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Two 14 year old boys from Bournemouth were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place and attempting to kill wildlife

A new safety initiative app which will direct users to participating venues where they can stop and ask for help if they feel "vulnerable" or "unsafe".

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Bournemouth.

MORE than three times as many e-bikes have been seized in the past year compared to the previous 12 months, new figures reveal.

A person who fell while walking on East Beach prompted a huge emergency response

A Studland public footpath will remain closed until March 2028 after coastal erosion caused concerns over cliff edge collapse

Children can stay for free at a luxury hotel October half-term.

Monty Don has shared that his dog Patti has died, saying he is "heartbroken"

A teenager has been arrested following an incident during the closure of a vape shop.

Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK

The Royal Mint has shared that millions of 10p coins with King Charles' portrait will be heading into circulation

Emmerdale star Katie Hill has revealed she feared her character Sarah Sugden would be written out of the ITV soap - here's why.

Netflix users could save £84 a year on an ad-free subscription by using the little-known "extra member" feature.

Workers could turn 19 days of annual leave into 47 days away from work next year by cleverly booking around the 2027 bank holidays.

Nearly one million students are being urged to get a free NHS MenB vaccination before heading to university

Ryanair passengers should be careful when taking a crossbody bag on flights with them alongside a cabin bag.

Sky has issued a fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices as the 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway.

Work to transform Kings Park play area will soon get started – with major upgrades set to bring new life to the much-loved park.

National Highways issues A31 update as it carries out repairs following the New Forest wildfire.

The Bournemouth Town to Trail event, held on August 23, has been praised for showcasing hidden green spaces just steps from Bournemouth town centre.

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”?