THE brother of a “gentle, kind, caring and sensitive” man who was “cold-heartedly” killed by a trio of violent robbers has said their family’s lives are now filled with “darkness and pain".

BCP Council has revealed its plan for this weekend as the area prepares for an influx of visitors amid soaring temperatures.

Latest weather, traffic and travel updates for BCP and Dorset

THREE men have been jailed for a total of more than 60 years for killing a man and carrying out violent robberies in Bournemouth.

A CORONER has requested Dorset Police make a host of changes following the inquest into the death of Gaia Pope.

A FIRE has devastated a historic church in Mudeford in what has been described as a “tragedy” for the community.

THE CHURCH devastated by fire this week will be holding its Sunday Service outside tomorrow.

BRITISH Airways passengers travelling from Milan to London were diverted to Bournemouth yesterday morning.

Officers carrying out searches to locate a wanted man believed to be in Dorset are appealing for information from the public to help find him.

AN investigation has been launched after a man was reportedly raped in Bournemouth after a night out.

THE family of Gaia Pope paid a heartfelt tribute to the “fiercely loyal” teen after her inquest concluded.

COMMUNITY officers have been patrolling Canford Heath to ensure no motorbike use or fires ahead of heavy visitation during the weekend.

THREE men from Bournemouth were jailed for a total of 62 years at Winchester Crown Court yesterday following a week of offending which involved killing a man and robbing multiple others.

RESIDENTS have been praised and thanked for taking it upon themselves to clean up a community green area after travellers left the site.

FAMILY and friends of heroic teenager Callum Baker-Osborne are hoping to raise funds for Poole RNLI at an event ahead of the first anniversary of his death.

A UNINSURED van driver was clocked speeding at nearly 100mph with his two-year-old daughter in the vehicle.

DORSET Police has apologised to the family of Gaia Pope admitting failings and that they “should have done better”.

PATROLS to combat “reckless” jet skiing along the Dorset coast have taken place this week after reports of water users “fearing for their safety”.

WITH summer on its way, police are asking people to ‘have fun, drink responsibly and plan to get home safely’ as they ensure those over the limit behind the wheel will be dealt with robustly.

A DOG owner’s concern is growing for the welfare of her 11-year-old dog after it went missing during a walk near a Bournemouth golf course.

GAIA Pope died as a result of her mental health and mental state and her not being referred to the community mental heath team, a jury has found.

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

THE trio of Bournemouth robbers who killed a man in an alleyway have been described as a "little team of violent young men" by a police detective.

A WOMAN is preparing to swim around Brownsea Island wearing a mermaid tail in a never seen before fundraising effort.

The controversial meeting to discuss the sell-off of beach huts by BCP Council has been postponed.

THE Met Office has issued a rare red weather alert as the country braces for “extreme heat” in the coming days.

A MAN who went missing from Bournemouth has been located, police have said.

A BRANCH of Barclays bank in Poole will close its doors for good this autumn.

Schools are considering closures on Monday and Tuesday next week after the Met Office issued a “red” weather warning over expected record-breaking temperatures.

Drivers are being urged to ensure they are properly hydrated before setting off on car journeys to avoid the four-figure fine.

A FIRE in Winton High Street earlier this week is believed to have been caused by a discarded cigarette.

CLAIMS that families were ‘badgered, cajoled and even bullied’ to sign up for the Coombe House School could be investigated.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 17

Covid infections continue to rise across the UK, driven by the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the virus.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will be flying overhead in locations across the UK and Ireland.

WITH a boom in staycations expected this Summer, many tourists are expected to flock to Dorset’s biggest and most popular beaches.

SCORCHING temperatures could spell 'a matter of life or death’ if pet owners do not take proper precautions, according to the RSPCA.

HOW to protect your garden during the heatwave, expert gives their crucial advice.

WELL Mr Williams, I’m aghast Putin had Sacha Litvinenko murdered in London, two nearly murdered in Salisbury, a woman died because of it.

Moorhen checking on her chick at Throop Mill captured by Paul Kerr

A HOSPITAL in Bournemouth has apologised after several of its nurses received parking tickets “in error”

The heatwave continues and temperatures are on the rise again this weekend – find out what to expect from the weather today, hour-by-hour.

The RSPCA is warning exotic pet owners of increased risk of snake escapes throughout the heatwave.

A SECOND field fire within 24 hours near an east Dorset village has seen around 44 acres of standing crops destroyed.

THE fire that devastated a church in Mudeford is believed to have started accidently.

POLICE are searching for a wanted man from Poole - with residents urged to call 999 immediately if they see him.

A HUGE fire broke out at an historic church in Mudeford on Thursday evening.

Live updates from Winchester Crown Court for the sentencing hearing of three men who killed Michael Bastable in Bournemouth.

A fire tore through All Saints Church in Mudeford on Thursday evening.

A SHOPLIFTER has been banned from entering any Boots, Co-op or Tesco store across all of Dorset for two years.