FOUR areas across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were showing as coronavirus ‘hotspots’ according to government data.

MANY parts of the country have seen snow in recent weeks - but Dorset is still yet to see any.

SANDBANKS Ferry Company boss Mike Kean has been questioned during the inquiry into the proposed toll increases for the Poole Harbour crossing.

NEW planning rules meaning town centre developments across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole no longer need to provide car parking have been adopted.

Seven men, including two who have already appeared in court, are to face no further criminal action in connection with a suspected hijacking of the oil tanker Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight on October 25, according to Hampshire Police.

GANG members who stripped lead from church roofs - including one in Dorset - have been jailed for a combined total of more than 20 years.

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COASTGUARD carried out searches late on Thursday night following reports of a red flare sighting near Highcliffe.

The scam comes in the form of a text message, asking for details claiming that the recipient can claim money from a fictional government grant.

THE pandemic lockdown contributed to the death of a Jehovah's Witness who was forced to shield, an inquest has heard.

Some found it charming and others thought it creepy, but all those who saw it will never forget it.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman described as "unique" and as a "champion of the NHS" who died on Christmas Day.

PROVISIONS have been made across Dorset to enable NHS workers and care home staff to park for free throughout the lockdown.

BOSCOMBE has been named one of the worst places to live in the UK.

How many crimes were reported on your road in Bournemouth this November?

All travellers to England and Scotland from international destinations will have to test negative for coronavirus before they can enter the country, it has been announced.

AN ALPACA had to be put down in the New Forest after being attacked by a dog.

THOUSANDS of people have commented on proposals to introduce wheelie bins in the New Forest.

The counter features a wide range of products, including vegan alternatives to meat, cheeses, cooking sauces and ready-to-eat meal kits.

THE sky literally was the limit when Stuart Armstrong proposed to his partner Amber following a 15,000 foot jump from a plane.

FIRE breaks out at Indian restaurant kitchen

A TRIO of entrepreneurs have boosted their fundraising total for a mental health charity to more than £80,000.