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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.

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.

A photographer has captured a striking image of new life growing in the New Forest just months after a devastating fire.

The story of High Contrast Cinema, Wimborne's not-for-profit, volunteer run community cinema showing films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Hundreds of youngsters pulled on their running shoes and took to the promenade as the first Run Bournemouth events got underway.

A kite surfer was in potential difficulty in Christchurch Bay, prompting a search by Lymington RNLI.

A vehicle fire which flared up last night in a rural Dorset town started spreading to a thatched property, firefighters said.

A record-breaking wildfire in the New Forest left Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire service facing an estimated £600,000 bill.

Drivers face a hike in parking charges in the New Forest under plans to plug a £1.25 million budget gap

A charity event will take place next month to support those living with dementia.

Hundreds of people will take part in Run Bournemouth today with children's races and a dusk event taking place.

A nursery in Poole has been closed by Ofsted after 'issues' were raised.

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.