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Champions have been crowned at this year’s New Forest Awards.

In a world where shopping has become increasingly impersonal, INIPI Beauty Boutique offers something refreshingly different - a place where everyone is welcomed, valued and encouraged to take a little time for themselves.

Pinnacle Plants International seeks Environment Agency approval to abstract water from the River Stour, for agricultural use. Comments by August 19.

Adults with disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions honed their culinary skills in a masterclass led by Care South at The CRUMBS Project.

11-year old Ollie has become the first child to take part in a Harvey's Lab Tour at Poole Hospital.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is hosting its popular Country Fayre & Dog Show at the Church Knowle Rehoming and Visitor Centre, near Wareham, on August 9.

La Voix brings her sensational UK tour to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre on 27 March 2024, with live music, comedy and show-stopping performances.

Corfe Castle is bursting into life this summer with a packed programme of family-friendly activities, hands-on adventures, and unforgettable outdoor events

Upton Bay Care Home in Poole celebrated National Ice Cream Day on July 19 with residents and staff enjoying a wide range of frozen treats.

Butt Ltd (Fortuna Scaffolding) has applied for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence for Knighton Lane, Wimborne. Objections must be made by August 20.

The Mudeford RNLI Funday will return on August 9, at Mudeford Quay and Green, offering a day of family entertainment to raise funds for the lifeboat station.

An address in Blandford Forum is subject to a partial closure order from Dorset Police after persistent anti-social behaviour

The production of Twelve Angry Men is coming back to the Lighthouse Poole from Tuesday, April 13 to Saturday, April 17, 2027.

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park near New Forest National Park was featured in Campsites.co.uk’s 2026 Outstanding Sites List.

Bournemouth Beach has been named one of the most-loved beaches in the UK, topping a new ranking of five-star reviews

This weekend sees the release of a new Spider-Man film, alongside other films in cinemas across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole

Dorset’s very own Nettle Eating Champion, Mike Hobbs, was crowned the first-ever Pokémon Champion of Champions at a global tournament in London

Trevor Horn is set to appear at The Barn in Ringwood on November 13, with his Adventures In Modern Recordings show, which returns after a run earlier this year.

Activists staged protests outside Shell petrol stations calling on the Government to make fossil fuel companies pay for the damage caused by the climate crisis.

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.