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Road closures and parking restrictions have been announced ahead of an upcoming folk festival.

Devastated by the Nepalese floods, local restaurant group 29029 is doing all they can to raise funds for those affected back home.

Around 140 migrants have been rescued after travelling towards Hampshire today.

Frogs can become quite noisy if they shelter in your garden but there is an easy way to deter them from your home.

A brothel has been shut down as part of recent policing activity in the town centre.

A search is underway to locate a woman last seen in Poole, as police express that they're 'concerned' for her welfare.

A police officer has channelled their inner Spiderman by climbing a drainpipe to reach a balcony during a suspected break-in.

Motorists are complaining over the dust that's been produced from recent works on a busy road in Poole.

A secondary school is set to join a major academy trust this autumn.

Tributes have continued to pour in after the loss of Hayley Peyman, with her former boss at Beales describing her as 'warm', 'funny' and a 'pivotal' part of the team.

Nearly 500 deer have been hit by vehicles in Hampshire so far this year

Martin Lewis has issued advice to households on whether to fix energy bills now, as wholesale prices remain high and winter approaches.

Children are back at school and a tech expert has revealed the iPhone and Android parental controls every parent should know about.

The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on the front and a bee design on the reverse, was sold for £122.08

The news comes as Asda is trialling shelf-edge availability cameras in five of its larger stores.

Poole-based author S.R. Moore has written Burger Wars, which will be published on October 6.

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a “double lock”, a former Conservative pensions secretary has suggested, in a major warning for millions of pensioners.

The South West’s biggest model show is rolling into Dorset with a brand-new wargaming theme next week at the Tank Museum on September 12-13.

Skinny Malinkys (Southbourne) LTD applies to BCP Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 9am at 148 Parkwood Road. Objections by September 10.

A Bournemouth sex shop wanting to renew its licence has had a single complaint lodged against plans

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.