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Renewed appeal for information following robbery in Bournemouth

Opposition councillors have requested an extraordinary meeting to pause the controversial handover of SOBO Beach to Seventa Events.

Flood alerts have been issued and closures announced ahead of Storm Austen with a yellow weather warning in place for Friday, October 23.

A road has been closed in both directions following an emergency gas leak, with motorists warned to expect disruption for up to a week.

An investigation is underway after a fly-tip was reported in Ringwood last month.

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?

Two urban explorers and content creators found their way through an abandoned building in Bournemouth and revealed the ghostly remains of a former entertainment venue waiting for redevelopment.

A specialist unit supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs has opened at a primary school.

A specialist unit supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs has opened at a primary school.

Plans put forward to introduce earlier support for people struggling with their mental health to tackle suicide rates across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

An overturned ambulance caused severe delays to traffic with cars 'gridlocked' as drivers made their morning commute across Dorset.

Two urban explorers and content creators found their way through an abandoned building in Bournemouth and revealed the ghostly remains of a former entertainment venue waiting for redevelopment.

The prime minister has backed AFC Bournemouth ahead of an historic European match against AC Milan tonight.

A community fireworks event has been postponed due to severe weather, but organisers say the celebration will still go ahead.

A fitness club in Bournemouth has submitted plans to add a new gym and two padel courts.

All activities are designed to be fun and child-friendly, providing an immersive seasonal experience without the scares.

A popular attraction will be closed to visitors due to forecast high winds.

Public toilets have been closed after an incident of vandalism.

A New Forest councillor has called for long-term investment in water infrastructure following "alarmingly frequent" leaks.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?

MORE than 60 DJs and producers will jam out at this year’s Jurassic Dance Festival.

Thousands of petrol heads will soon be flocking to a Dorset castle for an annual motor show featuring more than 250 vehicles.

A POPULAR reggae festival will return to the Jurassic Coast later this summer.

A COMMUNITY cafe has announced it will close down after 13 years of trade this week.

Funerals can now be held in the Purbeck hills thanks to an exclusive partnership between a hotel and director.

ALMOST 500 solar panels are to be installed at a Purbeck tourist site.

A MAN has avoided an immediate prison sentence for placing his mobile phone in a toilet to record a teenage girl.