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A teenage motorcyclist who died in a collision with a lorry "had his whole future ahead of him", his family has said.Zebedee Watson, from north Dorset, died at the scene following the crash involving a DAF truck at the Safety Drive roundabout in Poole on 28 November.In a statement issued through Dorset Police, his family said his "warmth, kindness, and spirit" touched everyone.Dorset Police has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.In the statement,…

Fatboy Slim is to headline Camp Bestival next summer in an all-day takeover of the festival's Castle Stage.The DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, will host Fatboy Slim and Friends - a day of non-stop music featuring special guests on the final day of the four-day family festival in Dorset.The 2026 event, which runs from 30 July to 2 August at Lulworth Castle, will have a seaside theme, with attendees encouraged to dress up.Cook said: "I'll be…

A rare 15th Century painting depicting five miracles of Christ has been sold for more than £5.6m at auction.The triptych has survived through religious purges and political upheaval for more than 500 years in the Almshouse chapel in Sherborne, Dorset.The sale on Wednesday evening exceeded initial valuations by Sotheby's who estimated it could fetch £3.5m.Dorset Museum had hoped it could appeal to the Arts Council for a temporary export deferral to allow it more time to raise the…

Arrangements for three new town councils set to be launched from April in Dorset have been set out.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said the authorities will be able to maintain amenities like parks, playgrounds and community centres, as well as improve services like street cleaning.The council said Broadstone Town Council would cost residents living in a Band D property an estimated £60.41 a year, while Poole's town council would cost £32.59 a year. Band D Bournemouth residents…

Oak PhotographyThe festival takes place on the clifftop at HighcliffePlans to extend a music festival from one to three days have been scaled back following objections.Stir Events is applying to alter its licence for Cliff Top Music Festival in Highcliffe, Dorset, which has been taking place since 2023.Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council was among those objecting, citing concerns such as noise, antisocial behaviour and transport issues.Stir Events, a community interest company, said it was "listening and responding" and…

Sam TuckerSam Tucker's eldest daughter Molly was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was two years oldA mother has called for earlier diagnosis of paediatric brain tumours after the death of her six-year-old daughter. Sam Tucker, originally from Bristol, believes "opportunities were missed" when her daughter Molly was diagnosed with a large mass. She later died in 2017 when the family were living in Dorset.Ms Tucker who, along with other bereaved mothers, delivered a study to health…