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Protesters have gathered today to speak out against BCP Council's controversial decision to close vehicle access to Poole Park despite public opposition.

Residents are being invited to share their views on the future of planning in their area.

A new Italian restaurant will open later this year.

Police are growing 'increasingly concerned' for a missing man who may have travelled to the New Forest after disappearing nearly four weeks ago.

Police are growing 'increasingly concerned' for a missing man who may have travelled to the New Forest after disappearing nearly four weeks ago.

Residents are being invited to share their views on the future of planning in their area.

A new Italian restaurant will open later this year.

Martin Lewis has highlighted dehumidifiers as a cheaper alternative to tumble dryers. One test dried washing for 28p in under five hours.

The Forest Holme Hospice Charity event will take place at the Italian Villa in Poole on Thursday, December 10, with tickets selling fast.

Half-term theatre shows are set to delight families at Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) in Bournemouth

A Taste of Ireland comes direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, and will be held at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, February 4, 2027, at 7.30pm.

A festive cinema concert is set to bring Christmas cheer to the big screen this December.

Two-thirds of teachers say primary schools expect families to supplement IT education at home

Dorset Council announced several temporary road closures and a new speed limit to ensure safety during road works

A dialysis clinic has been rated “requires improvement” after inspectors found unsafe medicine management.

Save Energy UK is supporting the Fire Fighters Charity, helping provide vital care and support to the people who dedicate their lives to protecting others

Residents of Altitude on Parkstone Road celebrated this week as their car park reopened, six years after the cladding crisis left them unable to use it.

Sprinkles Gelato, located on 18-22 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD, is seeking permission to serve customers until 1am every day of the week.

Chinese Kangxi ‘Soldier’ vases from Breamore House could fetch £200,000 at Duke’s Autumn Auction in Dorchester on October 21, with rare antiques and books.

A three-bedroom flat in Poole boasting views of the marina and Poole Harbour has gone on the market for £475,000

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.