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Pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures. The Government has rejected the proposal.

The proposals come amid growing pressure on Chancellor John Healey to announce measures in the upcoming Budget to address rising living costs.

A 17-year-old boy sustained 'serious' injuries after a 'stabbing' in Crichel Mount Road in Poole.

Missing 15-year-old Morgane has been found after Dorset Police and Dorset Search and Rescue searches in Bournemouth and Boscombe on September 20, 2026.

Police have issued a warning after reports of youths breaking into an abandoned building in Bournemouth.

Dorset baker Danni enters Great British Bake Off tent as county adds another contestant to roll of honour

A man in his 50s from Blackfield has been charged after an alleged drink driving incident.

Tumble dryers can cost a lot of money to run so Mrs Hinch fans have shared their cheap alternative to the "demon appliance".

I love Dorset. I’ve lived in Dorset most of my life, was raised here and brought my own family up here.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Fresh From Our Farms will be unveiled on September 24 at the annual Love Local Trust Local (LLTL) Awards Night, held at Down Barn Farm near Blandford Forum.

Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne hosted a dog show for residents, families, and friends, who all brought their canine companions along to participate.

Minstead Trust will take over the running of the café in Churchill Gardens, Boscombe, starting in January after winning a tender process led by BCP Council.

Abi Simmons of Care Dorset, has been nominated in the Specialist Carer of the Year category for Supported Living at the National Care Awards.

Antony Batty warns UK hospitality directors to act early as rising wages, energy, food costs and business rates drive losses, cash-flow pressure and closures.

Westlife will perform at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on October 14, as part of their Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour

Dorset Coroner seeks next of kin for Christopher Dean Redmond, 36, who died in Bournemouth on 17 Sept 2026. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

Brudenell Road, Poole, to close from 12 Oct–19 Dec 2026 for utility works by Woodmace. Diversions in place, full Council details and travel advice.

Temporary parking restrictions on Henville Road and Malmesbury Park Place, Bournemouth, from October 2026 for SGN gas mains works, announced by BCP Council.

A Christchurch family says it could lose its business, livelihood and home after discovering plans to demolish JP Motors on Fairmile Road. Customers have launched petitions in support of the garage.

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.