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A Green Party pledge in the run-up to the election in May was to fight to ensure that the Community Infrastructure Levy, the levy paid by developers intended to offset the impact of their development on affected communities, would actually be spent in the areas in which development was taking place

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A rare development opportunity with approved planning permission has emerged in one of Poole’s most desriable and exclusive neighbourhoods.

Small to medium sized businesses in Dorset could face an Autumn cashflow crisis if they don’t prepare properly for crunch tax deadlines in October.

Exotic plant expert Mike Clifford and his wife Tina raised £1,900 for Chestnut Nursery, a charitable garden centre in Poole.

Dog lovers in Bournemouth are being invited by Canine Lovers to help raise future assistance dogs and become Puppy Training Volunteers.

Rock, Paper, Scissors, a group showcase by students from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), is running at GATHER in The Dolphin, Poole, until August 29.

Ringwood Town Council: Preparations Underway to Improve Crow Stream Capacity Ahead of Autumn and Winter

Residents are being asked to help protect one of Britain’s most endangered birds by reporting sightings of active nests.

Only one in five people in the South West believe young people would tell police if they knew someone was carrying a knife

A collaboration involving AUB has explored a sustainable alternative to the fashion industry’s microplastic crisis by investigating seaweed coatings for denim.

Lighthouse Poole, Poole’s only independent cinema, has entered the British Independent Film Awards’ (BIFA) Cinema of the Year award.

Swanage Sea Rowing Club marked its 25th anniversary with over 100 members attending, as well as special guests, at a special anniversary event on August 23.

Tom Hayes MP has written to the Prime Minister urging investment in Bournemouth BMX as part of a proposed £30 million national cycling infrastructure programme

The story of the Portland Massacre of 1803 will be shared at a Weymouth Museum Teas and Talks event

Dorset has launched live facial recognition for the first time.

Road works will be taking place along a busy road in Poole for nearly three weeks in September.

E. coli levels in the River Stour have been reported to be "alarmingly" high, amid high temperatures this August.

The Cherries’ Vitality Stadium expansion was ‘delayed by two weeks’, but BCP Council granted the club extended working times which has allowed the project to get back on track ahead of this weekend’s opening home game of the season.

Financial figures show Dorset Police spent more than £1.14 million on uniforms, badges, and insignia over the past three financial years.

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.