A 94-year-old Ringwood man was left in pain with a broken hip after a fall for six hours amid “significant pressure” on the ambulance service.

A PETITION has been launched to introduce tourist tax across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

AN A&E patient was reportedly told to wait twelve hours to be seen by a doctor at a Bournemouth Hospital.

RACING at the popular Ringwood Raceway hasn’t finished just yet, with organisers confirming events will now continue for the 2022 season.

A beachside restaurant in Bournemouth has changed its menu and tweaked their set-up after 'challenges' in the first week of opening.

THE stabbing of a 16-year-old in Bournemouth has been described as a "another act of senseless violence”.

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A WEATHER expert predicts another warm spell next week forecasting temperatures in the mid to high 20's.

PLANS to protect one of the most popular beauty spots in the New Forest have been given the go-ahead.

A Dorset beach has been named as one of the UK’s top dog beaches.

The DWP PIP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

LAST weekend I headed to the seaside for a much needed swim and relax – Bournemouth beach seemed perfect to spend the evening on.

Great photo captured by Keith Thomson with a great caption 'Needles in a haystack!' of the Needles on the Isle of Wight from a famers field on the coastline of Dorset.

Patients are to be asked to reduce their use of A&E departments during winter as the NHS makes winter plans earlier this year.

The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, including pet owners.

A MAN who looked up a mother’s skirt in a Poole supermarket has avoided an immediate jail term.

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after a serious incident at a building site in Sandbanks.

WITH the multi-million-pound A31 redevelopment some three months from completion, the man at the helm has answered some burning questions.

RESIDENTS say they are baffled by a developer’s “sinister” attempts to retrospectively add an additional floor to a flat block – despite being refused before.

RURAL crime teams carried out searches at an historic 12th century Dorset church following reports of nighthawking.

THE chief executive of BCP Council has been urged to consider how the local authority prioritises complaints.

A thriving part of Bournemouth's shopping sector will lose a branch of a building society when it closes later this year.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is urging the public to be prepared in order to stay safe on holiday over the summer.

A TEENAGER was stabbed and taken to hospital following an incident in Bournemouth.

OFFICERS searching for a missing man from Poole can confirm he has been located.

A DRIVER had a "lucky" escape after a single vehicle crash in north Dorset late on Thursday night.

A FAMILY of deer were found decapiated and left on a manure pile on Wednesday evening.

A 17th century coaching inn set in the heart of the countryside- The Weld Arms is Pub of the Week.

POLICE are investigating after a bag of diamond rings worth nearly £15K were stolen from a jewellers in Bournemouth.

A PERSON has been taken to hospital following an assault in Bournemouth.

POLICE have been carrying out patrols in Slades Park following reports of antisocial behaviour.

A ROAD closure was put in place following a crash on a busy Bournemouth road.

Drivers and visitors to the New Forest are being warned to take care as the pony drifts start up.

JOLLYES, the Pet People, is planning the opening for its new Poole store as it prepares to give Dorset pet owners a warm welcome.

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PLANS for a maritime-themed illuminated festival will give Poole a “destination event” to rival Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland, organisers say.

The policy on mask wearing at hospitals in Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole has changed.

AN ELDERLY woman has been airlifted to hospital in a life-threatening condition and two others have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash this afternoon.

BIG smiles were seen across Dorset as the class of 2022 collected their A Level results.

THE week-long cycle race the Tour of Britain will travel through Dorset next month for an exciting day of racing.

CHRISTCHURCH residents have been admiring a new piece of artwork that has appeared in the town.

Cineworld said it will continue with cost-saving plans but will also look at new options to improve its financial position.

FERNDOWN fire station is holding its first open day for many years this Saturday (August 20).

Tesco is recalling the product from consumers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations.

The air ambulance has landed in Sandbanks car park this morning

The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

We've had reports of a police presence in Boscombe this morning

Here's a selection of the items available to buy in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from August 18, 2022.