THE daughter of a man who was left with a fractured spine after a 40-foot tree crushed him during Storm Eunice has described his survival as “incredible”.

Storm Franklin is set to bring strong winds to Dorset today. Follow the latest updates.

TWO men carried out a “totally unnecessary” assault on a man outside a Bournemouth pub.

A PEST controller says demand for his services is growing 20 per cent year on year as he regularly catches huge rats measuring up to 21 inches.

A ROAD near Badbury Rings has been closed by police due to a crash.

BOSCOMBE councillor George Farquhar who called in a planning application for a £9million Travis Perkins depot off Ashley Road has been criticised for not coming to committee to make his case.

When the winds from Storm Franklin will hit Dorset on Monday following Met Office weather warning.

Dorset has seen a drop in confirmed case rates across the county.

YOUNGSTERS and officials braved windy conditions at Poole Quay on Sunday to recognise the formation of the Scout movement for the first time since 2020.

A PLANNED expansion of a Dorset prison will help protect frontline staff and clamp down on crime behind bars, the Ministry of Justice has said.

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A HUGE thank you is being sent to relatives who are playing a critical role in helping loved ones to leave hospital.

A “RING OF STEEL” security fence is to be built around Broadstone Middle School to improve security.

THE newly-appointed head of BCP Council's children's services insisted getting the department back on track was doable – but warned people had to be realistic over how long it could take.

Train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” on Monday as services are expected to be paralysed by gale-force winds.

MORE than 300 emergency calls were received by Dorset Fire Service during the peak of Storm Eunice.

Martin Lewis has urged people with regular prescriptions to get an NHS prescription prepayment certificate.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to give a press conference tomorrow, setting out his proposals for “finally giving people back their freedom”.

A LEISURE centre has applied for permission to install three new padel (CORR) courts to respond to the “growing popularity” of the sport.

TRAFFIC cops reported several vehicle collisions in the BCP region on Saturday which caused some injuries.

Christchurch is set to get another pizza restaurant.

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WORRYING statistics have found that a large majority of Dorset Police officers do not currently feel “respected” by the government.

The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK

A SUCCESSFUL charity running event along Bournemouth seafront is set to return next month with offerings for the whole family.

BJARNE Pedersen’s Farewell Meeting at Wimborne Road on March 30 will feature sides representing two title-winning clubs from the 2021 campaign.

A PLANNING project to “reimagine” Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole town centres post-pandemic is hosting a launch event.

NEW measures to deal with the climate emergency have been approved by New Forest District Council.

PUKKA Pads – the Dorset-headquartered stationery business whose products are sold around the world – saw a big rise in turnover as home workers turned to choosing their own supplies.

The Merlin sale will give customers access to top UK attractions from £9.99 per month including Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park

EVERY day there is some new ridiculous revelation from our government. It is embarrassing to see them all mount up.

A nostalgic view looking from Fisherman's Dock on Poole Quay out across the harbour towards the Quay in 1970. Now there are numerous jetties and Poole Quay Boat Haven behind. Photo: Grahame Austin Collection.

A NEW breakfast club for young professionals will hear from the co-founder of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee.

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The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

A symphonic concert celebrating 50 years of music making by multi-award winning Elton John, the singer, pianist and composer.

More misery for South Western Railway passengers today as Storm Franklin causes further disruption to services.

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Martin Lewis has urged people with regular prescriptions to get an NHS prescription prepayment certificate.

THOUSANDS of homes in Dorset are still without electricity as energy suppliers work to repair networks and provide welfare provision.

Live updates as Dorset residents go into third day without power after Storm Eunice

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and supplying class A drugs after a man died in a hotel room.

Storm Franklin has been named as the low-pressure system is expected to bring high winds during Sunday night and into Monday morning in Dorset.

A flood alert has been issued for the Dorset coastline, with warnings about an 'ocean surge' and 'large, powerful waves'.

Parts of Dorset could see some snow and wintry showers tonight.

The Queen has contracted Covid, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Residents in parts of Dorset have been told their power could remain off until Monday.

A MAN has been banned from owning birds for 10 years after he was present at a cockfight.

FORMER Cherries midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Danish club Aarhus.

BOSS Scott Parker said it was “possible” full-back Leif Davis could stay at Cherries beyond this season.