A MAJOR phase of work is set to begin on the A31 next week which will see the eventual demolition of the westbound bridges over the River Avon.

A MAJOR search is being carried out for a man who has escaped from a court prisoner transport van wearing just his underwear and socks.

A CHEESE making business could be coming to Blandford’s Sunrise Business Park. 

POLICE say they are “very concerned” for the welfare of an "upset" teenage girl who has gone missing without her mobile phone.

WORK is well underway on the next section of a major new cycle, walking and bus infrastructure project along a key route connecting Poole to Ferndown.

THE main Covid testing site for the region will close next week while coronavirus cases across Dorset surge.

CREDITORS owed almost £450,000 by a business whose Sandbanks cafe was gutted by fire are still waiting for a payout nearly eight years later.

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THOUSANDS flocked to Bournemouth beach for the first full weekend of sunny weather this year.

The opening of a new Barnardo’s superstore in Bournemouth has been described as a “special” occasion.

FROM next week the A35 Commercial Road, a main route for people traveling between Bournemouth and Poole, will receive the first part of a major upgrade.

FORMER Newsround presenter and current star of the Rocky Horror Show Ore Oduba recalled fond memories of growing up in Dorset as he prepared to bring the show to Poole.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant BT has tabled a series of plans to "evolve the payphone estate" in Bournemouth.

'Majestic and unique' riverside home with private jetty on the market for £1.7m. Read more:

Here's a roundup of some of Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's Middle Aisle items from Sunday, March 27.

A HOST of events will take place this year across Dorset and the New Forest.

MOVIE fans will be able to enjoy some of the biggest films under the stars across Dorset this year.

A HOST of markets are taking place all over Dorset.

A NEW course could be offered in September at Bournemouth and Poole College for those without some basic qualifications needing help with their life choices.

A PROPOSAL to increase the indoor seating space at a bar in Poole have been given the green light by council planners.

THOUSANDS are expected to descend on Dorset this summer for the return of Tankfest, in an event being billed as “almost normal”.

A WOMAN who assaulted two police officers and two members of hospital staff has been jailed for several months.

A fascinating look in pictures at when Poole's shopping center was called the Arndale Centre before it was renamed the Dolphin centre. Lots of old shop names you might just remember.

Creating a wildlife haven in your garden that provides nesting sites, shelter and food will help support these birds, Hannah Stephenson discovers.

FOUR people from the Bournemouth, Poole and east Dorset were dealt with for motoring offences at closed door court hearings on the same day.

UP to ten BCP schools may be interested in taking on more pupils with special education needs and disabilities.

Spring sunlight refracts off an iridescent waistcoat buttoned snugly around a six-foot tall bloodhound and pointer mixed breed. He is hunkered close to the ground, scarlet tongue in perpetually cheerful loll, as a pair of doll-like hands tremulously ...

THE highly-anticipated Downton Abbey sequel will be screened at the Regent Centre in Christchurch.

Fancy a trip to the Caribbean or the Mediterranean on a cruise? You could make use of this MSC Cruises offer.

Best Bridgerton inspired girl baby names

Six very different dogs, all looking for a happy future - could you offer any of them their forever home?

The Glastonbury resale takes place today and is your last chance to get hold of tickets to the festival – here’s everything you need to know.

Here are 5 top tips for keeping your shoes in tip-top condition over the winter period.

A ROMANCE fraudster who manipulated two women to give over thousands of pounds has been jailed for his wicked crimes.

ELEVEN locations across Dorset appear within the highest bracket of Covid case rates on an interactive map on the government website.

THESE pictures show the extent of the damage caused to a property following a fire involving e-bike batteries.

A MAN has been released under investigation following a hit and run crash which killed a pedestrian.

Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are slashing their fuel prices due to the fuel duty cut.

A MAN will have to carry out 250 hours unpaid work after a “brief lapse” caused the death of a pedestrian in a supermarket carpark.

PLANS for Tesla to take over a former Porsche garage in Dorset are edging closer with almost unanimous praise for the proposals being expressed by residents.

The cause of death for Taylor Hawkins has not yet been revealed.

AN UNAUTHROSISED encampment remains on land near Bournemouth Railway Station.

Are you entitled to millions? Treasury reveals the 89 unclaimed estates in Dorset. Read more:

Details on cases of seven people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court.

WITH the temperatures getting warmer, what better place is there than having a meal and a drink in a beer garden with family and friends?

EASTER eggs, hot cross buns and spring blooms are starting to appear in the shops.

Police were called over concerns a political party were due to hand a petition to the RNLI in Poole this week.

A SHOP at a Poole petrol station could be extended to increase the size of the store as part of a refurbishment project.

A BOURNEMOUTH mum is appealing for help following the theft of her wheelchair access van, used by her son with a life limiting condition.

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.