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Hundreds of youngsters pulled on their running shoes and took to the promenade as the first Run Bournemouth events got underway.

A kite surfer was in potential difficulty in Christchurch Bay, prompting a search by Lymington RNLI.

A vehicle fire which flared up last night in a rural Dorset town started spreading to a thatched property, firefighters said.

A record-breaking wildfire in the New Forest left Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire service facing an estimated £600,000 bill.

Drivers face a hike in parking charges in the New Forest under plans to plug a £1.25 million budget gap

A charity event will take place next month to support those living with dementia.

Hundreds of people will take part in Run Bournemouth today with children's races and a dusk event taking place.

A nursery in Poole has been closed by Ofsted after 'issues' were raised.

Young people have been pictured climbing on the roof of a 60-foot building in Bournemouth town centre.

A petition with 4,300 signatures seeks to save Southbourne’s SOBO Beach as BCP councillors prepare to decide its future lease on October 13.

Bournemouth International Film Festival returns to The Hilton on October 9 and 10, celebrating social realism, real stories and emerging UK filmmakers.

A developer has set out an ambitious vision to revive Bournemouth town centre, with 184 student flats already approved as part of the regeneration drive.

Plans to demolish an office building in Bournemouth town centre and build a block of 105 student flats have been approved.

Dorset Police urges victims and witnesses to report hate crime during Hate Crime Awareness Week, highlighting support for affected communities from October 10.

A new book is shining a light on the hidden wonders and challenges of the British countryside

Bridge Health & Wellbeing in Christchurch will host the series of sessions to help residents improve their health.

The prototype is now on display at Ringwood Library, thanks to support from Hampshire County Council, allowing residents to see the project in person.

Repeated cold starts force an engine to warm up from scratch, burning extra petrol or diesel.

Retailers including Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Primark, Asda and Home Bargains have issued recall notices alongside alerts from national safety regulators.

Everest-29032 in Wallisdown is rated as the BCP area's highest-rated curry restaurant on Tripadvisor

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.