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SOBO Beach has said that it is not the preferred operator for the future use of a seafront venue

A proposal to convert a family home in Poole into a 10-bedroom HMO has been recommended for approval.

Residents can now apply for garden waste collections across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2027 – with the cost of the service increasing.

A woman was targeted in an ATM distraction theft at Tower Park and now police are searching for two men who may have been involved.

A man who fled the country before standing trial for beating and poisoning his then girlfriend has been jailed for nearly a decade.

BCP Council faces pressure over motorhome encampments on Boscombe and Southbourne cliffs, as residents demand action on overnight parking, waste and safety.

Armed police arrested three people after reports that the group was making threats and carrying weapons.

BCP Council faces a £11.2m IT upgrade to replace ageing laptops, modernise systems and protect public services from cyber-attacks. Councillors decide October 13.

Across the BCP area, many businesses continue to face the challenge of attracting and retaining staff.

A man arrested on suspicion of child abduction has been released on police bail.

Club and Bar will close on October 9 after nearly 17 years, with rising costs and changing times bringing beloved community club to a close.

A knife and a hammer have been seized and three people arrested following an armed police incident in Boscombe.

The ASOS app appears to have been hacked, with many customers taking to social media to share a notification from the popular brand.

SENIOR fire offices have renewed calls for improved government funding, warning increasingly severe wildfire seasons are placing growing financial pressure on fire services.

Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.

Aldi launches on-demand grocery delivery with Deliveroo at eight UK stores, offering 2,000 products in towns across the UK.

Some pensioners could miss out on up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment even if they are old enough to qualify, an expert has warned.

HMRC has warned 1.1 million to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with self-employed turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

Russell Brand stayed silent as he arrived at court on Tuesday for a hearing before his rape and sexual assault trial.

As temperatures fall, rodents search for shelter, with houses across the country offering refuge.

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.