A MAJOR waterfront housing development for almost 300 new homes has been backed by a £69million loan.

POLICE are continuing to search for a missing man from Bournemouth last seen almost two weeks ago.

BOURNEMOUTH park and ride service will resume with 'bargain fares'.

A MAN from Poole has banned from going to football matches for three years after he had a “smoke device” at an AFC Bournemouth fixture.

A POPULAR community paddling pool has officially reopened after nearly one year to the delight of many residents.

What better way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee than with a terribly British afternoon tea - here are the best places to get one according to Tripadvisor reviews.

A POPULAR bakery has announced that it will be opening a second shop in Christchurch.

A TEAM of medics who broke the world record for the longest game of beach touch rugby in Poole, have raised £100,000 for charity.

SWIMMERS and beachgoers are being reminded what yellow buoys along the BCP beach fronts mean ahead of a busy weekend.

Details on seven people who have recently been dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court for criminal offences.

A TENNIS coach investigated for “non-recent sex offences” has faced a meeting with the Lawn Tennis Association.

Most bin collections during the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend will be business as usual.

VOLUNTEERS for a women’s rights group have been campaigning for a buffer zone to be placed outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic.

A shop owner in Winton confronted three burglars attempting to break into his shop.

Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

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RNLI lifeguards are preparing to return to Dorset beaches ahead of the busy half-term holiday.

PASSENGERS will see route and timetable changes later this month when Morebus introduces its summer schedule.

DORSET Council has been accused of taking a “cut and run” decision with the closure of tourism information centres in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham.

A FATHER-of-three lost his entire £102,000 pension after receiving “negligent” advice to transfer the money into an unsuitable overseas scheme.

A MAN has been fined by the courts for throwing down a cigarette butt.

THESE dogs, cats, pigs and goats are looking for their forever homes.

THE countdown is on as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole prepare to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A POPULAR raft race is set to return to Mudeford this year following a three-year break.

A SHOPPING district in Poole is to be rebranded ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A MAN has appeared in court after drink driving in a McDonald’s restaurant drive through in Poole.

THE NEW ASPIRE building and Gardens Café in Churchill Gardens, Boscombe is set to open.

A MAN has been jailed for several months after breaching a court order by being intoxicated and having an open can of alcohol in public.

Running from today until June 25, shoppers have a month to get all their favourite summer pieces.

Family holiday rental company, Vrbo, has released its list of Holiday Homes of the year for the very first time.

We tried Aldi's Platinum Jubilee bubbly range and it put us on cloud wine. How to try it for yoruself.

Gymshark has launched a sale on its website with up to 60% off selected lines.

Morrisons has launched a new Cream Tea in its cafés in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and it doesn’t break the bank.

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A DORSET Police officer specially trained in carrying out searches was “not fully familiar” with the force’s missing person policy.

Two more Dorset Police officers are expected to give evidence as the inquest continues into the death of 19-year-old Gaia Pope who was found dead on a clifftop less than a mile away from where she went missing 11 days before

Fish and chip shop owners fear for their survival following cost increases on major supplies.

A DORSET mother has said “nothing is being done” to help fix unusable equipment at her disabled son’s assisted living home.

A NEW five-star hotel resort in Bournemouth is set to open next month after the first phase of a £25million refurbishment project.

THE arrival of a new Asda on the site of a Poole petrol station and convenience store has taken a big step forward.

DORSET businesswoman battled IBD and eventually had surgery to have a stoma bag fitted and is now hoping to support others struggling with the invisible disability.

DORSET Police have thanked members of the public for their response after chickens were left abandoned in Poole.

Poole sailor Pip Hare has unveiled her bid to compete in the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world race for a second time and said she hopes she can be “more competitive”.

A man from Poole has been found guilty of being involved in a huge cocaine conspiracy which had links to Spain and Colombia.

A FORMER primary school teacher has been jailed for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl he was tutoring in Bournemouth.

EMERGENCY services were called to the scene of a crash on Christchurch Road, in Boscombe.

A "DANGEROUS" children's entertainer has been jailed for a string of child sex offences in the New Forest.

CHRISTCHURCH MP Sir Christopher Chope said he was looking forward to discussing Sue Gray's report with residents - but urged them not to let partygate "interfere" with the jubilee celebrations.

A family-friendly pub claiming to serve the best roast dinners in the area- The Monmouth Ash is Pub of the Week.

A CLOSED care home site will be re-opened having been sold to a social impact investor following a high interest bidding process.