CHRISTMAS shoppers face higher prices and a shortage of products thanks to a “dire” crisis in the supply chain, it is claimed.

THE picture of the man who “battered” his long-term friend on his birthday has been released by police.

THE record for the most expensive property to be sold on Sandbanks has been broken.

BODYCOACH superstar Joe Wicks has thanked an environmental campaigner for 'saving his life' after his jet board broke down and he became stranded on rocks at a beauty spot.

A COUPLE, whose home was devastated by flooding, have said they’re “fighting” to uncover liability after council and water services offered “no guidance” ahead of floods.

A MAN who battled drug addiction for 22 years has turned his life around by opening his own furniture shop in Poole.

WORK on the former Christchurch Police Station is nearing a start date as the proposed developer expects the amended plans are due to be finalised soon.

HIGH Street pilot regeneration projects are being planned for Highcliffe, Kinson and Broadstone under BCP council proposals.

POOLE Quays Forum say they will oppose re-development plans for a High Street site.

A MISSING Christchurch woman has been found safe, police have said.

POLICE are continuing to investigate two rapes and have appealed again for people with information to come forward.

Dame Helen Mirren and comic actor Stephen Fry have been involved in publicising the event.

A MAGICAL trail, featuring enchanting illuminations and classical Christmas tunes, will illuminate the beautiful garden of Kingston Lacy this winter.

Around one in five adults in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have not taken up the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures suggest.

ARTS University Bournemouth (AUB) has officially opened its flagship on-site accommodation at its Wallisdown Campus.

The Road Haulage Association has warned that there is a shortage of around 100,000 drivers.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng admitting this week it could be a “very difficult winter” for some families.

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

THE inquest into the death of “extremely talented” motocross rider opened on Wednesday, September 22.

A NEW event decoration and planning business in Bournemouth is on a mission to make the events industry greener.

AN INTERNET provider is to create more than 100 jobs in the next 12 months as it accelerates the rollout of full fibre broadband.

Chris Hobbs of the Echo Camera Club Facebook page posted this photo of the Isle of Wight Polar Bear behind the beach huts at Mudeford taken from Stanpit Marsh.

POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman from Christchurch.

The claims come from his husband Tony after another Gogglebox cast member quit the show this week.

ADDRESSING skill shortages in Dorset is 'crucial' for the recovery of the hospitality sector says the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

A BUSY Poole road will close for seven weeks while the gas supply network is upgraded.

A WOMAN in her 20s returned home this morning to find that an intruder had locked her door from the inside and made off through her backdoor in a burglary.

A PROMINENT huntsman has denied the Hunting Office gives “coded messages” on how to break the law during his evidence in the trial of the Masters of Foxhounds Association director accused of giving advice on how to carry out illegal foxhunts.

THE meat industry is just days away from disaster after being hit with staff and supply chain shortages.

PIRATES guaranteed top spot in the SGB Championship this season after a 52-38 victory over Redcar at Wimborne Road.

This year wholesale prices have increased by 5% and 10% for Christmas trees which can take around 10 years to grow.

CCTV footage has been released after the sudden death of a New Forest man in hospital.

POLICE stopped a driver for his “erratic driving” only to find 20 wraps of heroin he was intending to sell in his car.

CALLS are being made for more affordable social housing in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

A DORSET nature reserve has been chosen as the UK's first 'super' National Nature Reserve (NNR) in order to “reverse the decline in nature”.

A WOMAN was bitten on the leg by a dog whilst waiting to cross the road in Bournemouth.

To mark Car Free Day, Beryl is offering free access and use of its pedal bikes and e-scooters across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole tomorrow.

A GREAT British Bake Off contestant from Poole took first place in the technical round in the first episode of the new series of the hit show.

KEEPER Mark Travers insisted he was “thrilled” to see good pal and former team-mate Aaron Ramsdale thriving at new club Arsenal – and is eager to join him in the Premier League next season.

EXTRA cash is likely to be pumped into improving the appearance of public spaces across the BCP council area.

CAREER criminals made up two in five serious offenders convicted in Dorset last year, figures show - suggesting many are caught up in a cycle of reoffending.

A FORMER Premier League and international footballer will appear in court next month to appeal a driving ban and conviction.

A TEENAGER from Ringwood with a neurological degenerative condition is asking people to send her a birthday card so she can remember her 16th birthday.

THREE fire crews have isolated the power to a building in Bournemouth after water was used to clean plug sockets.

CHERRIES' trip to Reading next month has been moved, in order to be televised.

MORE than 300 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest figures.

POOLE MP, Sir Robert Syms, has welcomed the injunction granted against M25 protesters, describing them as “dangerous”.

Two men have been moved on by police in Christchurch following a spate of antisocial behaviour incidents in the town centre.

Channel 4 bosses are searching for new cast members.

WHAT do you love about your high street? That question has been posed by Historic England to people in the south west as part of a nationwide survey.