Sherborne and Lymington named among England’s safest towns for senior living by World Atlas, praised for healthcare and transport in Dorset and New Forest.

Money has been stolen from a charity shop in north Dorset

Dorset Police patrol Verwood after burglary, criminal damage and safeguarding concerns, with an arrest made and enquiries continuing alongside e-bike checks.

Police have confirmed a man who died after being pulled from the sea at Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth was aged in his 70s. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

BCP Local Plan consultation delayed until November by a Penn Hill by-election, as plans for 45,000 homes raise Green Belt and infrastructure concerns.

Last week, the prime minister Andy Burnham announced plans for a new National Care Service.

Roman Scott jailed for six months after exposing himself to women on trains and in Bournemouth’s ladies’ toilets. BTP secured a 10-year sexual harm order.

A power cut is causing disruption at Bournemouth railway station. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.