THE trial period for e-scooters in Bournemouth and Poole has been extended until next year.

THE man who died after falling down the stairs in a Bournemouth pub has been described as a “loving husband, son, dad, uncle and stepdad”.

DRUG taking, public drinking and abusive behaviour are everyday events for Ashley Road residents in Poole – according to some local councillors.

SCOTT Parker says he feels “grateful” to have Dominic Solanke in his squad, as the striker gears up for his 100th game as a Cherries player.

A HOMELESS woman was left in desperation after the council refused to rehouse her with her dog.

BOURNEMOUTH West MP Conor Burns has returned to government in the Prime Minister's dramatic cabinet shake-up.

TRANSPORT operators across the country are facing staff shortages and the lack of drivers is impacting bus services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, businesses claim.

IT’S spend, spend, spend at Conservative controlled BCP Council – although an extra £5 million for climate change has been turned down.

A “MILESTONE” development, costing more than £8 million, has been approved in Ringwood and could sustain up to 200 jobs.

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A NUMBER of road closures and diversions will be in place ahead of two festivals taking place on the same weekend in Dorset

THE EVENTS and tournament director at West Hants Tennis Club has praised US Open winner Emma Raducanu, having watched her play in Bournemouth at a young age.

SCOTT Parker is looking to make more happy memories at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Coronavirus rules are set to see changes for travelling, making it cheaper and more straightforward for those who are double-jabbed.

A MYSTERY man from Dorset has scooped one million pounds after winning big in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw.

CONCERNED parents of sixth form students attending an East Dorset school say their children have not been provided with any transport arrangements for the new term.

THE penultimate weekend of September is set to be a busy one with plenty of events taking place all around Dorset.

DORSET health services are “awaiting final guidance” from national NHS teams ahead of a proposed Covid-19 vaccination programme for 12 to 15-year-olds.

STRUCTURAL work is set to begin on the new Durley Environmental Innovation Hub’s main building later this month.

The E4 show Married at First Sight is looking for singles to apply for its next series.

BCP council leader Drew Mellor has defended the authority’s latest anti-litter campaign which suggests a four-letter word, encouraging people to clean up after themselves.

BEAUTY and the Beast is the Christmas pantomime coming to the Lighthouse this festive season.

The building of Tuckton Bridge in 1882 connected Christchurch with Bournemouth and was later replaced with a concrete structure that could support the weight of trains.

AT least six foster carers are expected to be compensated after missing out on payments they were legally entitled to.

TWO-year-old Cooper Mathers competed in the Balance Bike World Championship at the Malvern Classic Bike festival.

A DORSET charity is appealing to the public for volunteers to host homeless young people for up to three nights.

HUNDREDS more homes across Dorset have been improved through a government scheme to help tackle climate change and fuel poverty, the latest figures show.

The Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership's 'Dorset Gateway' hub, has launched a new support package for small and medium businesses in the BCP Council area.

A WAREHAM cinema will welcome the stars and director of an award-winning film at a special weekend screening.

The Lulworth Estate has had a long-standing tradition of holding equestrian events, pictured here is a carriage driving competitor at the 1990 Lulworth Castle National Carriage Driving event showing the castle in the background still under restoratio...

FURTHER discussions will be held before a proposed cycle lane – which has met with stern opposition from residents and business owners – is installed in Christchurch.

THE image of the man who stole a German Shepherd puppy from Poole Quay has been released by police.

SCOTT Parker is confident teenager Harvey Elliott will "be back stronger" after suffering an horrific injury last weekend.

POLICE closed the road in Bournemouth on Thursday night, following a medical episode. 

OFFICERS have confirmed that a teenage boy who went missing in Bournemouth has been located.

THE CEO of Dorset-based energy supplier Utility Point has issued a statement after the company ceased trading.

STAFF were “moved to tears” as the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) Covid vaccination site closed its doors to the sound of music after nine months.

THE Red Arrows took to the skies over Dorset only a matter of weeks ago for the Bournemouth Air Festival, but today, Thursday September 16, they return.

A MAN from Bournemouth has said he “froze” after nearly eating a live caterpillar in a Tesco sandwich.

GREENPEACE’S ship the Rainbow Warrior has been spotted moored up in Poole Harbour.

LEIF Davis is back in contention for this weekend's trip to Cardiff City, after recovering from a hamstring problem.

A DATE has been set for a legal challenge from a group of Poole residents over the use and accessibility Keyhole Bridge.

NEW road layouts will be put in place at Royal Bournemouth Hospital next week as work continued on the hospital’s major development.

A GROUP of residents in Bournemouth say they have been left “angered, upset and betrayed” after being deprived of access to a wooded area backing onto their homes.

It's the familiar little blue bridge that crosses the River Stour.

BCP COUNCIL has outlined its five-year housing plan which will see it spend £44.7 million building 1,000 new homes and buying 250 accommodation units to house the homeless.

PROPOSALS to create ‘play streets’ in the BCP Council area have been rejected as they do not fit the council's priorities for transport.

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MERLEY Cobham Sports preserved their perfect start with a 5-0 thumping of previously unbeaten Hamworthy Recreation in the Dorset Premier League.

FEWER than 250 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.