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Plans to shift the Coastguard Rescue Service to an expenses-only volunteer model will no longer go ahead this September.

The warning comes as more people travel with family or share vehicles during the summer months.

Planters in a pub garden are believed to have been deliberately set alight.

STARS Dorset, which supports survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse, held the event to thank the many people who contribute to its work across Dorset,

Pennyfarthing Homes is returning as one of four headline sponsors of the New Forest Show, which takes place from July 28 to July 30.

Gibbo Scaffolding Ltd seeks to amend its HGV operator licence to add 2 goods vehicles at Aviation Park East, Hurn, Christchurch. Objections invited.

An unusually large Georgian doll 'Dolly, is expected to sell for £3,000-5,000 in the Charterhouse two day specialist auction on August 20 and August 21.

The air over Bournemouth didn't just smell of sea salt that May—it was thick with the scent of burning rubber, high-octane fuel, and sheer adrenaline. Twelve years ago, the tranquil seaside town was transformed into a roaring, screeching amphitheatre of motion for the first Bournemouth Wheels

A fisherman has told of the “incredible” moment he spotted a loggerhead turtle 27 miles off Dorset.

A traditional wood-fired pizzeria serving fresh Italian ingredients has opened in Christchurch.

A man who smashed up an MP’s office and Poole Jobcentre and had a zombie knife has pleaded guilty to multiple offences.

Dorset Council is sticking to its decision over plans to end a school crossing patrol in Ferndown.

Dorset’s seaside towns have received mixed reports in a new national survey from Which? with some coastal spots appearing in the UK’s top 20 while Bournemouth and Poole place near the bottom of the table.

Two men are due to appear in court in connection with alleged hunting offences in Dorset

Kimmeridge Coastguard Rescue Team has responded to nine emergency incidents since July 7.

Ryanair has warned Brits travelling to Europe this summer to expect "significant" queues at 16 major airports due to the EU's Entry/Exit System.

A pair of girls from Bournemouth have been reported missing.

A massive fire broke out on Friday evening after camping stove set a tent alight at a festival in Dorset.

The talented team at Leaf Studio Academy of Performing Arts have pulled out all the stops once again for another cracker of a show in Roaring On.

A huge fire broke out Friday evening at a festival in Dorset as multiple fire crews descended on the scene.

A man has reportedly been committing acts of "outraging public decency" in the naturist section of Studland beach and Police are appealing for information.

A celebration of archaeology is set to spark curiosity and exploration across the South West.

Purbeck Film Festival returns for its 30th year from August 15 with open-air screenings across Purbeck's most extraordinary locations.

The 'Roads to Rail' steam rally from Swanage Railway will take place from June 26 to June 28 near Norden station and Purbeck Park

More than 40 pre-1957 Citroën vehicles visited Purbeck Mining Museum in Norden as part of the three-day Jurassic Coast Rally.

Helen Goldsack, chief executive of Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck, has retired after 27 years with the organisation.

For the first time in 80 years, Purbeck will welcome the return of the Famous Five through a collaboration between the National Trust and Blyton Books.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has been selected as Charity of the Year by Isle of Purbeck Golf Club’s Seniors Captain, Stuart Hopkins.