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A man has died following a crash in Ferndown.

The Dorset Police Federation has issued an official statement following the death of 24-year-old officer PC Alex Ayre.

A swimmer was rescued by the RNLI after becoming trapped against rocks on a groyne in an evening emergency

A special Rod Stewart tribute concert is set to raise funds for air conditioning at a village hall.

UK motorists who bought a car between 2006 and 2015 from 37 brands may be owed part of £56m set aside for compensation

Jet2 are launching a number of new routes for winter 2026/2027, with destinations ranging from Christmas markets to winter sun spots.

The RAC estimates it now costs nearly £100 to fill a typical family car with diesel—£31 more than before the start of the Iran conflict.

A 65-year-old man accused of trying to engage in sexual communication with a child will stand trial.

A £40,000 investment is powering a green push for business.

A popular walking festival is set to return, offering guided walks and outdoor activities for all ages.

A councillor has warned that "rock-solid answers" will be needed over plans for up to 1,000 homes between Marchwood and Eling.

A large fire has broken out at a block of flats in Poole—said by witnesses to be the same residential location involved in an ongoing murder investigation.

Foot Anstey has joined the Colyton Foundation’s Your Future Story programme, which supports young people from under-resourced backgrounds

Bournemouth business mentor Erin Thomas Wong has been named a finalist in the Best Coach category of the national Best Businesswomen Awards 2026.

Edible Conversations will run until October 8 at the Fine Foundation Gallery in Durlston Country Park and is the latest project from Poole-based 15 Days in Clay

First-year students are being warned not to ignore serious symptoms during freshers’ week

A planning application has been submitted to BCP Council to construct five detached properties

More than 5,000 people have shared their views on Dorset's proposed dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

In a recent study of university towns, Bournemouth placed 20th out of 60, with 408.1 new STI cases per 100,000 people in 2025.

A new housing scheme has been announced to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder with a low deposit

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.