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Dorset Council has approved a series of schemes in Ferndown, including new homes, business premises alterations, sports facilities and community equipment, while refusing two proposals for residential accommodation.

The AA has warned drivers in Dorset and around the UK that diesel prices are getting close to near-record highs

Investigations into an incident which saw a woman in her 40s seriously injured and hospitalised continue following a car park collision with a Mercedes Benz.

A change of emphasis in tackling crimes against women and girls in Dorset has been called for.

A man reportedly threw and e-scooter at a moving vehicle on a main dual carriageway in Christchurch and police are appealing for witnesses.

A second suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Poole. Residents on the affluent road say 'everybody is feeling frightened' following the attack.

The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £160 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Experts have weighed in to help drivers recognise why this type of motorway sign looks the way it does.

M&S is giving away free birthday treats to Sparks members this month - but thousands of shoppers could miss out for one simple reason.

A 16 year old female was reportedly grabbed around the neck by a man who approached her making inappropriate sexual comments as she sat on a bench in Ferndown.

Millionaire Simon Bowden is building a five-bedroom luxury home on Sandbanks after planning rules halted his Poole Harbour boathouse redevelopment.

Wimborne Town FC aims to raise £600,000 through its new 'let's pitch in' campaign to fund a FIFA-quality 3G pitch that will support youth football, local businesses, and the club's long-term future.

Green Belt land around north Bournemouth, north Poole and north Christchurch is going to be considering the potential for future development under BCP Council’s new Local Plan as the authority attempts to meet Government housing targets

A man who traded child abuse videos on Telegram has avoided immediate prison

Georgina Emerson and Conor Maher, who both trained with Ellis Jones Solicitors, have joined the partnership at the Dorset-based firm.

Grand Fire Ride to travel across all Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service stations to support Fire Fighters Charity and Bristol Children’s Hospital

People across Dorset are being encouraged to think about the moments that matter most to them, as a campaign launches to help more people stop smoking for good.

Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar in Boscombe, last year’s winner of Best Community Pub at the Great British Pub Awards, has again reached the national final.

911 will perform at The Regent on Saturday, October 24, as part of their 30th Anniversary Tour.

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.