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Bournemouth University and University Hospitals Dorset won the Research Team Impact Prize from the NIHR for their CHAIN (Cycling Against Hip Pain) programme

An affordable housing developer in Dorset has launched a new event to help tackle one of the construction industry’s biggest challenges

A WILDLIFE tower has been approved for a farm field corner site close to the cycleway between Newmans Drove and the Station Road car park at Sturminster Newton.

Upton’s clock tower in Dorset - the 2000 millennium project that became a war memorial, Christmas venue and vital hub for community life and history.

A plan to transform a waterside hospitality venue in Poole has been put forward

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Older people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be able to access support, advice and health and wellbeing support at a trio of community events next month

An electric fire manufacturer has won this year’s King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade.

An application seeking permission to demolish a hotel in Sandbanks has been refused by BCP Council.

Dorset has the UK's most expensive beach huts, with some worth up to £485,000, as owners are warned of growing storm damage, theft and insurance risks.

The Purbeck Marathon made a triumphant return to Swanage earlier this month.

A Dorset police officer who died after being struck by a train had been suspended from duty amid a gross misconduct investigation.

Two men have been jailed after a burglary and theft spree that left a trail of stolen property and distress across the New Forest.

A TRIBUTE has been paid by Dorset Police to 24-year-old serving police officer.

Two men have been jailed after a burglary and theft spree that left a trail of stolen property and distress across the New Forest.

Tributes have been paid to 'handsome, charming young man' who was a serving Dorset Police Officer

Bournemouth Hospital suspended and dismissed a nurse immediately after he was arrested for sexually assaulting a patient.

A man accused of repeatedly raping a six-year-old girl pressured her by saying: “I will only do it for a little bit,” a court heard.

Dorset Coroner seeks next of kin for Wimborne man James Peatling, 72, who died at his Park Lane home on September 27. His death was not suspicious.

Explore Lydlinch near Sturminster Newton, Dorset, where five church bells inspired poet William Barnes

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.