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Police, forensics and the ambulance service have been at a property in Canford Heath for much of today.

The engine of a 30-foot yacht carrying four people and a dog failed and triggered an emergency response from HM Coastguard as it drifted too close to cliffs.

Lymington Lifeboat Called to Two Boats Aground

Emergency services, including Dorset Police and Coastguard, responded to a medical incident at Bournemouth Pier West on Sunday morning. Water safety tips shared.

After almost eight extraordinary years, last night we closed the doors of Twelve for the final time. 🤍

Arrests, drug searches and a seized knife were among the outcomes of recent police activity in the Boscombe & Christchurch Neighbourhood Policing Team.

A New Forest ranger had to put out a BBQ as wildfire risk continues.

There has been a large landslide along the Dorset coast

Thunderstorms frequent lightning and heavy showers could be seen across Dorset today, the Met Office has warned.

There has been a large landslide along the Dorset coast

Thunderstorms frequent lightning and heavy showers could be seen across Dorset today, the Met Office has warned.

A family remain stranded in Rhodes after their TUI flight home was cancelled overnight, with the father claiming passengers were given little information or support at the airport.

There has been a large landslide along the Dorset coast

Thunderstorms frequent lightning and heavy showers could be seen across Dorset today, the Met Office has warned.

Bournemouth Airport is operating normally today after a power cut caused issues to flights, shops and restaurants on Saturday.

"Slingshotting" involves entering a roundabout from the right-hand lane and circling around to take a left exit, avoiding a line of waiting vehicles.

A plan has been submitted to place two traveller caravans in Christchurch

Plans have been submitted to turn a bungalow in Bournemouth into two semi-detached homes.

People carrying out home renovations will receive greater protection from rogue ‘cowboy builders’ through a new database of trusted traders

Hightown Hill will be closed overnight for resurfacing from 9pm, 10 September to 6am, 11 September. Kier Infrastructure, Hampshire County Council.

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”?