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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 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

Plans for new homes at a corner plot is recommended for approval

The new M27 Junction 10, a key part of one of Hampshire’s largest transport projects, will begin opening in phases from Monday, September 14.

A Brooklands clerk of the course armband, dating back to 1907, will be auctioned in Charterhouse’s specialist auction in Sherborne on September 16.

New Forest dog owners protested against dogs-on-leads restrictions post Foot and Mouth.

Brockenhurst welcomed 9,500 dogs to the Bournemouth Canine Association show in the New Forest on August 11-12, 1989, with Crufts hopes at stake.

Dusk Till Dawn: The Seaside Switchback to go ahead in tribute to Nims Purja

A new toucan crossing has been installed at a busy junction following long-standing concerns over pedestrian safety.

Judi Love and Jon Richardson have been announced for Bake Off's new spin-off show, Second Helpings.

A planning application has been submitted to demolish the Haven Hotel and business centre, clearing the prominent Sandbanks site for possible future redevelopment.

Ten-year-old Sidney Palmer will donate part of his craft-fair takings to the Fire Fighters Charity.

From superheroes and sci-fi characters to anime icons and gaming favourites, a Bournemouth venue was transformed into a celebration of pop culture as Comic Con returned to the town.

Drugs were seized from a car after officers spotted it being driven suspiciously in Christchurch.

Ten-year-old Sidney Palmer will donate part of his craft-fair takings to the Fire Fighters Charity.

A bar owner who was forced to close after complaints from a handful of anonymous people has thanked the town for supporting her.

Victims of disgraced former police inspector Gerard Hutchings are taking further legal action after he was jailed for 10 years for sexual strip searches

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.