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

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

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

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 man reportedly fled on foot after being involved in a collision on a suspected stolen moped in Wimborne.

A surf life saving club is preparing to mark 40 years of service and community impact.

A garden room built to house a golf simulator has landed its owner in a row with neighbours over planning rules.

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.

Tuckton Tea Gardens, in Wick, recently applied for a full time premises licence to provide a range of community-focused events, dining experiences and activities.

Despite this being my first (but certainly not my last) year at the We Out Here, I quickly realised it was far more than your average festival.

Sweet, funny and unexpectedly affecting; Waitress brought a generous slice of warmth to Bournemouth Pavilion on it's opening night.

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.

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”?