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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

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.

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”?