A BUS operator is to reduce its network to Poole town centre in response to an “accelerating decline” in visitors and shoppers.

THUNDER, “frequent lightning” and heavy rain could be seen across Dorset later today.

A CYCLIST who was involved in four incidents with cars over three days has asked drivers to be more careful.

Poole bus station is a well-known hotspot to both police and residents for anti-social behaviour.

A man is in hospital following an assault at Christchurch Railway Station

THE arrival of a new Pizza Hut takeaway in Poole hangs in the balance this week.

Four drivers were issued with fixed penalty notices by the traffic police yesterday.

SKYGAZERS were treated to a spectacular sunset over Dorset on Tuesday evening.

AN IMPRESSIVE mansion on Sandbanks has gone on the market for £5.75m.

A SOUTHBOURNE resident has travelled to Poland with her father to deliver vital aid to Ukrainian refugees.

Take a look at these fabulous photos of Dorset's Golden Jubilee street parties back in 2012. Part one of a two-part series.

ONE of the biggest events in Dorset’s foodie calendar returns next month.

OVER 70 Dorset residents spent over 12 hours in A&E waiting to be admitted in March this year.

A-HA! Alan Partridge will be performing at the BIC this Sunday

“Our advice to consumers If you have bought the above products do not eat them."

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Tesco Clubcard users have been issued a two week warning with vouchers set to expire on May 31st.

The practice is already banned in London and the Government is considering extending this across England

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A MAN will have to pay nearly £700 for a train ticket which should have cost less than £35.

DORSET Police is unveiling its renewed commitment to ensure local officers engage and communicate with their communities.

EMERGENCY services have been called to rescue a casualty following an incident at a building site in Poole.

TWO years on since Wareham Forest was devastated by a wildfire, Forestry England is seeking to highlight the risk of barbecues in the countryside.

A POOLE man has been banned from driving for travelling at 30mph above the speed limit in Bicester.

FEWER HOUSEHOLDS were threatened with homelessness through no-fault evictions in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last autumn than before the pandemic, new figures show.

A MEMBER of staff for Dorset Police conceded “nobody got to grips” with the investigation after teenager Gaia Pope went missing.

SQUAKS of excitement as new aviary has officially opened in the Lower Gardens this week.

PLANS to replace an ageing water main at Corfe Castle are at an advanced stage – according to Wessex Water.

A NEW SCHOOL for children with special needs is set to open in Dorset.

A DORSET actor, with credits like Game of Thrones to her name, has spoken about her promising young career with several new projects on the horizon.

CCTV cameras in Christchurch have been praised for helping identify two individuals who allegedly stole four bags worth of goods from various shops on Monday.

The first official UK Gay Pride Rally was held in London on July 1 1972 since it was the closest Saturday to the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots.

The misty River Stour captured in the early morning light taken by Antony Ward.

AN UP-and-coming cyber security expert has told how she was inspired to enter the sector after watching The Real Hustle and Catfish on TV.

The news comes after the streaming giant revealed that it had lost more subscribers than it gained for the first time in a decade.

Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris urged the MP to stay away from Parliament but has not suspended the whip, meaning the suspect remains a member.

These health issues associated with pugs are often perceived as ‘cute’ or ‘normal’ for the breed, often making them desirable for pet owners.

LEGO has released a new set inspired by the iconic artwork 'The Starry Night' by Vincent Van Gogh.

Aldi's best-selling product is a dupe for the Laura Mercier bath product.

The Met Office is predicting the “hottest summer”, with up to five heat waves to be expected.

Check out M&S' new homeware collection in collaboration with British brand Fired Earth.

In less than a month we will all be enjoying a long Bank Hoilday weekend as we celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Tesco Clubcard users have been issued a two week warning with vouchers set to expire on May 31st.

A LAWN mower was set alight at a campsite during an incident in which firefighters “potentially averted a dangerous explosion”.

A CAMPERVAN containing all its owners’ possessions has been stolen from the Alderholt area.

Dorset Police officers and staff will continue to give evidence at the inquest into the death of 19-year-old Gaia Pope

Questions have been asked over the requirements of a BCP Council grant awarded to a project to build a lagoon water park at Hurn

A WOMAN has been sentenced after she assaulted a man by biting, spitting and punching him at a pub.

SHOPLIFTERS were told to leave Christchurch “immediately” after four bags of stolen items were recovered.

CONCERN has been raised by police searching for a missing Bournemouth man who "left the area unexpectedly".