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Pupils at Manorside Academy, Poole enjoyed a special treat on October 14 when CBeebies actor, presenter, and writer Chris Jarvis paid a visit to the school.

Councillors agreed to defer the final investigation report into the council-owned development company BCP FuturePlaces until December

Dorset Council plans to temporarily close the footway from Tantinoby Lane to Avon Drive to allow Scotia Gas Networks to replace 24 metres of piping.

More than 600,000 families received Tax-Free Childcare top-ups in June. Find out how parents could cut half-term childcare costs.

Independent businesses of Wareham welcome visitors and customers back to their historic town after days of disruption.

Alan Turing’s 9ct gold wristwatch, gifted by the University of Manchester in 1948, goes to auction in Sherborne, Dorset, from November 11 for up to £10,000.

Remember Bournemouth’s Westover Ice Rink in Dorset: its 1930 opening, Ice Follies, hockey, cherished memories and closure on January 6, 1991.

Councillors have warned that plans to move services out of the Civic Centre Annex have undermined the integrity of financial scrutiny after the plans were approved before being examined by the audit committee.

A derelict historic farm complex is set to be sold off to raise around £1 million to help the council’s finances

A Dorset athlete is set to represent Great Britain on the world stage.

Redundant farm buildings at Upton Farm in Poole will be sold off to recoup council funds while surrounding fields are opened up for walking and cycling.

The mother of a teenager who drowned after being swept out to sea in Bournemouth has joined other bereaved families in calling on the Prime Minister to improve water safety.

Dozens of people have been left without electricity after an unplanned power cut.

A man has been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place following an altercation in Blandford.

Dozens of protesters gathered in Poole Park Saturday afternoon to challenge BCP Council’s ongoing controversial roadworks.

A van was stopped by police after being found with no working rear brake lights.

A Bournemouth MP has hit back at BCP Council leader Millie Earl, accusing her of “moaning” in a row over council funding and local services.

Christmas isn't just for humans. From Pets at Home's £35 luxury advent calendars for dogs and cats to Pooch & Mutt's £11.99 gingerbread treats, here's our pick

Drivers are being reminded of a major weekend road closure across Dorset.

A MAN has been arrested after First World War medals were stolen from a home in Ferndown.

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.