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The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.

Sky TV customers may notice even more changes to its TV guide, as well as Sky+, Sky Q and Sky Glass and Stream.

UK organisations have been warned their websites may need to be taken offline following the discovery of a critical security issue in PHP.

UK organisations have been warned their websites may need to be taken offline following the discovery of a critical security issue in PHP.

Flying Scotsman arrives at Swanage Railway in Dorset for 10 days of special services and static displays marking the heritage line’s 50th anniversary.

Bargate has opened a new dog agility park and 17 acres of public open space and natural recreational greenspace at its Shepherds Green development in Hordle

Bournemouth Education Arts Foundation launches in Pokesdown, expanding creative health, artist support and community projects in the UK through storytelling.

As Lighthouse Youth Theatre takes its first half term break its students have been roundly praised by teachers for their talent, enthusiasm and energy.

Students with special educational needs at SWRAC cycle 540 miles on a static bike, raising £280 for The Well Coffee Lounge, a community café in Boscombe.

A Dorset mum says her family is emotionally and financially drained after her three-year-old daughter's sixth hospital admission.

Dorset Libraries will host Green Libraries Week until October 28, sharing climate facts, events and Nature Recovery Dorset’s biodiversity challenge.

A “pathetic” man sent his ex-girlfriend around 200 PayPal payments after she blocked him, then threatened to share intimate images of her unless she returned the money.

Bournemouth Pavilion's Aladdin pantomime runs December 5 to January 3, 2027, starring James Cartwright and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Kristel Herrera.

Even the Devil Has Demons comes to Pavilion Dance South West on December 4 at 7.30pm, blending techno-inspired sound and professional dancers.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will perform Sunshine Symphonies at Lighthouse Poole, on Wednesday, November 4, at 7.30pm, supported by Paris Smith

School children across Dorset are celebrating after the winners of the Bournemouth Daily Echo School Token Collect Competition were revealed.

Since taking control of Bournemouth Town Council in May, Reform has focused on delivering promises, protecting taxpayers’ money and creating opportunities for our town.

Coastal Cruises Poole celebrates two years after management buyout, offering 50% off sightseeing trips around Poole Harbour and Jurassic Coast on October 24-25

Located at 7-9 High Street in Gillingham, the freehold lot is listed with a guide price of £145,000-£155,000 and will be auctioned by Clive Emson on November 5

Oceanarium Bournemouth’s Ocean-scarium runs from October 24 to November 1, with Halloween activities, animal talks and free entry for children in costume.

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.