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Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man found guilty of looking up woman's skirt in Poole Tesco
A MAN has been found guilty of looking up a woman’s skirt in a Poole supermarket.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cricketers Arms in Bournemouth brings back historic features
THE oldest pub in Bournemouth is set to undergo a £150,000 “traditional enhancement”, with the pub bringing back some of its original features.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:01:37 +0100
Couple in inflatable kayak rescued off Kimmeridge
A COUPLE had to be rescued after their kayak was blown out to sea in blustery conditions off Kimmeridge Bay.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:31:35 +0100
Police search for missing Bournemouth teen Charlotte Mellars
POLICE are searching for a missing teenage girl from Bournemouth and say they are “extremely concerned” for her.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:14:00 +0100
Heath fire at Turbary Common 'believed to be deliberate'
A LARGE heath fire in north Bournemouth is believed to have been started deliberately after crews found an empty box of firelighters at the scene.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New restaurant in Southborne expected to open in late June
The new pop-up restaurant in Southbourne is expected to open in late June.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Records broken at New Forest Family Fun Day in New Milton
THE RETURN of a long-running family fun day has been hailed as the most successful ever despite controversy surrounding the event’s posters.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Thousands mark return of Harry Paye Day in Poole
GREY skies and light drizzle failed to dampen the spirits of thousands packed onto Poole Quay for a plunderful pirate party.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Starry smoothhound shark washes up on Canford Cliffs beach
A SHARK has washed up on a popular beach in Poole.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Elderly man freed after falling under bus in Poole
EMERGENCY crews worked to free an elderly man trapped under a bus following an incident in Poole yesterday.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Litter left on Bournemouth beach after hottest day of year
RESIDENTS have criticised litter left on Bournemouth beach after more than 55,000 people descended on the area yesterday.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset Police on scheduling of Cherries and Leeds United match
POLICE could make a request to move Cherries’ home fixture with Leeds United after it was scheduled to take place on next year's Early May Bank Holiday weekend.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
"Gridlock" in Sandbanks on hottest day of the year
MOTORISTS faced "gridlock" in Sandbanks on Friday on the hottest day of the year so far.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Prisoners will NOT be released on Fridays at Dorset prison
PRISONERS vulnerable to addiction who have finished their sentences will no longer be released on Fridays at HMP Portland under new plans to cut reoffending and make streets safer.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Duckling saved after falling down drain in Canford Heath
A duckling which fell down a drain in Canford Heath was rescued by a man and his mate.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, June 19
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 19.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset home that inspired a US poet goes on the market
A DORSET home that was the inspiration behind a poem by an American poet has gone on the market for nearly £1m.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Giant Hogweed seen near Christchurch
An interactive map has been published, allowing people to report sightings of a toxic plant which can cause blisters and even blindness.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Why a cruise is the best way to explore the Greek islands
From ancient Greece to modern-day life, island-hopping gives a flavour of what's on offer in the Aegean Sea, says Aine Fox.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pictures: A walk down Canford Cliffs shopping parade 45 years ago
10 photos of the shopping parade on Haven Road, Canford Cliffs from over 45 years ago, do you remember these shops?

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
‘Winter Gardens scheme getting further away from reality’
THE most worrying sentence in your report on the delayed scheme at the Winter Gardens came from Cllr Drew Mellor.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to create a stunning display of succulents in your garden this summer
From creating a gravel garden to planting in a picture frame - experts share clever tips for succulent success.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Range launches Sustainable Living Collection with cooling duvets, bedding and more
With the warmer weather finally here, you might be wondering how you can stay cool in bed at night.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
TikTok's most influential beauty brands revealed from CeraVe to Dior - Shop the products
With 20 billion videos tagged 'get ready with me', the app is a goldmine for beauty tutorials, make-up inspiration and quick access to the next big product.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Holland & Barrett product will have your skin glowing like Kate Middleton’s
Searches for ‘rosehip oil’ at Holland & Barrett have soared after it was revealed as one of Kate Middleton’s beauty secrets.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Is Too Good To Go worth it? I spent £10 on the surplus food app and this is what I got
Too Good To Go connects customers to restaurants, supermarkets, cafes, and independent businesses in their area that have an unsold surplus of food.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
You can book an overnight stay in an Airbnb with a miniature horse!
This is a unique stay you can enjoy at an Airbnb in the UK

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Channel 4's Suspect full cast and when is it on TV?
The new Channel 4 drama is led by James Nesbitt and features a stacked cast

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:37:00 +0100
Lightning warning issued by the Met Office for Dorset
LIGHTNING and heavy rain could be on the cards today, the Met Office has warned.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:13:09 +0100
Unconscious diver airlifted to hospital
AN UNCONSCIOUS diver was airlifted to hospital earlier today after being pulled out of the water.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kushti-Bok criticises traveller sites in BCP and Dorset area
TRAVELLERS coming to BCP this summer will have “nowhere to go” warns a campaigner who has implored the council to fix the situation.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Missing passports and cancelled holidays​ as Dorset residents face delays
A NUMBER of Dorset residents have reportedly fallen victim to national passport delays, which they say could cause them to cancel their holidays.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:18:34 +0100
Parcel delivery vans seized by Dorset traffic police
TWO parcel delivery vans were seized one after another by officers for separate road offences.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:42:21 +0100
Dorset No Excuse officers arrest wanted driver in Pokesdown
A DRIVER stopped by police turned out to be wanted for a violent crime before being found with a machete and no driving licence.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Youths are 'wreaking havoc' on Waterloo Estate in Poole
Youths are egging houses and stealing motorbikes in Waterloo Estate in Poole.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
More closures ahead of new bridge construction on A31
PLANNERS undertaking the bridge demolition works on the A31 at Ringwood say they are on schedule ahead of upcoming closures and construction work.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Eaglegate': Dorset Police bring in specialist investigator
POLICE said it has “never been in any doubt” that the poisoning of an “extremely rare” white tailed eagle is a “serious offence”.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands descend of Bournemouth beach on the hottest day yet
Bournemouth beach was packed full on Friday as people enjoyed the hottest day of the year.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100
What could happen to the BIC and Winter Gardens sites
COULD the BIC be switched to the Winter Gardens site – with the cliff top BIC site used for a public-led regeneration?

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:46:47 +0100
WATCH: firefighters called to car blaze in Wool
Firefighters were called to Wool earlier this morning after reports of a car on fire.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:04:19 +0100
Emergency services called to fire in Wareham forest
EMERGENCY services were called to a fire in Wareham Forest yesterday afternoon

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:40:00 +0100
Weekend weather forecast for Dorset following heatwave
FOLLOWING a national heatwave with highs of 27 degrees yesterday, weather forecasters are predicting slightly cooler temperatures this weekend.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:48:46 +0100
LIVE: Traffic and travel in Dorset as hot weather continues
We'll be bringing you the latest on the weather, traffic and travel in Dorset as the hot weather continues

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Public express views at Ringwood Road pop-in event
UP TO 100 people attended a public information event on controversial plans to transform several roads in Poole.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Red Arrows land at Bournemouth Airport
THE Red Arrows have landed at Bournemouth airport in preparation for a packed summer flying schedule.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:48:07 +0100
LIVE: Fire breaks out at Turbary Common
Firefighters are currently dealing with a blaze at Turbary Common

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Lyme Regis named the best seaside town in Dorset - see the full list
Lyme Regis took the top spot in Dorset in a Which? survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
These are the dog breeds most at risk of heatstroke - how to spot and treat it
Heatstroke is an illness that can occur in all dogs, but some breeds are slightly more susceptible to the heat.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
More than 55,000 people were at beaches in BCP yesterday
More than 50,000 people descended on the beaches across BCP yesterday, as Britain made the most of the high temperatures and clear, blue skies.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The rules for cyclists on Bournemouth prom this summer
SUMMER is here and the beach will be busy over the next few months.



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