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A31 closed in both directions after crash causes oil spill

Wareham The Priory hotel has been recognised as one of the world's most outstanding places to stay after being awarded a prestigious Michelin Key

A man reportedly attempted steal steaks and acted in a threatening manner towards staff an shop in New Milton.

A MAN “behaving erratically” in and allegedly wielding a knife was arrested Saturday in Bournemouth town centre.

Plans to build a two bedroom bungalow in the garden of a house in Bournemouth has been submitted.

Plans to knock down existing building and build a new chalet-style bungalow in Poole have been submitted.

Plans to convert a shop in Bournemouth into three flats have been submitted.

A 15-year-old girl last seen in the early hours on Sunday morning has been reported missing from Bournemouth.

Randy’s Donuts, the famous American chain, is set to make its UK debut in Edinburgh.

Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.

Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported a busy week of activity across the county, including arrests, vehicle seizures, and community engagement.

Documentary screenings are set to spark community conversations around environmental and social action.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

Documentary screenings are set to spark community conversations around environmental and social action.

Randy’s Donuts, the famous American chain, is set to make its UK debut in Edinburgh.

Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.

Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported a busy week of activity across the county, including arrests, vehicle seizures, and community engagement.

Labour figures, including Lord Neil Kinnock, are calling for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting.

A rare Easy Rider Billy Bike replica, built by Lucky Buck Custom Cycles, will be auctioned at Charterhouse, Haynes Motor Museum, 26 Nov. Estimate: £15k-£17k.

‘You’d never catch me litter picking’ my friend remarked as I was getting ready to go out on another evening litter pick or ‘bimble’ as my litter picking friend calls it.

Famous director Mike Leigh chose Dorset as the location for his 1975 episode for the BBC's Play For Today, Nuts in May.