MORE than 50 residents have objected to a former hotel becoming a house HMO after previous experiences with drug dealing, fireworks, and left dog muck.

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a Royal Artillery veteran, cancer survivor and a loving father who gave his time to help the homeless around Bournemouth.

A SENIOR and experienced Conservative councillor has been suspended for breaching the political group’s rules when she put forward a motion supporting Ukraine.

A DRIVER acted “stupidly” when he sped off from police before crashing off the road and into a field.

TWO pedestrian entrances at Wimborne Road Cemetery have been shut, ‘due to persistent antisocial behaviour problems.’

A DORSET Council meeting ended in chaos with councillors led out of the chamber as a resolution on climate change was interrupted by protestors.

POLICE have led action to evict an unauthorised traveller encampment from the car park in King's Park, Bournemouth.

PLANS for a massive 491-home development on green belt land in Ringwood have been dealt a blow as the town council has “significant concerns” with proposals.

THE success of Bobby & Co in Bournemouth’s former Debenhams has been highlighted in a national report which says viable uses can be found for Britain’s department stores.

IN the early hours of April 15, 1912, Frank Prentice was one of the last crewmen on board the RMS Titanic as its stern rose to the stars.

DETAILS have emerged why a P&O cruise ship is currently moored off the coast of Weymouth.

A MAN threatened a Tesco staff member with a knife after he was challenged during an attempted theft.

A Ferndown Mum has lost a staggering 6 stone 11lb with the help of a weight loss group in Dorset.

Details on 12 criminal cases recently dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.

THE opening date for a new Marks and Spencer store in a New Forest town has finally been confirmed.

A COUNCIL campaign comparing Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to the likes of Los Angeles, Portugal and Ibiza has taken social media by storm this week.

POLICE are urging motorists and other road users across Dorset to 'park considerately' during the remainder of the Easter break.

Data reveals that 14,618 provisional licence holders were prosecuted in 2020

Dorset has a variety of fun-filled Easter days for the whole family to enjoy, from egg hunts and activity trails to bunny-spotting and family days out.

The Ofgem energy price cap has risen by 54% meaning energy prices are expected to rise by £693 a year for millions of households across the UK.

POOLE’S own football gym FTY Lab is hosting a free Easter egg hunt to support Ukraine.

HOUSE prices remained steady in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in February, new figures show.

Car boot sales are back up and running, with there being plenty more to come in April and beyond in Dorset

A ZINC roof is to be added to the tiny Becket Chapel at the grade 1 listed parish church of Lady St. Mary, Wareham.

A PUBLIC inquiry into plans to replace a former police station with housing is set to start later this month.

It is said that a lot of business gets done on the golf course. That might well apply to the driving range too.

A GROUP of young carers and children particularly affected by Covid restrictions came together for an Easter party.

According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month.

Nando's has released some new menu items in time for Summer. See what we thought.

Lush has hatched an Easter collection with 12 products, here's what we thought when we tried them.

Fascinating snapshot of Bournemouth beach and promenade pictured here circa 1960 during the Easter holidays with the deck chairs attendants out in force and not a spot to spare on the beach.

LEGO has released new products in its popular Jurassic Park and Botanical collections and we need them now.

Marks and Spencer has launched a new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection - here's how you can buy it.

AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!

Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.

The Fantastic Five of 14 are coming to the UK on tour, here's when to get tickets.

HUNDREDS of households in Bournemouth and Christchurch are without electricity this evening due to a power cut.

ONE lane is blocked on the A31 near Ringwood this afternoon.

A MAJOR roundabout and route in Poole will be closed for five days for resurfacing works as the council warns of heavy disruption.

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a swimmer who died in the sea off West Bay.

A WOMAN unable to hug her children at her father’s funeral as she stringently followed the Covid restrictions has described the prime minister’s flouting of the rules as a “kick in the teeth”.

BOURNEMOUTH Parkrun has been cancelled this weekend due to an unauthorised encampment.

A millionaire's son was caught drink-driving in his mother's Mercedes after his parents shopped him to the police, a court heard.

A DRIVER lacking in “patience and wisdom” forced open an emergency access gate to escape heavy traffic on the Spur Road.

TWO people were taken to hospital following a crash in Bournemouth.

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FIRE crews rushed to Bournemouth University after a blaze started during building works.

A CLIMATE activist from Weymouth who tied his neck to the goalpost during a football match and has more recently been involved in a protest at an Essex oil refinery said he ‘apologises’ for the disruption the group has caused people but vows not ...

A BOURNEMOUTH MP has reiterated his call for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign, saying the war in Ukraine is no reason to delay such a move.

FIRE crews rushed to the scene of a blaze which badly damaged the roof of a house in Bournemouth.