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Paris Smith is celebrating its partner Frank Prior who completed a wing walk on October 3 to raise funds for the firm’s three chosen charities

Bournemouth-made documentary The Banjo Boys has won Best Documentary Feature at the Gloucester Independent Film Festival.

Bournemouth-based Gladiators FC will represent England at the Socca Champions League in Crete after a remarkable self-funded rise through six-a-side football.

Hays Travel’s Jess Price in Highcliffe took part in the 10,000 feet skydive to raise £1,085 for Cancer Research UK.

MKM Building Supplies Ltd, based in Stoneferry Road, Hull, HU8 8DE, seeks to vary an existing goods vehicle operator's licence in Ferndown.

Christchurch in Dorset ranks among the UK’s most entrepreneurial seaside towns, placing tenth nationally

Dorset Police has issued a warning about a rise in social media and email hacking, urging people to take steps to protect their online accounts

Sherborne Girls, a boarding school, has been running its Sleep Week scheme since 2020, now held four times during the school year.

With changes to prison release procedures introduced, victims and anyone concerned about the release of an offender are reminded that support is available.

Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone, and Ian Waite will perform in Vegas: After Hours at the Bournemouth Pavilion on October 20.

Oakley Lane in Oakley will be temporarily closed in phases from October 26 to November 5, affecting stretches between Oakley Straight and Canford Magna.

The RNLI has applied to BCP Council for a premises licence to hold one music evening each year at Mudeford RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Kenneth Everett was convicted of murdering 16-year-old Rosemary Smith in the New Forest in 1967, after burying her body as his new girlfriend watched.

Bournemouth’s controversial IMAX - recalling the troubled Waterfront complex’s history, from its 2002 opening to 2013 demolition.

BCP Council will be asked to approve nearly half a million for new walking trails, install fencing and expand Upton Country Park into surrounding farmland,

A pet dog became seriously unwell from consuming Class A drugs digested in human faeces at park in Bournemouth

DFDS will launch 2027 Poole-Jersey high-speed sailings on March 24, with 130 return journeys, extra summer capacity and bookings opening October 8.

Problems relating to gambling is costing BCP Council around £6million a year according to a report.

Gravel Hill in Poole closed with reports of a crash - updates as we get them

Northern Ireland crisp maker Glens of Antrim Potatoes has ceased trading after entering administration, with 95 staff made redundant.

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.