IT'S time for take-off. The Bournemouth Air Festival returns today for the first time in two years.

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A JUDGE slammed a drink and drug driver for his “absolute poppycock” story that he was not at the wheel of a car when it entered a ditch and crashed into a tree.

PLANS to rejuvenate Southbourne Beach with “luxury” beach lodges and a brand-new restaurant will be put on display for the public.

A SPEED camera was deliberately set alight in a "reckless" act causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

In his speech he urged Boris Johnson’s government and other governments around the world to do all they can to vaccinate poorer countries.

EXCITEMENT is building ahead of the return of the Bournemouth Air Festival.

A MAN who has had his prison sentence extended for using a mobile phone while in custody claimed he used it to speak to his terminally ill grandfather and the mother of his newborn baby.

THE owner of the vegan café who was ordered to remove his wall mural over claims of ‘misinformation’, is saving to buy a new one.

PLANS for a nine-storey block of 46 flats in Wharfdale Road would "stick out like a sore thumb" according to a heritage organisation.

THE family of a 17-year-old who was killed in a motocross crash have set up a fundraising page in his memory.

THE Bournemouth Air Festival will be taking off tomorrow for the first time in two years and it's looking like the rain will hold off.

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FORMER Cherries star Shaun MacDonald has retired from professional football.

CHERRIES have seen a number of their international stars withdraw from duty at the last-minute due to injury and illness, including the likes of Philip Billing, David Brooks and Mark Travers.

The issues began on Wednesday night with more than 2,000 users reporting issues.

The World Health Organisation has declared the ‘Mu’ strain of Covid-19 a ‘Variant of Concern’.

The new collectable will feature Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.

EMPLOYMENT rates in Dorset are closing in on pre-pandemic levels, the latest figures show. READ MORE:

A TEAM of mixed amateur rowers have set a brand-new world record by rowing non-stop around Britain.

ONLINE grooming offences have increased by nearly 70 per cent across Dorset in the last three years. READ MORE:

Summer fireworks finale TONIGHT at Poole Quay. READ MORE:

BCP Council has said it is “working tremendously hard” to address food insecurity issues in light of a report which concluded the region ranked the third highest in the country for people struggling to afford food.

It was 49 years ago to the very day when the creator of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit died at the age of 81.

CHERRIES' stars are off on international duty for the next week or so – including one of their deadline day signings.A number of players were called up to international duty but have since pulled out due to injury/illness, including David Brooks, P...

YOUNG PEOPLE can enjoy a variety of airborne spectacles and receive apprenticeship advice at this year's Bournemouth Air Festival.

STAFF at Bournemouth business Amigo Loans collected 1,500 donations for their local foodbank in just one week.

A DEVELOPER has accused critics of adopting a “negative and ageist” attitude to plans to replace a Hampshire police station with 32 retirement apartments.

BOURNEMOUTH Air Festival will be a “massive boost” for the local economy, it is claimed, with more than 20 businesses supporting and sponsoring the event.

A moment of contemplation or more likely eyeing up his next prey, this juvenile kestrel was beautifully captured by Echo Camera Club member Alexa Pereira at Stanpit Marsh, Christchurch.

A DRINK and drug driver who caused a serious injury collision has been jailed for two years.

A BUSY section of road is set to be shut for approximately seven weeks from September 27 as essential gas works take place.

TWO teenagers were reportedly assaulted and threatened by three men during a robbery in Bournemouth town centre yesterday afternoon.

RESIDENTS in Bournemouth have expressed concern over plans for a new car park to be built along the Stour Valley corridor.

A MERCEDES has been seized in rural Dorset after reportedly been linked to rural crimes and motoring offences.

OFFICERS continuing to search for a missing Bournemouth man are renewing their appeal for help from the public.

THE new list of upcoming storm names has been released, after more than 10,000 suggestions from the UK public.

A FATHER has paid tribute to his 17-year-old 'son, best friend and hero' who died in a motocross accident.

STEFAN Nielsen was taken to hospital after crashing out of Poole Pirates' meeting at Birmingham Brummies this evening.

CHERRIES legend Tommy Elphick has returned to the club, taking a role on the coaching staff.

THE Belgian Air Force A109 Display Team - 'Razzle Blades' won’t be attending the Bournemouth Air Festival.

OPPOSITION is stacking up over a shopping and apartment complex proposed for a site in Poole.

A BAKERY has introduced a new ‘pay-it-forward’ scheme to “brighten up people’s days” across the conurbation.

FEWER than 350 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

NEW Cherries forward Jamal Lowe has a remarkable fitness record having only missed five league games in the last four seasons, but insists “it’s quite a lucky statistic.”

A MAN was punched in the face before being bereft of his wallet during a robbery in Bournemouth over the weekend.

A POLICE probe has been launched after a man in his 50s was struck with a metal pole during a night attack.

CHERRIES' deadline-day recruit Ryan Christie revealed the club tried to sign many years ago.

JAMAL Lowe has explained how he fielded multiple phone calls sat at home and was anxious about whether his Cherries move would materialise, admitting: “To finally be here in Bournemouth is surreal.”

CHERRIES’ fans were treated to a deadline day of drama with two top-drawer incomings.