A TEENAGER who struck a man with a broken glass bottle in act of late-night violence has avoided being sent to prison.

A BODY has been found in the search for missing teenager Callum Osborne-Ward.

GREAT Briatin’s Emma Wilson has won a bronze medal in the women’s windsurfer RS:X at the Tokyo Olympics.

Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch have been awarded £224,000 of government funding to enhance the "ecological potential" of eight parks.

ALTHOUGH nightclubs were closed during the pandemic - party animals have been enjoying them since their return.

THIS image shows how a Grade II -listed Second World War bunker will be transformed into new holiday accommodation overlooking the Jurassic Coast near Weymouth.

DORSET’S population grew last year as UK residents chose to mitigate to the county amid a growing demand for housing.

NEARLY every area of Dorset has recently reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest statistics.

A NEW village hall has opened its doors in Fordingbridge this week after residents raised thousands towards its refurbishment.

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AN English bull terrier has been waiting 18 months in the kennels at the RSPCA Ashley Heath animal centre to find his forever home.

Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.

According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)

The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

A MAN has pleaded guilty to causing another man serious injury by driving dangerously.

BUMPER crowds are expected at the Canford Summer Fair, which returns after Covid forced its cancellation last year

ROMANY Gypsy and Traveller charity Kushti Bok will once again be holding its annual Dorset Roma Holocaust Memorial Service.

THE FAMILY of a former Bournemouth veteran have appeal for other military personnel to attend his funeral to give him “an honourable goodbye”.

MORE than £1m will be spent directly supporting activities for vulnerable youngsters across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the school summer holidays.

A UNIQUE rainbow light artwork is set to illuminate the Poole night sky in November thanks to council funding.

A DANCE company based in Bournemouth have teamed up with other groups across the country to produce a showcase aimed to inspired children and young people.

MOREBUS is supporting a national campaign by encouraging more of Dorset's new mothers to feel confident when breastfeeding out in public.

Echo Camera Club member Gemma White captured this photo of a robin keeping an eye on its young.

HEARTFELT tributes poured in for Callum Baker-Osborne following the discovery of a body days after the teenager went missing in the water in Poole.

AN ELDERLY woman is in a critical condition in hospital following a crash on the A31 in East Dorset.

BCP Council has awarded developers £70,000 to draw up a lagoon ‘water park’ planning application.

WORK to form part of a 13km “green travel route” linking Merley with Christchurch starts in August – and won’t be finished until December 2022.

BOSS Scott Parker insists he is "not concerned" by a report suggesting owner Maxim Demin is considering selling Cherries, stressing: "He showed commitment in bringing me here."

MORE than 550 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

It's day two of Camp Bestival following a stormy night. Stay tuned for info, pics, traffic and set times - we'll be bringing you live updates throughout the day.

JUST 40 people used the council's park and ride last weekend, despite the introduction of an additional service running from Poole for the first time.

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MORE than 6,000 objections have been lodged against plans to demolish the Haven Hotel in Sandbanks and replace it with a block of flats.

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BOURNEMOUTH’S very own Twelve Eatery has been named as the fifth best vegan restaurant in the world - and second in the UK - by TripAdvisor. 

THE pandemic has been cruel on business and not everyone has survived these tough times.

ARNAUT Danjuma is edging closer to a return to action after injury, but boss Scott Parker admits: "There's a possibility Arnie may be leaving."

Search for “aggressive and abusive” trio underway after man is spat at and threatened in Bournemouth.

HEAD coach Scott Parker insists trialling winger Kyle Edwards has done “very, very well” but holds his cards close to his chest on offering him permanent terms, saying “we’ll see a bit more of him and make a call on that.”

A CRASH on the A31 Ringwood Road has left traffic at a standstill.

CHERRIES defender Adam Smith has offered his opinion on the new heading restrictions being implemented into football training, insisting “I think it’s brilliant. I don’t think it will change too much to be honest.”

The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

A DORSET-based chilled pastry producer has announced it’s recruiting for 50 vacancies at its Poole Bakery and Dorset Foods in Shaftesbury.

RNLI lifeboat volunteers were called to back-to-back rescues involving paddle boarders yesterday. READ MORE:

BOSSES at Sunseeker International say the company is “back stronger than ever” despite recording a net loss of £23.7million in the year the pandemic hit.

INVESTIGATIONS into the rape of a 15 year-old-girl in the water off Bournemouth beach remain ongoing and no arrests have yet been made.

FISHERMEN are still unable to gather shellfish in Poole Harbour due to Wessex Water’s storm overflows degrading the water quality with spilled sewage.

COUNCIL staff have been finding what every parent knows – teenagers can often be tricky to engage with.

Portland crowned Dorset's sexiest place, according to a new sex map. Read more:

A body has been found in search for teenager Callum Baker-Osborne.