THE ENTREPRENEUR behind proposals to transform two seafront locations into leisure complexes has spoken out to dispel rumours and ease concerns.

A CHURCH operator at the centre of a controversial decision to remove almost all forms of decorations from graves has responded to heavy criticism.

A RECYCLING centre in Poole was expected to reopen today after it was forced to closure yesterday due to a police incident.

MOTORISTS are set to face delays for the next 10 days as roadworks take place in one of the busiest parts of Christchurch.

CRIMINALS jailed in June included a man held a ‘handgun’ to another man’s head, a boyfriend who set fire to his partners dressing gown and a man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s new partner.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident which has left a man fighting for life in hospital.

POLICE have sent out a warning message after volunteers clocked 63 speeding drivers in a one hour period in Ringwood.

FANCY seeing Europe’s largest natural harbour from the comfort of a pleasure boat before watching a firework display all while raising funds for charity?

The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.

The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

DORSET is blessed with miles of gorgeous coastline.

Some people are saving around £100 a month on their shopping, thanks to the scheme - but few people know about it.

A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPOs) has come into force banning people lighting fires in many areas across Dorset.

LITTLE progress has been made in the past three years in tackling child exploitation across the conurbation.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July3.

A fascinating look back in photos at the changes to Christchurch Road, Boscombe, through the years. Remembering shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues that no longer exist.

Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.

A PUB has been given the green light for a new covered outdoor seating area.

A DORSET nurse has made the finals of a national awards ceremony for her dedication to a more sustainable NHS.

A WOMAN has been fined for breaking Covid lockdown rules at a west London underground station 19 months ago.

DORSET’S libraries will continue to change and develop – but will still mainly be based around books.

As the mercury rises, which plants should we be prioritising and are there some we shouldn't worry about watering?

OUTRAGEOUS behaviour from BCP Council.

If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house during the summer months, a little-known tip could help to solve the problem.

As 18 months of celebrations kick off at the Florida parks, Damon Smith enjoys reinstated meet-and-greets, parades and night-time shows

Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

A TIP has been closed with police reportedly responding to an incident.

RETAIL units in and around Tower Park reportedly lock their doors when known groups of youths are on premises to prevent anti-social behaviour.

A MAN in Boscombe is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being assaulted by a man.

YOUTHS have been seen climbing on the roof of the new café at Churchill Gardens in Boscombe, before it has opened.

A DRUG dealer who bragged about stabbing a man in Bournemouth before killing a man in a North Yorkshire park two years later has been jailed for more than 10 years.

FIREFIGHTERS had to extinguish a blaze on a Bournemouth heathland on Saturday evening.

An award-winning London bar which considers soap character Pat Butcher its 'Queen' is opening a pop-up bar in a Weymouth art gallery.

Smart suits and glamorous gowns were on display as Year 13 pupils from St Edwards School attended their leavers’ prom last night.

BCP Council will be opening some public unisex cubicles “later this year” at an environmental hub along the seafront.

HUNDREDS of people will come together to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old boy who suddenly died last year.

THE stars of the show at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Friday night were the Year 11 students from Ringwood School.

POLICE were called out to a Bournemouth house after a neighbour spotted a burglary.

Details on the cases of five people which have recently been dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.

A JUDICIAL review is set to take place over BCP Council’s sex establishment policy.

A PETITION has been launched calling for the Bournemouth Triangle to be rebranded 'The Vegan Triangle’.

BEACHGOERS have reacted to the news that seafront car parks will be increasing the “already extortionate” fees.

AN application to change the outside area at the Fox & Hounds pubs at Canford Bottom has been withdrawn.

HOLIDAYMAKERS will be able to jet off to Malta from Bournemouth Airport all year round from this weekend.

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to tackle a blaze on a Dorset heathland.

People risk being fined if they light campfires or use barbecues or fireworks across many areas of Dorset, it was warned today.

Take a look inside this million-pound Alum Chine house – could it be your dream home?

Two new Omicron variants are being blamed for a spike of half a million Covid-19 infections in a week.

It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income.

FOUR rabbits, three dogs and a horse are all looking for their forever homes in Dorset.