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Dorset Wildlife Trust launches Help Nature Take the Lead appeal to restore habitats, create wetlands and support wildlife recovery across Dorset’s landscapes.

Daish’s Holidays reports a 20% rise in demand for Twixmas breaks, with festive bookings up 16% and New Year bookings up 17.4% across UK seaside hotels.

Hearing a story on the radio led to a life-changing cancer diagnosis for a woman who otherwise felt healthy and well.

SGN welcomes 20 new apprentices from Scotland and southern England, offering hands-on training and qualifications to build the UK’s future energy workforce.

Temporary Bournemouth road closures and parking restrictions affect Manor Road and Knyveton Road for SGN gas works from November 2 to December 11.

Former SBS officer Tim Gough hosts men-only Pilates classes in Dorset this Movember, raising money for men's health charities including Prostate Cancer UK.

Ringwood Men's Shed moves into Carvers Recreation Ground, supported by Ringwood Town Council for community projects, skills and friendships.

Marine Conservation Society volunteer Maria Munn calls for more crabbing gear recycling stations along Dorset’s coast after finding 98 abandoned nets.

A coastal town in Dorset is set for major improvements after plans to transform its seafront were given the go-ahead.

A rare gold-inlaid flintlock sporting gun presented to Napoleon Bonaparte could fetch £100,000 at Charterhouse’s Sherborne auction on November 11.

Dorset business coach Simon Ellson launches FairExchange, a ‘Rightmove for businesses’, helping UK owners sell directly online to buyers without broker fees.

Dorset MP Vikki Slade demands emergency funding for farmers after the Sustainable Farming Incentive closed within six hours, leaving many without support.

The owners of the Roundhouse Hotel say they are 'reviewing their options' for the landmark building after its use as asylum accommodation.

Remember Bournemouth’s Westover Road cinema? From Regent to Gaumont and Odeon, its 1929–2017 history shaped many memories.

A luxury hotel brand has been named as the new operator of a vacant Bournemouth seafront restaurant.

Renewed appeal for information following robbery in Bournemouth

Opposition councillors have requested an extraordinary meeting to pause the controversial handover of SOBO Beach to Seventa Events.

Flood alerts have been issued and closures announced ahead of Storm Austen with a yellow weather warning in place for Friday, October 23.

A road has been closed in both directions following an emergency gas leak, with motorists warned to expect disruption for up to a week.

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.