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A 21-year-old Bournemouth man has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery in Christchurch, while two previously arrested suspects have been released on police bail as Dorset police continue enquiries.

Dorset firefighter warns wildfires are rising in frequency and scale, straining Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service resources.

Dorset Council spent more than £2.3 million repairing potholes across the county during the last financial year, newly released figures show

A property developer has denied intentionally strangling his wife during a drunken row at their £3 million home.

DHL eCommerce UK seeks to increase goods vehicles at Poole site, Albion Close. Public consultation open until September 22.

Care UK’s Ferndown Manor, on Golf Links Road, hosted its very own version of Notting Hill Carnival, bringing a lively atmosphere to its gardens.

Butterfly Conservation warns the impact of the hot, dry weather may have hit caterpillars hard, with many facing starvation

YMCA Bournemouth is calling on former pupils in Dorset to reconnect with school communities and support a new campaign helping people experiencing homelessness.

Review of Swanage Folk Festival, the UK’s biggest dance festival, by Cliff Moore

Vigil – Building a Safer Community, One Partnership at a Time

The Castle Pantry, based at Highcliffe Castle and operated by Adventure Attractions Ltd, is in the running for Café & Tearoom of the Year.

Peter Naldrett's Spooky Britain, the 100 Most Eerie and Mysterious Places to Visit, features several locations in the South West

Marston’s PLC applies to BCP Council to show films indoors and outdoors at Stourvale pub, Christchurch, and host indoor sporting events.

Titled The Past Is Present, the show features work by Swanage-based artist Sharon James and will run at Lighthouse Poole from October 6 to October 31.

TV legend Vicki Michelle will star in this year’s Tivoli Wimborne Theatre pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk from December 16 to January 5, 2027.

Long-serving RNLI volunteer David Richmond-Coggan BEM has taken his fundraising to new heights, completing a 15,000ft skydive in support of the charity.

Taylor Wimpey is delivering 189 homes as part of its Canford Vale project in Canford Magna, which will eventually total 690 properties.

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh will be performing at the Bournemouth Pavilion on May 7, 2027, as part of his It's Never Too Late tour.

Thomas Furze will take on the half-mile challenge at Swim Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, on September 19, swimming alongside his dad, David.

Vikki Slade, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, introduced the Barbers and Hairdressers (Registration) Bill in Parliament on September 14

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.