A shop owner in Winton confronted three burglars attempting to break into his shop.

A FATHER-of-three lost his entire £102,000 pension after receiving “negligent” advice to transfer the money into an unsuitable overseas scheme.

Fish and chip shop owners fear for their survival following cost increases on major supplies.

A DORSET mother has said “nothing is being done” to help fix unusable equipment at her disabled son’s assisted living home.

THE arrival of a new Asda on the site of a Poole petrol station and convenience store has taken a big step forward.

DORSET businesswoman battled IBD and eventually had surgery to have a stoma bag fitted and is now hoping to support others struggling with the invisible disability.

DORSET Police have thanked members of the public for their response after chickens were left abandoned in Poole.

Poole sailor Pip Hare has unveiled her bid to compete in the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world race for a second time and said she hopes she can be “more competitive”.

A man from Poole has been found guilty of being involved in a huge cocaine conspiracy which had links to Spain and Colombia.

A NEW five-star hotel resort in Bournemouth is set to open next month after the first phase of a £25million refurbishment project.

A FORMER primary school teacher has been jailed for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl he was tutoring in Bournemouth.

A family-friendly pub claiming to serve the best roast dinners in the area- The Monmouth Ash is Pub of the Week.

CHRISTCHURCH MP Sir Christopher Chope said he was looking forward to discussing Sue Gray's report with residents - but urged them not to let partygate "interfere" with the jubilee celebrations.

A CLOSED care home site will be re-opened having been sold to a social impact investor following a high interest bidding process.

YELLOW Buses will be slashing bus fares for 70 people each day of the Queen's jubilee weekend.

THOUSANDS are expected to descend on Sandbanks to enjoy a night of soul, Motown and disco.

A COURT ruling has held up the adoptions of ten Dorset children – although all will, or have now, been concluded successfully.

Details on five of the latest cases dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.

DWP announces Jubilee payment dates for bank holiday weekend. Read more:

Tesco is asking shoppers to return the item to the nearest store for a full refund.

Take an ounce of humour, add a dash of drama, stir well and top with some freshly baked vocals – the perfect recipe for a hit musical comedy.

RISHI Sunak faced fresh pressure for tax cuts, with one Dorset Conservative MP accusing him of “throwing red meat to socialists” via his £15billion cost-of-living support package.

WIMBORNE Model Town guides are appealing for information about four old dioramas that featured in the original 1950s site.

Inspiring cricket coach nominated as baton bearer for Queens Commonwealth Games.

DORSET POLICE and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick will be joined by the Chief Constable Scott Chilton next Monday (May 30) in a Facebook Live chat to talk about policing in Dorset.

Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is to host a free behind-the-scenes tour and special performances to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A BOURNEMOUTH-based box business has received a big boost from a former TV Dragon.

AN ENTREPRENEUR whose outdoor ovens are used by the likes of Richard Branson, Gordon Ramsay and Paul Hollywood is seeing rapid growth after taking his business to the US.

A NEW crafting 'emporium' has now opened in Poole as the much loved crafting TV personality, Dave Bradford cuts the ribbon.

The list is supposed to boost engagement with local community groups.

Bernie Morton of Bournemouth submitted this photos of some Kinson residents on a coach trip to see the Queen's Coronation Lights.

STUDENTS FROM Bournemouth University (BU) have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) during an awards evening held this week.

A RAPIDLY-expanding digital agency has welcomed six new starters.

One of the most sought-after kitchen gadgets of 2022, Airfryers can also help you save on your energy bills.

The Walt Disney Travel Company has today launched ‘The Magic is Yours’ package, an incredible offer for 2023 holidays at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Take on summer in style with Pandora's sizzling festival mode collection.

The cheapest supermarket meal deal currently available is from Tesco.

Toby Carvery, Harvester and Stonehouse are offering customers a range of deals during the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

The Chancellor has outlined government plans to help struggling UK families cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

When the incredible garden bar was first in stock, it sold out within 72 hours so you shouldn't delay if you fancy one of your own.

​The image of Ireland is strongly associated with lucky symbols and legends about good fortune. What is ‘the luck of the Irish’ and will it rub off on you?

The final series of Stranger Things will drop in the UK very soon

THE officer reprimanded for police misconduct in the wake of Gaia Pope’s disappearance failed to task any officers to search for the teenager on the night she went missing, an inquest heard.

CHRISTCHURCH has been decorated with bunting and union jacks as the town prepares for the upcoming Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A PRIMARY school has been targeted for the second time in a week after a group of youths gained entry and stole an iPad.

A BANNER welcoming Ukrainians to a town has been torn down in an act of criminal damage, police say.

PLANS to open a restaurant and shisha lounge in a Bournemouth town centre premises have been refused.

Emergency works in Shore Road originally planned for two days will now last for two weeks.

The Dorset Police officer given a final written warning at a misconduct hearing is expected to give evidence at the inquest into the death of teenager Gaia Pope, who went missing in November 2017 from Swanage and was found in undergrowth on a cliffto...

THE owner of a litter of puppies stolen from a Bournemouth home has issued an emotional plea for their safe return.