CALLS have been made to finally replace the toilets which were devastated at the seafront last March – as the portaloos currently in place are branded a “health hazard”.

TWO teenagers have been in the dock accused of murdering 35-year-old musician Edward Reeve at his home in Walkford on New Year’s Eve 2021.

FOODBANKS believe we have 'failed as a society' as they face 'shocking' poverty levels.

MOREBUS stopped serving Arne Avenue in Poole last night due to 'repeated vandalism' and 'risk to drivers and passengers'.

THE council staff working to turnaround BCP Council's children's services have received feedback from Ofsted after the watchdog's first visit since rating the department as inadequate.

WITH temperatures soaring there is nothing quite like enjoying a meal outside but where are the best restaurants with outdoor seating in and around Bournemouth?

EARLIER this week, it was revealed the remains of a medieval ship and its cargo dating back to the 13th century was uncovered off the Dorset coast.

A CHARITY held a beach clean next to Boscombe pier today after thousands flocked to the coastline this week to enjoy the hot weather.

A POPULAR dog surfing contest returned ‘bigger and better’ to a Poole beach this weekend with more visitors than ever before.

DURING a patrol the Swanage Coastguard team spotted four paddle boarders in Shell Bay trying to get back to shore in a strong offshore breeze.

The UK minimum wage increased on 1 April - upping incomes for the lowest-paid workers.

DREAMING of an autumn or winter break?

Blue Light Card has revealed its summer discounts and members can save money on days out in the West Midlands.

The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.

Claire Spreadbury and her daughters head to King's Cross in search of fun for all.

After nearly four decades, the Australian soap has pulled out all the stops to end with a celebration of past and present, Gemma Dunn discovers.

A MAN from New Forest has avoided an immediate prison sentence after being found guilty of having a knife in a public place.

A MAN from New Milton has been handed a bill of more than £750 for travelling on a train without paying the £103.90 fare.

From leafy greens to chillies, anyone can grow their own produce.

AFTER starting work as an apprentice at the age of 12 and working right through until I was 70, I am now retired and live on a state pension plus additional benefits I get for delaying retiring until I was 70.

Take a look at these fabulous photos from the noughties of the legendary Animal Windfest party in Poole. Some great photos, were you there?

The Treasury has revealed 42 unclaimed estates in Bournemouth - check your surname from the list to see if you could inherit a fortune.

If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, check out these dessert shops in Bournemouth receiving rave reviews.

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a transit site for travellers on green belt land in Poole have been rejected after hundreds of objections were filed.

A LARGE cannabis factory was unearthed by police following a raid on a Bournemouth property.

A BOURNEMOUTH teenager emerges from a four-week coma in a London hospital with no memory of how she got there.

A MOTHER has criticised access to a Dorset beach, saying it is “massively difficult” for her disabled daughter to enjoy a day out at the seaside.

PLANS to build a new restaurant and premium lodges on the old site of Bistro on the Beach have been approved by BCP Council.

The UN health agency’s declaration could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease

POLICE have urged parents to educate their children on the danger of fires after tackling a deliberate blaze in a play park.

TAPAS, cocktails and extended opening hours -the new managers of a Bodega have revealed the changes they’ve made since taking over.

HUNDREDS of traffic cones have lined the pavement of a busy Bournemouth road in an attempt to tackle the highly publicised illegal parking seen last week.

WORK to provide facilities for the mayoralty and Dorset coroner’s service at Poole Civic Centre have been on hold to explore the potential for a hotel on the wider site.

Details on 12 people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

A LOCALLY run pub group with sites in Bournemouth and Poole has been named Pub Brand of the Year at a national awards ceremony.

CAN you give any of these pets a forever home?

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 24.

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The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

MORE trips will be made from Poole to Brownsea Island as the summer holidays begin.

SUSTAINABLE shopping just got more fashionable in Swanage with the opening of the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care shop.

ALCOHOL can now be served at the new pop-up restaurant along the Southbourne promenade.

A WOMAN has been handed a court bill of more than £200 for failing to comply with a red traffic light single.

Comedian breaks the 'golden rule' of train travel on a journey to Bournemouth for a new Radio 4 series.

COY Pond is an attractive nine acres owned by the council, but increasingly beautified and maintained by a band of enthusiastic volunteers.

Fabulous photograph of a Greenfinch at Stanpit Marsh with Mudeford Quay in the foreground taken by Jackie Smith

A walkout from the RMT on July 27 and Aslef on July 30 are still set to go ahead

The report accounted for the cost of items like insect repellent, meals and drinks at each destination

Motorists have been issued a warning before heading out in the car this weekend.

AN eagle-eyed gardener had a shock when she discovered plants believed to be cannabis growing in a council planter.