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A man who helped save two people from drowning is urging others to be aware of rip tide dangers.

NO decision has yet been made on whether fireworks will take place at Christchurch Carnival on Saturday night.

The following case was heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A Bournemouth knife-crime charity is to hold its first-ever football match in memory of teenager Cameron Hamilton.

A new restaurant featuring a coastal brasserie, a menu created by one of Britain’s leading seafood chefs, a bar and boutique rooms is set to open next month.

A man who stabbed a petrol station worker with scissors has been jailed for more than five years.

Bournemouth's Friday night fireworks display has been cancelled tonight after a wildfire emergency alert was issued by the government.

A 13-year-old girl was injured in an assault involving two teenage girls in Wareham.

Plans to redevelop a former care home into sheltered accommodation is recommended for approval despite more than 70 objections from locals.

Plans are recommended for approval to build a £1.8million extension on a leisure centre for exercise classes.

A Bournemouth football club wants to make big changes to its facilities.

The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.

Firefighters remain at the scene of a large blaze to carry out further checks after it spread across three fields in Blandford.

The new next door neighbours of Harry and Sandra Redknapp have sparked controversy with plans to demolish the £6m harbourside house they have just bought.

Bournemouth University has sought retrospective planning permission for its car parks to be used by the public and university.

Bournemouth University has sought retrospective planning permission for its car parks to be used by the public and university

Almost 600 coastguards have called for a vote of no confidence in the chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

A specialist toilet for people with severe disabilities has reopened after being closed for a year

The new next door neighbours of Harry and Sandra Redknapp have sparked controversy with plans to demolish the £6m harbourside house they have just bought.

The leader of Everyone is God Party has failed to be elected the MP for Clacton in Thursday’s by-election (August 13) — coming forth last and losing his £500 deposit in the process

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.