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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

We are continuing to investigate a theft in Ferndown and are issuing images of two men we would like to identify.

A scheme to protect Bournemouth’s coastline for the next century has reached its final phase after 10 years.

A scheme to protect Bournemouth’s coastline for the next century has reached its final phase after 10 years.

Burglar jailed after being identified by CCTV and glove left at scene

We are continuing to investigate a theft in Ferndown and are issuing images of two men we would like to identify.

Re-re-rewind… Sorry Craig, Bournemouth needs to move forward

The TUC is urging Chancellor John Healey to raise taxes on banks’ profits ahead of the October 28 Budget, reversing Conservative policies

The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert on October 15 warning shoppers about the labelling error.

Asda has launched a sweet twist on a classic biscuit and shoppers are excited about it.

Bradley Walsh praised as Britain's Got Talent guest judge after replacing Simon Cowell at Blackpool auditions alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI.

Nearly 4,000 flu-related deaths in England last winter prompt calls for older people to get free NHS vaccines against flu, Covid-19 and RSV to protect health.

Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.

Starbucks has unveiled cat-themed Halloween merchandise, including a £11.95 cat-ear Cold Cup and a £3.95 reusable cup. See the full collection and prices.

The food influencer and budgeting content creator set out to assemble the most expensive combination available in the store

ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - this is when you can watch the new episodes.

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.