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Dorset Coast Non Stop

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Today 10:00

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

Friends of Wimborne Minster to present Annual Cuthburga Lecture next month

Bestselling author Bijan Omrani is set to deliver the 2026 Annual Cuthburga Lecture at Wimborne Minster on September 3.

F1 team and charity encouraging people in Bournemouth to take part in challenge

McLaren Racing and the Mental Health Foundation are encouraging people in Bournemouth to take part in the McLaren Racing 5.9km Challenge

Dorset swim school's young swimmers raise over £18k for penguins at Marwell Zoo

World of Swimming, who operate lessons in Bournemouth, has successfully completed its "Make Waves for Marwell's Penguins" campaign, raising over £18,000.

Bond Williams Board makes history with pioneering Team Wellbeing Index

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment, which has an office in Bournemouth, piloted the Team Wellbeing Index (TWI).

South west families still counting cost of holidays as new school term looms

South West families are still feeling the financial impact of the school holidays as they prepare children for the new term, The Children’s Society warns.

Bournemouth Water encourages residents to adopt water-efficient routines

Bournemouth Water is urging customers to adopt water-saving habits as hot, dry weather increases demand

Much-loved festival with folk music and family fun returns to Swanage next month

The Swanage Folk Festival will take place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, bringing a packed programme of music, dance, and entertainment.

Fly-tippers could soon be forced to clean up their own mess under new proposals

Government unveils plans for councils to force fly-tippers to join clean-up squads, recover waste removal costs, and impose tougher penalties for dumping.