A POPULAR burger chain is set to take up tenancy at a former Frankie & Benny’s restaurant at Tower Park in Poole.

DELAYS and diversions left passengers furious after a reported issue with the airport runway, forcing one flight to land in Cardiff. 

ALZHEIMER'S Dementia UK is due to open its first charity furniture warehouse today.

Demand at food banks in Bournemouth and Poole has rocketed - but donations for services are dwindling as the cost of living bites.

DEVELOPERS behind major plans for a Dorset village say they are meeting with local stakeholders to give them an opportunity to voice their opinions.

THE actions of a quick thinking man are thought to have saved a toddler’s life at Studland Beach.

TWO DORSET MPs have said that food banks calling for help is an indicator of wider difficulties faced by the county going into winter.

A PASSENGER who was onboard a bus when it was attacked in Bournemouth has said the incident will not deter him from using the service again.

A woman had to be airlifted to hospital after an adverse reaction to being stung by a jellyfish.

DORSET is home to a whole variety of tourist attractions from brilliant architectural sites to stunning landscape locations -- and plenty of them.

RESIDENTS have been warned to expect council tax increases by councillors – with one describing BCP Council’s financial position as “on life support”.

The Red Arrows cut their display short earlier today (Sunday, August 28) after a suspected bird strike.

A DEVELOPER is attempting for a third time to build a new church and 80-bed care home on farmland in West Moors – despite widespread local objection.

A RISING number of offences for controlling and coercive behaviour are being recorded in Dorset, figures show.

Details on the cases of 10 people which have recently been dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.

THE launch of 3 acres festival was a "success" as over a thousand enjoyed live music in the sunshine this bank holiday weekend.

FIREFIGHTERS are currently working to extinguish a fire at Canford Heath which is suspected to have been started deliberately.

DREAMING of an autumn or winter break?

A PROPERTY developer has introduced a range of measures to support staff in light of the increased cost of living.

The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:

A POPULAR restaurant and hotel in Canford Cliffs is to be rebranded following a makeover and redecoration.

It comes after Brits were warned earlier this year that the average price for fish and chips could rise as high as £10.

A CARE home group is expanding by buying and renaming a Bournemouth nursing home.

Wonderful old postcard sent in by reader Martin Huse of Poole, post dated 1962 showing the highlights of Poole from 60 years ago.

This year, we were given and extra day off to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

While the cool breeze will be welcome by many, it can attract pesky flies to enter your home.

ANOTHER bus service was attacked in Bournemouth with the vehicle suffering a smashed window on Saturday night.

A 66-YEAR-OLD man who attempted to entice what he believed to be a 13-year-old girl into performing a sexual act has avoided an immediate jail term.

The savvy owner of a Tudor manor house where the Michael Caine movie Sleuth was filmed has solved his £50,000 a year energy bills by going carbon neutral.

A DORCHESTER man is planning to walk 37-miles along the Dorset coast in memory of his partner who died suddenly from a heart attack.

A PUB landlord and lady have thanked the “amazing” community, as they announced they were leaving the pub after nine years.

RYANAIR has provided details on the situation which led to passengers destined for Bournemouth Airport being transported from the runway back to the terminal at Tenerife.

AFTER being locked away and unable to enjoy themselves for nearly two years, as Iggy Pop once said, people had a “lust for life”.

Ever fancied owning a church? Well your luck could be in with a Grade II listed church in Dorset soon to hit the market.

A CAMPAIGN group has hit back after a 760-home development at Vearse Farm was approved.

A FESTIVAL that spreads awareness of the Nigerian Igbo culture was brilliantly celebrated for the second time in Dorset.

BCP Council's chief finance officer has issued a stark warning over local authorty's current state of affairs.

POLICE seized a vehicle containing two air rifles which was reportedly involved in hare coursing.

CONFLICTING opinions over doctors being able to prescribe projects like adult cycle training, walking groups and free bike loans.

NEW research suggests that drivers of vehicles in Dorchester are ranked amongst the top 10 most likely to fail their MOT.

IT’S the ‘lost’ Dorset village that attracts thousands of visitors each year.

A PETITION launched by a Bournemouth resident calling on council leader Drew Mellor to resign, has surpassed 1,000 signatures.

A FLIGHT from Tenerife to Bournemouth had to perform a sudden stop after “swerving to the right and the left” as it was about to take-off.

AN observation point has been installed giving people the opportunity to spot the recently reintroduced ospreys.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 28.

The Met Office has shared yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms this week following a string of heatwaves this summer.

Common plants found in gardens across the UK could make your dog violently ill.

BUS windows have again been smashed by vandals while carrying passengers in Bournemouth causing a service to be suspended.

Neighbours are outraged that a 'huge' bush has been allowed to grow so big it is endangering drivers and walkers using a nearby road.

The worst summer in years.