A WOMAN who fell and broke her ankle at a Bournemouth restaurant has won £87,000 in compensation after being off work for nine months.

A YOUTUBER visited a popular hotel in Bournemouth and vlogged his one-night stay – but was left disgusted by the lack of “grubby bathroom floor”, “blood-stained pillows” and “damp smell”.

Ahead of the arrival of over 100 of the world's best cyclists, Dorset Council has been carrying out a programme of road maintenance to ensure they are safe for competitors.

FROM listed buildings to 1950s pink bathrooms, here are the top 10 most viewed properties in Dorset, according to Zoopla.

Dorset has seen a rise in the number of antidepressants prescribed by doctors over the last two years, according to new figures.

A CHURCH in Bournemouth is set for a share of £437,000 in funding from the National Churches Trust.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 21.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 15 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

Located in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, Barbados completed her long journey to become the world’s newest republic last November, swearing in her first ever president, Dame Sandra Mason, steered by the country’s first female prime minis...

Hannah Stephenson selects 5 plants which are easy to grow and perfect for cutting.

GIVEN the thousands of illegal parking incidents on sunny weekends in the conurbation, surely it is time to install ANPR cameras in the problem areas so car owners can be fined for illegal parking?

HEARTBROKEN family "grieving" their dad who is still "physically there" after devastating stroke leaves him unable to walk or talk.

DOG RESCUES have warned of an "impending crisis" as they face "great pressure" to act quickly to stop some dogs from being put to sleep.

DOZENS of dogs, a vicar, stilt performers and an FA Cup winning football manager – it was a mad morning in Poole for the opening of Jollyes pet store.

A DASH of spice was added to Poole on Saturday as a celebration of Indian culture was enjoyed by hundreds.

A 94-year-old Ringwood man was left in pain with a broken hip after a fall for six hours amid “significant pressure” on the ambulance service.

A SMALL but poignant ceremony has been held in Bournemouth to commemorate eleven years since the tragic death of Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging.

A PETITION has been launched to introduce tourist tax across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

AN A&E patient was reportedly told to wait twelve hours to be seen by a doctor at a Bournemouth Hospital.

RACING at the popular Ringwood Raceway hasn’t finished just yet, with organisers confirming events will now continue for the 2022 season.

A beachside restaurant in Bournemouth has changed its menu and tweaked their set-up after 'challenges' in the first week of opening.

THE stabbing of a 16-year-old in Bournemouth has been described as a "another act of senseless violence”.

The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, including pet owners.

MOREBUS has confirmed two of its services will be avoiding a Christchurch road in both directions.

A WEATHER expert predicts another warm spell next week forecasting temperatures in the mid to high 20's.

PLANS to protect one of the most popular beauty spots in the New Forest have been given the go-ahead.

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A Dorset beach has been named as one of the UK’s top dog beaches.

The DWP PIP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

LAST weekend I headed to the seaside for a much needed swim and relax – Bournemouth beach seemed perfect to spend the evening on.

Great photo captured by Keith Thomson with a great caption 'Needles in a haystack!' of the Needles on the Isle of Wight from a famers field on the coastline of Dorset.

Patients are to be asked to reduce their use of A&E departments during winter as the NHS makes winter plans earlier this year.

A MAN who looked up a mother’s skirt in a Poole supermarket has avoided an immediate jail term.

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after a serious incident at a building site in Sandbanks.

WITH the multi-million-pound A31 redevelopment some three months from completion, the man at the helm has answered some burning questions.

RESIDENTS say they are baffled by a developer’s “sinister” attempts to retrospectively add an additional floor to a flat block – despite being refused before.

RURAL crime teams carried out searches at an historic 12th century Dorset church following reports of nighthawking.

THE chief executive of BCP Council has been urged to consider how the local authority prioritises complaints.

A thriving part of Bournemouth's shopping sector will lose a branch of a building society when it closes later this year.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is urging the public to be prepared in order to stay safe on holiday over the summer.

A TEENAGER was stabbed and taken to hospital following an incident in Bournemouth.

OFFICERS searching for a missing man from Poole can confirm he has been located.

A DRIVER had a "lucky" escape after a single vehicle crash in north Dorset late on Thursday night.

A FAMILY of deer were found decapiated and left on a manure pile on Wednesday evening.

A 17th century coaching inn set in the heart of the countryside- The Weld Arms is Pub of the Week.

POLICE are investigating after a bag of diamond rings worth nearly £15K were stolen from a jewellers in Bournemouth.

A PERSON has been taken to hospital following an assault in Bournemouth.

POLICE have been carrying out patrols in Slades Park following reports of antisocial behaviour.

A ROAD closure was put in place following a crash on a busy Bournemouth road.