FRONTLINE staff are “feeling the strain” as Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals continue to face challenges from high occupancy rates, bed blocking and a stretched workforce.

VIDEO footage has been released showing the moment a taxi driver’s car was broken into in Bournemouth.

Visitors to a brand new aviary that cost more than £400,000 have branded it a 'waste of public money' because they cannot see inside it.

THE CAR used to steal an ATM machine during a ram-raid in Upton last week has been recovered, police have confirmed.

A POLICE officer and a woman were assaulted during a fight involving around 10 people outside a Bournemouth hotel on Sunday night.

A BEACH pathway in Mudeford said to be “overwhelmed with sand” is causing frustration amongst residents.

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A man has been arrested over the rape of a teenage girl at Bournemouth beach last summer.

Councillors for Poole have expressed their shock at two men attempting to abduct four-month-old baby.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of affray after reportedly threatening another man with a weapon in Ringwood.

A heatwave could be on the cards for the south this week - here's when the Met Office says it could be hottest.

AN EX-SERVICEMAN who was over the drink-drive limit when he stopped his car to offer help to police at the scene of a crash has been given a driving ban.

THE COUNCIL has warned people about letting their dogs off the lead after birds were chased in a local nature reserve, causing a duckling to drown.

MULTIPLE phone thefts have reportedly taken place at Bar So in Bournemouth, this month.

A FORMER bank in Poole town centre could reopen as a Japanese and Korean café and takeaway.

A SPECIAL meeting will take place to scrutinise contentious plans to sell thousands of beach huts.

A MAN has spoken of the 'nightmare' he went through as his flight was delayed at the last minute for almost 24 hours and he had to be put up in a hotel.

Could Dorset see a heatwave next week? Forecasters say temperatures could hit the 30s in some places.

Wimborne Folk Festival returned bigger than ever after years away due to the pandemic.

Eight people who have appeared in court at Poole - and what they were charged with.

FIGURES have revealed that a rule preventing patients of different sexes from sharing the same ward was breached dozens of times at the University Hospitals Dorset over a six-month period.

More than 1,000 people took part in the Race for Life in Bournemouth on Sunday, June 12 in aid of Cancer Research UK.

A photographic journey down memory lane of the shops that used to be in the Arndale Centre over 50 years ago. Do you remember them?

THOUSANDS of people flocked to the 'phenomenal' Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival for a gastronomic gala.

NEW data shows there are hundreds of homes newly registered as holiday lets in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, despite concern over the impact of increased tourism on local communities.

Dog and cat owners are being offered the chance to have their pets neutered and microchipped for free

Corfe Mullen carnival returned today after a three year hiatus.

Staff at a Bournemouth library have experienced 'alarm and distress' following antisocial behaviour.

A MERCEDES dealership has been named the brand’s best in the UK.

Looking back to Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth leading to the Lansdowne roundabout, and wondering if you remember when the now The George Tapps pub used to be the Dibben Building Suppliers?

It was great to see Paloma Faith at Bournemouth’s Windsor Hall.

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NEW fitness equipment is set to be installed at Bournemouth seafront.

Here's a roundup of Father's Day gifts you can find at Superdrug.

Father's Day is just a week away so if your dad loves to cook, why not treat him with one of these amazing kitchen goodies.

Here's a roundup of hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more, ideal for Father's Day gifts.

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The competition watchdog has previously made Asda and Morrisons sell off a number of forecourts during private equity acquisitions.

A man is in hospital after sustaining a serious head injury in a disturbance outside a bar in Swanage.

Update on when Christchurch's second McDonald's restaurant will open.

RNLI crews from Swanage were called out to a yacht after a man lost part of his finger.

A crash is partially blocking the Christchurch bypass this afternoon.

FIREFIGHTERS have been called to tackle a heath fire.

Police have been dealing with anti-social behaviour in Poole

A man has died after a crash with a bus in Turlin Road, Poole on Friday afternoon.

A LUXURY Sandbanks property on the waterfront boasting panoramic views of Poole Harbour has gone on the market for £3,250,000.

AN OPERATOR has been secured for a food hall in Bournemouth town centre department store Bobby’s.

A BOURNEMOUTH dog rescue charity is urging people to 'adopt don't shop' after becoming overwhelmed by a huge increase in dogs post lockdown.

A COMMUNITY leader has urged for calm following reports of a burglary and another burglary involving a Samurai sword in a 'quiet' town in Dorset.

MORE than 20,000 people are expected to attend Dorset's Tankfest later this month.