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Homeowners are being told to put cotton balls around their windows to prevent spider from coming in.

Police have confirmed a man who died after being pulled from the sea at Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth was aged in his 70s. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

NHS staff from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) took part in the Teddy Bear Trek, walking from Poole Hospital to Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Dorset Police patrol Verwood after burglary, criminal damage and safeguarding concerns, with an arrest made and enquiries continuing alongside e-bike checks.

BCP Council has said it has not had a response from the government about its SEND reform plan

Opposition councillors have accused BCP Council of “setting a bear trap” for future administrations after new figures revealing nearly £50 million in uncollected tax over the past four years

Nearly £50 million in council tax and business rates has gone uncollected by BCP Council over the past four years.

Bournemouth South police tackle anti-social behaviour as drinkers join a clean-up, while Dorset Police make GBH and rooftop arrests and warn over URBEX dangers.

A sweeping transport blueprint has set out a vision for Dorset's future, with a range of rail, road and public transport projects identified as priorities for investment over the next decade.

A New Forest fisherman was caught dredging for scallops in a prohibited area of the Solent after fisheries officers spotted his boat during a drone flight.

Dorset Museum and Art Gallery recorded a combined income-and-expenditure shortfall of about £4.78m over the four financial years after its major redevelopment, figures filed with the Charity Commission show.

An expert has revealed if it can save you money on your energy bills by running household appliances at certain times.

A Hamworthy care home has fulfilled resident Dorothy's dream to attend her granddaughter Stephanie’s wedding.

The latest annual Legal 500, often described as the legal profession’s ‘bible’, places Ellis Jones as a Tier 1 firm for Commercial Litigation in 2027.

Oakhaven Hospice dedicated a plaque to Leon Crouch, recognising the "substantial gifts" he made during his lifetime and beyond.

Taking place from November 25 to 30, 2027, the six-day MYTIME Sahara Challenge is a fully supported, professionally guided trek through the Sahara.

Tops Day Nursery in Lymington held the event in honour of Barnaby, a child who attended the nursery, and raised £2,800 for the UK Infantile Spasms Trust.

A former Royal Marine from Bere Regis has safely completed a 17,500-mile solo row across two oceans in what is believed to be a new world record.

A carer has been recognised after performing CPR for 25 minutes on a Bournemouth woman who had gone into cardiac arrest.

Swanage’s 2006 Regatta and Carnival drew 250,000 visitors, featured 100 events and raised £26,000 for 30 Dorset charities and community groups.

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.