A COUNCILLOR has said that “current grass growth rates” has slowed the maintenance of local cemeteries, following a series of complaints.

A MARRIED couple who each served for more than two decades in the British Army died together at a Purbeck beauty spot in a suicide pact, an inquest has heard.

PROMOTER Danny Ford insisted it was “gut-wrenching on a personal level” to axe Zane Keleher from Pirates’ line-up but added: “You’ve got to think of the bigger picture.”

A WARD councillor in Poole has urged visitors to Ham Common Pond to treat the area “with respect” following a spate of incidents over the past 12 months.

THE boss of Lush says it has “got through to the other end” after the worst financial year in its history.

REVOLUTION Bars has seen a surge in demand and says sales are set to beat bosses’ earlier expectations.

Bike and e-scooter share provider, Beryl has kicked off summer in BCP, as promenade restrictions come into effect from today on Bournemouth and Boscombe promenades.

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A MAN who stole four bikes across Bournemouth and breached a suspended sentence order has been jailed for a year.

COUNCILLORS have called for a renewed attempt to secure a formal partnership between Poole and St John’s in Newfoundland, Canada.

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BOURNEMOUTH'S gardens, located in the very heart of the town, offer tranquil respite to the hustle and bustle that surround them.

TWO major initiatives to improve the in-store customer experience in Bournemouth are being introduced by the Town Centre BID.

GUARDIANS of the New Forest are calling for campsites across the district to be moved to less sensitive locations.

High street retail giant Gap has announced it will be closing all stores in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2021.

ELLINGHAM Show has been cancelled after the delay in the lockdown roadmap.

WATCH out for bikes this Sunday, July 4, as cyclists take on the 33rd Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride.

TWO tennis pros have founded a local tennis club amidst lockdown – and it’s a match point for over 100 members. 

A DORSET tourist spot has been named among the most ‘beautiful’ beaches in the country.

A FORMER boss of Sunseeker and Lotus Cars will offer free advice on transforming businesses.

WE WELCOME Scott Parker to the Vitality Stadium.

A LIBRARY in a Bournemouth primary school has been redecorated and was reopened to pupils and staff by the Mayor of Bournemouth.

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A PROGRAMME that aims to increase participation in sport across school, especially for girls, has been launched by The Bourne Academy.

HEALTH chiefs have insisted seriously mentally ill patients from Dorset will no longer need to receive treatment outside of the county.

THE Ragged Cat disappeared from Boscombe more than a decade ago, bringing an end to more than 200 years of watering hole history.

ALMOST 250 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

A STATE of the art “Shard-like” building could be constructed in Boscombe, with an aim to become a financial and geographical landmark.

Residents say armed police officers are in the area and the Co-operative store has been cordoned off as part of their investigations.

REPORTS of revenge porn in Dorset have more than quadrupled in the past six years.

CONCERNED neighbours have voiced opposition against proposals to introduce more HMO accommodation at Bournemouth’s Manchester Hotel.

DOMINANT Pirates made light work of Kent Kings after a classy 58-32 home success in the SGB Championship.

A MAN has been charged in connection with an alleged assault where a man sustained a fractured skull, blood clot, bruising to his brain and a fractured cheekbone.

ANOTHER Poole resident has expressed anger at the “shocking” cemetery conditions in the area.

A JOGGER exposed himself to a teenage girl before performing an indecent act on himself.

CHERRIES will now start their season with a Carabao Cup first-round tie against MK Dons at Vitality Stadium on Saturday, July 31.

CHERRIES have announced former skipper Simon Francis as the club’s new assistant first-team technical director.

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A TEENAGER last seen in Bournemouth who has been missing for more than six weeks has been found safe and well, police have said.

A MAN is due to appear in court in connection with an alleged assault at a restaurant in Bournemouth.

Travellers arriving in the UK from countries on the list will no longer have to quarantine on the return.

The universal right to a free TV licence will end next month for the age group.

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A POPULAR Bournemouth fish and chip restaurant and takeaway has announced it will be reopening after four Covid cases were confirmed amongst staff.

ROADWORKS will be taking place on major routes across Dorset next month to protect main roads from water damage.

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Six of the latest defendants to be sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court for offences committed in Dorset.

HUNDREDS more families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have seen their benefits capped since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures show.

A FORMER mayor died at home after falling from the top of the stairs, an inquest has heard.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University teamed up to create the mask.