A BOAT was stolen and “ransacked” costing a company about to start Poole Harbour tours for the first time tens of thousands of pounds.

Leading nature charity, the RSPB, have hit out at Dorset Police's decision to drop their investigation into the death of a white-tailed eagle.

AN RSPCA inspector has described the death of two dogs left in the boot of car in 29C heat as “a tragic case” and issued a plea to dog owners.

QUESTIONS remain over when the popular Sandbanks Crazy Golf course will reopen after BCP Council “refused” to renew the previous operator’s tenancy.

Missing woman Linda Hayes from Christchurch found. Read more:

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A WOMAN who abused her position of power of attorney used money that was not hers to buy a car, pay rent and fund housing moving costs.

Snow forecast for Thursday in Dorset. Read more:

A DORSET man has told how the help of two local organisations and his love for his cat, helped him escape addiction and homelessness.

A WOMAN has been left with several puncture wounds following a dog attack in theNew Forest.

A MAN will appear in court charged with causing death by careless driving nearly two years after a crash which killed a pensioner.

NATURAL England has warned that plans for a solar farm at Lytchett Minster has the potential for “likely significant effects” on nearby nature conservation sites.

Police searching for missing teenage girl Kayla Orchard last seen on a bus. Read more:

Men ‘taking elderly person to cashpoint’ arrested over fraud allegations. Read more:

Do you know this person? Bank cards, ID and cash stolen in daylight burglary. Read more:

A TELEVISION presenter is set to open a special charity auction that will be raising money for the Ukraine appeal.

A DATE has been set for the trial of two brothers accused of murdering a Hampshire fisherman.

National Trust brings coastal South Purbeck farm into its care. Read more:

CONSTRUCTION is well underway on a new “cutting-edge” pathology facility at Bournemouth Hospital.

Six people who have appeared at Poole Magistrates Court.did

BCP Council has outlined plans to “revitalise” select high streets and district centres across the conurbation – with three pilot projects launched.

Police are appealing for anyone who sees a woman from Christchurch to contact them.

BOURNEMOUTH Beach was the third ‘most Instagrammable’ coastal spot in the UK last week, with hundreds of thousands flocking to Dorset as temperatures soared.

A NEW strategy has been launched to transform the natural landscape of Dorset by 2030, with an aim to involve one in four residents.

A man who escaped from prison transport in Poole has been found by police.

AN AMBITIOUS programme of three affordable rented home developments have started building in Bournemouth.

A NOT-for-profit club night is coming to Bournemouth as the tour across the UK aims to raise thousands of pounds to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

COUNCIL tax and business tax collection rates in both Dorset and the BCP area are down for this year – by 2.4% for BCP Council and 1.9% for Dorset Council.

LV= has spent £33million on its aborted sale of the business to an American private equity fund, while its chief executive is in line for bonuses totalling £511,000.

Earlier this week, a Met Office forecaster predicted Brits could see “most seasons” within the space of a few days.

Martin Lewis issued a bleak statement that 85% of people are now better off ditching cash ISA rates.

Do you remember when these shops that used to be on the corner of the Bargates and the Fountain Roundabout in Christchurch?

A SINGLE vote backed a report on the dissolution of the Stour Valley and Poole Partnership – with three committee members abstaining.

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As part of new the guidance people who have a cough or cold are to be urged to “stay home and avoid contact with other people”.

The BAFTA TV Awards nominations have been announced ahead of the 2022 show.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish and then build ten three-bed homes on the site of the Kings Arms site at Longham have been put on hold.

HIGHWAYS chiefs have confirmed that overnight closures might be needed in the latter stages of a multi-million-pound road bridge replacement project.

Woman comes forward after concerns for welfare. Read more:

A WOMAN who made a “foolish decision” ended up in the dock after she was caught by police with cloned registration plate.

HOSPITALS in Dorset have announced a change in visiting hours for families on postnatal wards.

POLICE have confirmed no further police action will be undertaken into the death of a “rare” white-tailed eagle.

Police appeal for witnesses after woman attacked by dog. Read more:

A PROFESSIONAL dog walker has been jailed after a court heard she killed two of her clients' dogs by leaving them in her car on one of the hottest days of the year.

CELEBRATING the town’s maritime and shipbuilding heritage the Bottle Knot sculpture at Hunger Hill, Poole, has been unveiled.

New research has revealed the roads experiencing the most closures per mile with one Dorset route appearing in the top ten.

Police appeal after woman seen shouting 'help' from moving vehicle. Read more:

THE family of the woman killed in a crash in a supermarket carpark have paid tribute to her.

Mapped: Every crime reported in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in January. Read more: