AS part of the annual GP patient survey, patients are asked a variety of questions covering a breadth of topics to help the NHS get a better understanding of how your local GP runs.

THE mayor of Poole has been left without a home for his civic role – and he does not know a new base will be found.

THE results for the annual survey conducted to score patient satisfaction in GPs have been published.

A 58-YEAR-OLD man messaged what he thought was a 14-year-old girl asking for pictures of her and suggesting he wanted to have sex with her.

A WHITE-TAILED eagle was spotted flying over a Poole heathland in a “truly special encounter”.

A LARGE housing development proposed for a corner of one of the busiest roads in Christchurch has suffered a second rejection by BCP Council.

FOUR 13-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated grievous bodily harm.

A COUNCILLOR is urging people to take extra care after flames ripped through a Hampshire park.

A CLUB is being started in Boscombe to make sure children have access to food during the summer holidays.

A MAN has been arrested following an alleged burglary in Swanage.

TWO CARS in Holton Heath have been left burnt out folowing a fire.

POOLE lifeboat crews were called to help a 27ft yacht taking on water.

A Bournemouth school could be reconstructed with a new 'modern' design.

POOLE Coastguard has shared advice for people visiting the coast this summer.

A POPULAR street food festival welcoming a host of flavours from Malaysia to Morocco is heading to Poole for the first time.

BUSINESSES are being warned to ensure their human resources processes are watertight or risk facing expensive consequences.

A ROTARY club in Bournemouth are “proud” to have helped a world class professional golfer on her journey.

DORSET cat centre calls for help as they struggle to deal with the influx of cats and lack of potential adopters.

A CEREMONY has marked the start of construction for 161 new rental homes at Holes Bay as part of the council’s hopes of “regenerating Poole”.

The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:

AN award-winning factory has opened its doors to visitors for National Manufacturing Day.

Reader Patricia Whitemore sent in this wonderful old photo of the Poole Pottery football team from 1962, pictured on the football fields in Hamworthy in front of the Poole power station. Do you know recognise any of the players?

WHATEVER the rights or wrongs of this particular planning application (‘Travellers’ site proposal is thrown out’, Echo, July 23), the long-term issue remains: the provision of sites for travelling people.

Bournemouth Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here are the vacancies you can apply for right now.

It’s colourless, odourless and tasteless but high levels of this gas can increase the risk of cancer – see the interactive map showing Dorset’s radon hotspots.

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”.

EMERGENCY services are in attendance at a private garage fire in Organford Road in Poole.

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'.

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?

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.

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.

DORSET Healthcare now has the same visiting times across all its hospitals.

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

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

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.

DREAMING of an autumn or winter break?

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

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.