A “RECKLESS” wrestler who “saw red” in a staged fight and kicked his opponent in the face while “children were crying at what they were seeing”, has been jailed.

A TEN-STOREY office block in Bournemouth can be converted into 158 flats after the proposal was green lit by BCP Council.

AN AWARD-winning restaurateur has joined forces with the landlord of a 17th century watering hole in a bid to turn it into a gastro pub and country store.

THE sight of a police cordon and crime scene investigators donning white suits to examine the area has become a staple feature in reports for many years.

A NEWLY qualified solicitor “blinded by panic” lied about sending an email containing personal data to the wrong person.

GROUPS of people climbed over a cliff top safety fence to sunbathe.

PUPILS and staff at a secondary school will have to self-isolate over Easter after a positive case of coronavirus was identified.

POLICE tackling dangerous parking in the New Forest have urged motorists to act responsibly over the Easter weekend.

POLICE are investigating reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage at a new play park in north Dorset.

A THIRD day of sunshine is expected to arrive in Dorset today following soaring temperatures on Tuesday.

EMERGENCY services were called to Boscombe after a man collapsed in a park.

A “WELL-LOVED” Audi Quattro is expected to sell for £25,000 when it goes under the hammer at auction.

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Here's everything you need to know about what you CAN do this weekend.

THE UK’S only Dog Surfing Championships held on the beach is to return to the BCP area this year with its third and biggest event yet.

DORSET POLICE are working with DocBike and Dorset Road Safe Partnership to launch a campaign seeking to buck the trend in springtime biker fatalities.

THIEVES smashed hinges to steal an Ifor Williams trailer from Corfe Castle.

A MAN who burgled a Bournemouth town centre burger restaurant has been order to carry out unpaid work by the courts.

POLICE have issued a warning after reports of people receiving messages from Instagram about copyright infringement.

A WIMBORNE bricklayer has lost over 15 stone in under two years after joining his local Slimming World group in September 2019.

Research found that there were 1,467,962 instances of fraud between 2018-2020 with a 12% rise in 2020.

AS lockdown forced many of us to spend more time at home, many people turned their attention to their gardens. We would like to see your glorious gardens

A PEDESTRIAN in his 70s has died almost a month after a collision with a motorbike in Poole.

PLANS to spend £4.3 million on an area in Dorset at risk of landslips is set to be discussed by Dorset Council's Cabinet next month.

As the majority of Brits will enjoy a four-day weekend starting with Good Friday on April 2 UK supermarkets have moved to update shoppers.

“Put that light out.”

The Vamps’ star James McVey is raising money and awareness for local children’s hospice Julia’s House with their virtual 7 Wonders fitness challenge.

RECENTLY a number of people have told me that they do not intend to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

SOME findings from the Dorset climate change survey are being questioned by campaigners – alleging that one question over zero carbon target dates was asked in two different ways.

The last-minute Easter deliveries are perfect for anyone unable to gift eggs in-person.

IT was a fun-filled day of amusement and activities as dozens of youngsters got to enjoy a free play day.

FRIENDS of a Bournemouth resident have been taking part in sponsored activities to help fly her out to Mexico for life-changing surgery.

Dorset man with stage 3 cancer walking Purbecks for hospice charity

The plan, developed by leading nutritionist Lily Soutter, has been designed to cost the same value of a National Free School Meal Plan.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launch bravery testing challenge events

Do you remember the shopping precinct on Wimborne Road, Kinson?

I WAS interested to read your article relaying the good news that additional funding has been received to continue the development of the Bournemouth BeachCheck app.

HUNDREDS of freshly-cooked meals will continue to provided to pensioners thanks to a partnership between Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council.

CHRISTCHURCH and District Arts (CADArts) have announced that the Hayloft Art Gallery is to reopen on Friday April 16 following the relaxation of the Covid-19 lockdown rules.

WHEN bus and bike lanes make these ways of travel safer and quicker, valuable road space is freed up for remaining vehicles, especially ambulances and other emergency services.

FAST approaching my 81st natal day, and still, I think, in full possession of my faculties, I have inadvertently discovered a cheap, quick and effective way for doctors and relatives of seniors to determine their mental and physical health.

A CYCLIST is fighting for life and a driver has been arrested following a serious crash.

FILMING is underway on the new Netflix series being shot in Poole.

DORSET could see 48,000 new jobs and 8,600 new homes in the next decade under a plan to attract business and government money.