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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.

A woman who is moving her business out of the town centre has created a petition to introduce one hour of free parking in the area to encourage footfall.

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

Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80.

A brick was used to gain entry to a property in Poole before a selection of tools were stolen.

A handbag containing money and gift cards was stolen from a vehicle at a recent car boot sale.

The inquest has opened into the death of a famous mountaineer in the Himalayas.

A 72 year old man has died at his home in Bournemouth and the Coroner for Dorset is appealing to the public to help locate his next of kin.

A major fleet of cargo aircraft have been acquired following the collapse of a key operator.

Residents who saw half a dozen fire engines “whizzing past” their windows said the sirens were blaring for more than 10 minutes.

A 28-year-old man has been charged with five offences following a road-related incident in Ringwood.

Witness appeal following alleged serious assault in Bournemouth

A 28-year-old man has been charged with five offences following a road-related incident in Ringwood.

Residents who saw half a dozen fire engines “whizzing past” their windows said the sirens were blaring for more than 10 minutes.

Multiple people have been taken to hospital in a large crash involving four cars

New technology improves Dorset Police’s ability to detect drink drivers

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”?