COUNCIL leaders have been accused of letting a community pavilion go to “rack and ruin”.

THE brother of a man who was killed by an unmarked police car has described the days since his death as a week of “torment, stress and utter frustration”.

A PROPOSAL to fund design work for a theoretical revamp of Ringwood’s historic Market Place has been lobbied.

It's a little-known fact that comedian Alan Carr was born in Weymouth and, as he tells Joanna Davis, it's going to be a fantastic feeling returning to Dorset on his latest tour

Portland Port is expecting more than 112,000 passengers to visit this year on cruise ships in what it describes as another record breaking year as the industry recovers.

Did you know there used to be multiple petrol stations and garages at Ashley Cross, Parkstone? Take a look at these fantastic pictures showing the changes to the retailers from over 50 years ago.

Customers can treat themselves to a free tortilla when a new restaurant opens in Bournemouth later this month.

Poole RNLI were called to reports of a jetski which had run out of fuel near Studland on Saturday night.

An unauthorised traveller camp was evicted by Dorset Police on Friday night.

A HOME care provider has impressed inspectors just months after being told it was ‘inadequate’.

BUSY weekend for BigWigs bakery as they open their second store in Westbourne.

A CYCLIST has raised concerns over drivers in large SUVs and vans “breaking the law” by driving through Keyhole Bridge in Poole. 

A POPULAR car boot sale is to return with a new location after more than five months of inactivity.

Take a look at some more of Dorset's forgotten and abandoned railway stations where passengers never returned.

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

The Money Saving Expert founder has shared guidance with Brits following the recent chaos of passport delays

ONE of the largest community events in the New Forest is returning for the first time in three years.

A DISQUALIFIED motorist has been jailed after he was caught behind the wheel and drink driving within weeks of receiving a suspended sentence.

TWO people have been handed court bills of more than £2,000 for having clams on board their boat below the minimum size.

The Acropolis? That’s ancient history. Jonjo Maudsley visits a new hotel bringing cool to the Greek capital

Because first impressions count, say the experts. By Hannah Stephenson.

Hasbro has revealed that popular board game MONOPOLY is set to undergo a major change and is asking for your help.

From cups of tea to three-course meals, food and drink prep requires lots of different appliances.

WHILST on a recent holiday in Norfolk I took a look at Great Yarmouth.

From SPF to shimmer oil, you’ll have everything you need to keep your skin healthy and protected.

These are the top 10 experiences you need to put on your bucket list this summer from Buyagift

In June people up and down the UK will be celebrating the Platinum Jubilee as Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne.

Do not help baby birds found on the ground, warns the RSPB. Read more:

The new Sunday evening politics show from Neil will begin on Channel 4 at 6pm

A MAN has accused the council of prioritising a “Benidorm drinking” resort over a family beach after being told the land train would no longer serve Branksome.

A person thought to be a motorcyclist was injured in a crash on a key route.

A ROAD between Burton Bradstock and Swyre is partially blocked due to a crash.

ORGANISERS of a Bournemouth group working to support Ukraine have embarked on their own trip to the war-torn country.

THE past two years have not been a time for smiles at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the horizon as the later weeks of May look set to bring the summer weather.

RANKED: Best and worst Wetherspoons in Dorset.

A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a collision with a parked car.

A PSYCHIATRIST who carried out a mental health assessment on Gaia Pope before discharging her weeks before her death described not contacting the epilepsy team as a “missed opportunity”.

THE memorial garden at Royal Bournemouth Hospital opened by Prince Charles is a “special” space for NHS workers to relax and remember their colleagues.

A month's worth of waste has built up in an alleyway in Boscombe.

A DOG walker has been given a shock after a naked man appeared from behind trees in the New Forest.

Prince Charles officially opened a 'super park' in Poundbury on a visit to his estate yesterday.

A MOTHER says she and her family are still pinching themselves after they were invited on stage by superstar Keith Urban during his concert in Bournemouth.

A MAJOR developer has tabled a bid for the landmark Barclays House after having prior approval granted for its demolition.

Details on the cases of eight people who have recently been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court

There are a few artists out there who have been much imitated but never matched and Gary Numan must sit right at the top of that list.

Train lines between Branksome and Bournemouth were closed early on Saturday morning.

HIS Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Royal Bournemouth Hospital today to recognise what all NHS staff and patients have been through during the past two years.

Food allergies and chocking hazards are among the reasons behind a number of food items being recalled by suppliers.

THESE dogs and Guinea pigs are looking for their forever homes in Dorset.