blunt will perform in Bournemouth next spring as part of his 2027 UK and Ireland arena tour

She is encouraging the public to support her fundraising efforts through her JustGiving page, which is raising funds for the Dorset Historic Churches Trust.

Road closures and parking restrictions have been announced ahead of an upcoming folk festival.

A charity has been shortlisted for a major international award for its work supporting disabled young people into employment.

A law firm that once started from a living room is now celebrating 20 years in business.

Devastated by the Nepalese floods, local restaurant group 29029 is doing all they can to raise funds for those affected back home.

Around 140 migrants have been rescued after travelling towards Hampshire today.

Frogs can become quite noisy if they shelter in your garden but there is an easy way to deter them from your home.

A brothel has been shut down as part of recent policing activity in the town centre.

A search is underway to locate a woman last seen in Poole, as police express that they're 'concerned' for her welfare.

A police officer has channelled their inner Spiderman by climbing a drainpipe to reach a balcony during a suspected break-in.

Motorists are complaining over the dust that's been produced from recent works on a busy road in Poole.

A secondary school is set to join a major academy trust this autumn.

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.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?