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Nelita Rosario and NEW SoBo host a Southbourne wellbeing workshop on awareness, perception and mental health, followed by a relaxing sound bath at The Potential Room.

Bargate has opened a new dog agility park and 17 acres of public open space and natural recreational greenspace at its Shepherds Green development in Hordle

Bournemouth Education Arts Foundation launches in Pokesdown, expanding creative health, artist support and community projects in the UK through storytelling.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue’s Country Fayre and Dog Show in Church Knowle, Dorset, raised more than £19,000 for animal care and rehoming on October 4.

Trinity Manor Care Home workers in Sherborne have been recognised in Great British Care Awards, which celebrate excellence across the care sector.

A Dorset mum says her family is emotionally and financially drained after her three-year-old daughter's sixth hospital admission.

Dorset Libraries will host Green Libraries Week until October 28, sharing climate facts, events and Nature Recovery Dorset’s biodiversity challenge.

Tommy Chuter, from Poole, released My Life of Rhyme, with 80 per cent of net proceeds going to Parkinson’s UK.

Poole Grammar School will hold the Secret Postcard Art Sale on Saturday, December 5, with a preview evening on Friday, December 4.

Bournemouth Pavilion's Aladdin pantomime runs December 5 to January 3, 2027, starring James Cartwright and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Kristel Herrera.

Even the Devil Has Demons comes to Pavilion Dance South West on December 4 at 7.30pm, blending techno-inspired sound and professional dancers.

Dorset Police arrest two men after Bournemouth and Poole vape shop raids under Op Machinize over suspected money laundering and Class B drug possession.

The Those Collaborations Lounge is open to early-stage entrepreneurs in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, or anyone working on a new business idea.

School children across Dorset are celebrating after the winners of the Bournemouth Daily Echo School Token Collect Competition were revealed.

Since taking control of Bournemouth Town Council in May, Reform has focused on delivering promises, protecting taxpayers’ money and creating opportunities for our town.

Bakery79 is giving away Yum Yums to anyone who visits its Wimborne Road West store wearing a retro football shirt on Saturday, October 24.

Snows Motor Group has begun construction work on an environmentally friendly new car dealership in Poole – with it set to open its doors to customers next year

Julia’s House seeks Dorset volunteers with vans to collect Christmas trees for recycling on January 7-9, 2027, raising funds for seriously ill children.

Oceanarium Bournemouth’s Ocean-scarium runs from October 24 to November 1, with Halloween activities, animal talks and free entry for children in costume.

Cruise from Poole Quay to Swanage via Brownsea Island, Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks, exploring Dorset’s UNESCO Jurassic Coast from the water.

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.