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Our trader of the week is a long-established independent menswear and school uniform retailer that has served Wimborne residents for 37 years and recently expanded its premises after its most successful year to date.

A woman was left permanently scarred when a stranger bit her at a concert.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court

My name is Dan Ware. I’m an entrepreneur, business adviser and Chair of the BCP Business Growth Board.

A police operation in North Dorset has led to two arrests for suspected modern day slavery and money laundering.

An incident in which a child was seriously injured after being kicked by a pony has been described as a 'serious reminder' for visitors to stay away from New Forest ponies.

A police operation in North Dorset has led to two arrests for suspected modern day slavery and money laundering.

My name is Dan Ware. I’m an entrepreneur, business adviser and Chair of the BCP Business Growth Board.

Michael Bretton has been found guilty of murdering Craig Hurcombe with a samurai sword in Somerset

A shopworker said he feared for his safety after two men allegedly attacked him with a gun during a daylight attempted robbery.

Disposable barbecues are at the centre of safety concerns amid ongoing hot and dry conditions.

Three men have been arrested after an attempted armed robbery in Poole

Found myself having to go to Bournemouth centre last week.

The sale includes 201 standalone Argos stores and the 466 Argos outlets located within Sainsbury’s supermarkets.

Road closures have been reported after a police incident in Poole this morning.

A museum display was scrapped after permission to show historic items was withdrawn

NATIONAL Highways has objected to the use of field off the A31 at Corfe Mullen for a Mega Slip and Slide attraction.

An inquest has opened into the death of a Ringwood man who went missing earlier this year.

Chris Packham has shared his dream EastEnders role and what he hopes TV can do to help share information about the environment

Young people in Hampshire are missing out on emerging job opportunities.

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.