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English Heritage is offering free access to historic sites in Dorset as part of the annual Heritage Open Days festival from September 11 to September 20.

Children and young people in Dorset are invited to share their experiences, ideas, hopes and concerns for the future through a major national survey.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

The Museum of East Dorset is inviting visitors and local makers to mark Saturday 26 September in their diaries for the last Tearoom Makers Market of the season.

Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne and acting Bishop of Salisbury, will take on the 20 church challenge in Poole as part of the annual Ride + Stride event

Dorset Council plans to dispose of Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground (County Field) under the Local Government Act 1972. Objections due by 11 Sept 2026.

A total of 246,089 doses of the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine have been given since the NHS programme began on July 20, as of August 31.

Another Holland & Barrett store in Dorset is set to close this month following signage announcing the retailer's imminent closure displayed in its windows.

Dorset Police has raised concerns over a proposed boxing event in Bournemouth Town Centre.

A Bournemouth lap dancing club is facing objections to its bid for licence renewal.

I was interested to read Ian Crump’s excellent piece on the Beaulieu Motor Museum.

Sherborne Schools Group has announced the appointment of Dr Ruth Sullivan as its first group chief executive officer

A theatre has launched a new website and ticketing system as part of its autumn programme.

Bournemouth University (BU) has been awarded €1.5 million to lead a unique five-year research project exploring 10,000 years of seabird history

Britain's Got Talent winners The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir will perform at Bournemouth Pavilion next year as part of its 2027 UK tour.

Arts by the Sea revealed final artists joining its festival, completing this year’s programme with music, theatre, dance, poetry and creativity for the family

This weekend sees the release of a new take on Robin Hood, a Scottish comedy film and a supernatural horror film, alongside other films across BCP cinemas.

Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke is bringing festive sparkle to the stage with a brand-new Christmas show in Bournemouth on December 21

In some places, history is not locked in archives but etched into the ground beneath our feet.

A man has died after falling from a building in Bournemouth, with neighbours saying his death will “leave a hole in the community”.

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”?