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Paris Orly Airport’s Runway 4 will be closed until December 17, affecting thousands of flights in the coming months.

Firefighters continue to tackle the health land blaze that started after a van caught fire on the A31 on Sunday (August 9). The road remains closed.

Former employees who worked on the Ptarmigan defence communications project at Plessey Defence Systems in Christchurch are being invited to a reunion lunch.

No Such Thing As A Vampire, the opening episode of the anthology series Late Night Horror, will be screened as part of Grindfest at The Regent on September 20.

The MAD Podcast, created by three young people from Salvation Army Winton, developed after a introductory workshop with the South Coast Music Partnership.

A commentary on the realities of growing up visibly queer in Poole, Things That Feel Like A Kiss is artist Danni Miles’s project to address issues of intimacy

Dancing Terraces is back for 2026 at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth every Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 9pm.

Divorce and money are often mentioned together, usually accompanied by a sharp intake of breath and a story about someone's neighbour who spent enough on legal fees to buy a small cottage!

Kanesbury Care homes in Poole and Bournemouth launch late summer and autumn events, including ABBA and Spice Girls tribute nights and wellbeing activities.

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is returning to Lighthouse Poole on its 75th anniversary tour from November 23 to November 28.

Nearly 7,000 people attended Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) Proms in the Park in Meyrick Park on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8.

Poole Harbour has been named the best boating destination in England for first-time trips

A wine festival mixing culture, live entertainment and high‑quality produce is returning to the stunning grounds of Highcliffe Castle for an elevated 3 day event.

Gillingham Primary School was given 14 laptops thanks to a donation from SUEZ UK through the Re-Tech programme

A garden design studio in Poole has seen a 30 per cent rise in enquiries after industry award success and a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) showcase

Beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head now face council tax bills exceeding £1,500 a year following a decision by BCP Council to remove tax reduction.

The CRUMBS Project will participate in the Dorset Plane Pull on August 31 to raise funds and awareness for adults with disabilities.

The three-day Christchurch Carnival event runs from August 14 to August 16 and will take over Christchurch Quay and parts of the high street.

Bournemouth Water has asked customers across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood and the New Forest to use water wisely following a prolonged heatwave.

Communities will soon have a stronger say over what opens on their high streets under new government plans

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.