A YOUTH who punched an intoxicated, frail and vulnerable street drinker in the head could have killed the man, a court heard.

SECURITY measures have been introduced to deal with unauthorised encampments despite the move potentially leaving BCP Council open to legal action.

This is the moment a fish and chip-eating couple are ambushed by a mob of aggressive seagulls.

AFTER months of delays, a key road through the New Forest has finally reopened to the relief of motorists and businesses.

A NEW pop-up beach restaurant, which is described as having the “chilled international vibes” of Miami’s South Beach, has opened in Southbourne this weekend.

A FAMILY have been left "heartbroken" after their French Bull Dog puppy went missing from Bournemouth.

THIS week a senior BCP Council member approved a series of amendments to the local authority's approach to unauthorised encampments.

IMAGES have been released after a man exposed himself and rolled over two women while they were sunbathing in Bournemouth.

A SPEED limit reduction is being proposed for two main roads in Dorset to enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

IDENTICAL twins “very well-known in Christchurch” have reached a landmark birthday this week.

Year 13 pupils from Lytchett Minster School had a ball as they attended their leavers’ prom last night.

THRE men have admitted causing the death of a man whose injuries were “consistent with being repeatedly stamped on jumped on”.

It's always a hot topic when summer swings by.

A DORSET MP has voiced his 'shock' following Boris Johnson's resignation as he criticised those who were 'plotting' against him.

A MAN from London has been slapped with a huge court bill after speeding along the A35, a court heard.

Is it even summer in Britain if you haven't had a Mr Whippy - or '99' as some call them?

Details on nine people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court for criminal offences.

ON YOUR marks and get set for the return of a much-loved community pedal car event after a two-year hiatus.

CASH and Class A drugs have been sezied following the search of a young male in Boscombe.

A WOMAN urinated on a bus after a bus driver refused to stop to allow the woman to relieve herself at the side of the road.

WHAT better way to cool down over the next few days than with an ice cream?

The supermarket has confirmed changes to its loyalty card scheme amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the horizon as the summer weather returns.

TWO pigs called Charlotte and Dougal are among animals looking for their forever homes in Dorset.

RESIDENTS have until tomorrow to express their views on the major plans to regenerate Boscombe with an overhaul of the area.

I HAVE no time for Boris Johnson, but I find it more than a little irritating when former PM John Major increasingly pontificates on Johnson’s performance as PM.

UK households could be in for an even bigger shock than expected this winter according the Money Saving Expert.

Wonderful captured by Shaun Jacobs of a field of purple poppies with a glorious pink sky above

House prices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have increased by an average of over £2,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Did you know? The average person is said to spend approximately a third of their life sleeping.

A TEENAGER has been arrested after two rough sleepers’ bedding was allegedly set alight while they slept.

A MAN has appeared in court accused of killing a road worker by driving a highways lorry carelessly.

A GIRL has described the moment she discovered “free spirit” Edward Reeve’s body four days after his alleged murder.

A BUYER has stepped in to rescue a struggling construction company which was working on a landmark development at Poole Quay.

People considering heading to Sandbanks this weekend have been advised 'not to get stuck in a traffic jam' by the council.

Glamorous gals and guys dressed in their finest arrived on the red carpet in a style to rival Hollywood last night.

The Met Office is predicting a heatwave to hit parts of the UK this weekend and next week - here's the temperatures for the weekend in Dorset.

Bournemouth MP and one of Boris Johnson’s closest allies has lamented the demise of “his boss and friend”.

A BOURNEMOUTH man who lost his mother to Covid is taking part in 55 runs for the 55 days she spent in hospital alone.

MAJOR plans for the development of three Sandbanks hotels has been recommended for refusal, however the developer has said he hopes “common sense prevails”.

Live updates from Winchester Crown Court as the Edward Reeve murder trial enters its fifth day

A VENUE described as having “real food, real people and real atmosphere”- The Inn In the Park is Pub of the Week.

WILL Dorset see highs of 40C next week?

THE owner of two large prime retail sites in Bournemouth is confident the town centre will be in a much stronger place next year.

ROADWORKS in Sandbanks are going to cause a “huge problem” as thousands of people look set to descend on the area for Sandfest.

STAFF at BCP Council's arms-length Future Places company have been suffering online abuse, councillors have been told.

There are delays on the A31 due to a broken down caravan.

A BURST water main in Wimborne has been repaired, but temporary traffic lights will remain in place over the weekend.

AN AMBER warning alert has been issued for Dorset over the weekend as firefighters share a fresh warning about how easily fire can spread.