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Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Whitelegg Way cars use cycle lane as fire engine gets 'stuck'
A MAN has said it’s “impossible” for fire engines to travel down Whitelegg Way, months after a fire officer predicting the issue.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth barber criticises council roadwork communication
A BARBER fears a new travel scheme outside his shop will “kill off” his business and has criticised council planners for not informing him of the changes.

Sat, 14 May 2022 08:25:48 +0100
Police looking for missing Poole man Caine Greenslade
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing Poole man who may be on his black Scrambler motorcycle.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A31 at Ringwood to close seven times for bridge demolition
THE A31 at Ringwood is set to be closed seven times in a three-day period as crews continue their efforts to demolish the existing bridges.

Sat, 14 May 2022 08:33:00 +0100
Missing 13-year-old girl sparks Dorset Police public appeal
POLICE are searching for a missing teenager from Sherborne who was last seen leaving her home on Friday night.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
RNLI memorial fundraiser set up by David Haw's mother
THE mother of a man who went missing after he fell overboard on a boat in Poole Harbour has set up a memorial fundraising page.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dead Thresher shark found on Southbourne beach, Bournemouth
A SHARK which is designated as a vulnerable species washed up on a Bournemouth beach.

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:55:00 +0100
In the dock: 8 people sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court
Details on eight people who have recently appeared in the dock at Poole Magistrates' Court for criminal offences.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dogs, cats, rabbits and horses looking for homes in Dorset
THESE dogs, cats, rabbits and horses are looking for their forever homes in Dorset.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth's best breakfast spots according to Tripadvisor
The best places for breakfast in Bournemouth according to Tripadvisor reviews. Read more:

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Review of Sandbanks Saltwater Sauna in Poole
LAST week I visited a seaside attraction which has taken Sandbanks by storm.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The types of sharks found in UK waters
What sharks are found in UK waters?

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Japanese knotweed: how to spot it and what to do about it
DOZENS of Japanese Knotweed infestations have been identified across Dorset.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What Highway Code and RAC say drivers should do when they see an emergency vehicle
We've all done it.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Rise in sexual offences in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
MORE SEXUAL offences were recorded in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the last year, amid a record high number of such crimes across England and Wales.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Rules on Bournemouth beaches that all visitors need to know
Rules on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole beaches that all visitors need to know. Read more:

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Holland & Barret demystifies superfoods with these top 7 products
Nearly half of the UK would like to add superfoods to their meals if they knew more about them.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteers needed at Dorset hospice's charity shops
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help run the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care charity shop in Ashley Cross and Westbourne

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chicken products recalled: What happens if you eat salmonella and full list of products
A range of ready-to-eat foods including sandwiches, wraps and salads over food poisoning risks.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Downton Abbey: A New Era premieres at the Regent Centre
The highly-anticipated premiere of the Downton Abbey sequel has already proved a hit in Christchurch

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: ‘Incensed over Verwood parking charge plans’
IT was pointed out to me a few days ago that parking charges are to be introduced to council owned parking sites in Verwood.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
WhatsApp issues warning over four things that will get banned from the messaging app
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, the company who owns Facebook and Instagram issue the warning over the rules many people are not aware of.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
UK parents told to 'act now' amid eyesight crisis affecting children
To combat the growing crisis, a new campaign and educational resource has been launched in the UK.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How you can have 9 days off work by booking just 3 thanks to the Queen
The nation will come together to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the day: Swanage view
David Burrows captured the remains of the old pier in Swanage with the Wellington clock tower in the foreground.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Throw a party with Morrisons' themed food and drink range
Morrisons is set to launch a Jubilee and coronation themed range of food and sweet treats. See the range.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best flowers and plants for bees that you should have in your garden from Flying Flowers
What plants and flowers should you be growing in your garden? Find out here.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022
Sky has revealed its list of highlights coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for June 2022.

Sat, 14 May 2022 08:56:02 +0100
Working from home does not work, says Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister argued that people are far more energetic and productive when surrounded by other people

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Gogglebox star Marcus Luther's famous son told to 'sling his hook' after filming for show
Marcus Luther has a famous boxer son who cannot appear on the Channel 4 show.

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
UK drivers could face £2,500 fine or three months in jail over parking mistake
Two motorists in the UK were slapped with four-figure fines.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:47:32 +0100
Gaia Pope inquest: Updates as family continue to give evidence
The family are continuing their evidence into the death of Gaia Pope, 19, who was found naked in undergrowth on a clifftop in Swanage 11 days after she went missing on November 7, 2017.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Residents speak of shock after Ringwood kidnapping attempt
PARENTS and residents in Ringwood are still in shock after two men attempted to kidnap a toddler in broad daylight at a local beauty spot.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:33:06 +0100
Lane closure continues to cause delays on A35 in Christchurch
NO END date has been provided for overrunning emergency gas works which are causing traffic chaos in Christchurch.

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:41:42 +0100
Gaia Pope inquest: Officers 'had no idea' about meeting with teen
POLICE officers laughed when Gaia Pope’s aunt phoned a number of times to find out when her niece’s scheduled appointment was on the day she went missing, an inquest heard.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The licensing conditions for Rockwater Sandbanks and Branksome
WINE can only be bought by the glass and no more than four drinks can be purchased at a time as the new Rockwater developments have had licences granted.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for 270 flats on vacant Bournemouth office block site
A VACANT office building in Bournemouth town centre could be demolished and replace with a 270 rental homes.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Anger as review of adjourned council meeting is kept private
THE findings of a review into the circumstances that led to a BCP Council meeting being adjourned due to a health and safety risk assessment will not be published.

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:04:26 +0100
Gaia Pope's father Richard Sutherland gives evidence at inquest
THE father of teenager Gaia Pope said she felt “terribly let down” by police and their investigation into her disappearance was “poorly handled”.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:44:32 +0100
'Cannabis factory' found at property in Corfe Mullen
A ‘CANNABIS factory’ was discovered at a property in east Dorset early this morning.

Fri, 13 May 2022 09:35:19 +0100
Amigo creditors approve scheme to cap mis-selling compensation
LOAN company Amigo is a step closer to securing its future after creditors overwhelmingly backed a scheme to cap compensation in mis-selling cases.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bereaved mum sets up learning retreat for grief and trauma
BRAVE mum wanted to do something for other people needing help with grief and trauma, so she has set up an online learning retreat for grief and trauma

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:20:16 +0100
Drink driver killed dog after mounting pavement in campervan
A YOUNG drunk driver hospitalised a dog walker and killed his pet after mounting the pavement in a campervan in Poole.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The beaches in BCP with Blue Flag Awards
BEACHES across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Purbeck have once again scooped coveted Blue Flag awards.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Southbourne beach to get a new 'Miami South Beach' restaurant
Up to 50 new jobs will be created at a new pop-up restaurant along Southbourne beach

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Canford Heath resident safety concerns following fire
A RESIDENT has expressed fire safety concerns following the blaze that engulfed an area of Canford Heath last month.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:31:20 +0100
Station Road in Poole to reopen on Saturday
A ROAD in Poole undergoing resurfacing works will reopen 18 hours later than planned as crews experience delays.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:46:19 +0100
Dorset Traffic Police report drug and speeding offences
DRUG driving, speeding close to 100mph and disqualified drivers were just a few of the road offences reported by traffic officers throughout this week.

Fri, 13 May 2022 09:17:33 +0100
New school Coombe House School in Shaftesbury set to open
A NEW SCHOOL for children with special needs is set to open in Dorset.

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:13:53 +0100
Elderly man assaulted in “violent and unprovoked attack” at motorhome
AN ELDERLY man was assaulted in a ‘violent and unprovoked attack’, in the early hours of the morning.



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