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A care home in Poole is set to hold an exercise event designed to keep residents and the local community fit.

The founders of Vagabond Pilates, with locations in Dorset, want to challenge belief that getting fit means pushing yourself to the limit.

More than 140 landowners, regional builders and industry leaders gathered at St Giles House, Dorset, to launch the Regional Building Foundation

Digger Parts Direct LTD in Poole seeks to operate an extra goods vehicle. Nearby landowners can submit objections to the Traffic Commissioner by September 24.

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) BSO On Your Doorstep series returns this season, bringing chamber-scale performances to venues across Dorset.

A flagship careers event is inviting jobseekers from Dorset to explore roles in children’s services across the South West

From Wareham to Winton and Charminster, the message from local people is clear – they want to see a reassuring presence in their communities, and Safeguard Community Support is listening.It has been another busy couple of weeks for SCS, with our volunteers continuing to...

This summer New Milton Town Council welcomed music-lovers to enjoy another outstanding programme of live music on the Recreation Ground.

Showcasing a boom in DIY publications, the Zine Cuisine art fair at Lighthouse Poole saw some 30 stallers and over 200 visitors gather to celebrate zine culture

I have always enjoyed horror films. But local politicians turning practical decisions into social media polls is becoming its own horror story.

Excel Energy, based in Dorset, has installed approximately 4.9MW of solar capacity and more than 2.3MWh of battery storage across UK sites so far in 2026

Families in Bournemouth are being urged to dance the afternoon away as Rave Kidz, the UK’s biggest family rave, heads to town next month

National charity Shaftesbury has launched a new song featuring students and young adults with disabilities who are supported by specialist services in Dorset.

Alder Road and Recreation Road in Poole to face closures for highway works, September–October 2026. Check Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council updates.

Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown has donated over £4,200 to fund furniture and equipment at the Macmillan Unit hospice in Christchurch.

Veterans could be at higher risk of developing dementia.

Stuart and Nigel Samson from Ferndown are driving a Thunderbird 4-themed Reliant Robin across Europe in the Bangers for Ben rally, raising funds for mental health, suicide prevention and support services in the automotive industry.

A motion to ask for cheaper parking for New Forest residents has been backed by councillors.

Bournemouth actor Charles Smith stars alongside screen veterans in new spy thriller Knightfall

BCP Council lost a £1million court case during Covid.

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”?