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Bournemouth Town Council announces date for the return of Christmas lights in four areas this year.

Officers are appealing for information from the public as they search for a missing teenage girl in Christchurch.

A councillor has been suspended after filming children outside a primary school.

Outage issues on the Lloyds Banking app began being reported on Tuesday, October 20, with reports rising on Downdetector

A public footpath running through a historic country estate is face being moved under proposals submitted to council officers.

Nick Knowles has spoken of his disappointment after the BBC announced plans to rest DIY SOS in 2027.

One of the most famous engineering feats in steam railway history is set to arrive on Dorset tracks today for a landmark 10 day visit.

A rare 2009 Blue Peter London 2012 Olympic Games 50p coin has fetched £160 on eBay after attracting 15 bids, selling for more than 300 times its face value.

A hotel is set to reopen after being evacuated due to structural damage in one of its guest rooms.

Vehicle cloning hits record high as more than 11,400 motorists contest fines for offences committed by fraudsters on cloned number plates.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.

Anyone approaching the end of a fixed-rate mortgage should consider their options early, experts have said.

Mortgage rejections are rising despite looser lending rules. Experts explain six reasons applications fail and what to do if your mortgage is declined.

Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.

Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.

Plans to build 49 homes on green belt land beside Hollybush Farm in Hordle have been submitted to New Forest District Council.

Strong winds are expected to cause disruption and potential damage across Dorset later this week after a weather warning was issued.

Heavy traffic along the A338 after reports of a crash - updates to follow.

Greendale Construction raised 4,685 for Elsie’s Rose, a Dorset charity supporting bereaved parents and families of children receiving end-of-life care.

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.