Dorset

Paedophile jailed for sex abuse spanning 16 years

MP secures meeting over rail crossing plans

Council considers whether to join 'Heart of Wessex'

Women feel betrayed by broken pension promise

Sixth of seven stolen Lurcher puppies found

Five-month-long works on busy junction set to begin

'Steam and smoke' - recording town's last foundry

Big Picture: This week's images from the South

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

Tropical gardens closed over landslip fear

Cyclist seriously injured after hit-and-run

Dog helps sniff out illegal vapes and tobacco

'When you love something, you learn and you grow'

South of England weekly news quiz

Councils confirm devolution bid despite concerns

Mayor urges action to open street after cafe fire

Five-week beach closure for sea wall repairs

BBC campaign collecting hygiene items for those in need

Two stolen puppies returned as search continues

'The dog had me by the neck and pulled me backwards'

No return for pier pleasure boats after beach deaths

Snow brings disruption in Dorset and Hampshire

Overnight closures as roundabout resurfaced