Traffic and travel updates as Met Office warning in force for Dorset

THE owner of a Bournemouth town centre shop which has recently closed has hit out at the council for “killing the high street”.

DELAYS of 75-minutes are being reported on the A31 near Ringwood this morning following a crash.

THREE teenagers and a young man armed with machetes and knives tried to force their way into the home of their co-conspirator's father to steal thousands of pounds.

PLANS for a major development at the Christchurch Police Station site are continuing to face delays.

A FEMALE pedestrian was seriously injured after a lorry shed part of its load as it travelled through a Hampshire village.

PANELS designed for the cladding work of the Sterte Court flat blocks in Poole are in the possession of administrators – with no indication as to their delivery.

A WOMAN has been raped in Bournemouth town centre after she was allegedly approached by four unknown men.

INVESTIGATION work is set to begin for the newest stage of the major 2.5km series of active travel roadworks from Poole to Christchurch.

Bonfire Night is an annual celebration where people across the UK celebrate with colourful firework displays.

POLICE are “very concerned” for the welfare of a missing man from Poole.

THE details for a 238-home development at West Parley are expected to be approved by Dorset Council this week.

A GROUP spotted with 'firearms' in a car park at a Poole beauty spot proved to be three men filming a music video with plastic guns.

A COUPLE has launched a new sportswear brand promoting body positivity after struggling with body dysmorphia - Beyond Fitness is trader of the week.

BONFIRE night is just days away with a host of organised events taking place across the area.

RESIDENTS have expressed fear that ‘serial arsonists’ allegedly on the loose in Fordingbridge could take a life if not stopped.

AN "EXTREMELY rare" piece of "prestigious" land to build upon has gone up for sale at 1.5 million in Poole.

Details on the criminal cases of nine people which were recently dealt with at Poole Magistrates' Court.

VISITORS were treated to a glass of fizz as a new fine art gallery was exhibited to Ringwood town centre for the first time.

FEWER arrests were made by Dorset Police for malicious communications last year, new figures show, despite an increase in prosecutions across England and Wales.

PLANS have been resubmitted for the demolition of a Bournemouth hotel and for it to be replaced with a scaled down version of the refused plan.

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Tesco Clubcard members have been urged to use their delivery codes before the November 14 deadline.

The warning comes from Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert.

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Fast food chain Burger King has announced they are adding Dirty Vegan Nuggets to help mark World Vegan Day.

Crowds were wowed by a fast car, powerful motorbike, high-tech equipment and an obedient dog.

A MAN has appeared in court for having a ‘handgun’ in the grounds of a Bournemouth church.

FREE travel is being offered to armed forces personnel on Morebus services for Remembrance Sunday this month.

ADULTS struggling with mental health, addictions and daily wellbeing can now talk through their issues and find solutions over a fortnightly cuppa in Poole.

A MAN has been handed a six-month prison sentence for headbutting a police officer in the face.

A STRIP club in Bournemouth has secured a renewal on its licence from councillors.

IT IS great to see Wales is to set up a state-owned renewable energy company to tackle energy security, the cost- of- living crisis and the climate emergency (Echo 29.10.22).

IN the fourth week of our cost-of-living campaign with NatWest, we focus on the mental and physical health of business owners and their workforce.

R Goad Photography captured this wonderful drone shot of the The Flying Scotsman as it passed through Holes Bay.

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A woman has been struck by pallets of bricks in the New Forest, follow latest updates.

A ROAD is to remain closed for the rest of the day after a woman was hit by bricks falling from a lorry.

A POLICE cordon remains in place in Bournemouth as officers continue to investigate a rape.

A HOME in Bournemouth has been given the ultimate spooky makeover ahead of Halloween.

STRONG winds could bring gusts of up to 60mph to Dorset, the Met Office has warned.

TWO men stole nearly £800 worth of goods from a retail park toy store in Bournemouth.

RESIDENTS in Bournemouth have told how they are keeping the heating turned off and are “just trying to survive” as the cost of living crisis bites.   

POLICE are appealing for more information on a burglary after an electric bike was stolen in Poole.

A HELICOPTER and RNLI crews have been called to help a person in difficulty onboard a yacht.

TWO brothers meted out alcohol-fuelled violence on an innocent man which included kicking him in the head while he was unconscious on the floor.

A MAN was taken to hospital after reportedly being beaten by three people in an early hours assault in Bournemouth.

CONCERNS have been stressed to the leader of BCP Council about whether the local authority can realistically deliver £42.6million of savings next year to balance the books.