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A long-running campaign has welcomed a fairer system for taxi drivers at a major transport hub.

Plans to replace a Poole bungalow with a three-storey house have been rejected for a third time.

Poole illustrator Saoirse Lou has achieved a lifelong dream with the release of Witchy Boo: Casts Her First Spell, published by Puffin UK.

Councillors will vote on 20 new company rules to prevent runaway spending, protect taxpayers from financial losses and stop councillors voting on firms they direct as part of a final investigation report on FuturePlaces.

The body of an unknown man has been recovered in the area of Sandbanks Quay.

Dorset ranks among the UK’s least concerned about baldness, with 4.3 monthly hair loss searches per 1,000 people, new UK Hair Transplants research finds.

More than 50 bed-and-breakfast placements are being used by Dorset Council, including five for families.

Bournemouth cyclist injured in collision with black Tesla on St Stephens Road

A bid to prosecute King Charles III reached an international court before being thrown out

The next phase of plans for 141 homes in Hordle, New Forest have been revealed

Former Hampshire police chief Scott Chilton used "calculated and manipulative tactics" to undermine misconduct proceedings, repeatedly lied about relationships with junior officers and attempted to "control the narrative" as allegations emerged, an independent panel has...

A total of 57 former Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Cookhouse sites are set to be bought by Common Table Group, a new hospitality company.

Cadbury has launched the Crunchie Duo bar following the recent launches of Cadbury Twirl Xtra and Cadbury Starbar Duo

Java Independent Coffee House in Swanage, Dorset, has been receiving plenty of praise for its vegetarian and vegan menu options

Aldi has revealed 10 new UK store locations opening in 2027 as part of its £900m expansion - see the full list.

Northern Ireland flooring firm Ceco, a Headlam flooring subsidiary, has ceased trading after 48 years, having fallen into administration.

Mortgage rates have hit 6% for the first time in three years as sub-5% deals plunge. Buyers also face an £80,000 gap between mortgage calculators.

Boundary lines, overgrown greenery and pruning rights remain among the most common sources of neighbour disputes across the country.

Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".

A mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.

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.