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Arts University Bournemouth hosted firm Twenty7tec for a creative away day, using art workshops to tackle workplace challenges and improve collaboration.

Archive photographs capture local achievements, from Girl Guides and school music to hairdressing, factory work and badminton.

A popular seafront venue has taken first steps towards legal action against BCP Council over the tender process for a 20-year lease.

Serious questions remain unanswered over the disputed tender process for the SOBO Beach site on Southbourne Promenade.

A collapsed events company run by the director of Seventa Events - the firm awarded the new 20 year lease for SOBO Beach site - left BCP Council thousands of pounds out of pocket, public insolvency records reveal.

Cash for Kids launches Mission Christmas 2026 seeking gifts and donations after 9,000 applications including Dorset

Poole lifeboat stalwart Mary Clark has died aged 90. The cherished RNLI supporter’s life will be celebrated at St James’ Church, Poole, on November 6.

A weather warning has been issued for Bournemouth and the surrounding areas due to heavy rain in association with Storm Boelo.

Bournemouth residents and shopkeepers react after council leader Millie Earl claimed the town centre is "thriving" on ITV Meridian News, branding her "out of touch with reality."

VAL Thorens delivers reliable snow, vast terrain and enough variety to keep both a skier and a snowboarder in the same family fully occupied.

After Storm Austen swept through Dorset, the damage was clear in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens on a drizzly Saturday morning.

Les Dennis, 73, says he is unlikely to host Family Fortunes again after 15 years, suggesting Jason Manford could lead the ITV show if it returns to ITV.

Boots pharmacist shares chest infection symptoms, recovery advice and warning signs.

Harry has become the sixth housemate evicted from Big Brother 2026, as the ITV series faces Ofcom complaints over Omar’s behaviour towards Rhianna.

Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

Andy Burnham’s appearance on Gogglebox for SU2C has sparked debate among Channel 4 viewers, with the Prime Minister defending his cameo.

Vinted users question a rise in AI-generated listing photos as the second-hand app confirms rules to sellers.

Speed limits are being slashed from as high as 60mph to 40mph along a major road in the New Forest

High winds from Storm Austen caused an oak tree to fall, blocking a road in Burley in the New Forest for several hours.

Holbury man Daniel Mapes admitted lying that a Ford Puma had been stolen after drug dealer Scott Smith’s police chase left a dog fatally injured.

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.