BCP Council is being asked to approve major constitutional changes to strip councillors of automatic call-in powers and scrap public objection triggers for planning applications in line with national policy.

BCP Council is to be asked to approve a 25-year commercial lease to revive a vacant seafront café, restore hospitality to the shoreline and bring an empty building back into use

BCP Council is to be asked to approve a long-term commercial lease for a popular beachfront venue Sobo Beach.

Police arrested a suspect after reports of people trying to enter buildings at Moyles Court School. The individual was also held over insurance and drone offences.

The RSPCA has launched an urgent appeal for adopters and foster carers as rescue centres struggle with rising numbers of neglected animals.

Two suspects released on bail after armed police incident in Bournemouth's Hawkwood road. Teenagers arrested over weapons and drugs allegations; inquiries ongoing.

BCP Council will discuss selling most of Hicks Farm’s land and buildings to raise £1m, fund repairs and secure the historic Dorset site’s future following damage.

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.