A DRIVER who led police on a high-speed two-mile chase and showed a “flagrant disregard” for the safety of others was told he was in “denial” by a judge.

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A PARENT in Poole in receipt of free school meals has criticised Talbot Primary School after waiting two weeks to receive an ‘underwhelming hamper’ of food items.

POLICE have complained that the New Forest was packed with vehicles today - some from as far afield as Guildford in Surrey.

THE entirety of the BCP Council area had a coronavirus infection rate of more than 400 cases per 100,000 people.

A GP practice with more than 25,000 patients has been rated as Requires Improvement following a visit from inspectors.

Coronavirus vaccines will be offered to millions of over-70s and the clinically extremely vulnerable from this week as the Government expands the rollout amid a border crackdown to keep out new strains.

MORE children are self-isolating after positive coronavirus cases were recorded at a further four schools.

A PART-TIME car dealer stopped for having no insurance claimed his trade policy allowed him to take his mum's car to the shops.

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BRITAIN'S only professional female ten-pin bowler has been kicked out of the US after being skittled by a visa problem.

THE courts have banned a man from entering Moors Valley Country Park after he assaulted a member of staff.

A BOURNEMOUTH market received a zero hygiene rating when it was inspected by council officials.

Bournemouth's 10 most popular postcodes have been revealed.

A VAST site which was a former Catholic boarding school for girls has been bought by Dorset Council for more than £10 million.

THE company which previously ran Bournemouth’s Flirt Cafe Bar has been officially dissolved after it was liquidated.

THE Bournemouth Covid vaccination centre officially opens today.

A BOURNEMOUTH woman who worked "relentlessly" to help and rescue local pets has died aged 51.