Bournemouth Air Festival got underway on 31 August and has a packed programme of events on land, at sea and in the air until 3 September, so head down to Bournemouth for a show-stopper of a festival.
With the end of the school summer holidays just around the corner, local artists, designers and makers have been busily finishing off submissions to be considered for the upcoming Marshwood Arts Awards exhibition in Bridport.
Celebrating the best of rural life and attracting more than 60,000 people each year, the Dorset County Show, which began in 1840, will take place this weekend from Saturday 2 September to Sunday 3 September at the Dorchester Showground.
More than 140 species of birds, bees, butterflies and bugs were recorded at the recent Knoll Gardens Foundation annual Garden Wildlife Survey.
The countdown is on for the annual Dorset Historic Churches Trust Ride + Stride event on 9 September.
Detectives from Dorset Police who are investigating an alleged assault in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.
Charlton Down Cricket Club have received the Dorset Funeral Plan Team of the Month award after securing promotion.
A total of 38 people have been convicted of drink driving related offences during June by Dorset Police as part of a summer crackdown.
Chairman of Hoburne Ltd, Rosie Kennar took part in a 300ft abseil down the Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on 25 August to raise funds for charity.
The BSO’s participation team successfully completed a 12-mile Tough Mudder obstacle course and raised over £1,500 for the BSO’s work with people living with dementia in acute hospital care.