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Charities and community groups in Dorset are being urged to sign up for a surplus food donation scheme to help support communities this Christmas

For a limited time, David Wilson Redrow South West is offering buyers a £5,000 John Lewis voucher, a deposit contribution or Part Exchange.

Sherborne Preparatory School hosted the opening day of the Sherborne Schools Group’s inaugural Turing Conference, welcoming 300 children.

UK Activity Breaks has launched a free planning service to help companies organise festive team events, offering a wide range of activity-based experiences.

Nutrition student at Bournemouth University Phoebe Falconer has spent her summer volunteering at The Friendly Food Club

A new study has revealed that the first people to arrive in the Americas had to adapt to several extreme changes to the environment during the last ice age.

Bournemouth Pavilion archive marks its first year preserving the theatre’s entertainment history, with volunteers seeking memorabilia ahead of its centenary.

Bournemouth Fireworks returns to the Littledown Centre on Saturday, November 7, for its 28th annual event

Bournemouth's lost Winter Gardens hosted The Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Queen, Jimi Hendrix and more in a golden era of live music.

Russell Brand is a “ruthless and manipulative” predator who laughed at women when they refused to agree to his sexual demands, a court has heard.

SOBO Beach has thanked the community for their support after councillors voted to approve an 11-month lease extension for the popular seafront venue.

Residents in Boscombe are calling for increased police presence after two serious armed incidents occurred just 900 metres apart, highlighting growing fears over crime and community safety.

A popular seaside venue will see a new 20-year lease after councillors approved a new operator and allow SoBo Beach to continue operating until September 2027.

Note to editors: table of how all councillors voted can be found here

Opposition councillors have criticised BCP Council’s eleventh-hour proposal for SoBo Beach for “kicking the can down the road” and being a “sticking plaster”

pace NK to open new Castlepoint store in time for Christmas rush

A popular seaside venue’s temporary reprieve is not a “win for local democracy,” an MP has warned.

Bournemouth woman Dina Williamson spared jail after blackmailing dentist ex-husband Ben Williamson with false GDC misconduct claims over divorce money settlement.

A Bournemouth man was amazed after spotting a ‘huge’ jellyfish washed up on the beach during his morning walk.

Lake Road is closed following reports of a crash. Emergency services are at the scene

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.