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Staff owed £489,000 in wages and holiday pay will receive nothing from BrewDog Retail's administration after squatter removals, collapsed lease deals and surging legal costs wiped out funds that had initially been forecast for distribution.

A gym chain is offering student-exclusive membership offers to help students in Bournemouth manage university stress.

Police appealing for information after high value items were stolen from a car in Poole

The town square was transformed into a buzzing food festival atmosphere as hundreds of customers queued for the grand opening of US chicken chain Wingstop, with music, crowds and a high energy vibe marking the brand’s arrival.

AFC Bournemouth are joint 7/1 Europa League favourites with Juventus after beating Real Sociedad, as 46% of bets back the Cherries in their historic debut.

Bournemouth residents have shared their disappointment after another retail shop closed its doors in the town centre.

Three men arrested over an alleged armed robbery at a Christchurch shop remain on police bail, Dorset Police said.

Family tribute following fatal collision in Bournemouth

Family tribute following fatal collision in Bournemouth

Bournemouth residents have shared their disappointment after another retail shop closed its doors in the town centre.

Three men arrested over an alleged armed robbery at a Christchurch shop remain on police bail, Dorset Police said.

AFC Bournemouth are joint 7/1 Europa League favourites with Juventus after beating Real Sociedad, as 46% of bets back the Cherries in their historic debut.

The town square was transformed into a buzzing food festival atmosphere as hundreds of customers queued for the grand opening of US chicken chain Wingstop, with music, crowds and a high energy vibe marking the brand’s arrival.

A bar in Bournemouth has been granted permission to hold a boxing event next month after concerns were raised by Dorset Police about a potential increase in anti-social behaviour.

A restaurant in Poole has been given permission to stay open until 2am

Work to remove unsafe landing stages will begin this month at Bournemouth Pier

A major leak of chlorinated water has sparked fears of environmental damage.

An all-new immersive gaming experience has arrived in Dorset. Activate Games opened at The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole on Saturday, September 12, and is set to bring a completely different kind of gaming experience to the area.

McDonald’s is teasing its customers with a new post that reveals hints to its next move - could it be a new menu or a new promotion to replace Monopoly?

Pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000 as the frozen tax threshold catches more retirement income.

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”?