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Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown held the Living Well with Sight Loss event as part of its Plan Ahead Live Well programme

More than 100 guests attended the latest Evolve Leaders Lunch at the Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth

Dorset Council is seeking feedback from tenants in privately rented homes to better understand their awareness of the new Renters’ Rights Act.

The team at St Ives House care home, on Horton Road in Ashley Heath, which is run by charity Care South, have launched their own St Ives House Men’s Club

A family-run aquatics shop is closing down after less than a year of trading - announcing that they've been struggling with business pressures.

The public information evening, hosted by University Hospitals Dorset (UHD), will take place on Wednesday, October 21, from 5pm to 6.30pm.

Bookings have opened for Dorset Chamber’s final Business Expo of the year, with more than 60 stands among the attractions.

Poole skittlers claimed five trophies during a standout performance at the Skittles Extravaganza

Wimborne’s award-winning Museum of East Dorset is opening its historic garden for a new programme of winter evening entertainment this November and December.

STARS Dorset joins the Big Give’s Women and Girls Match Fund, running from October 6 to October 13, and raises funds for charities supporting women and girls.

For 60 years Holt FC has been a community hub for local families, players and volunteers. Now the club is working to secure its future home for generations to come.

This is probably one of those questions that my clients struggle with the most.  Telling your children you are separating is probably not a conversation you ever hoped to have

The Bovington Military Wives Choir will take part in the Military Wives Choirs’ national Sing Out challenge on Saturday, October 10

Saffery, the accountancy and advisory firm, has announced nine promotions at its Bournemouth office

A Scout group is hiking to raise money for roof repairs.

A potential sewage spill into the Lymington River was prevented by AI and one of the 34,000 sewer level monitors installed across Southern Water’s waste network

Brockenhurst-based New Forest Shortbread took home bronze in the Sweet Biscuits category at the 2026 Great British Food Awards for its ginger shortbread.

A care home worker has completed a 134-mile charity walk inspired by conversations with residents

Bournemouth International Film Festival (BIFF), will welcome film fans and filmmakers from around the world to Hilton Bournemouth on October 9-10.

Dorset Police are celebrating the contributions of young cadets as part of the UK’s first-ever National Cadets Week

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.