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BCP Council will create a van dwellers’ code of conduct and community pact after an inquiry highlighted homelessness, housing shortages and parking concerns.

A floating restaurant has been granted an alcohol licence to trade at Christchurch Quay.

A plan has been put forward to extend a Christchurch bungalow to create an extra bedroom.

Bournemouth's Glendevon Hotel seeks retrospective permission for 29 holiday flats, mixing short and long-term lets. Consultation ends October 23.

Plans to alter a Grade II-listed building in Christchurch town centre have been put forward.

A man has been identified following an alleged assault outside a international food shop in Bournemouth town centre.

A Poole man was among a group of Palestine Action activists armed with “large metal kebab skewers” who attacked security guards during a break-in at Israel-linked weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, a court has heard.

Ringwood shopping centre are welcoming new store after the closure of women’s clothing shop.

A DORSET estate has won planning consent to set up a butchery for its own use by extending an existing barn.Dewlish Estates had submitted the application for the Corn Store at Warren Hill, Chebbard, north of Puddletown and west of Dewlish.It sought consent to erect an...

A man charged with murdering a 51-year-old West Howe woman has appeared in court.

A new Christmas market programme is now on sale from Bournemouth Airport.

A major housing development has become the subject of council enforcement action over dust control measures.

Dorset coroner warns HMP Guys Marsh of prisoner safety failures after Christopher Stephens died from mixed drug intoxication in custody in April 2024.

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in Poole.

A Poole bar has been given permission to sell alcohol and play music until 2am.

A decision on the future use of a popular Bournemouth seafront venue is a step closer to being finalised following cabinet approval.

A decision on the future of a vacant Bournemouth seafront venue has moved forward following a cabinet meeting.

DORSET Council staff are being tested this week – although the results are unlikely to be fully shared with the public.The 'peer review' process will form the basis of a discussion on changes in the New Year alongside the development of a new action plan.Senior council...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has written to BCP Cabinet Member praising the authorities approach to tackling homelessness.

A MAN has been charged with murder following detailed enquires by detectives into the death of a woman in Bournemouth.

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.