LITTER louts who left rubbish and a set of garden furniture at a Dorset nature reserve have been criticised.

A MAN feared for his life when another man pursued him with an air pistol in the early hours in Bournemouth, a court heard.

SHOPPERS returned to Bournemouth at a greater rate than almost anywhere else in the country as lockdown rules were eased last week, research suggests.

FOR nearly a month now we’ve enjoyed more freedom after the government dropped the “stay at home” message and the nation entered the second part of prime minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap.

A MYSTERIOUS round shape that is believed to be a UFO was spotted above Durley Chine beach last month.

FEARS that extending licences to allow pop-up restaurants to be established on some of the busiest parts of Bournemouth’s beaches will create access issues have been dismissed.

DORSET Police have backed a warning from Action Fraud about protecting pensions.

A CYCLIST was hurt in a collision with a car in Poole yesterday afternoon.

AN AMBER wildfire alert has been issued again for Dorset.

POLICE have warned of an ongoing series of catalytic converter thefts across Dorset.

The Covid case rate in the Dorset area has fallen - but risen slightly across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, according to the latest weekly data.

THE CO-OP is launching a campaign aimed at promoting safer use of instant barbecues in a bid to prevent fires.

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MORE pubs will reopen their doors across Dorset over the next few days.

NEARLY 100 objections have been lodged against plans for a low carbon energy recovery facility described as an “incinerator project” in Christchurch.

The Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak today with up to 18 meteors per hour expected to light up the skies.

Consumer experts have compiled a list of the 20 most sought-after degrees by employers.

POLICE hunting a woman who kneed a Tesco worker in the groin and bit him as he tried to detain her for shoplifting have released a CCTV image.

Across the UK’s millions of homes, those with at least one TV waste a staggering £432 million on unnecessary energy every year.

Morrisons is one of the UK's 'big six' supermarkets alongside Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl.

Teachers at Carter Community School in Hamworthy were delighted to welcome their students back for the Summer Term today – the first with its new name: The Cornerstone Academy.

Year 6 pupils at Durlston Court School are thrilled to have their collaborative book that was written in lockdown published.

It was many happy returns of the day as Hollie Moore gave birth to Jack Avery Hill on his grandad’s 70th birthday but a happy birthday for all these newborns.

CHARITY founder Emma Egging has completed a gruelling 33-mile ultramarathon to mark the tenth anniversary of the Jon Egging Trust (JET).

A HOLIDAY firm plans to double in size over the next 12 months ahead of an expected “travel gold rush” in the industry.

IT GRIEVES me to admit this but I have to say that I am in agreement with D Swayne over the subject of Covid ‘passports’, not because of any ‘tyranny’ but simply due to the ridiculousness and unworkability of the whole idea.

BOURNEMOUTH has been named in the top 10 places in the UK for a road trip destination, according to new research.

BARNARDO’S supports some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK and we couldn’t do it without the customers, colleagues and volunteers who support our stores.

I HOPE parents will encourage their children to take part in Royal Mail’s stamp design competition, to honour the heroes of the pandemic.

ALTHOUGH I try to keep up with local issues, I was surprised to learn in your letters page of the West Parley waste incinerator, and I suspect I am not alone.

THESE videos and pictures show the shocking extent of damage caused after a fire ripped through a Bournemouth post office.

RAMPANT Cherries recorded their seventh consecutive Championship victory in style with a 4-1 victory at Millwall.

A COACH company which was a well-known name in Dorset for generations is being liquidated following its collapse last year.

AN APP has been launched in a bid to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour as Bournemouth prepares for its busiest summer ever.

When we asked our readers to send us their photos of terrible parking in Dorset, you did not disappoint.

THERE will be a “minimal” increase in crime and anti-social behaviour created by pop-up beach restaurant plans, according to Dorset Police.

A ROAD in Bournemouth was closed this morning while emergency services dealt with a three-car crash.

MUCH-LOVED Giggi ice cream is back in Bournemouth despite its own shop closing for good.

DORSET County Hospital is carrying out an investigation over the death of former Big Brother contestant Nikki Grahame, who is understood to have been an in inpatient at the hospital.

ANOTHER Wetherspoons pub in Dorset will open its doors next week as the easing of lockdown continues.

SHOP staff at three Bournemouth businesses were left “terrified” and “petrified” when they were faced threats of being stabbed with a syringe by a robber as he demanded money from the till.

A POP-up open air venue in Bournemouth has had a makeover in light of the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Cherries head to Millwall this evening, knowing victory coupled with results elsewhere could see them confirm their play-off spot. Jonathan Woodgate's men have won six Championship games on the spin, after beating leaders Norwich at the weekend. K...

A MAN is due to appear in court in connection with an alleged assault at a Christchurch pet store.

EXACTLY ten coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours, latest figures show.