MORE than £50million has so far been paid out to people who sunk their money into an “illegal” Bournemouth-based investment scheme involving Costa Rican forestry, a report has confirmed.

Council officials have been accused of hypocrisy for allowing four protected trees to be axed while at the same time prosecuting a homeowner for felling a similar specimen.

A WOMAN was playing a “dangerous game with other people’s safety” by dealing MDMA to friends.

THIS brilliantly transformed bungalow is on the market for £1,000,000 in Hengistbury Head. Read more:

A GROWING weekly market has been described as a “community in the community centre” as more and more traders are signing up.

PART of a key route in Dorset is set to close for six weeks - as the next phase of a newly developed street is set to be completed.

JAMAL Lowe celebrated the birth of his son Ziggy with a dramatic late winner against Stoke City, before declaring: "No more children, but hopefully plenty more goals!"

Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, February 27.

A HOST of weird and wonderful items have been found on Dorset’s beaches in recent years.

DORSET and Wiltshire fire crews are taking longer to respond to emergencies than they did just over a decade ago, figures show.

BOSS Scott Parker was hopeful Jaidon Anthony would be fit to return for Cherries’ Championship clash at Preston next Saturday.

SCOTT Parker heaped praise on Emiliano Marcondes after the Dane's cameo contributions in recent weeks.

NEW roadside verges are to be installed along heathland roads in the Corfe Castle and Wareham area to protect the environment - with others closed off.

BUSINESSES will be invited to submit proposals for the temporary use of the Winter Gardens site in Exeter Road, BCP Council has revealed.

A student who uses a bike to travel around report has written of their experiences.

THE Environment Agency has applied for permission to prevent people fishing for Salmon of Sea Trout in Christchurch Harbour for the next ten years.

CAN you give any of these animals a forever home?

Details on eight people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

Information on much council tax bills will increase in 2022/23 for residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

OPPOSITION councillors raised a raft of concerns over the Conseverative administration's budget for BCP Council earlier this week.

The change could affect thousands of Iceland customers.

Part 1 of a gallery of photos of club-goers at the Essential Club Country Live Mix at the BIC back in 1997. Were you there?

WHEN the themes from Star Wars, ET and Harry Potter fill the concert hall in Poole’s Lighthouse in March, it will be an extra-special occasion.

WIMBORNE'S slim hopes of clawing their way back to Southern League Premier safety were dealt a huge blow as they were hammered 4-0 at fellow relegation-battlers Kings Langley.

It may be one of South America's prime tourist destinations, but San Pedro de Atacama still has remote spots to discover, says Sarah Marshall.

Experts offer tips on achieving those velvety green stripes.

Peaky Blinders is returning for its final series on the BBC this weekend.

If you love the ‘retro’ look, then don’t go anywhere because you’ll love some of these pieces from ManoMano.

Tesco has a huge range of more than 200 Easter eggs on sale, here are some of the new and exclusive ones in the range.

How to look like a Shelby from Peaky Blinders with boohooMAN's tailored collection.

Greggs is possibly the most popular bakery in the country but how do the chain's branches in Bournemouth measure up when it comes to food standards?

THE FAMILY of a man who died in a fatal road traffic collision in Poole have paid tribute to their loved one.

A NEW vision has been outlined for the future of tackling crime in Dorset, with the chief constable pledging to “switch the misery” from victims to perpetrators.

A POPULAR bookshop in Poole will be closing its doors for good this weekend.

CHERRIES left it late to seal another dramatic Championship victory after a 2-1 home win over 10-man Stoke City.

A POPULAR seafront cafe has now been entirely demolished.

AFTER nearly two years away, the much-loved Barfleur ferry will be returning to Poole.

THE last of the stock belonging to the old Beales department store chain has been sold for £2,500, an update from administrators has revealed.

THE popular Noddy Trains which ran between Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Spit were sold at auction on Friday, fetching nearly £7,000 in total.

BOURNEMOUTH Symphony Orchestra’s chief conductor has spoken exclusively about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, urging the west to help the country in which he was born.

A Southampton cruise captain is today in Ukraine in limbo waiting for a visa for his pregnant wife so they can travel back to England.

A CAR crashed into a house while trying to do a U-turn in a road already closed due to an earlier crash.

A DORSET sixth form is set to build a £1.3million Digital Education Building ahead of introducing a brand-new qualification.

NATIONAL Pubs Week is upon us and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the best pubs and clubs in each town and city. READ MORE:

STOKE City boss Michael O’Neill was left baffled by referee Tim Robinson’s decision to show Morgan Fox a red card at Cherries and added: “He couldn’t wait to get it out.”

HEAD coach Scott Parker insisted his side’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Stoke City was not luck and added: “My belief will never, ever wane.”

A BOURNEMOUTH pub has postponed its Peaky Blinders event which was due to take place this Saturday.

A FIRE engine was sent to put out a forest campfire in Wareham.

A CAR ended up in a ditch last night following a single vehicle collision in Ringwood.