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Drivers asked not to block access as work on Bournemouth play area begins
Motorists asked not to block access to Bournemouth play area as improvement work begins.
SOBO Beach: Community value must count, but we also must respect the process
SOBO Beach: Community value must count, but we also must respect the process.
'It’s iconic’ - Emotional farewell as people wave goodbye to ferry after 34 years
As a 34-year-old ferry service made its final crossing to France from Poole, residents lined the waterside to wave goodbye to the “iconic” ship.
Closed cliffside tropical garden has had no risk assessments carried out
No ground stability surveys have taken place since fears of a cliff slip shut a popular tropical garden
Three BCP parks refurbished 'putting play back at the heart of communities'
Work to refurbish three play areas across Bournemouth and Poole is progressing
Asbestos removed from Charminster Library roof as repairs continue
Asbestos has been removed from the roof of a Bournemouth library as repair work continues to allow the facility to fully reopen in the future
Prolific shoplifter jailed after nearly stealing £4k theft spree - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
No air quality tests done on £588k Dorset Way road scheme
No air quality testing was carried out during major roadworks on Dorset Way that coated homes and vehicles in thick dust and cost more than £500,00
TV legend submits plan for barn at £2m Dorset farm
TV star plans new agricultural barn at £2m luxury Dorset farm
Hairdresser avoids jail after £76,000 fake Rolex fraud and terminal cancer lie
A conwoman who swindled two brothers out of £76,000 by selling them fake Rolex watches and then lied about having terminal cancer has avoided jail.
Next of kin sought after a man died at his Bournemouth home
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Police working with Ofsted after closing Poole nursery over risk of harm to children
Police have confirmed that they are working with Ofsted following their closure of a nursery in Poole.
Police step up hotspot patrols across Wimborne and surrounding areas
Police have conducted regular high-visibility patrols to address community concerns.
E-scooter rider taken to hospital following collision with truck
AN E-SCOOTER rider has been taken to hospital following a collision with a truck.
Van and bus crash closes Ashley Road as injuries reported
A crash involving a van and a bus took place on Ashley Road.
Concerns over plans for 52 retirement flats in New Forest town
New 52-flat retirement scheme could leave Lymington 'dominated' by retirees
No air quality tests done on £588k Dorset Way road scheme
No air quality testing was carried out during major roadworks on Dorset Way that coated homes and vehicles in thick dust and cost more than £500,00
Van and bus crash closes Ashley Road as injuries reported
A crash involving a van and a bus took place on Ashley Road.
E-scooter rider taken to hospital following collision with truck
AN E-SCOOTER rider has been taken to hospital following a collision with a truck.
Police step up hotspot patrols across Wimborne and surrounding areas
Police have conducted regular high-visibility patrols to address community concerns.
Nostalgic photos reveal decades of change at Dorset beauty spot
These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years
Cider maker launches new brew in fundraising partnership with air ambulance
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.
'Build your own home' in Dorset with plot of land up for sale for £2.5million
Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset
The cult comedy filmed across Dorset you can watch for free
Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer
WATCH: This island could have been all yours for just £250k
A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.
The day Del Boy filmed Only Fools and Horses in Dorset
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?
Ferry staff subject to verbal abuse following hour suspension
Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.
Hundreds of jobs created at holiday park as part of £500k investment
Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.