A SCHOOL in Ringwood is closed to pupils today due to a security breach at the site.

A DECISION looms over controversial plans to convert 30 acres of farmland in Talbot village into a publicly-accessible park.

A POPULAR community paddling pool is still on track to reopen before the end of the month.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 60s died at an address in Poole.

VISITORS have been warned that they will be arrested if they enter an address in Poole which has been made the subject of a closure order by the courts.

A COUNCILLOR has described a third fire on Canford heath in the space of a month as “hugely concerning” and urged anyone who sees suspicious behaviour to report it immediately.

THREE vehicles have been involved in a crash on a busy route in east Dorset this morning.

TWO illegal traveller encampments have been set up within two miles of each other as local authorities vow to deal “robustly” with such cases.

A STAG weekend took an unexpected turn for one group as they were faced with helping a goat in difficulty.

An IMPRESSIVE dog trainer teaching your four-legged friends how to surf- Paws on Board is our trader of the week.

A MAN who was questioned over why he was travelling on the main road into Bournemouth during the first coronavirus lockdown was caught with more than 100 wraps of class A drugs.

AN UPTON man has become the first person in history to swim around the island of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean.

A man from Warwick has set up a fundraiser to aid a homeless man from Boscombe get a job.

MASSIVE street party with over 300 expected guest has been organised by residents in Poole.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning those with an allergy not to eat the product.

Brits can apply for the four-figure grant through the boiler upgrade scheme after applications opened on Monday, May 23.

The Ukrainian chief conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra felt he had to justify performing the music of Russian composers after the invasion of his country in February.

A NEW boutique has added a splash of colour to Bournemouth.

DO you know someone who has gone above and beyond and deserves to be nominated in the Dorset Hero Awards 2022?

PARTY plans for Queen's Platinum Jubilee are underway in Westbourne and the local community are invited to attend for free.

WE'VE all had a pretty rubbish last couple of years. So, when I was approached to visit Chicago – well, what would you do?

An AFC Bournemouth player has been spending the season quietly volunteering with a homeless charity.

A Dorset man fell asleep on the train – and ended up getting arrested on a court warrant and appearing before Oxford magistrates.

DOZENS of children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole had decaying teeth removed in hospital during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.

Details on the cases of nine people which have recently been dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.

THANK you to the two readers who wrote in this week requesting answers to queries regarding their blood test results. My advice is given in good faith and in line with current agreed practice and guidelines. However, it cannot be a substitute for con...

A BUSINESS event will see speakers from around the UK focus on helping people with creating online content and building their personal brands.

IT was such a lovely day on Sunday that I decided to enjoy a trip on my battery buggy through the beautiful Meyrick Park and down to the new bird aviary.

BUSINESSES have reported a slowing rate of increase in output and new orders, a survey has found.

Graham Wiffen captured the recent Supermoon over the Needles on the Isle of Wight.

Hotel Chocolat launches a massive half price 'Spring Spectacular sale and there's even 50% off its Easter chocolate.

Cutter & Squidge have a number of tasty cakes and biscuits to treat yourself with for the Platinum Jubilee

In less than a month we will all be enjoying a long Bank Hoilday weekend as we celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Research from the University of Cambridge found that more than one in 10 cases of coronary heart disease could be prevented with this action

Here's a round up of plants, planters and more that you can use to upgrade your garden ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show.

A uniformed police officer was out searching on his own for missing teenager Gaia Pope-Sutherland on the day she disappeared, an inquest heard.

THE owner of an equine assisted learning centre has issued a desperate plea to find a new home.

THE third heath fire on Canford Heath in the space of a month was believed to have been started by “human intervention”, the fire service has confirmed

SEVERAL alterations to a road in Bournemouth have been defended by BCP Council after a furious barber feared they would “kill off” his business.

BCP Council has made nearly £20,000 from selling access to voters' personal information. Companies sold to include two based in America

A McDonald’s restaurant in Poole was closed temporarily due to a gas leak on Monday.

POLICE are investigating after an electric bike worth £3,000 was stolen from Bournemouth.

AN UNAUTHORISED traveller camp on the grounds of a leisure centre in Poole was served an eviction notice by police at the weekend.

A BRAND-new Domino’s takeaway will open in Ringwood town centre after permission was granted by New Forest District Council.

CHILD involvement in drug crime has been described as a “modern day tragedy” as police figures reveal more than 300 youths have been arrested over drug supply offences in the past four years.

It's a reality for some, but unimaginable for many. The shocking situation of people needing free food every week.

A BOURNEMOUTH resident has argued that the council’s response to littering in the town is “not acceptable”.

A NEW Mexican restaurant has opened its doors in Bournemouth town centre tonight.

AMIGO Loans bosses are close to saving the business and its 200 Bournemouth jobs after a scheme to limit compensation payouts was backed by a High Court judge.

POLICE investigating the theft of items from a supermarket in Poole are issuing a CCTV image of the suspect in a bid to identify him.