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A man from Shaftesbury was reported missing after he was last seen at an address in the town on the morning of Sunday, October 11.

Serious questions raised over BCP Council's SoBo Beach lease extension u-turn after the authority previously said "national legislation" prevented it from doing so

Man airlifted to Southampton General Hospital after falling from scaffolding in Swanage on October 13, with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance attending.

An air ambulance was called after two motorbikes and a car were involved in a crash that closed part of the A31.

Bravery of two victims helps bring sex offender to justice

Image appeal following reported burglaries in Bournemouth and Ferndown area

Part of South Street in Wareham has reopened with temporary traffic lights after safety concerns at The Bear Hotel forced the road's closure

Man to appear in court in connection with fatal collision in Christchurch

A Liverpool fan accused of racially abusing former Cherries player Antoine Semenyo has been taken to hospital partway through his trial.

A recent full council meeting has sparked debate over standards and political expression after a councillor wore a Palestinian football shirt during formal proceedings.

A Liverpool fan accused of racially abusing former Cherries player Antoine Semenyo has been taken to hospital partway through his trial.

Man to appear in court in connection with fatal collision in Christchurch

Part of South Street in Wareham has reopened with temporary traffic lights after safety concerns at The Bear Hotel forced the road's closure

Image appeal following reported burglaries in Bournemouth and Ferndown area

Bravery of two victims helps bring sex offender to justice

This new production of Noel Coward’s 1939 comic play switches so much from the original that  mostly only the well-formed shell examining the world of theatrical celebrity is left.

The New Forest Butterfly Farm opened on July 22, 1981, bringing exotic butterflies to Hampshire children before closing in 1995 as Nature Quest.

Parking charges across the New Forest will rise from January 2027 after councillors approved the changes

Plans to axe the New Forest District Council's business waste service have sparked concerns over fly-tipping

An air ambulance was called after two motorbikes and a car were involved in a crash that closed part of the A31.

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.