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Restored Sunbeam 1000hp, which broke 200mph, is shortlisted for a Royal Automobile Club Historic Award, ahead of its Daytona Beach return in March 2027.

Polyhose (UK) Ltd, an energy conveyance products wholesaler based in Christchurch, Dorset, is delighted to welcome Ian Cochran as its new Managing Director.

University students took part in a 5K pier-to-pier run in memory of their friend who died after contracting meningitis last year.

A care home has launched a veterans’ breakfast group to bring ex-servicemen and women together in the community.

Dorset mental health charity Plants and Minds wins the Retail Business Award for Cherry Tree Nursery’s therapeutic horticulture project on October 29.

New Forest Brownies and Court Lodge care home residents celebrated Halloween together with games, costumes and intergenerational fun in Lymington.

Dorset’s Swanage School will stage Hadestown: Teen Edition at The Mowlem in February 2027, with performances from February 25-27 and tickets on sale November 6.

More than 250,000 visits have been made to Poole Museum and Scaplen’s Court in their first year since reopening.

Dorset law firm Steele Raymond expands its family dispute resolution team, offering mediation, collaborative law and child-inclusive support in Bournemouth.

Christmas single Christmas At Our Place, released November 16, features Chris White, Vocalize, Cadence and nine schools, raising funds for Amelia’s Rainbow.

Volunteers sought for Tesco Winter Food Collection from November 26 to November 28, supporting Trussell Trust and The Felix Project across UK stores.

Bournemouth dad Steve Candy-Hewett uses AI, voice dictation and a mobile phone to build The Fool Chooses business and launch online shop The Fool’s Cards.

A young up-and-coming entrepreneur is expanding his business within Bobby's Emporium in Bournemouth town centre.

Meet the youngsters who have started school this autumn.

Dorset rock artist Chris Payn will release debut five-track EP The Wait on November 13, featuring songs about love, addiction, grief and hope from his life.

Moving Well launches at Lighthouse Poole on November 18, offering gentle weekly movement, social connection and support for people living with chronic pain.

Note to editors: polling day for the by election in Penn Hill is Thursday November 5.

Sir Richard Eyre and Lise Mayer discuss screenwriting, theatre and new work at a Lighthouse Poole masterclass with Dorset Scriptwriters on November 18.

Bournemouth Fireworks returns to Littledown Centre, Dorset, on November 7 with three music-synced displays, live entertainment, funfair and family activities.

Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes urges Government action to save Poundland jobs, as administration fears put 12,000 retail jobs and stores at risk across the UK.

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.