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Two men have been arrested in Christchurch following a dramatic armed police operation on Bridge Street linked to an attempted robbery involving a firearm on Marlow Drive.

There has been an armed incident in Christchurch. Our reporter is there at the scene. Updates will follow here

BCP Council has said that efforts to get more people walking and cycling and the cost-of-living crisis are reducing income from car parks and seafront services, which is contributing to financial pressures in this year’s budget.

BCP Council is not ruling out a council tax rise above five per cent or higher charges for services to plug a £27 million budget gap

A high-energy dance show is set to light up the stage in Bournemouth next summer.

Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher will return to the stage with another UK tour in 2027, with shows in Glasgow and Manchester, and Knebworth.

A wanted man should not be approached by the public, police have warned.

A suspected Tiger Moth aircraft was forced to crash-land in a field after reported engine failure.

Appearing at Lighthouse was a true homecoming for James B Partridge. Not only was he born and grew up in Poole, he also appeared on this very stage many times as a member of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus.

Changes including a new pupil drop-off loop and outdoor sports area have been proposed at a school in the New Forest.

Two people were taken to hospital after their Uber crashed near Bournemouth Airport during an early morning journey.

Exactly 38 years ago today, Princess Diana visited Dorset in support a Great Ormond Street Hospital charity appeal and to celebrate the county's local arts scene.

Two local kebab shops have reached the British Kebab Awards 2026 finals. We tasted both to see who would get our vote

Detectives investigating an assault in Bournemouth town centre are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify

Over the weekend our Op Nighthawk teams were back out on patrol providing a high visibility presence during the night-time economy in Wimborne, Dorchester, Bridport, Blandford, Swanage and Weymouth.

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in August 2026, including in Christchurch and Wimborne

In September as the weather cools, homes across the UK are likely to see an increase in spidersseeking warmth and shelter.

British tourists will face shorter trips to Thailand under new visa rules that cut the maximum stay from 60 days to just 30.

Investigations are continuing after a man sustained stab wounds following an incident in Boscombe.

A global immersive gaming experience has opened in Poole, promising visitors a high-energy blend of technology and physical play

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?