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B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.

Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tell MPs that failing to seek a new deal with the EU would be a dereliction of duty, reiterating closer ties could boost growth

Households drying laundry indoors face £3,000 repair bills, rejected insurance claims and serious health risks from toxic mould, experts warn.

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in England

Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.

Russell Brand is set to appear in court today for the start of his trial over charges of rape and sexual assaults against six women.

A police dog was among the unsung heroes celebrated at a recent awards ceremony.

A record-breaking car restored by engineers at Beaulieu's National Motor Museum is just six months away from a planned return to the Florida beach where it made motoring history.

The School Sleep Easy initiative, organised by YMCA Bournemouth, has raised an average of around £75,000 each year for the past five years.

Liz Lean PR launches Protect by LLPR and Engage by LLPR, offering 24/7 crisis communications, planning permission and stakeholder engagement support.

People living with rare diseases in Dorset are being offered two years’ free access to an AI-powered app designed to help them.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has launched a series of events for pupils, teachers and aspiring musicians across Dorset, including Poole and Bournemouth.

A silent disco offering an alternative to traditional Halloween events will take place this October.

Residents and staff at Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards are celebrating this week after the home was named a finalist in the Ringwood Business Awards

Charities are being urged by Azets to urgently strengthen their cyber security measures to protect donor data from potential breaches.

A new campaign is calling for targeted government support to boost the economies and wellbeing of coastal communities.

Transvision Vamp will perform a 16-date tour across the UK, including a show at O2 Academy Bournemouth on October 21.

SOBO Beach could lose its site after delays and a disputed BCP Council process, as concerns grow over Bournemouth’s financial crisis, services and leadership.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attended 12 incidents involving solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 2025, up from five the previous year and marking the highest annual total since at least 2018.

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.