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Where you can park for free across Dorset for Christmas shopping
Free parking is being offered in car parks across Dorset in the run-up to Christmas.
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after a collision with a car in Christchurch.
Major upgrades to play areas underway in BCP
Major upgrades to play areas are underway with plans for carry on improving facilities in 2026.
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New Christmas fayre to be hosted at Christchurch church
A visit to Santa's grotto sees children listen to a story read by Father Christmas himself and receive a special gift.
Is Cloudflare down? Users report error 500 in second outage within months
Is Cloudflare down? Users have reported an error 500 issue as software goes down for second time within months
LinkedIn users unable to access site after Cloudflare 500 internal server error
LinkedIn users are reporting they are unable to access the site after an issue with Cloudflare in what appears to be another internet outage.
Santa to join farm's first-ever Christmas Market this weekend
A special visitor will be dropping in to Bere Marsh Farm next month as part of the Countryside Regeneration Trust's first-ever Christmas Farmers’ Market.
PICTURES: Stargazers treated to supermoon over Dorset skies
Stargazers across Dorset were treated to a supermoon last night
Man found dead at beachfront car park
A MAN was pronounced dead at the scene after being found unresponsive at car park in Bournemouth.
Pub 'dehumanised' disabled woman after demanding she leave
A family say they were left “dehumanised” after being ordered to leave a Southampton pub because of an assistance dog.
LIVE: Road partially blocked after collision involving motorbike and car
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Body found after search for missing Bournemouth man
A BODY has been located of a missing man in Bournemouth.
Bournemouth and Poole secondary schools named among best in the south west
Schools in Bournemouth, Poole and Ringwood were named among the best in the south west region for 2026 according to the Sunday Times
Two-thirds of people fear for children's safety at Christmas
NSPCC survey finds over two-thirds in south west fear increased child abuse and domestic violence at Christmas. Childline offers 24/7 support to youth.
More than £1 million to be shared between local community projects
New Forest District Council allocates over £1m Community Infrastructure Levy funding to boost local projects, transport links, and community facilities in 2024.
MP welcomes reforms to 'better protect rape victims'
Research by the victims' commissioner found that nearly 60 per cent of victims in 2024 believed they could not get justice.
Bovington school raised more than £1,000 for Movember
Harbour School Dorset staff raise £1,226 for Movember, supporting men’s mental health. Bovington SEND school ranks 93rd in UK Movember Schools Challenge.
Major finance seminar to take place at Vitality Stadium
Saffery hosts a finance leaders’ seminar at AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium on 22 January, covering FRS 102, corporate tax, VAT, payrolling, and CPD.
Charity aims to battle loneliness and isolation this Christmas
"No one should feel alone at this time of year and sharing a meal made with care and kindness can make all the difference."
Work on first phase of Milford on Sea seawall project finished
New Forest District Council completes first phase of Milford on Sea seawall repairs, placing 1,300 tonnes of rock armour to protect against winter storms.