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A new Greggs branch is opening inside a Bournemouth supermarket.

A jury has been selected for the trial of Russell Brand on charges of rape and sexual assault which span 10 years of his showbiz career.

Investigation by detectives sees woman who sexually assaulted teenage boy jailed

Russell Brand said “blessed, thank you very much” as he arrived at court for the second day of his rape and sexual assault trial.

The Government is proposing to remove road rights over a public grass verge that a Christchurch homeowner won planning permission to turn into a private garden.

A driver has been banned after speeding at 108mph in a 50mph zone.

Stunning photos taken in the New Forest show two male deer battling it out as their annual rutting season is underway

The Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre provided an elegant, historic backdrop for Katherine Jenkins as she brought her 25 Year Anniversary Tour to the south coast tonight, delivering a masterclass in classical crossover performance.

Alleyn Singers performed choral evensong and parish eucharist at Wimborne Minster on October 10 and 11, joined by Minster Lay Clerks and Choristers

More than 9,600 people in Dorset took part in the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch, helping to record more than nine million birds across the UK.

Residents from Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne were filled with joy during their visit to Henstridge Airfield

National Trust sites across Dorset are gearing up for October half-term with a host of activities.

Paragon Skills, based in Bournemouth, is sponsoring the Health, Medical and Social Care category at this year’s Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

Families charity Home-Start Wessex is delighted to have been awarded a Team of the Year certificate at the Volunteer Centre Dorset Celebration Evening 2026.

Light Up Our Tree, organised by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, will take place on December 3 at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth University (BU) has been awarded funding to launch a start-up company to help people and businesses deal more effectively with cyber-attacks.

NatWest, at The Square, 5 Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth, received a rating of 2.6 stars from 81 Google reviews, the third lowest in the South West.

Daish’s Holidays, based in Bournemouth, won Best Tour Operator/Service Provider at the 2026 Group Travel World Awards.

Run Bournemouth 2026 raises more than £500,000 for charity as thousands race in six events, including the Bournemouth Half Marathon, 10K and Sophie’s Mile.

Sandbanks Beach in Dorset named the UK’s best beach by Skyscanner, praised for its 20.8C summer temperatures, Blue Flag status and family-friendly sands.

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.