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New Forest businesses benefit from tailored support through new partnership

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has appointed business support specialist IncuHive to deliver a new programme designed to help local people.

Memorial golf day in Dorset raises more than £14,000 for hospital cancer care

Held in tribute to Ben Harvey, the fundraiser was hosted at Knighton Heath Golf Club in Bournemouth on Friday, July 3, raising £14,563.

Thousands raised in memory of “funny and much‑loved” 12‑year‑old boy

A community has been raising thousands of pounds in memory of a 12-year-old “brave son and much-loved brother” who passed away from a life-limiting genetic condition last month

Shopping frenzy changed Bournemouth town centre forever

The air was bone-chilling, the pavements slick with frost, but neither sub-zero temperatures nor the early hour could deter the throngs of bargain hunters.

Man handed county wide ban from Co-op for pinching scratchcards - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

Flat owners allege coffee shop refit caused sinking floors and £1m in damage

Flat owners say they have lost everything after a coffee shop allegedly caused major structural defects, making their properties worthless.

PHOTOS: Thousands of rubber ducks take over river at annual park festival

Fordingbridge Rotary Club hosted its annual Duck Race as part of this year’s Fordingbridge Park Fest, a family-friendly celebration of sport, art, and community that took place on Saturday, July 18.