Nostalgic 1980s photos capture Dorset’s love of animals, showcasing people, pets and livestock and the county’s long-standing animal welfare tradition.

A Bournemouth aerospace welder is offering free one-to-one training for teenagers to help address a looming skills shortage and inspire the next generation of welders.

The military tattoo will return after more than 400 performers took part in its successful debut event.

A historic village hall in the New Forest has reopened following a £500,000 refurbishment project which was hit by a major vandalism incident.

A new security system at a specialist toilet in Bournemouth has been criticised as “not fit for purpose” after repeated failures left residents unable to access the facility.

A NEW indoor padel club has opened near Wimborne.

A Dorset heart patient has paid an emotional tribute to PC Alex Ayre, recalling how the officer supported him during a medical emergency and checked on him while he recovered in hospital.

Hampshire County Council has backed calls for discounted parking permits for New Forest residents, arguing current charges are pricing local people out of their own forest.