According to Sport England, more than half of five to 15 year olds are not doing the recommended amount of exercise, which impacts not only on their long term physical health, but also on mental health.
The directors and volunteers of Ferndown Community Support, have been recognised for the work they have done over the past year.
Elections for the Dorset PCC and certain wards are being held on 6 May and deadline for registering is Monday 19 April.
Despite his cancer Rowan Sutherland is determined to walk along the Purbeck Hills to raise funds for Forest Holme Hospice.
At the Dorset Chamber annual meeting, which was held virtually, Caron Khan took over as president, succeeding Liz Willingham.
Citizens Advice in Dorset has helped more than 13,500 people during the pandemic, many of whom had not sought advice before.
The collision happened at around 8.30pm on Monday 29 March on the B3081 near to the turning to Alderholt and police are seeking witnesses.
The discovery of a large-scale cannabis factory on an industrial estate in Wareham has resulted in three men being jailed.
A virtual public inquiry will be opened on 13 April to decide the appeals relating to several planning decisions regarding Guppy’s Yard.
Detectives investigating an incident where a woman was assaulted with a baseball bat in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses.