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

Four bicycles were stolen from a garage after thieves used an angle grinder to cut through securing chains during a break-in.

People across Dorset are being urged to act now and have their say on proposals for a new home for Dorset Studio School.

A bid to change the use of a stable block and teach children with special educational needs and disabilities has been recommended for refusal

A holiday park has been given the green light to expand its outdoor cinema and poolside offering despite fears it could ruin the peace of nearby homes.

A pensioner has denied engaging in sexual activity with a child on multiple occasions, a court had heard.

The following case was heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Create with Katie: Pop Up, led by Poole artist and educator Katie Munro, will run from September 23 to September 25 at Gather in the Dolphin Centre, Poole.

More than £1m in government funding has been secured to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.

Dorset Council will close roads in Wimborne Minster and Sturminster Marshall for resurfacing and power works from September 2026. See details and diversions.

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes has welcomed a commitment from Policing Minister Sarah Jones MP to consult on police funding principles following a meeting.

Barry Ashdown, a Dorset Police officer from Wareham, is carrying a rowing machine up Snowdonia's toughest peaks and rowing the height of each summit at the top.

Vue Poole will screen all five films in The Hunger Games over the coming weeks, leading up to the new release Sunrise on the Reaping, releasing on November 20

It has been a year since Eype picnic area closed for the final time, bringing an end to a popular stopping point on the A35 near Bridport

Ferndown Carnival in July 2006 brought tropical floats, Hawaiian costumes, live music, a funfair, ice rink and custom-car show to Dorset’s streets.

An independent fabric, haberdashery and yarn retailer is set to launch the grand opening of its second vibrant location on the South Coast

An independent fabric, haberdashery and yarn retailer is set to launch the grand opening of its second vibrant location on the South Coast

A man reportedly broke into a residential address in Bournemouth and stole a bag and a wallet from within the property.

Police appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary

The actor was also famous for playing Dick Turpin.

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.