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Today 14:00

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Today 16:00

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Today 19:00

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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast

Bournemouth holiday company speaks out against plans for 'tourist tax'

A BOURNEMOUTH holiday provider has criticised plans for a new "tourist tax" in England.

Embassy centre unveils refurbishment with special community events

The Embassy Centre has completed the first stage of its ground-floor refurbishment and will showcase the transformed space at two special events for members, families, friends and the wider community.

Petition calls for young carers' champion in every UK school

A national petition calls for a young carers' champion in every school to support young carers across the UK.

Richard Carr "I plan to build brand new 85 bedroom Sandbanks hotel to replace Haven"

Richard Carr plans to build a brand new 85-bedroom hotel if a demolition application is approved for a plot in Sandbanks

RNLI donations see a "significant rise" and Lifeboat museum set to reopen

Donations to the RNLI are believed to have seen a recent rise and Poole lifeboat museum is set to reopen tomorrow after it temporarily closing due to volunteers being abused protesters.

Everything you need to know about Bournemouth woman set to appear on Bake Off

Bournemouth’s Danni joins The Great British Bake Off series 17 on Channel 4 from September 22, bringing video game-inspired bakes to the tent.

Charity urges bonfire safety to protect hedgehogs this autumn

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society is urging people to follow a simple three-step bonfire safety plan to protect hedgehogs and other wildlife as bonfire season approaches.