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Wimborne Minster is inviting the community to join in on Saturday, August 22 for a day of festivities celebrating 150th anniversary of Mother's Union.

Dorset Council is reminding people on the Housing Register to renew their application before the new Housing Allocations Policy comes into effect on September 1

Ringwood Town Council has installed the new bleed control kit at Carvers Recreation Ground, alongside an existing public access defibrillator.

HMRC is reminding families to extend their Child Benefit claims by August 31 to avoid losing payments if they have an applicable child aged 16 to 19.

New research from St John Ambulance highlights the lack of awareness and first aid knowledge across the region as it launches its Save a Life September campaign

Shoppers at Tesco stores in Poole will be able to get a taste of the Mediterranean this week as part of the retailer’s Taste the Med Roadshow.

Residents at Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown were delighted to welcome therapy dogs Umber and his daughter, Iris, from Helpful Hounds.

The Swanage Seaside Special will take place on Shore Road on Saturday, August 22, featuring four live puppet shows starting from 12pm.

The Mediaeval Baebes will perform at Christchurch Priory on December 2 as part of their 30th anniversary tour.

Free school uniform available in Bournemouth

Harold G Walker Solicitors is encouraging people in Dorset to consider putting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place.

Long-running Dorset ska band Rat Race is set to perform a charity concert in Dorset at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown on August 21.

Homeowners are being warned to check contractors' credentials to avoid falling victim to fraudulent claims

Residents from Colten Care's Fernhill dementia care home in Longham have enjoyed a hands-on day at High Mead Farm, reconnecting with animals and nature.

Rachel Harrison, who works at Dorset HealthCare, completed the Three Peaks challenge to raise funds and awareness of Developmental Language Disorder

Bournemouth and Swanage have been named among the UK’s best-value spots for renting a beach hut

Sandbanks Beach in Dorset has been named the best beach in the UK by travel experts at Skyscanner.

A multi-million-pound hypercar, childhood poster cars and rare classics will be on show at a major motoring event in Dorset this weekend

Two decades ago, unimaginable grief sparked a region-wide wave of defiant joy that culminated in the unforgettable Daisy Fun Days.

Before ‘active lifestyle’ became a buzzword, beloved TV chef Lesley Waters swapped her mixing bowls for a safety harness in the New Forest.

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”?