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A man has died after falling from a building in Bournemouth, with neighbours saying his death will “leave a hole in the community”.

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre will shut all 195 of their UK sites, including The Somerford in Christchurch

Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched bookings for a holiday home on Brownsea Island

New restrictions are coming to more than a dozen parking spaces in Christchurch

A Bournemouth nightclub is seeking to extend its opening hours until 5am

Plans to extend live and recorded music hours at a restaurant in Poole is going to be heard at committee after dozens of residents submitted objections

BCP Council is disposing of a section of land on Mudeford Sandbank to be used by a restaurant

BCP Council urges Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole residents to check voter registration details during the annual canvass to ensure voting rights in May 2027

A woman has been identified following an image appeal in relation to a dog bite incident in Poole.

BCP councillors said protecting residents' data and guarding against cyber attacks were key reasons an £11.2 million investment in the council’s IT infrastructure is needed. The investment will be part of a long-term plan to maintain and secure the council’s IT systems between 2026 and 2032.

Three directors of a Bournemouth-based tree-planting company who splashed out on luxury holidays, supercars and a yacht while running a £70 million investment scam have been jailed.

Bournemouth Airport passenger travel alert

Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a Playstation and sunglasses were stolen in Parkstone.

Three directors of a Bournemouth-based tree-planting company who splashed out on luxury holidays, supercars and a yacht while running a £70 million investment scam have been jailed.

BCP councillors said protecting residents' data and guarding against cyber attacks were key reasons an £11.2 million investment in the council’s IT infrastructure is needed. The investment will be part of a long-term plan to maintain and secure the council’s IT systems between 2026 and 2032.

The Royal Mint is marking 60 years of Star Trek with two new collectable 50p coins, featuring designs from across the Star Trek universe

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has issued a warning to UK drivers urging them to “be aware”.

Sunseeker International has launched a new division to manage its European operations directly.

More than 500 residents gathered to raise concerns about water quality, pollution, and the health of Christchurch Harbour in a public meeting

Fireworks will be lighting up the skies again after cancellations due to weather and wildfire risk

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.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?