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A group of students have raised more than £800 for charity through a sponsored walk.

A roadside scoreboard is aiming to keep the New Forest tidy.

A car has driven into the front of a house in Winton this morning - live updates

Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister and has initiated a cabinet reshuffle

Dorset Chamber reacts as Andy Burnham takes office as the UK’s new Prime Minister, raising expectations for a reset in the Government’s economic approach.

The Littledown Family Fun Day returns to Bournemouth on Sunday, July 26, promising a free day of activities and immersive experiences for all ages.

Land managers from across Dorset recently benefited from a day’s fire training, to enhance their knowledge around the impact of field and heath fires.

STARS Dorset has launched Interstellar Dorset Limited to deliver professional development and training to those working with victims of abuse.

Derek Radley has been appointed as the new president of Wimborne Rotary, taking over from outgoing president Brian Dryden

Come and join Nick Cope for a brand-new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more, at Lighthouse Poole on October 10.

To help aspiring entrepreneurs turn ambitions into action, Poole-based business firm Evolve is bringing back its Ignite start-up programme this September

70 free attractions and activities are included with every ticket to this year’s New Forest and Hampshire County Show, taking place from July 28 to July 30

Piff the Magic Dragon and Penn Jillette, together with Mr Piffles the chihuahua, will appear at Bournemouth Pavilion on September 10.

A Dorset nursery has been named one of the top 20 in the South West and is celebrating a long-serving member of staff.

Paul Payne was presented with a special plaque by Forest Holme Hospice in recognition of his fundraising efforts through an annual community fundraising event.

Steele Raymond has appointed Helen Cort, a highly experienced family lawyer, as partner, taking the team to eight lawyers and fifteen people in total.

Trethowans has relocated its Bournemouth office from Oxford Road to a new 9,000 sq ft space on the second floor of the Bobby’s department store building.

Residents are being invited to make the most of the summer holidays, with a packed programme taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

RIDE, a 20-minute performance created by Zoielogic Dance Company, toured five BCP schools in partnership with Pavilion Dance South West.

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed Andy Burnham's new commitment to end long-term rough sleeping, backed by an additional £340 million investment.

A man has reportedly been committing acts of "outraging public decency" in the naturist section of Studland beach and Police are appealing for information.

A celebration of archaeology is set to spark curiosity and exploration across the South West.

Purbeck Film Festival returns for its 30th year from August 15 with open-air screenings across Purbeck's most extraordinary locations.

The 'Roads to Rail' steam rally from Swanage Railway will take place from June 26 to June 28 near Norden station and Purbeck Park

More than 40 pre-1957 Citroën vehicles visited Purbeck Mining Museum in Norden as part of the three-day Jurassic Coast Rally.

Helen Goldsack, chief executive of Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck, has retired after 27 years with the organisation.

For the first time in 80 years, Purbeck will welcome the return of the Famous Five through a collaboration between the National Trust and Blyton Books.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has been selected as Charity of the Year by Isle of Purbeck Golf Club’s Seniors Captain, Stuart Hopkins.