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Dorset mum Cheryl Reeves launches Haberdasheroo, a UK sewing platform listing fabric shops, classes and DeStash for reused fabrics and supplies across the UK.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A Remembrance Sunday parade will take place in Christchurch on November 8 to honour those who have served and sacrificed.

An entrepreneur with a career spanning both property and filmmaking has celebrated the launch of her new business in Sandbanks.

Farmer Palmer’s launches £5 family day out for Naughty November

A sea of Santas will soon take to the streets for a festive charity fun run.

Dorset businesses joined Poole’s first multi-business AI training event on October 29, exploring Microsoft Outlook, digital skills and training opportunities.

Retired couple Alex and Alison Aldrich find a four-bedroom dream home at Barratt David Wilson Homes’ Niveus Walk new-build development in Shaftesbury, Dorset.

Bournemouth steakhouse Funki Griller hosts a wine-pairing dinner with Winederful Wines on November 12, featuring ribeye, sea bass and Italian wines.=

Operation Mountie has helped cut New Forest animal accidents, with 498 vehicles stopped and drivers educated to protect livestock and wild deer.

As Remembrance Day approaches, we will remember the extraordinary courage of others with two minutes of silence.

Nine Lighthouse Poole kayakers completed a 9.2km paddle around Brownsea Island, raising nearly £2,000 for the Dorset arts centre’s Christmas Appeal.

Lush celebrates 21 years of Snow Fairy with nationwide pink events, including Bournemouth, on November 7 and 8, featuring products, drinks and family fun.

A veteran of Bournemouth is taking part in a 24-hour silence challenge.

BCP Council will upgrade three play areas at Anchor Close, Branksome Recreation Ground and Dawkins Road through its £4.6m Plan for Play investment programme.

Dorset Council aims to offer every known rough sleeper accommodation by Christmas, with a task force and Weymouth bus shelter supporting routes into housing.

Sandbanks - the exclusive peninsula in the mouth of Poole Harbour - is the UK's second best place to buy a seaside home

Rare Iron Maiden memorabilia from guitarist Dennis Stratton leads Ringwood Auctions’ rock sale on November 7, featuring signed albums and Beatles vinyl.

Climate film The People’s Emergency Briefing sparks Dorset discussion on nature risks, river health and community action, hosted by Vikki Slade MP.

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes honours Sean Dally’s 10 years supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at Castlepoint Shopping Park, and local cadets.

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.