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Eliza Carthy & The Restitution will bring their Frenemies Tour to Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, February 18, 2027.

NHS Blood and Transplant has announced, for the first time, an urgent response plan to address a significant decline in organ donation in the UK.

Lidl has applied for permission to advertise at its new store in Bournemouth.

A plan has been submitted to remodel a bungalow into a two-storey home.

A school in Poole has submitted plans for a new music building after its previous facility was repurposed to accommodate children with special educational needs.

A new social hub offering free space for students to study and socialise is launching in a venue in Bournemouth town centre.

What would you put in an empty shop in Bournemouth town centre?

The world renowned 'father of fantasy' J.R.R Tolkien’s close connections to Dorset are being remembered ahead of international Hobbit Day next week.

DESPITE fears about Artificial Intelligence use Dorset Council says the technology has already started to build a more efficient workforce, freeing up capacity to provide better services.

A31 closed in both directions after crash causes oil spill

Wareham The Priory hotel has been recognised as one of the world's most outstanding places to stay after being awarded a prestigious Michelin Key

A man reportedly attempted steal steaks and acted in a threatening manner towards staff an shop in New Milton.

A MAN “behaving erratically” in and allegedly wielding a knife was arrested Saturday in Bournemouth town centre.

Plans to build a two bedroom bungalow in the garden of a house in Bournemouth has been submitted.

Plans to knock down existing building and build a new chalet-style bungalow in Poole have been submitted.

Plans to convert a shop in Bournemouth into three flats have been submitted.

A 15-year-old girl last seen in the early hours on Sunday morning has been reported missing from Bournemouth.

Randy’s Donuts, the famous American chain, is set to make its UK debut in Edinburgh.

Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

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.