DEVELOPER Richard Carr admitted he was "quietly amazed" by the "huge interest" from potential occupiers for his £200million town centre regeneration scheme.

Fewer people are being tested for Covid in Dorset say health chiefs.

A GIANT spine found washed up on a beach in Bournemouth has been identified as belonging to the largest species of shark seen in UK waters.

Plans which could change the skyline of Bournemouth Triangle have been unveiled.

THE accuracy of BCP Council’s published councillor allowances will be subject to a “forensic examination”.

HOME to the historic Jurassic Coast and one of the best beaches in Europe, Dorset has a lot to offer tourists.

A DRIVER told police he was “tired after football” after travelling through a road closure and undertaking cars on the Christchurch bypass.

DOZENS of people linked up in a human chain to show support and solidarity for Ukraine.

After two years of cancelled events and postponed festivals, we can all but hope 2022 is going to be different.

RESIDENTS have expressed mixed opinions on the new knot sculpture erected in Poole.

A BID to flatten a row of eight houses in Bournemouth and replace them with 50 flats has been refused following a deluge of objections.

Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, March 6.

EASTER eggs, hot cross buns and spring blooms are starting to appear in the shops.

A PARROT which plucked out his own feathers and refused to talk following the death of his owner is on the road to recovery.

More photos from the Rave held at the Bic with Mixmag, Slinky, and Radio One presenting 'The Essential Club Country live mix'

MORE electric vehicle charge points could be rolled out across the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area in partnership with a private provider.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens The following ratings have been given to 12 restaurants, cafes or canteens:

CHERRIES head coach Scott Parker admitted he was “not sure” why Adam Smith was sent off after being substituted, during his team’s 2-1 defeat at Preston.

Seven freehold plots have been released at a luxury holiday home development near Crossways.

A CHURRO company has applied for permission to place a catering container at the rear of the Pavilion Theatre.

Details on 12 people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

PLANS have been lodged to extend a house to provide additional kitchen space, a new garage, a swimming pool building and a gymnasium in Bournemouth.

PRESTON boss Ryan Lowe insisted his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Cherries was “deserved” – but still tipped Scott Parker’s men to go on and seal promotion.

A NEW debut novel by a Poole-based author aims to help raise funds for a charity supporting those affected by a rare type of childhood cancer.

How much Universal Credit payments will rise in next month.

BOURNEMOUTH and Poole College has been praised by inspectors as part of a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

A TENDER is set to be launched by Christchurch Town Council to replace windows at a community hall.

Digging and shovelling can strengthen your muscles, says Katie Wright.

Take a day out and enjoy a luxury afternoon tea or experience all from the comfort of your own home.

AS BREEDING season starts and creatures emerge from hibernation, it's time to explore our local wilderness, says Sarah Marshall.

THE people of Weymouth who have rented beach huts for many years are now feeling aggrieved that they have had their tenancies terminated.

Mother's Day is just around the corner and Pandora has released a range of beautiful and symbolic charms.

With Mother's Day just weeks away, here's a number of places to go in Dorset for afternoon tea to mark the occasion

Joe Cole will take over the role of Harry Palmer for ITV's adaptation of The Ipcress File

A WOMAN sustained an injury to her stomach in a suspected affray which involved an axe and a hammer.

THE skyline of Bournemouth’s Triangle area could be transformed into high rise with a blueprint for hundreds of new homes and additional retail provision.

THE mother of “selfless hero” Callum Baker-Osborne who drowned while saving his family in difficulty at Rockley Park said “it is going to happen again” if more safety measures are not introduced.

ORGANISERS of a popular music festival are gearing up for its return to Sandbanks beach this summer.

EMIL Riis’s second-half winner meant Cherries missed the chance to get back into the Championship’s automatic promotion places after a 2-1 defeat at Preston.

A drunken bricklayer who kicked off at a holiday park asked to be sent to prison so he could dry out and ‘get his head in a better place.

We always knew Dorset was an incredible place, somewhere with incredible community spirit.

Bournemouth losing one of it's biggest stores sent shockwaves across the area when the news was announced back in 2018.

Dorset residents have spotted fuel prices rocketing in the county- with diesel at a petrol station in Dorchester costing 176.9 per litre yesterday.

“YEARS” of frustrations on a road which “causes houses to shake” seem to finally be coming to an end.

A DRIVER was issued a ticket by police for parking illegally outside a school.

CALLING all budding West End and television stars.

THE Priory in Christchurch was floodlit this week in a special commemoration for a family with close links to the church – and to show support for Ukraine.

WORK is progressing at pace on a new high street Marks & Spencer foodhall.

BOURNEMOUTH'S BH2 opened its doors five years ago this week.

A WELL-established pub in the heart of Christchurch with two new owners at the helm – Thomas Tripp is our Pub of the Week.