A MAN has accused the council of prioritising a “Benidorm drinking” resort over a family beach after being told the land train would no longer serve Branksome.

An unauthorised traveller camp was evicted by Dorset Police on Friday night.

A CYCLIST has raised concerns over drivers in large SUVs and vans “breaking the law” by driving through Keyhole Bridge in Poole. 

BUSY weekend for BigWigs bakery as they open their second store in Westbourne.

ORGANISERS of a Bournemouth group working to support Ukraine have embarked on their own trip to the war-torn country.

THE past two years have not been a time for smiles at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a collision with a parked car.

A PSYCHIATRIST who carried out a mental health assessment on Gaia Pope before discharging her weeks before her death described not contacting the epilepsy team as a “missed opportunity”.

A month's worth of waste has built up in an alleyway in Boscombe.

A MOTHER says she and her family are still pinching themselves after they were invited on stage by superstar Keith Urban during his concert in Bournemouth.

THE memorial garden at Royal Bournemouth Hospital opened by Prince Charles is a “special” space for NHS workers to relax and remember their colleagues.

A DOG walker has been given a shock after a naked man appeared from behind trees in the New Forest.

Prince Charles officially opened a 'super park' in Poundbury on a visit to his estate yesterday.

A MAJOR developer has tabled a bid for the landmark Barclays House after having prior approval granted for its demolition.

Details on the cases of eight people who have recently been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court

HIS Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Royal Bournemouth Hospital today to recognise what all NHS staff and patients have been through during the past two years.

Food allergies and chocking hazards are among the reasons behind a number of food items being recalled by suppliers.

RANKED: Best and worst Wetherspoons in Dorset.

THESE dogs and Guinea pigs are looking for their forever homes in Dorset.

A MAN has been disqualified from driving after being caught at more than double the speed limit.

Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the horizon as the later weeks of May look set to bring the summer weather.

Customers claim they were unknowingly charged more by the streaming giant with users complaining over a £15.99 charge.

Poole’s getting ready to get its glad rags on with the Poole Goes Vintage event coming to Poole Quay on July 9 and July 10.

THIS WEEK more than 29,000 people in the South West have become eligible to book their Covid-19 Spring booster appointment to top up their immunity against the virus.

A BOURNEMOUTH man has been fined for speeding in a Tesla in London but has avoided a ban.

STUDENTS from across the south coast came together for a day to share their voices, ideas and learn from each other in a collaborative environment.

This Month, Brits can expect some huge financial changes and deadlines affecting affecting everyday life as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

Shaun Jacobs captured springtime in the Dorset woodland with the new growth of the leaves above and the bluebells below.

What are the most iconic celeb dresses of the past 30 years? Nasty Gal has the answers for you.

LEGOLAND's Mythica Magical Forest brings to life all the weird and wonderful LEGO creatures.

The new consoles will be released on May 10

Father's Day is closer than you think...treat him to a memory he'll treasure with one of Buyagift's top experiences.

Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the horizon as the later weeks of May look set to bring the summer weather.

The A352 is closed in Purbeck due to a collision.

DRIVERS are being urged to avoid a rural route in Dorset this morning.

WITNESSES are sought after a BMW driver was seen to dangerously overtake several cars at speed in West Moors.

MARITIME enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle this morning as one of the world’s grandest cruise liners docked at Portland Port.

A WOMAN reportedly headbutted and punched Tesco staff after a failed attempt to steal items from the shop in Bournemouth.

BOURNEMOUTH Airport will see flights to nine sunny destinations relaunch this month as its summer season gets underway.

A NEW “rapid” bus service between Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospital is being developed by health chiefs.

NEW powers that would allow compulsory retail auctions for empty premises has been backed by the deputy council leader.

AN INVESTIGATION is still ongoing into the legality of a multi-million-pound development while residents express shock that building work is continuing.

AN arrest has been made after a man had reportedly been stabbed and another man had been struck by a car.

A psychiatrist has admitted the information sent to the GP of teenager Gaia Pope-Sutherland when she was discharged from hospital just weeks before her death was inadequate, an inquest heard.

THE convenience store chain McColl’s – which has more than a dozen shops locally – is to go into administration, putting 16,000 jobs at risk.

Christchurch MP and former Wandsworth council leader Sir Christopher Chope has described the Conservative loss in Wandsworth as a “great disappointment”.

A SECTION of Poole Hospital was evacuated in the early hours of this morning after the smell of gas was reported.

A MAN who had been living in Bournemouth died after beaten with a baseball bat by a man who believed he was interested in his partner.

THE council have reported an overwhelming response to their proposed parking regulations for beachside roads.

DORSET police have appealed for information following a dog bite incident in Christchurch last month.