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Magical scenes have been captured across Dorset overnight as the Northern Lights put on an incredible display.

Run Bournemouth continues today with the 10k and half marathon races setting off from Hengistbury Head this morning.

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier.

Scott Francis, trading as Francis Scott Limited, has applied to add an operating centre for one goods vehicle at Harrow Wood Farm, Poplar Lane, Bransgore.

Dorset cottage with panoramic Corfe Castle views on the market for £600,000

Uncovering Roman Wimborne is a two-day Roman Heritage Weekend taking place at Allendale House in Wimborne.

National Dance Company Wales will perform Blue | Glas at Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) in Bournemouth on November 13

Agent Nouveau hosts an Ikos Resorts-inspired six-course Mediterranean tasting menu and cocktail supper club at its Westbourne venue on October 22. Tickets £67.

A1 Car Wash and A1 Garage will donate 100 per cent of money raised from car washes to the Dorset Children's Foundation.

Bournemouth Pavilion will show The People’s Emergency Briefing on Tuesday, October 20, at 6pm, organised by Dorset Wildlife Trust.

The age-old saying that it takes a village to raise a child still rings true today.

Footpath 76, which starts at its junction with Pearce Avenue, will be shut due to construction works by Matrod Frampton.

Stokewood Vets has launched a dental health campaign and is offering free dental assessments for cats and dogs aged six years and over until December 18.

Exbury Gardens will present The Curse of the Haunted Circus, an immersive adventure on the Rhododendron Line from October 25 until October 31.

The Lindsay Bupa Care Home in Poole hosted the themed honky tonk event during Line Dance Week,

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in October due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays

Scott Francis, trading as Francis Scott Limited, has applied to add an operating centre for one goods vehicle at Harrow Wood Farm, Poplar Lane, Bransgore.

Bournemouth Pavilion will show The People’s Emergency Briefing on Tuesday, October 20, at 6pm, organised by Dorset Wildlife Trust.

The age-old saying that it takes a village to raise a child still rings true today.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in October due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays

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.