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Ryanair has announced a new twice-weekly service from Bournemouth to Porto from summer 2027, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays

FazzaFest 6 will take place on Saturday, October 10, at The Bear’s Bar & Venue in Lansdowne.

A wanted man has been arrested, a teenager's illegally used Surron bike has been seized, and multiple drug seizures have been made as officers targeted crime and anti-social behaviour during a day of action.

He is perhaps best known for breaking through security at the 2017 Tory Party conference and handing then PM Theresa May a mocked-up P45.

A brand new RNLI lifeboat is set to arrive in Poole this weekend, marking a new chapter for the station.

BCP motorists can now search for near-real-time petrol prices in nearby petrol stations on Google Maps

Councillors will be discussing a £32 million forecast budget overspend at a meeting next week.

BCP Council holds £31.41m in developer contributions for infrastructure, including Section 106 and CIL, as the HBF reports £9bn unspent across England and Wales.

A popular country park will be closed to visitors due to a planned power outage.

A van suspected of being linked to environmental crime has been seized as part of an ongoing investigation.

A driver was arrested after officers stopped a vehicle being driven without insurance or a valid driving licence

Auto locksmiths warn that heavy, cluttered keychains can damage vehicle ignition barrels, while motoring clutter risks fines of up to £2,500.

A celebrity chef, TV cook and BBC travel presenter who owns a popular restaurant in Sandbanks celebrates his 15th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt message from his wife.

The public glare of proceedings against Scott Chilton has revealed an explosive behind-the-scenes power struggle as the former chief constable tried to stay on top.

Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.

Andy Burnham has welcomed a new way to compare petrol and diesel prices, helping motorists find the best price at the pump.

Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent recall for three food products after Salmonella was found in items used by manufacturer Greencore.

Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.

A new petition calls for pensioners to get a bigger tax-free allowance, set at 110% of the full new State Pension and increased annually.

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.