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600 stores and 12,000 jobs could be at risk as Poundland may face administration in just days.

A rare Kew Gardens 250th anniversary 50p coin has sold for £118 on eBay after attracting 10 bids, more than 200 times its original face value.

UK gardeners urged to grow ivy after an eight-year study found its flowers attracted more bees.

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

Asda and Sainsbury's are recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars due to undeclared peanuts caused by a packaging mix-up

A search is underway to locate a man who was reported missing over the weekend.

A Bournemouth care home resident has been filled with joy and nostalgia as staff helped to recreate some of his happiest lifelong memories.

Brandon Roku Ali took home the 25-39 age category at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Music-Making Competition

A farm inspector has been awarded a Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificate for bringing the farmer back from the brink of death.

Brainiac Live!, the high-energy science show based on the popular ITV Studios TV show, will arrive at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, October 29, at 2.30pm.

Dorset Cottage Holidays, based in Corfe Castle and managing more than 100 properties in Dorset, has welcomed VisitEngland’s 'All on England’s Coast' campaign.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has launched a strategy to prevent homelessness, support people at risk, and help residents find secure accommodation.

Pupils at Hill View Primary Academy in Bournemouth have been learning about mental wellbeing and online safety during a visit from the Coram SCARF team.

Ducati Bournemouth received the Best Dealer Online award at the Ducati Global Dealer Conference.

Missing New Forest millionaire comes forward to claim £1m EuroMillions prize from September 11 draw after matching Millionaire Maker code HBGR 43545.

Two brothers from Poole are setting off on a 312-mile walk to raise funds for potentially life-extending cancer treatment for their dad

Bournemouth International Film Festival handed out 55 awards as more than 60 films, sold-out screenings and workshops drew UK filmmakers and fans

More people than ever took part in creative activity over the last year according to new figures released by Lighthouse Poole.

Bournemouth passengers are set to benefit from thousands of additional rail seats as CrossCountry announces a major expansion of its train fleet

Florence Court Care Home has announced its support for the Waltham Wolves Raptors Under-14s team.

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.