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Authors and creatives are being invited to a free event with two well-known guest speakers next month.

The number of people relying on disability benefits has reached a record high, with mental health conditions accounting for the biggest share of claims.

The number of people relying on disability benefits has reached a record high, with mental health conditions accounting for the biggest share of claims.

A woman her 40s has sustained serious injuries after being hit by a Mercedes Benz in the car park of a Cafe gift shop in Dorset and Police are appealing for information.

A global coffee chain giant has announced it will be leaving Bournemouth's flagship Primark shop and moving into a neighbouring unit with extended opening hours.

Monkey World has welcomed Ian Brown, legendary frontman of The Stone Roses, for a special visit to the Dorset ape sanctuary this week.

Plans for late-night music at a bar and restaurant in Poole which sparked concerns about anti-social behaviour has been heard by committee

Plans for a floating restaurant in Christchurch Quay have been heard at a licensing hearing.

Opposition councillors have criticised the Liberal Democrat-led administration for considering further council tax hikes and higher service charges

A coroner has warned that people addicted to ketamine risk "falling through the cracks" because their care is not properly co-ordinated.

A coroner has warned that people addicted to ketamine risk "falling through the cracks" because their care is not properly co-ordinated.

Opposition councillors have criticised the Liberal Democrat-led administration for considering further council tax hikes and higher service charges

Plans for a floating restaurant in Christchurch Quay have been heard at a licensing hearing.

Plans for late-night music at a bar and restaurant in Poole which sparked concerns about anti-social behaviour has been heard by committee

Monkey World has welcomed Ian Brown, legendary frontman of The Stone Roses, for a special visit to the Dorset ape sanctuary this week.

A global coffee chain giant has announced it will be leaving Bournemouth's flagship Primark shop and moving into a neighbouring unit with extended opening hours.

A woman her 40s has sustained serious injuries after being hit by a Mercedes Benz in the car park of a Cafe gift shop in Dorset and Police are appealing for information.

New Milton Town Council has celebrated the success of its summer series of free live music events.

A New Forest teenager has been charged after an incident involving an electric motorbike

Here's our pick of five of the best autumnal walks to enjoy in the New Forest - each with a pub pitstop or two.

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.