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Tabby Stoecker has been revealed as one of the new Gladiators joining the BBC show's fourth season.

Britain can have so much wind power that electricity is “effectively free”. A new report says households could cut bills by using power when it is cheapest.

More than £300m has been paid through Help to Save, with thousands more set to qualify when the Government expands the scheme in 2028.

The phenomenon, a type of high-altitude electrical discharge, was captured on camera in one of the clearest recordings to date.

Drivers risk being fined up to £1,000 if they do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects their driving.

Just 10,339 of the 48,000 eligible have so far claimed their repayments

A breakdown in temperature control means that the Waitrose products may now be unsafe to drink.

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error.

A date has been set for the murder trial of a man accused of killing a 41-year-old man following an alleged assault in Bournemouth.

A man has been arrested after officers investigated a report of indecent exposure at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu

Barclays has officially opened a new branch in Poole.

Mandy Preston has celebrated an 'incredible' 15 years at Kings Castle Montessori School in Tuckton, having joined the school in 2011.

The Furrow Collective, known for their contemporary takes on traditional songs, will perform at the Lighthouse Poole on November 5.

New online art courses for neurodivergent, home-educated and flexi-schooled children aged 6-14 launch September 14, costing £2-£3.50 per session.

Poole-based MSP Capital has named Tom Edmunds as lead business development manager for the Midlands, bringing more than a decade of experience.

Dorset Artist Open Studios (DAOS) will run for nine days from August 28 to September 5, 2027, and will highlight artists and makers from across the county.

A school in Christchurch has been selected to take part in a national dance programme.

Bournemouth has once again been recognised for its vibrant and safe night-time economy, as it retains Purple Flag accreditation for a 16th consecutive year

The Bournemouth International Film Festival (BIFF) will take place at the Hilton Bournemouth on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.

Former Olympian Dalton Grant led a surprise coaching session for Wimborne Athletic Club athletes

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

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.