A 66-YEAR-OLD man who attempted to entice what he believed to be a 13-year-old girl into performing a sexual act has avoided an immediate jail term.

The savvy owner of a Tudor manor house where the Michael Caine movie Sleuth was filmed has solved his £50,000 a year energy bills by going carbon neutral.

A POPULAR restaurant and hotel in Canford Cliffs is to be rebranded following a makeover and redecoration.

A DORCHESTER man is planning to walk 37-miles along the Dorset coast in memory of his partner who died suddenly from a heart attack.

A PUB landlord and lady have thanked the “amazing” community, as they announced they were leaving the pub after nine years.

RYANAIR has provided details on the situation which led to passengers destined for Bournemouth Airport being transported from the runway back to the terminal at Tenerife.

AFTER being locked away and unable to enjoy themselves for nearly two years, as Iggy Pop once said, people had a “lust for life”.

Ever fancied owning a church? Well your luck could be in with a Grade II listed church in Dorset soon to hit the market.

A CAMPAIGN group has hit back after a 760-home development at Vearse Farm was approved.

A FESTIVAL that spreads awareness of the Nigerian Igbo culture was brilliantly celebrated for the second time in Dorset.

BCP Council's chief finance officer has issued a stark warning over local authorty's current state of affairs.

POLICE seized a vehicle containing two air rifles which was reportedly involved in hare coursing.

CONFLICTING opinions over doctors being able to prescribe projects like adult cycle training, walking groups and free bike loans.

NEW research suggests that drivers of vehicles in Dorchester are ranked amongst the top 10 most likely to fail their MOT.

IT’S the ‘lost’ Dorset village that attracts thousands of visitors each year.

A PETITION launched by a Bournemouth resident calling on council leader Drew Mellor to resign, has surpassed 1,000 signatures.

A FLIGHT from Tenerife to Bournemouth had to perform a sudden stop after “swerving to the right and the left” as it was about to take-off.

AN observation point has been installed giving people the opportunity to spot the recently reintroduced ospreys.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 28.

The Met Office has shared yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms this week following a string of heatwaves this summer.

Common plants found in gardens across the UK could make your dog violently ill.

BUS windows have again been smashed by vandals while carrying passengers in Bournemouth causing a service to be suspended.

Neighbours are outraged that a 'huge' bush has been allowed to grow so big it is endangering drivers and walkers using a nearby road.

The worst summer in years.

A man left clinging to a cliff after he scrambled up it to look for his dog was rescued - with his pet helping to 'raise the alarm'.

HOUSEHOLDS and businesses have been left wondering how they will get through the winter amid crippling rises in the price of energy.

A LARGE bonfire near the A31 required an emergency service response after the blaze spread to trees, a hedge and undergrowth.

OFFICERS seized cannabis, alcohol, an e-scooter and several other items from a group of youths.

POLICE have responded to reports of a male on the floor in Bournemouth, only to find out he had opted to kip in a bush whilst out on a stag do.

NO new financial commitments will be made by BCP Council until the local authority can deliver a balanced budget for next year.

EATERIES across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have joined forces with a mobile app in the fight against food waste and hunger.

POLICE and ambulance crews were called to a Bournemouth town centre road following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Friday night.

LOOK inside the village of Tyneham on the Isle of Purbeck, one of the forgotten casualties of World War II.

What your MPs have been telling us in response to the cost of living crisis

A DORSET-based burger restaurant has been revealed as being on the 'burger bucket list' for 2022.

IS THERE anything better than a lazy weekend breakfast?

Firefighters had an early morning call-out to rescue a horse that had become stuck in a ditch.

Coastguard and RNLI crews were called to assist a “dinghy in difficulty” with a family onboard - including a child and a dog.

POLICE officers have launched an investigation after an “extremely distinctive” farming vehicle was stolen overnight.

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to extinguish a van fire on Friday night.

THE GREAT Dorset Steam Fair is back after an absence of nearly two years with hundreds having already attended the Bank Holiday event.

BEACHGOERS have been discouraged from swimming as a tourist hot spot gets flagged for being potentially polluted.

THE world’s last seagoing paddle steamer is returning to Poole after a four year absence.

Common plants found in gardens across the UK could make your dog violently ill.

WHAT do Kate Bush, King Kong and Harry Potter have in common? They’ve all been greeting passing motorists for this year’s Bisterne Scarecrow Festival.

A MASTIF called Maggie described as a “gentle giant” is among seven animals looking for forever homes in Dorset.

HUNDREDS of visas have been issued for Ukrainians to stay with hosts in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

August bank holiday 2022 supermarket opening times: Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Poundland, B&Q, Wickes and more.

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

Parts of the UK are set to rival holiday hotspot Portugal this weekend as temperatures soar for the bank holiday, the Met Office said.