DEVELOPERS of the resurrected Bobby’s department store in Bournemouth have announced the first group of retailers to trade in the store when it opens next month.

A RECORD number of patients were waiting for routine treatment at University Hospitals Dorset Trust in June, figures show.

A NEW planning application has been submitted for a “continuing care community” at the Wimborne Market site.

Scammers are duping night-time revellers in Bournemouth through the sale of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, cannisters. Police have urged people to remain vigilant.

SCOTT Parker remains hopeful of adding to his Cherries squad ahead of tomorrow's 11pm deadline.

PLANS to turn a former New Forest cinema into flats are edging closer, while campaigners admit that "not a lot is happening" with their efforts.

WIMBORNE’S Rising Sun pub has been granted an extension to the area of its grounds it can use for drink sales.

A JET skier received critical care after suffering “serious injuries” following an incident in Poole Harbour on Sunday.

Ten of the latest cases in Poole Magistrates' Court, including drink drivers, drug drivers and thieves.

THREE men were asked to leave Brownsea Island after they were caught with bedding and lighting a fire.

The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

THERE are so many unusual but cool things around Dorset.

Emergency services are responding to a fire at Parley Common, Ferndown, with dozens of firefighters on the scene.

WITH less than two weeks to go until the Race for Life, Cancer Research is encouraging people across the area to sign up and enter.

BOURNEMOUTH Airport is celebrating its 80th birthday this month having begun life as an RAF base in August 1941.

A CHURCH that has served its community for more than 100 years faces closure due to the Covid pandemic and a bad case of rust.

A multi-agency operation was launched to search for a missing person on the Dorset coast.

YOUNG people from across the south and beyond are “living their best life” as thousands attend the annual Bournemouth 7s festival.

A MAN is in hospital with a bleed on the brain following a late-night fight at a pub in Christchurch.

FEWER opposite sex couples are choosing to get married in Dorset, the latest figures reveal.

JUST over half the families eligible for free food vouchers in Dorset are claiming them, figures show.

Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

Here is a list of 7 food types sure to cure your hangover.

WHEN it comes to football every boy who plays the sport dreams of representing their country and for one Bournemouth resident that dream became reality.

THE latest project from the council's housing development partnership is due to welcome residents within the next 10 months.

AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy born with a life-threatening health condition has raised £1,500 for a charity.

11-year-old Stephen Bicknell surveys the pond at Queen’s Park Golf Course which has run dry for the first time in at least 40 years during a severe drought in August 1976.

This is everything you need to know about the opening hours of the big name supermarkets this bank holiday.

A LUCKY bingo-goer in Poole scooped £50,000 in a national game jackpot.

Here is a list of 7 food types sure to cure your hangover.

REDEVELOPMENT plans for a former Bournemouth town centre cinema site have moved closer to fruition.

DANNY King proved the star both on the bike and with the rake as Poole Pirates overcame a lengthy delay due to track concerns to maintain their unbeaten home record in the SGB Championship.

CASUALTIES avoided any serious injuries following a four-vehicle crash on the A35.

PERMISSION is sought to demolish the annex building of a church built nearly 70 years ago.

INSPECTORS have been visiting eateries across Dorset and continuing to inspect their standards and food hygiene.

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MORE than 300 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

A COMMUNITY festival showcasing more than 35 nationalities returned to Boscombe this weekend with visitors enjoying a multicultural mix of food, singing and dancing.

POLICE have closed a of Wimborne Road in Winton after a woman fell in the road.

BOSS Scott Parker believes Cherries were "well worthy" of victory at Hull City, admitting it was "frustrating" to see his side forced to settle for a 0-0 draw.

HUNDREDS of people joined a peaceful protest following the death of Bournemouth boy Mehmet Altun.

A BOURNEMOUTH road will close for nearly three weeks in September to allow for electrical connection works.

THE public has been warned that firing will take place on Lulworth ranges at the latter end of next week.

A FISHERMAN who had a close run-in with the mysterious Boscombe ‘sea creature’ says he now wants to find it; but does want to see any harm come to it.

HOUSE prices increased by 1.5 per cent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in June, new figures show.

PHILIP Billing has withdrawn from the Denmark national squad due to illness.

SCOTT Parker insists Steve Cook has not suffered any injury setback, despite the centre-back missing Saturday's trip to Hull City.

A COTTAGE in a ‘popular’ Dorset village could be yours for just £125,000 when it goes under the hammer.

As Organic September approaches, Hannah Stephenson finds out about easy changes gardeners can make - from pest control to compost choices.

Here is the full list of new Disney+ content in September including TV shows, Disney originals, films and documentaries.