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A property in Poole has been ordered to remove mobility scooters, scrap metal, vehicle parts, oil drums, and other waste from their garden after BCP Council said the site is harming the appearance of the neighbourhood

Hundreds of visitors filled Wimborne for a successful Food Festival featuring free cookery demonstrations, tastings, live music, alfresco dining and food events across the town.

A mum who had no idea she was pregnant gave birth to an 8lb 1oz baby just FIVE hours after going to hospital with “excruciating” stomach pains.

A park in Boscombe will be lit up by music, lasers and circus performers this November.

Road traffic collision in Ferndown – witness and dashcam appeal

A library reopening has been delayed by three weeks due to nesting seagulls in part of the roof

Following weeks of local speculation and abruptly cancelled bookings, management at the Penn Hill venue have finally broken their silence on its future

A 13 year old girl from Ferndown has been reported as missing according to an appeal made by her family on social media.

An 11-year-old boy was hospitalised with a broken leg following a car crash in Poole.

A group of young people were reportedly 'shouting and acting aggressively' before targeting a man in his 50s and assaulting him in a Dorset town last week.

An 11-year-old boy was hospitalised with a broken leg following a car crash in Poole.

Rescue flights that could have saved a Dorset man would 'probably' have been made if fuel was available, an inquest has heard.

A 13 year old girl from Ferndown has been reported as missing according to an appeal made by her family on social media.

This week I attended the launch of Dorset’s new Destination Management Plan

A council-run town centre car park will be under new management from November

A fundraising event in Damerham has helped provide a donation to Fordingbridge Fire Station, recognising the work of local firefighting teams.

A closed road has brought disruption to a quiet village in the New Forest, with residents stuck in what they describe as "pandemonium."

A Bournemouth man claims an escalating TikTok feud led to a burglary at his home. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and released on police bail.

Outline consent has been given for up to 15 homes at Stoborough – despite opposition from neighbours, including a petition.

Dorset Council has approved proposals for 13 homes in Corfe Mullen despite neighbour and town council objections.

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.