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The multi-storey car park in the heart of Bournemouth will be available at the Acuitus commercial property auction on October 29 with a price of £1.25m.

Conductor Enyi Okpara and violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones will take perform at the London Calling concert at St Peter’s Church in Parkstone, Poole, on October 17

Witness says he saw an unidentified man dive into the water before a body was found at Sandbanks Quay on October 7. Dorset Police seek information.

Dorset Police uncover 149 offences in four-day road safety operation, arresting two suspected drug drivers and catching 30 motorists using mobile phones.

Charities and community groups in Dorset are being urged to sign up for a surplus food donation scheme to help support communities this Christmas

For a limited time, David Wilson Redrow South West is offering buyers a £5,000 John Lewis voucher, a deposit contribution or Part Exchange.

The Old Vicarage Ball was held on Saturday, October 10, at the Old Vicarage, Hinton Admiral.

Fordingbridge’s award-winning community refill shop, The Green Gram, is launching Green Feast, a pop-up vegetarian restaurant at Bridge’s Cafe, on November 3.

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Premium Country Pubs offers a complimentary main course with each main meal until October 16, at Dorset venues in Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne.

Sherborne Preparatory School hosted the opening day of the Sherborne Schools Group’s inaugural Turing Conference, welcoming 300 children.

UK Activity Breaks has launched a free planning service to help companies organise festive team events, offering a wide range of activity-based experiences.

A new road linking the eastern and western sides of Gillingham is now open.

A new online exercise programme is being launched to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active and build confidence.

Drainage & Tanker Services Ltd has applied to change its existing goods vehicle operator's licence, seeking to expand its operations in Bournemouth

More than 60 Age Friendly Dorset ambassadors and supporters have come together to celebrate helping make Dorset a better place to grow older.

Nutrition student at Bournemouth University Phoebe Falconer has spent her summer volunteering at The Friendly Food Club

Swanage Musical Theatre Company (SMTC) will perform Our House at The Mowlem in Swanage from March 18 to March 20, 2027.

Marian Brookes, who worked for Colten Care, has retired after 38 years of service.

The Fern Brook Community Hub, based in the grounds of Fern Brook Lodge care home in Gillingham, has officially launched.

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.