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Parents are being urged to return consent forms to ensure their children receive the flu vaccine at school.

A £25,000 fundraising campaign launched by YMCA Bournemouth aims to fund a dedicated mental health nurse for residents in supported housing.

Dorset HealthCare is inviting people to learn more about its work at an upcoming online meeting.

A new charity single is set to be released to support the work of Bournemouth Foodbank.

Nearly £7,000 has been raised for families in crisis after teams in Dorset took on the challenge of pulling a Boeing 737.

A North Dorset mother whose son died from a brain tumour is launching a book about singing.

A new open-air theatre is set to take root in the heart of the New Forest.

A musical exchange is set to take centre stage as part of an international partnership.

Vail Williams appoints chartered surveyor Luke Tubbs as an associate in Bournemouth, expanding valuation and development consultancy services across Dorset.

If I had a pound for every time someone asked, “Can I keep all my pension because I earnt it?” I’d have enough tucked away for my own retirement. It’s a classic question when couples separate and thoughts turn to what’s “fair” and what’s “mine”.

A major conservation project has been completed at one of Dorset’s most iconic historic sites.

A new partnership is aiming to give creative businesses the best possible chance of securing investment.

A renowned Welsh choir will perform in Poole later this month to raise funds for cancer patients across Dorset.

Seafood, music, and community spirit will take centre stage in a vibrant celebration of coastal culture this weekend.

A Poole MP is calling for a national pause on new AI data centres amid growing concerns over their environmental impact.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

I have read the comments on the possible destruction of the Haven Hotel at Sandbanks, and notice that so far no-one talks about the important part in history that the hotel played with Marconi's use of that hotel for the development of his wireless telegraphy experiments

Aspire-Life staff aim to raise £20,000 for Dorset Mind by trekking Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2027, with £4,000 already raised for the Dorset charity.

Rediscover the moment Pete Doherty silenced critics by championing Dorset musicians and playing a flawless, chaotic solo set at the Opera House.

Electric buses will begin serving passengers in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole later this year.

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.