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

African Soul Rebels, an acclaimed celebration of African music and activism, returns to Lighthouse Poole for the first time since 2011 on Saturday, October 3.

The Society of Authors' Dorset group, led by June McLeod, gathers at the Hall on the Hill, Marlow Drive, Christchurch.

Poole's new M&S Foodhall is set to open next week.

SCROOGE, a brand-new adaptation of A Christmas Carol created especially for Swanage, opens at The Mowlem this December.

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

New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Cabinet approved the 'Housing Landlord Tenancy Management Strategy' on August 5.

Colm McKavanagh from Wimborne will collaborate with Salamander Cookshop for the Wimborne Food Festival on September 19

Barratt David Wilson Homes has contributed a total of £357,506 to charities across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex, as part of its community support efforts.

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.

Skyborne, one of the world’s leading airline pilot training academies, has installed a brand-new Airbus A320 Flight Training Device at Bournemouth Airport.

A new co-production of Little Shop of Horror will run at Lighthouse Poole from Tuesday, October 20, to Saturday, October 24.

A couple who state they were scammed by dodgy dealer Mark Lowe have opened up about the ordeal which saw them lose thousands of pounds.

Betty and the Yeti will run at Lighthouse Poole from October 24, to October 30, and features a 50-metre woollen scarf, hand-knitted by the Crafty Ladies.

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.

Professional fast homebuyers and auctioneers Property Solvers has revealed the areas in Bournemouth where home sellers have been reducing their prices the most.

Children in Dorset took part in Julia’s House Children’s Hospice’s Big Teddy Takeover during Children’s Hospice Week, expected to raise more than £7,000.

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.

The Flowerbarn Cafe at Brothers Farm near Ferndown has earned plenty of praise from visitors

A Poole couple say they cannot work after they were allegedly injured in a confrontation with security staff at Poole Harbour Festival.

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.