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Search underway for missing man in Ferndown
Concerns are growing for a missing 78-year-old man last seen leaving the West Moors Road area of Ferndown overnight.
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LIVE - Cordon in place at clifftop after 'man falls from height'
A cordon is in place near Fisherman's Walk in Southbourne after reports a man 'fell from a height' while emergency services responded to a concern for welfare.
PICTURES - St Peter's School Year 11 prom at the Highcliff Marriott
Students from St Peter's School put on their finest suits and party dresses for their prom this week.
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Leading Dorset podiatrist receives prestigious lifetime achievement award
Dorset podiatrist Debbie Sharman received the Royal College of Podiatry Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honours in her profession.
Teacher struck off over attempts to access porn websites whilst supervising pupils
A former head of maths at a Dorset school has been banned from teaching after repeatedly attempting to access pornographic websites
Brits warned of number one safety risk on flights as airlines back new CAA campaign
All passengers flying this summer are being urged not to pack batteries in their checked luggage as it's the lithium batteries can cause fires.
Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
These everyday items may disappear from UK supermarkets in ingredients ban
Under new rules set out during London Climate Action Week, items containing ingredients linked to illegal rainforest destruction could be pulled from sale
Bank shuts down all new mortgage deals after 188 years from next week
Nationwide, which Clydesdale Bank earlier this year, announced the move on June 24
Man missing in Bournemouth is found, say police
A man missing in Bournemouth has been found, police have said.
Swimmers found safe after missing incident sparks major search
A major search operation was launched after two swimmers went missing on the coast.
PICTURES - Lightning flashes across skies after hottest June day on record
Lightning flashed across the skies over Dorset on Thursday night after the hottest June day on record.
Updates as heatwave enters fifth day in BCP and schools reopen
The mercury is set to hit nearly 30C this Friday after the UK experienced its hottest June night on record.
Search launched for 53-year-old last seen near Bournemouth Pier
A man last who last seen near Bournemouth beach on Thursday evening has been reported missing.
Teenage boy reported missing after being 'quite upset'
A teenage boy who has not been seen since "quite upset" on Thursday evening has been reported missing.
Nature walks raising money for Jane Goodall programme to take place this Sunday
Guided writing walks inspired by Jane Goodall will take place in the peaceful surroundings of Hengistbury Head this weekend.
Two Dorset beaches named among the best beach spots in the UK for 2026
Avon Beach in Christchurch and Fisherman's Walk Beach in Bournemouth claimed 11th and 18th place in the AA’s ranking of top 20 Blue Flag coastal spots for 2026.
Primary school in Poole recognised by DfE as national leader in SEND inclusion
Heatherlands Primary School in Poole, has been named a co-lead for inclusion bases by the Department for Education (DfE).
Woman found unresponsive on railway line named at inquest
An inquest has opened following the death of a woman who was found unresponsive on a railway line in Poole.
Town councillor resigns from Reform over ‘lack of openness and respect’
A Reform town councillor has defected to become an independent due to a lack of openness, and respect for differing views