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

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.

Extra classroom space and a new after‑school club hub could be built at a junior school under fresh plans.

Fewer children are entering the youth justice system thanks to early intervention schemes

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Every white‑tailed sea eagle found dead in Dorset since the start of England’s reintroduction programme has carried residues of a powerful rat poison, Natural England has confirmed.

The planters in Bournemouth have been given a new lease of life after years of neglect as part of a community effort to improve the town centre.

Farmland on the edge of a growing housing estate could be the next plot earmarked for new homes under fresh plans.

BCP Council has approved 38 contracts, worth nearly £100million, over the last three years where financial processes were not fully followed due to a “lack of awareness”

Holidaymakers demand urgent action over alleged bed bug infestation at Bournemouth holiday let.

The Forum Cafe in Blandford Forum has earned rave reviews thanks to its food, coffee and atmosphere

A vigilant Uber courier helped prevent a resident from falling victim to a courier fraud scam.

Churches are being urged to step up security after a recent lead theft in the Christchurch area.

A small blaze broke out in West Moors Plantation late on Monday night.

An independent butcher says uncoordinated roadworks have cut trade by around 20 per cent and put customers off.

Political leaders have been accused of lying over a commitment to build a new council-owned nursing home in the New Forest.

A Council has honoured a moment of silence for all politicians who have lost their lives serving their communities.

Political leaders have been accused of lying over a commitment to build a new council-owned nursing home in the New Forest.

A Council has honoured a moment of silence for all politicians who have lost their lives serving their communities.

A Council has honoured a moment of silence for all politicians who have lost their lives serving their communities

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.