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Discounted plants, crafts, and family fun will be on offer in Bournemouth at Cherry Tree Nursery’s Plant Sale and Autumn Fayre on September 19

Tinnitus UK is bringing its free Tinnitus Information Day to Bournemouth on September 5 at Pavilion Dance South West.

Poole-based excavator safety specialist Prolec has partnered with global technology company Trimble to develop SiteGuard Pro

Mr Kelloggs, from Linking Hearts Therapy Horses, spent time with residents at Hyacinth House in Wimborne with a dose of animal magic and gentle affection.

New plans to protect and restore life to some of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s most-loved coastal assets are set to be discussed by councillors.

Lighthouse Poole announced a collaboration with The Salt Pig, who will now operate its on-site restaurant and café under The Artful Salt Pig at Lighthouse

Magna Housing has secured £250 million to deliver 1,500 affordable homes across Dorset and Somerset

Independent family brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, has confirmed that Underlying Profit Before Tax increased by a further 16% to £9.3million.

Hengistbury West, located near Bournemouth, was selected as one of just 10 beaches featured in the 2026 dog-friendly beach guide compiled by Vets Now.

A NEW Dorset Community Foundation fund in partnership with BCP Council will offer grants of up to £30,000 for early prevention of homelessness.

BCP Council’s Trading Standards service secured a three-month closure order for Bou, on Holdenhurst Road, after repeated illegal sales.

Eight retired DJs, four venues and hundreds of supporters turned a nostalgic reunion into a fundraising triumph

Before the supermarkets moved in, Poole's Alder Road was the heart of a sugary empire.

Former Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has called for a ban on lunchboxes as she hopes this will improve children's health.

Number plate cameras could be installed at a pub car park after the owners said spaces were being abused by people not using the venue.

A GOFUNDME page has been set up to raise funds for mum after being diagnosed with rare cancer.

A BLANDFORD Forum town centre building is to be converted into a hotel.

Former Gladiators star Shadow visited Bournemouth to support an anti-knife crime charity.

Number plate cameras could be installed at a pub car park after the owners said spaces were being abused by people not using the venue.

Plans to secure a new future for Hicks Farm and generate investment in the historic site are set to be discussed by councillors.

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”?