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The following cases were heard in Poole Magistrates' Court:

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

Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.

Sherborne’s Johnny Moesel Named Rising Star at Independent School of the Year Awards

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

Retailers including Asda, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Next have issued recall notices this week alongside alerts from national safety watchdogs.

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

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus. Find out which benefits qualify and when payments are due.

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

Bournemouth’s Pier Approach Swimming Baths hosted Aqua Shows, high divers and Aquabelles from 1937 until the final performance in 1984.

Deliberate vandalism has caused significant damage to conservation fencing at a heathland site home to a rare eco-system in Dorset.

Three people were arrested after armed officers executed a drugs warrant in Boscombe and discovered suspected cannabis and a BB gun.

New Forest autumn market returns at new Lymington home

Mainstream schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole will receive £1.5 million a year to help children with special educational needs

Councillors have warned that implementing national changes to the planning system “opens up a channel to corruption”

The family of a 'thoughtful', 'trusting' and 'perfect' teen have said they've been left 'haunted' by her death, after she was killed in a car crash three years ago.

Work begins on October 19 to bring step-free access and two lifts to Pokesdown station after 15 years, with completion due in early 2028 and £2.6m funding.

Bournemouth best and Southampton worst for UK flight cancellations

People are rallying together to raise money for a pub legend who died suddenly.

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.