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Latest news stories for Dorset, data supplied from bbc.co.uk. Links open in a new window on the BBC News website.

MP calls for fairer police funding

South Dorset MP Richard Drax calls for a "fairer deal" on funding for Dorset police during a debate in Westminster.
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:05:09 GMT

Seafront site transformation begins

Work begins to transform the site of a demolished seafront cinema that was once voted one of the UK's most hated buildings.
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:54:59 GMT

China's Wanda to buy UK yacht maker

Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese property developer, says it will spend £1bn ($1.6bn) to buy a Poole-based yacht maker and property in London.
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:43:06 GMT

Man charged over indecent images

A senior council education officer in Bournemouth appears in court charged with 17 counts of making indecent images of children.
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:20:50 GMT

Man held in Southbourne murder probe

A 26-year-old-man is arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found at a flat in Dorset.
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:19:57 GMT

Guardian angels of the party people

Street pastor team marks 500th patrol
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:10:41 GMT

Birdsong phone apps 'harming' birds

Are apps stopping birds feeding their young?
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:40:45 GMT

Ward urges Cherries consistency

New Bournemouth signing Elliott Ward urges his new team mates to adapt to life in the Championship quickly.
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:54:56 GMT

Bournemouth sign defender Ward

Bournemouth sign former Norwich City defender Elliott Ward as they prepare for the Championship season.
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:21:10 GMT

Redknapp starts against Sheff Wed

Harry Redknapp's QPR kick off their Championship season at home to Sheffield Wednesday, while Wigan travel to Barnsley.
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:54:40 GMT

Hughes relishing new Cherries season

Bournemouth midfielder Richard Hughes is looking forward to the new season more than any other of his career so far.
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:52:28 GMT

Ritchie excited by Pompey cup draw

Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie calls being drawn against Portsmouth in the League Cup "unbelievable".
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:19:12 GMT

QPR to meet Exeter in League Cup

The draw for the first round of the Capital One Cup is made, with QPR’s trip to League Two Exeter the pick of the 35 ties.
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:20:44 GMT

Hall delight at ladies' amateur title

Dorset's Georgia Hall wins the 2013 ladies' British amateur championship at windswept Machynys Peninsula in South Wales.
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:46:04 GMT

Poole speedway boss attacked by dog

Poole Pirates team manager Neil Middleditch is in hospital after being attacked by a dog.
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:59:30 GMT

VIDEO: MP calls for fairer police funding

South Dorset's MP has appealed to the government for a fairer share of funding for policing in the county.
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:47 GMT

VIDEO: Jurassic Coast national park call

Campaigners have put forward the idea of a national park to stretch along the Jurassic Coast from Exmouth in Devon to Poole in Dorset.
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:09:56 GMT

VIDEO: Bernard Gribble exhibition opens

A new exhibition of the art of Bernard Gribble has opened at Poole Museum.
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:33:56 GMT

VIDEO: Vet on mission to defeat rabies

A Dorset vet has raised £1.6m to vaccinate millions of dogs in India to help prevent the spread of rabies.
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:29:09 GMT