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Eastleigh firefighter Thomas Hall recalls a 43-hour shift battling the New Forest wildfire during a solar eclipse, praising the grit of country-wide crews.

A routine morning walk prompted a welfare check after a coastguard team member spotted a yacht.

Neighbours putting rubbish in your bins can be quite annoying, especially if it is causing your bin to overflow or be refused by the binmen.

Dolly Parton was known for a range of huge hit singles including Jolene and 9 to 5 that are loved by many.

A major fleet of cargo aircraft have been acquired following the collapse of a key operator.

Discounted plants, crafts, and family fun will be on offer in Bournemouth at Cherry Tree Nursery’s Plant Sale and Autumn Fayre on September 19

Chelsea Webster from Bournemouth, a Deliver for Autism campaigner, is among those urging Andy Burnham to introduce a new Autism Strategy

Directed by Gavin Fitzgerald and Vea Mafile-o, LOMU will be screened on September 7 at cinemas across the UK, including at the Odeon in Bournemouth.

Poole-based excavator safety specialist Prolec has partnered with global technology company Trimble to develop SiteGuard Pro

Mr Kelloggs, from Linking Hearts Therapy Horses, spent time with residents at Hyacinth House in Wimborne with a dose of animal magic and gentle affection.

New plans to protect and restore life to some of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s most-loved coastal assets are set to be discussed by councillors.

A 24-hour beach volleyball challenge on Bournemouth Beach on August 22-23 has raised more than £1,700 for the Steve Bernard Foundation.

Misneach Mangan, a Sanctuary artist-in-residence at Lighthouse Poole, is using the space to develop a new body of work inspired by a journey in Cambodia

Lighthouse Poole announced a collaboration with The Salt Pig, who will now operate its on-site restaurant and café under The Artful Salt Pig at Lighthouse

Magna Housing has secured £250 million to deliver 1,500 affordable homes across Dorset and Somerset

Independent family brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, has confirmed that Underlying Profit Before Tax increased by a further 16% to £9.3million.

AFC Bournemouth among the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints, new data reveals

A NEW Dorset Community Foundation fund in partnership with BCP Council will offer grants of up to £30,000 for early prevention of homelessness.

BCP Council’s Trading Standards service secured a three-month closure order for Bou, on Holdenhurst Road, after repeated illegal sales.

Eight retired DJs, four venues and hundreds of supporters turned a nostalgic reunion into a fundraising triumph

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.