A van is on fire on the A338 Spur Road near to Ashley Heath roundabout

CASTLEPOINT is in line for a review of its “tenant mix” after a property deal saw one of its owners sell its 50 per cent stake in the business.

A PUB and bed and breakfast in Dorset has had to close “with immediate effect” - with surging costs being blamed for the decision.

THE COUNCIL should “absolutely not” continue with its plan to purchase Barclays House in Poole, as BCP struggles with poor finances.

FISH and chip shop operators in Dorset have spoken of “very tough” decisions being taken in response to soaring energy costs.

DORSET Police’s No Excuses team pulled over numerous vehicles yesterday, including the driver of a Porsche who had his car seized.

AN ART installation which is renowned all around the world will be making its first visit to Europe when it makes Bournemouth its home four weeks.

With less than two weeks to go, here’s everything you need to know about Bournemouth Air Festival 2022.

AN OVERGROWN tree is posing a "dangerous" threat to passers by who could end up getting a "face full of bush".

ANTICIPATION is growing for a brand-new adventure and entertainment complex in Poole which will open in the new year, it has been confirmed.

THE Yellow Buses legacy will live on as the Bournemouth Aviation Museum has purchased a double decker.

PICTURES show the outgoing Prime Minister on his visit to the county today to mark the launch of a £5billion superfast internet project.

AN ASPIRING 13-year-old entrepreneur has kicked off his business aspirations with a new football goal rental venture.

A VET has warned of the potential dangers of grass seeds as dogs are suffering because of the plants.

A statue of an unsung British hero who saved hundreds of Jewish children destined to die in Nazi concentration camps has been unveiled.

TWO teenagers have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was reportedly found with lacerations to his face and back.

As drinkers prepare to stomach a hike in the cost of a pint, due to pubs and breweries facing an increase of thousands in their energy bills, we look back at some of our favourite boozers we'd love to still be open.

THREE siblings aged approximately five to 13 years old found themselves in difficulty in a toy dinghy on Monday, August 29.

MORE than four million retired people have given money to their family or friends in the past six months, research for Dorset pensions and retirement business LV= suggests.

ALMOST 100 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were rated good or outstanding at their last inspection, figures show.

It’s a packed schedule for this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival but a highlight is always the Red Arrows displays – here’s when you can see them.

ANTHONY Joshua and Tyson Fury are in Bournemouth as their faces have been stamped on a road sign.

CYCLISTS (and their bikes) are being encouraged to help create a giant spinning wheel to commemorate the Tour of Britain passing through a town.

A ROAD in Poole is set to be closed for three days to allow a production company to carry out recording for a “1960s street scene”.

Road closures and traffic regulations have been revealed for the Bournemouth Air show.

BOURNEMOUTH Vegan Festival is to return “bigger and better” this weekend, as organisers anticipate the event will be a “sell-out”.

See some of the biggest movies of the year in cinemas for just £3 this weekend.

THOUSANDS of children and young people have been in contact with mental health services in Dorset over the last year, new figures show.

A VERWOOD singer and a children’s choir have joined forced to raise awareness about ‘a major issue’.

THE Dolphin Centre will be hosting a big screen event, completely powered by pedal bikes, showing two popular films.

SPIRALLING energy prices could be the “last straw” for well-established businesses that have found it harder than expected to recover after the pandemic, an expert has said.

Poo transplants are to be offered to hundreds of patients suffering from a 'superbug' to help tackle their infections.

The price cap is predicted to rise to around £5,600 in January which will have a huge impact on day-to-day life.

DORSET is now in a drought, the Environment Agency has confirmed.

PIZZA HUT has now been demolished making way for McDonald’s which is opening its second restaurant in Christchurch.

SCOTT Parker has made a shock exit from Cherries, less than four months after guiding the club back into the Premier League.

DORSET Police has unveiled airspace and water restrictions which will be put in place from Thursday, September 1 to make way for the Bournemouth Air Festival.

Reaction to Cherries parting company with Scott Parker

PATIENCE is wearing thin for residents living in tower blocks surrounded by scaffolding for double its original project timeframe.

OFFICERS searching for a Bournemouth man missing for more than a week are pleased to confirm he has been found.

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

THE outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be making a visit to the county today to mark a £5billion superfast internet project.

POLICE are urging people to not hang up if they accidently dial 999.

A MURAL bearing the name “Wareham” on the side of the pedestrian rail bridge at the town rail station is to remain – although not liked by everybody.

IT WAS a busy bank holiday weekend for Dorset Traffic Cops with drivers banned, vehicles seized and a number of motorists stopped for driving offences.

CALLS for a Bournemouth murderer’s upcoming parole hearing to be the first heard publicly in the UK have received backing from justice secretary Dominic Raab.

DORSET Police’s 999 service has experienced record-breaking levels of demand this summer – and the force is urging people to ensure they are only calling if in a genuine emergency.

Two cars were left with significant damage after a field fire in north Dorset.

Crews from across Dorset rushed to deal with a large fire in Winfrith.

A BUSY bank holiday for Poole RNLI volunteers saw their number of launches this year hit 116.