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A striking new superyacht has been spotted making its way along the Dorset coast, marking a major milestone in its construction.

A Broadstone man with terminal cancer has been targeted in a car oil scam.

There were no reports of disorder or football-related arrests as Dorset Police’s operation for the Cherries’ first home Europa League game went off smoothly.

The support of a brave victim who was brutally attacked and sexually assaulted has led to the defendant being put behind bars.

The Save SOBO Beach campaign is urging BCP Council to pause its long-term plans for Southbourne Promenade until concerns about the procurement process are fully investigated and addressed

Watch shocking video of incident as recovery driver's unsecured vehicle struck a man crushing his leg and back

Councillors paid tribute to a former Christchurch council deputy leader following his death.

Thousands of council staff will receive upgraded laptops and software under a major multi-year technology overhaul approved by members

A 15-year-old boy who was reported missing has now been found.

BCP Council defers debate on Preston Model community wealth building until December, with plans to boost local procurement, apprenticeships and Living Wage jobs

BCP Council has approved a new 25-year lease to revive a vacant seafront café, restore hospitality to the shoreline, and bring an empty building back into use

WANTED: Can you help us find 37-year-old Peter James Evans from Bournemouth, Dorset?

Three people have been arrested after suspected cannabis and a BB gun were found at a Bournemouth property.

Live updates as armed police and emergency services descend on residential street in Boscombe

The tagline for the good doctor’s web page reads ‘Punk. wit. alive.’, which, despite the poor use of lower case letters following full stops, pretty much sums up John Cooper Clarke in a nutshell.

Flamingo Café Bars has launched a competition offering a three-night, five-star escape to Crete in partnership with Select World Travel and Domes Resorts.

Police officers have investigated a residential burglary, carried out safeguarding enquiries and progressed work to protect residents during a busy week across the Sturminster Newton area.

THERE are few frontmen who can make a packed venue feel simultaneously like a huge arena show and an intimate club gig.

Russell Brand had a “huge preoccupation” with sex and spent most nights out looking for women to sleep with, his former flatmate told a court.

A man in his 60s has died after a crash on the M27 motorway involving a motorcycle

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.