The commemorative £5 crown is based on Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations of the book.

The supermarket chain has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August.

In a handwritten message, the Queen said NHS staff have carried out their work “with courage, compassion and dedication” for more than 70 years.

MORE than four years on from the Grenfell Tower fire, 22 blocks of flats within the Bournemouth conurbation are still under investigation for non-compliant cladding and fire safety.

SEVEN people from Bournemouth and Christchurch were sentenced throughout June by the courts for breaching coronavirus regulations.

ONE of Bournemouth's most popular destinations appears to be undergoing a revamp.

DORSET health care staff are due to attend a service at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the NHS 73rd birthday.

Both semi-finals will be held at Wembley, where up to 60,000 fans could be cheering on their nations. 

An update on Covid restrictions and a return to more 'freedoms' is due to be given by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today, Monday, July 5.

A DORSET pub has been refused permission for five ‘eco’ camping pods in its grounds to help offset the effects of the pandemic on its business.

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THE Southbourne Coastguard was called to help in a joint rescue with the police and Lymington CRT on Sunday night, July 4.

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Baby vaccination targets have been exceeded in Dorset but some youngsters could still be at risk of catching deadly diseases as figures show more than 20 missed their first potentially life-saving vaccines.

PROFESSOR William Penny CBE, who was instrumental in developing the black box flight recorder which improved the safety of air travel, has died at the age of 95.

OUTRAGED residents are petitioning to prevent the construction of a 60-foot 5G mast in Southbourne.

AN application of 90 homes has been lodged for the former Swanage Grammar School site off Northbrook Road.

The Prime Minister will address the nation two weeks ahead of 'Freedom Day'.

A LOCAL team of mixed amateur rowers are aiming to set a new world record next week, by rowing around Britain.

A LOCAL estate agency is warning landlords and vendors about a “highly sophisticated” scam taking place across Bournemouth.

More than 250 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole parents fail to pay child maintenance

IT is fair to say, it is one of the more unique McDonald’s branches in Dorset.

The Bourne Water Dragons has restarted its weekly sessions to help cancer survivors keep fit with dragon boating.

NEARLY 90 per cent of graduates from Arts University Bournemouth were working or studying five years later.

A BUSINESS coach is bringing back in-person support clinics alongside an online training academy and a networking platform.

WE want you to nominate your favourite café.

A POOLE man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Sturminster Marshall on Saturday.

A ‘WONDERFUL’ cottage in Dorset could be yours for £150,000 when it goes under the hammer.

A BURGLAR who stole from two hotels, a nightclub and someone’s home has been jailed.

HUNDREDS of people saddled up for the 33rd Dorset bike ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

THE chief executive of University Hospitals Dorset has thanked a range of organisations to mark the 73rd birthday of the NHS this weekend.

SINGER and presenter Fleur East kick started a national radio station’s UK Summer Staycation tour in Bournemouth.

A BOSCOMBE hotel could be demolished and replaced by a four or five storey block of 33 flats.

AS the pandemic took hold last year, there was a time when Lush boss Mark Constantine wondered how long the business could survive.

MORE than 150 coronavirus cases were recorded in Dorset over the last 24 hours, latest figures show.

EUROPE’S first innovative beach check app, developed by BCP Council following a surge of visitors last summer, is set to go national after being backed by government.

NEW boss Scott Parker is a “brilliant acquisition” for Cherries, according to former Bournemouth midfielder and current Weymouth manager Brian Stock.

FIRE crews were tasked to rescue a car in a lake near Ferndown with the driver still inside.

DORSET Marine Policing Team say they 'engaged' with 150 people on Saturday, as part of an operation to tackle antisocial behaviour in the water off Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

DETECTIVES investigating reports of an armed robbery in north Dorset have released an image of a man they would like to speak with.

FROM sunbathing to cycling, relaxing to exercising – Bournemouth’s Pleasure Gardens play a large part in the lives of the town’s residents.

DORSET Oysters have opened a brand new purification plant in Poole, purifying oysters and shellfish from Poole Harbour.

If you are looking for ideas this year with the school holidays fast approaching, this list may be of use to you.

A BEAUTY spot in Dorset has been named among the best for a picnic in the country.

DORSET star Scott Mitchell admitted you had to be on your A-game at the top level of the PDC circuit “or you get eaten up”.

A ROTARIAN from Bournemouth has been honoured by Rotary International with a Champions of Change Award.

BCP AND Dorset Councils have collaborated with the newly appointed head of safeguarding across both council areas to highlight the importance of the role.

CHERRIES have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Emiliano Marcondes on a free transfer.

BRENTFORD boss Thomas Frank tipped Emiliano Marcondes to do a “great job for his next club” before the attack-minded midfielder was snapped up by Cherries.

PART of a Dorset A-road has been closed due to a crash.