THE main Covid testing site for the region will close next week while coronavirus cases across Dorset surge.

A ROMANCE fraudster who manipulated two women to give over thousands of pounds has been jailed for his wicked crimes.

Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are slashing their fuel prices due to the fuel duty cut.

A MAN will have to carry out 250 hours unpaid work after a “brief lapse” caused the death of a pedestrian in a supermarket carpark.

PLANS for Tesla to take over a former Porsche garage in Dorset are edging closer with almost unanimous praise for the proposals being expressed by residents.

ELEVEN locations across Dorset appear within the highest bracket of Covid case rates on an interactive map on the government website.

AN UNAUTHROSISED encampment remains on land near Bournemouth Railway Station.

Are you entitled to millions? Treasury reveals the 89 unclaimed estates in Dorset. Read more:

Details on cases of seven people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

WITH the temperatures getting warmer, what better place is there than having a meal and a drink in a beer garden with family and friends?

A PEDESTRIAN has died following a hit and crash in New Milton.

A HOST of events will take place this year across Dorset and the New Forest.

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

A SHOP at a Poole petrol station could be extended to increase the size of the store as part of a refurbishment project.

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

Bournemouth’s famous Big Wheel is back.

A RANGE of 25 real ales, including three from overseas brewers, will be available at eight Dorset Wetherspoons as part of a 12-day real ale festival.

Police were called over concerns a political party were due to hand a petition to the RNLI in Poole this week.

A NEW YMCA charity shop in Dorset will be throwing open its doors to customers, volunteers and staff, from 9am on Saturday, March 26.

A MAN is taking on a mammoth challenge, as he looks to complete his fifth world record of the month.

A YOUNG cat who shares many traits with his Wizard of Oz namesake has been repeatedly overlooked for adoption because of his independent nature.

Treat your street and take part in our fabulous competition to win £500 in vouchers towards your neighbourhoods street party!

If you’re looking for something new to watch, or have just finished another great series, Disney+ has us covered.

The consumer watchdog Which? worked out the best-value meal deal in UK supermarkets.

The recent sun brought out this stunning peacock butterfly and Mike Allen captured a photo so we all can enjoy in the splendour.

The opening of a new Barnardo’s superstore in Bournemouth has been described as a “special” occasion.

Hellmann's is releasing three new flavours of sauces

Say thanks to mum this Mother’s Day with a slap-up roast dinner – here are the best places to get one in Bournemouth according to Tripadvisor.

The Queen has picked out a special rose to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee and you could have it at home. Here's how to create your own royal garden.

Take a peek at some luxury accommodation fit for a Duke or Duchess courtesy of Vrbo to celebrate Bridgerton's highly anticipated return.

Travelodge has ranked the best landmarks to visit in the UK this Spring. See the full list and how to book a room nearby.

Police have cordoned off part of the River Stour at Iford as searches continue for missing woman Sylvia Jeeves.

THE number of patients in hospital with Covid across Dorset has risen by more than a third in a week, according to latest data.

AN OFFENDER has been told he will be given no more chances after he avoided being put behind bars for assaulting two police officers.

West Howe disturbance: Two arrests made. Read more:

THE hunt has been launched to find an operator for temporary outdoor eatery and bar following the demolition of a popular seafront restaurant.

DECKCHAIRS and sun loungers will return to Bournemouth and Poole beaches next month after they were removed in 2021 amid Covid and anti-social behaviour fears.

A DRIVER was “slightly animated” when stopped by police and admitted to using “cannabis alternatives” before returning a positive drug test for cannabis and cocaine.

POLICE are hunting the driver of a recently discovered car thought to have been involved in rural crimes in Dorset and Hampshire.

A TRADITIONAL village pub on the south coast with ‘bags of personality’- the Ship In Distress is our Pub of the Week.

DORSET restaurateurs have described the latest VAT rate increase for hospitality as “the perfect storm” and fear more local businesses will “not survive”.

“DORSET is fantastic. We want to get out there and enjoy it but at the same time let’s just be careful and sensible.”

POLICE searching for missing 14-year-old boy Callum Howse are pleased to confirm he has been found.

CCTV released after man steals £1,000 of whiskey from Tesco. Read more:

A BOURNEMOUTH mum is appealing for help following the theft of her wheelchair access van, used by her son with a life limiting condition.

Teenager attacked by gang who stole phone and passport in aggravated burglary. Read more:

A DRIVER was taken to hospital after a crash smashed into a wall.

Details on the cases of 10 people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

Ryanair website and app available for passengers to check-in after maintenance

A CAR which was left abandoned in a Bournemouth road has been returned to its owner weeks after it was reported stolen near to where it was found.