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Floating vegetation has been spotted in Poole Harbour, prompting a response from the Environment Agency.

A damaged vessel had to be escorted to safety after striking rocks at sea.

A man has been arrested after a fight in Poole left him with a head injury.

A violent domestic abuser who punched a vulnerable woman in the face and broke her nose after accusing her of sleeping with his son has been jailed for three years.

Three members of a Christchurch family accused in a weapons and explosives case have been released on unconditional bail and are back home.

How do we tell our children we are separating?

BCP Council's projected overspend for this financial year has grown by an additional £5 million in the last two months, bringing the total to £32 million.

BCP Council's projected overspend for this financial year has grown by an additional £5 million in the last two months, bringing the total to £32 million.

How do we tell our children we are separating?

Three members of a Christchurch family accused in a weapons and explosives case have been released on unconditional bail and are back home.

Police dogs tracked down a suspected high-risk road user after he fled into woodland following a chase.

A woman said she woke up "terrified" after someone entered her hotel room while she was sleeping.

Greggs plans to close four manufacturing sites with around 740 jobs expected to be lost as part of a £60m overhaul of its food production operations.

From today (September 30), thousands more disabled people can benefit from discounts using a railcard.

Thousands of drivers are hiding behind illegal ghost plates, a BBC Panorama investigation has found.

M&S has announced a partnership with a huge beauty brand that will be launching in 100 stores around the UK next spring.

A money-saving tip has sparked debate online after claiming to shave more than £3 off the price of a Nando’s chicken burger.

The rule applies to your driving licence, vehicle log book, vehicle tax, and private number plate documents.

The coins date back to 1983 and are rising in value due to a rare mistake in the wording on the coins.

Tesco shoppers have been told to stop using a product after safety concerns sparked a recall across UK supermarkets.

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.