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Met Office forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds for the UK over the bank holiday weekend.

Animal beatings are on the rise in Dorset, with more than 200 reports made to the RSPCA last year, shocking new figures reveal.

It is important to know your rights if you have been affected by a data breach and how you can claim compensation for any distress it has caused.

People across the UK can now sign up for Government air quality alerts by SMS or email when local pollution levels are forecast to be high.

There are some airports around the world that do not accept digital boarding passes so you need to be prepared to get printed versions.

A surprise HMRC letter could mean a pension top-up for low earners – but many may throw it away without realising its importance.

A pharmacist has issued a salmonella warning as cases in the UK continue to rise - see symptoms and how to avoid it.

Former Southampton and Norway footballer Jo Tessem is embroiled in a long-running dispute over a deteriorating water pipe beneath his New Forest home

Motorists have been warned against "rubbernecking" at the damage caused by the recent New Forest wildfire after a motorist reported seeing a driver brake sharply on the A31.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

Ringwood Town Council signed the Civility and Respect Pledge, an initiative backed by National Association of Local Councils and Society of Local Council Clerks

Each weekend, we as the Bournemouth Town Pastors head into the town centre to help people who may be lost, unwell, upset or vulnerable after a night out.

The Bournemouth William Temple Association is inviting Christian men and women of all denominations to join its monthly talks, now in its 65th season

Wine expert and TV celebrity Oz Clarke to lead a group of singing cyclists from charity Armonico Consort in a bike challenge along Jurassic Coast

Lee Mead, known for his role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be performing at The Barn on Friday, November 5, 2027.

A next of kin appeal has been issued by the Coroner for Dorset for 56-year-old Katia Ciullierrier, who died at her home in Poole

The Aldbury, a dedicated dementia care home in Poole, hosted the performance after resident Diane Milman wished for an operatic concert for her 89th birthday

Roger Wareham and Eloise Ward from Saffery’s Bournemouth office will take part in Möntare 2026, a three-day ride supporting Action Medical Research.

Ballard School, based in New Milton, received a 'Very Good' rating in The Telegraph's Best Value Private Schools guide

Canford Classic & Supercar Sunday, held at Canford School near Wimborne, welcomed more than 5,000 visitors and 750 cars, making it the biggest event to date.

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.