DORSET will have a seven day control centre to manage demand and capacity across the county as health services face one of their toughest ever winters.

A MAN jumped from a balcony onto a roof one storey below after a woman was reportedly assaulted at an address in Poole.

Concerns over the impact on Bournemouth’s heritage have been raised over the proposals for the town’s Beales building.

A SELLER of Apple products whose Bournemouth shop closed without warning has been wound up, with creditors paid barely eight pence for every pound they were owed.

A PLANNING application has been submitted to demolish a building at a recreation ground in Christchurch.

FLOOD warnings and alerts are currently in force in parts of Dorset.

A journalist from Dorset has been arrested whilst reporting on a protest in China - leading to condemnation from the BBC over his treatment.

A FAMILY has been left ‘devastated’ after ‘brazen’ thieves stole a bike from outside their home.

Warnings have been given about the environmental impact of glass fibre boats sinking in Poole Harbour.

Ringwood businesses have expressed their delight at the early end of the A31 roadworks, as they look to make the most of a busy Christmas period.

TOP NHS leaders in Dorset have praised staff for their "incredible resilience".

Dorset Police mobile speed camera vans will be dotted around Dorset this week in a bid to curb speeding.

A SALON in Christchurch has teamed up with Christchurch food bank to help provide gifts after seeing a young boy's Christmas list of a biscuit and a hat.

Take a step inside this stunning clifftop apartment in Poole, which is on the market for £1.7million.

Six people who have appeared at Poole Magistrates Court.

The RSPCA has shared a warning against dumping pets this Christmas amid a concerning rise.

It's that time of the year again and if you're one of those parents who always forget to move your Elf on the Shelf, this is the tip for you.

Martin Lewis warned rising energy bills, inflation and interest rates could bring a “perfect storm” for homeowners

It will feel like winter has truly arrived this week as temperatures plummet and we're forced to pull out the thermals.

RSPCA would "never advise" advise anyone to buy an animal for someone as a gift this Christmas as they see an abandonment increase in Dorset.

A LUXURY hotel in Christchurch is set to launch bottomless brunches in December.

Jobs have been saved by a decision to approve a 20-year extension to a Purbeck quarry.

FESTIVITIES took place all over Dorset this weekend with hundreds of residents attending events.

There are more than 50 sets of roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week.

A FAMILY-run jewellery business is introducing lab-grown diamonds which can be created in weeks – compared with nature’s one to three billion years.

ALMOST every other day news items are reporting on the troubles of the NHS.

Police say they are 'very concerned' for the welfare of a 20-year-old woman who is missing.

The RSPCA has shared a warning against dumping pets this Christmas amid a concerning rise.

Energy Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the new Eco+ scheme to extend support for insulating homes.

COMMUNITY spirit is keeping Southbourne going through difficult times, according to its traders.

CHERRIES have confirmed Gary O’Neil as the club’s new permanent head coach.

A CAR has burst into flames on a key Hampshire road.

Visitors to Bournemouth's Christmas Tree Wonderland on Saturday were not able to see the full extravaganza due to issues with some of the lights.

A Dorset school has been warned they face a full inspection after inspectors visited recently.

On a cold and windy night in November, where else would you want to be than in a snug Christmas Dome overlooking Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland?

A LANGUAGE school which stopped trading at the height of the pandemic is being wound up after most creditors received around a quarter of what they were owed.

Around 10,000 Kit Kats were handed out outside Elements, Toko and Walkabout in Bournemouth.

One restaurant in Poole and one in Dorchester made it onto the Muddy Stilettos list

More residents have come forward to report issues with yellow water across the conurbation.

HUNDREDS of people gathered to see the amazing performance that paraded through Christchurch, celebrating the town's history.

The house is located on Southbourne Overcliff Drive and contains four bedrooms

WIMBORNE Minster held its lights switch-on this weekend in the town centre, with hot food and carol singers giving residents something to cheer about.

THE PREMISES of a renowned diving school on Swanage Pier is up for sale with a guide price of £400,000.

A SWARM of Santa's gathered together on Bournemouth Pier ready to complete the 5k, running, jogging or walking to raise money for Julia's House.

A FORMER Blandford pharmacy is expected to be converted into a restaurant.

FOREST Holme Hospice has announced details of its annual Light Up A Life remembrance service, which due to popularity will be taking place twice in early December.

Scallops were seen last week washed up on the beach at Branksome beach, as a result of the recent stormy weather.

IT'S the picture-perfect village pub with links to the nation's favourite racehorse.

Two flood warnings have been isssued for Dorset, with the Environment Agency warning river levels are rising.

People have been warned to stay away from the coast across Dorset on Saturday as a weather warning and flood alerts have been issued.