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An assault on a cast member of a play was "just the tip of the iceberg" of the "racism, xenophobia and homophobia" the cast faced, an actor has claimed.

Poole vape shop manager Dilshaw Omar Kawani jailed for eight years after sexually assaulting underage girls; Dorset Police investigation led to conviction.

Staff numbers at BCP Council have increased by 700 people over the past three years due to more people being directly employed by the local authority.

RNLI issues coastal safety warning for Dorset as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and winds above 70mph under a Met Office yellow alert.

Tesco Express shoppers will soon be able to pick up creamy blue cheese Cambozola as a new 150g pack launches in 501 stores nationwide on October 26.

Forecasters have announced a second storm could hit the UK this week with Storm Austen expected to arrive late on Thursday night.

Astros, space-themed chocolate and candy balls with a biscuit centre, are now available at B&M.

Whatever you do, don’t feed the plant – that’s the tagline for the latest revival of this quirky musical.

The former host of Top Gear and The Grand Tour is starring in a new TV series after taking control of a classic car company.

A family arrested after their street was evacuated will stand trial next year after crossbow charges were dropped.

VAPE shops and Mini Markets are being swooped as part of an ongoing project.

Actor Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to sex offences against five women, a court confirmed.

Police have issued an alert to Dorset residents to protect themselves against convincing fraudulent emails which are falsely claiming recipients are the subject of an investigation.

With Storm Austen fast approaching later this week, the fire service has issued important guidance for residents at risk of flooding.

The coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Bournemouth.

Flying Scotsman set to pass through Dorset today after delay

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning ahead of Storm Austen this Friday.

West Dorset MP Edward Morello has accused South West Water of failing customers and called for major reforms to the water industry as Dorset continues to face severe drought conditions.

UK airport eGate rules for children: age, height and adult supervision requirements, biometric passport rules and documents families need at border control.

Experts have shared five natural ways to keep slugs out of UK homes this autumn, from copper tape to coffee grounds.

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.