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Children as young as five have been filmed masked with balaclavas to steal from a store while adults wait outside.

A support worker marked her first work anniversary with a charity by jumping 15,000ft from a plane.

A concert celebrating guitar music from the past 50 years is coming to Wimborne.

I tried Martin Lewis’ Cheap Energy Club to see if I could cut my gas costs, finding a cheaper tariff and £10 cashback after switching.

Customers at supermarkets across the UK, including Lidl, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings as products have been recalled.

Giving cash or transferring money into someone’s bank account may be a safer alternative, according to Mr Lewis.

Tributes have been paid to a 'dedicated father and a loyal friend', who was also a well-known figure in the tattoo industry.

Families, dog walkers and nature lovers are invited to explore a new Clay Trail at Purbeck Mining Museum, officially opening today.

A sex shop in Bournemouth has been granted permission to continue trading for another year

Dorset Council and Wessex Water announce road closures and parking restrictions in Wareham, Sandford and Church Knowle for maintenance works, Sept–Oct 2026.

Beaulieu's 59th International Autojumble, held on September 12 and September 13, attracted visitors and exhibitors from across the globe.

One of the south’s longest-married couples have celebrated their blue sapphire 65th wedding anniversary.

Circus Starr, a charity dedicated to making live entertainment accessible for all, will perform at The Hub at Talbot Heath School on September 20.

Organised by Diverse Abilities, the "Just Drop In" sessions at The Treehouse in Hurn will be held every Tuesday during term time.

A male white-tailed eagle has successfully fledged from a Dorset nest, marking the fourth consecutive year of successful breeding in England as the species continues its return after more than 200 years.

Sunseeker Europe will showcase an impressive line-up of five Sunseeker yachts across two key Southampton locations this September

Poole has been given a spectacular musical and military treat as Poole Military Tattoo – Salute to the Services brought more than 400 performers together.

Shavya Limited seeks a new Premises Licence for Ramen Hozan Bournemouth, 510 Wimborne Road, to sell alcohol. Submit views to BCP Council by September 30.

Following a sudden spike in E. coli levels in Christchurch Harbour, Tom Hayes MP brought local organisations together to meet the Government’s Water Minister.

The free Get Back in the Saddle sessions are being held at Redlands Leisure and Community Park

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.