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A group of students have raised more than £800 for charity through a sponsored walk.

A roadside scoreboard is aiming to keep the New Forest tidy.

A car has driven into the front of a house in Winton this morning - live updates

Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister and has initiated a cabinet reshuffle

Dorset Chamber reacts as Andy Burnham takes office as the UK’s new Prime Minister, raising expectations for a reset in the Government’s economic approach.

STARS Dorset has launched Interstellar Dorset Limited to deliver professional development and training to those working with victims of abuse.

Every so often an idea comes along that’s presented as the answer to everything. This week’s contender? Near blanket 20mph neighbourhoods.

The Economic Development Strategy, approved by New Forest District Council, aims to attract investment while protecting the unique character of the New Forest.

Dave Murnane, who works for Bellway and is currently overseeing the Kingsmere Park development in West Parley, has received his 29th Pride in the Job award.

70 free attractions and activities are included with every ticket to this year’s New Forest and Hampshire County Show, taking place from July 28 to July 30

Bournemouth apprentice Romilly Oliver has been named the Painting and Decorating Association's Apprentice of the Year.

Golden Padel, based in Dorset, was founded with the aim of making padel more accessible and building a supportive community around the sport.

Piff the Magic Dragon and Penn Jillette, together with Mr Piffles the chihuahua, will appear at Bournemouth Pavilion on September 10.

Steele Raymond has appointed Helen Cort, a highly experienced family lawyer, as partner, taking the team to eight lawyers and fifteen people in total.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has reintroduced an anti-littering campaign on the A35, between part of the A35 to Lyndhurst.

Upton Manor Care Home in Poole hosted a day of American-style entertainment to raise more than £600 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

The following case was heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Longfleet Primary School is helping build confidence and develop new ways to communicate after introducing British Sign Language through an after-school club.

Rachel Harrison, who works for Dorset HealthCare, will walk and cycle the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money and awareness for Developmental Language Disorder.

Dog Training Appreciation Day, created by Bournemouth-based trainer Kirsty Everard, founder of Kirsty’s Paws, took place on July 18

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.