THE new head of BCP Council’s children’s services apologised to families after Ofsted found the local authority department to be inadequate.

A MUM has called for signs asking people to pick up their dog poo on a popular school route.

MORE residents have expressed their disappointment at the decision to fell several trees at a popular Poole beauty spot.

A fish and chip shop in Swanage has closed its doors for good.

THE boss of Morebus has vented his frustration at the works on the A35 Upton Bypass, saying he would like “more urgency”.

SIX men have been jailed for a total of nearly 40 years for flooding cocaine into Dorset.

A MAN was followed and filmed by two people in a car before being stabbed by the passenger.

A CHINESE doctor has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a patient at a Bournemouth clinic.

A NEW permanent, outdoor 3D projector has been installed in the centre of Boscombe.

DORSET still has no areas with Covid case rates in the highest bracket on an interactive map on the government website.

THE coroner recorded a conclusion of suicide at the inquest into the death of a young man found at Hengistbury Head.

A QUARTER of schools in the BCP Council area are yet to sign up to a Government scheme to provide free period products to their pupils, figures suggest.

IF you could have a drink in a Dorset pub that no longer exists – which one would you choose?

DORSET Police has reaffirmed its pledge to crackdown on sexual violence in the county.

IKEA, Aldi Tesco are among supermarkets and retailers sharing 'do not eat' warnings with customers amid health concerns - see the full list.

WHILE we wait for Christchurch carnival to return on August 13 and 14, we have to make do with pictures of the event from 20 years ago.

Full list of content being scrapped by Netflix in March including TV shows, Netflix originals and films. 

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.

THREE goats are among the animals looking for forever homes in Dorset this week.

THIS week, we are celebrating the loving and caring side of our pets, and the owners who have helped to give them a new lease of life.

IT won't surprise most people who live in BCP area that the biggest carbon emitter in the conurbation is transport.

Further pressure has been piled on families after Ofgem announced a 54% increase in the energy price cap last week. 

RESIDENTS, visitors and businesses in Boscombe are now able to access fast free public Wi-Fi.

MORE than half of the homes in the BCP Council area have energy efficiency ratings of B and D or lower, figures reveal.

THE popular Wimborne Folk Festival is set to return after a two-year absence due to Covid.

A MAN who caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to a watersports shop in Poole.

BCP’S lead member on finance would have you believe that his budget for next year is a bold new step in local government finance.

A BAND from Bournemouth will perform a headline show at one of the town’s biggest music venues.

For those who managed to stick with their New Year's fitness resolutions, there's no better way to thank yourself than upgrading your headphones.

Suzanne Patterson recently captured this stunning sunset while on a winter paddleboard.

The luxurious blend of alcohol, double cream and red velvet cake flavours costs just £7.25.

Fans can’t get enough of Holly Willoughby’s new spring/summer interiors range at Dunelm – here are the key pieces to look out for.

Here are the best deals on the market for the new Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and Ultra deals from EE, O2, Sky Mobile and more.

If you're looking for some garden furniture inspiration or need a cosy chair for a conservatory, egg chairs are the way to go.

Theroux's latest documentary will see him travel to the United States for an investigation into the latest incarnation of the far-right

THE quality of BCP Council's children's services still have "serious and widespread" weaknesses which are leaving vulnerable children at risk of harm.

THE partner of a much-loved Bournemouth body piercing pioneer who died suddenly has described the thousands of tributes to him as “overwhelming”.

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A 'VERY limited number' of beds are currently available in hospitals and care homes across Dorset as health and social services experience 'exceptional demand' - with the impact of Covid-19 said to be adding to the seasonal pressures this winter.

PEDESTRIANS have called for greater safety measures on the A31 after incidents of drivers apparently “ignoring” those trying to pass a zebra crossing.

A MAN was found dead at the bottom of a cliff just weeks after being arrested by police.

A 21-YEAR-OLD carpenter has had more than £8,000 worth of tools stolen that he had been saving for since he was 16.

LESS than a year has passed since Todd Cantwell believed he was playing some of his best football.

Police chase drug dealer and seize cash, class B drugs and e-scooter. Read more:

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A DAY-long online awards ceremony honoured Dorset’s “resilient, creative and innovative” tourism businesses after two years of the pandemic.

THE public will have one last opportunity to buy at the famous Wimborne Market as it hosts a clearance sale this weekend.

RESTORATION work has started on an iconic landmark near Weymouth after concerns were raised it has been left in a 'sorry and dreary' state.

JEFFERSON Lerma will serve a four-match suspension following his red card against Birmingham City on Wednesday night.

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