A MAN suffered life-changing facial injuries at the hands of a group of young men in a “sickening depiction of street violence” in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens.

EMERGENCY services were called to the sudden death of a swimmer in the waters off Bournemouth on Sunday.

AMAZON has finally confirmed it will take tenancy at the brand-new warehouse being built in Poole after months of “rumour and speculation”.

"FURIOUS" litter picking volunteers see red after their hard work helps bag an international award but they receive no recognition.

A BELOVED Bournemouth theatre which has been closed for more than two years due to Covid hopes to reopen in time for its panto next year.

THE multi-million pound redevelopment of a newly-renamed Bournemouth hotel to bring it up to five-star standard has been approved.

THE RSPCA received more than 200 reports of cruelty to cats at the hands of humans last year in Dorset alone.

Spectators gearing up to welcome the Tour of Britain next month can start planning their day with a raft of information being released by organisers.

With less than two weeks to go, here’s everything you need to know about Bournemouth Air Festival 2022.

A SOUGHT-after property less than two decades old is again the centre of a bid to transform it into luxury apartments.

A WOMAN is taking on the London marathon this year to raise awareness for endometriosis, a condition that she suffers from.

A MEDICAL emergency has closed a section of Durley Chine Beach.

FIRE crews are in attendance of a blaze on a nature reserve.

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 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”.

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 CAMPAIGN to clamp down on fly-tipping has been launched across the BCP region with the council imploring a zero-tolerance policy.

A WELL-travelled 1935 Bentley, which has been in the same family for 68 years, has been unearthed and could fetch up to £70,000 at auction.

CLOSE to 1,000 runners are set to hit the trails around the New Forest for the return of the region’s long-running 10 Mile Race.

DORSET residents and businesses lost over £8million to fraudsters and cybercriminals in the first six months of the year.

Organisers of the Dorset County Show are expecting a bumper turn-out with just two weeks to go until the event returns.

Symptoms of salmonella can include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Customers could see rebates of up to £6 per kWh for minimising the use of certain goods during peak hours of 5pm-8pm.

AN URGENT call for hospital trolley volunteers as the service is re-launched at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

A COMEDIAN has been performing stand up to help overcome his battle with anxiety and depression.

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

RESIDENTS looking to improve their wellbeing have been invited to a free Health MOT as part of the ASPIRE Boscombe programme at Churchill Gardens.

IF AS predicted we are about to face a Winter crisis in A&E can we return to our own GPs offering an out of hours service which used to work very well?

A STORAGE company is reporting a surge in business as “London flight” sees people move from the capital to the coast.

These pictures were taken locally in 1984, the same year events of note took place on stage nationally.

Midweek temperatures could hit 30C in some areas this week, they say.

A WATER main has burst on Winton High Street causing water to spew out several feet into the air.

CONCERN has been raised for a missing parrot which flew away from a family home on Saturday night as hasn’t been seen since.

A HEATH fire spread “incredibly close” to several properties in Verwood as residents looked on in shock.

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

A WELL attended open day has taken place at Poole Lifeboat Station with live demonstrations on the water.

DRONES have been used by police in Dorset as part of an operation to clamp down on hare coursing.

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.

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.

Thousands turned out for the event

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

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

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.

The recall affects all packets of this product, regardless of batch code and best before date.

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.

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