A MAN fled from police who had boxed him in before smashing into an electricity pole and then running from the scene.

SOME areas of Dorset are still reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases according to the latest data.

THE Dorset firm behind some of the world’s favourite visitor attractions has said it is “confident” about the future despite a pre-tax loss of £648million loss in the year the pandemic struck.

THE OWNER of an independent clothing shop in Bournemouth has slammed the council for pedestrianising the town centre ahead of the closure of one of his stores.

- Second day of queues expected petrol stations are building across Bournemouth and Dorset

POLICE, ambulance and the fire service were called to Christchurch following a collision on Fountain Way.

Fancy yourself as Dorset’s answer to Peggy Mitchell? If so, here’s your chance.

FOLLOWING several delays and a pandemic postponing its release James Bond is back in No Time To Die.

Food allergies and incorrect packaging are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

A mesmerising show celebrating life and light paraded through the streets of Weymouth last night – with a second instalment of the spectacular show returning tonight.

A BOURNEMOUTH musician who had a double lung transplant three years ago is to take to the stage at Christchurch’s Regent Centre next month.

A GROUP of the UK’s rarest lizard – the sand lizard - have been released back into the wild in Dorset.

From health and beauty to Home technology, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this weekend. 

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AN 81-year-old man is set to take part in Bournemouth Race For Life this weekend after battling cancer.

The stamp duty holiday may be ending, but there’s still another route to free cash for first-time buyers – if you’re the right age at least.

SEXUALLY transmitted infection rates plunged in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, figures suggest.

A THREE-day army defence and security event has been hosted at a “state of the art” facility at the Dorset Innovation Park.

PEOPLE across Dorset are being urged to 'save lives' and become organ donors as 35 patients across the county remain on the waiting list for a transplant.

Marvellous array of colours of this small tortoiseshell butterfly captured beautifully by Ron Dempster during a visit to Moreton Gardens.

Queues at Dorset petrol stations are building

A BOY has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape in the sea in Bournemouth.

A JUDGE condemned the actions of a Bournemouth blackmailer for his “wicked” crime.

MOTORISTS across Dorset are being told 'there is no need to panic buy' amid concerns that there is a fuel shortage.

A MAN who was found with more £5,000 of heroin with intent to supply it has been spared jail due to the progress he’s made in weaning himself off the drug he’s been addicted to since 1995.

MOTORISTS have been urged not to panic buy fuel after hundreds of drivers queued at petrol stations across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch on Friday morning.

A PUB in Fordingbridge has announced that it will close for four days during the Christmas holiday period after an “emotionally stressful” summer.

MOTORISTS are warned that fuel stations are busy and are urged only to fill up if needed.

POLICE investigating the major fire at a derelict hotel in Bournemouth a year ago say the cause of the blaze is still unknown.

MORE than a third of public buildings inspected in Dorset and Wiltshire last year were found in breach of fire safety regulations, figures reveal.

BOSS Scott Parker described as a player “on the upward spike” star midfielder Philip Billing but insisted: “He needs to be engaged in the game constantly.”

SOME of Dorset’s most renowned chefs are set to cook up a storm as they take part in the Poole Seafood Festival this weekend.

DRIVERS are being warned of an imminent road closure which will see a route shut in both directions for several nights – with a 28.7-mile diversion route in place.

POLICE and fire services have been called to a road traffic collision in Poole.

OPENING hours at all tips in the Dorset Council area are changing, with an additional hour in the winter ang one hour less in the summer.

A CAR fire has damaged a major Hampshire road causing delays for motorists today.

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BOSS Scott Parker responded to comments over Cherries fouling players in situations and added: “This league brings aggression.”

A BICYCLE store in Ferndown was ram-raided in the early hours of Friday morning.

A MAN has been charged following reports of antisocial behaviour in Christchurch.

These are the products across the UK which have been affected by CO2 and delivery driver shortages

A SHOP worker was injured during the attempted theft of a Rolex watch which culminated in a car chase stretching from Bournemouth to Ringwood.

A Christmas toy shortage is set to increase prices and lower the quality of toys, experts have warned parents.

A BAREKNUCKLE boxer from Bournemouth is to face his “biggest match to date” as he prepares for a challenging fight in Moscow tonight.

SEVEN years ago when a former member of the armed forces set up Wimborne Boxing Club it was his dream to have people from his classes compete at national level.

AN ELDERLY man from Poole had his Rolex stolen during a distraction theft earlier this week.

COMPLAINTS about BCP Council are likely to remain a mystery for at least a year because the authority has no central method of measuring them.

The third dose offers longer-term protection against getting ill from COVID-19.

A NEW shop in Brockenhurst that overcame numerous challenges, after opening on the second day of national lockdown, has scooped a top retail award.

BOSS Scott Parker insists he does not see as a negative new signing Jamal Lowe's lack of game-time so far, insisting: "He can just sit back and take his time."