People have been evacuated from a holiday spot as a fire broke out on heathland amid a UK heatwave. Fire services were called to Studland Heath in Dorset on Friday afternoon after a "fast moving" ...

The BBC Local Live service for Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight will resume tomorrow at 08:00. Police in Poole have appealed for information about the vandalism of the Forest Holme Hospice ...

Sherborne has been named the best place to live in Dorset for 2025 by Muddy Stilettos, thanks to its vibrant community, culture, and historic charm.

Larcombes, Cilla & Camilla and Beaminster Books were all praised for their selection of wares from gifts to clothes. Salon on the Square is a past winner of the Muddy Stilettos Best Hair Salon & Best ...

A woman was due in court today charged with the murder of 28-year-old motorcyclist Joey Johnstone following a fatal collision in Bournemouth. Dorset Police said it received a report at approximately ...

LATEST crime statistics show Dorset remains one of the safest areas in the country after experiencing a sustained decrease in crime - however vehicle offences have risen by 20 per cent. The Office for ...