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Away Resorts will carry out a full safeguarding review after a convicted child sex predator was allowed to work at an Isle of Wight holiday park, where he groped three young boys.

Premier Inn is looking to more than double the number of rooms at a New Forest hotel, in a major expansion planners say should get the green light.

A horse rider has been hospitalised and sustained serious injuries after a motorist spooked their horse causing it to bolt on a road in Poole.

A walk along Dorset’s county border is aiming to raise awareness of a serious threat facing young people across the county.

A man has been charged with eight offences of criminal damage after several businesses in the Southbourne Grove area were targeted back in June.

Yesterday, officers from the Bournemouth North Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant at a local address following information and concerns raised by members of the community.

A millionaire could be forced to demolish his brand new £4m home on Sandbanks after a neighbour successfully sued the council over the planning process for it.

A critical care team and air ambulance attended a man who was assaulted by another man outside a pub in Bournemouth last night.

"Copper bracelet" on Mupe Bay beach turns out to be unexploded shell

A courageous mother is fighting to buy more precious moments with her son who is battling an incurable form of cancer

Savers Health and Beauty  is giving away goodie bags worth £15 to its first 500 customers today in Bournemouth.

A crew from Poole were called to Halstock Crescent, Poole, at 8.21pm yesterday evening, following reports of a small fire in the open.

Campaigners have won their battle to save a busy footbridge that connects their village to a popular walking area in the New Forest

A Lymington man has been remanded in custody after multiple breaches of a sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with sex offender register conditions.

Thousands of bees invaded the headquarters of a New Forest charity, damaging the building and sparking an emergency fundraising appeal

Dominic Glen, branch manager at Poole insurance broker Howden, warned that the current situation has left homes and land vulnerable.

New Forest District Council's cabinet has approved changes to its Local Plan review to align with the government's updated planning framework.

National Racehorse Week returns from August 22-August 31 and will include more than 85 open days, including more than 21 events across south west and Wales.

Swiss cellist Jodok Vuille, known as Jodok Cello, will perform at Bournemouth Pavilion on October 9, as a guest on Katherine Jenkins’ 25 Year Anniversary Tour.

Rev Dan Washbrook will head the West Howe Pride in Place Board that will see up to £20 million invested in the area over the next 10 years.

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.