THREE men have been charged with murder following the death of a man found in an alleyway in Bournemouth.

A MAN brutally assaulted his neighbour who owed him £20 in a lockdown attack, fracturing his eye socket, while living in a “pressure cooker” environment.

AN Argos store in Bournemouth is set to close its doors as part of a nationwide process.

WORK could finally be progressing on a new sports and leisure centre in Poole – but concerns have been raised over whether it will provide adequate facilities.

POLICE say they are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a missing elderly man in Poole who can become easily confused.

A RESIDENT has accused BCP Council of having “no empathy” after large tree branches were left unmoved after “smashing” into headstones.

Pictures: Inside 'The Manor House' on the market for £1,425,000. Read more:

THE first few months of the calendar see local authorities meet to set council tax levels for upcoming financial years.

AN INDEPENDENT vintage shop has seen its popularity increase as demand for sustainable fashion continues to grow.

A FIRE which led to the evacuation of a hotel in Sandbanks saw flames travel between the first and second floor.

A NEW application for housing on the site of a former Wimborne Minster pub has been lodged with Dorset Council.

A DORSET pub which has been closed for four years is to be converted into a three-bed home.

A MYSTERY bug is sweeping across the country with reports of dogs falling ill with symptoms of sickness and diarrhoea.

BLACKBURN Rovers are "plotting a late move" for Peterborough United forward Siriki Dembele, according to a report by Football Insider.

RINGWOOD Police have reported two youths for driving off road bikes illegally.

Here are some of the highlights you can look for in Aldi and Lidl stores from Sunday, January 30

COVID may have reduced reported youth offending rates across Dorset – with officials now expecting to see a rise in 2022-23.

Details on 10 offenders who have been sentenced recently at Poole Magistrates' Court.

The Travel Bournemouth Airport Holiday & Cruise Show takes place on Wednesday 2nd February from 10am to 2pm at Bournemouth Airport.

RESEARCH conducted in Bournemouth suggests motorcycle collisions could be caused by riders and car drivers seeing different things.

A major revamp of the Highway Code to boost protection for cyclists and pedestrians comes into force on Saturday amid concern that millions of drivers are unaware of the changes.

Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

Despite the excitement of a new house, moving into a new home can be one of the most stressful tasks you can do.

There are five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures, and questions range from common knowledge to very niche. 

"Left a bit, now right a bit, OK, straighten her up".

If romance is in the air this February 14, whisk your Valentine away on a luxury overnight stay at one of these top 10 hotels for romance, according to Tripadvisor- how to book.

SOLAR panels will be installed on almost an acre of the prison grounds at Guy’s Marsh – enough to provide energy for the majority of the jail’s daytime use.

As nesting season approaches, many of us will be buying or building nestboxes to put up in our gardens, to encourage birds to set up home there.

Morrisons has revealed a meal deal for two just in time for Valentine’s Day.

If you've been meaning to dig out old 33s from your attic or invest in a brand-new turntable, here's some record players you might like.

If romance is in the air this February 14, whisk your Valentine away on a luxury overnight stay at one of these top 10 hotels for romance, according to Tripadvisor- how to book.

This characterful detached home boasts seven bedrooms and a sun terrace. See inside.

A MAN who was sitting in his car when a brick was put through the window, has been taken to hospital.

A FATHER has said his family are in a “living hell” as anti-social behaviour and violent crime increases on their doorstep.

CHERRIES have been sent into a frantic late search for a goalkeeper, after Orjan Nyland suffered an injury.

BOSS Scott Parker insists Cherries are “edging a little bit closer” on a “couple of things” as the clock ticks down to the end of the January transfer window.

AN EARLY Philip Billing header proved to be enough to heap more misery on rock-bottom Barnsley, as Cherries got back to winning ways at Oakwell.

THE chief constable of Dorset Police has commissioned a full review of the force's handling of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault of a schoolgirl.

A DEMOLITION crew have been working to dismantle The Sloop pub in Poole to make way for flats.

SHOPPERS have voiced their dismay at the news that Bournemouth’s last department store is to close.

BRINGING sauna culture to the south coast, one couple's Finnish sauna has taken Sandbanks by storm.

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Tony Mowbray admits Joe Rothwell has "expressed a desire" to talk to other clubs, amid reported interest from Cherries.

BOSS Scott Parker insisted there “may be a possibility” loanee Morgan Rogers would be moved on from Cherries before the end of the January transfer window.

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a collision outside a hotel in Sandbanks.

A CAR was found abandoned on a "dangerous" bend in the New Forest.

A CLIMBER was airlifted to hospital after sustaining a “nasty” fractured ankle at a Purbeck beauty spot.

FLOWERS have been left in a Bournemouth alleyway at the centre of a murder investigation.

COUNCIL chiefs are “in discussions” with Barclays about what happens to the bank’s landmark Poole building when staff are moved out this year.

SCOTT Parker was pleased to see Cherries battle through tough conditions to grind out a 1-0 win at Barnsley – saying the length of the pitch at Oakwell was a big factor in the contest.

BEN Pearson praised Cherries for producing a "dogged performance" to defeat Barnsley, adding: "Watching it from the stands you don’t realise how bad the pitch actually was."