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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.

Coronavirus cases are increasing across Dorset again

A MOTORCYCLE was 'totally destroyed' in a fire this morning.

FOURTY EIGHT areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, as new Covid-19 cases appear to be on the rise in the county again.

MORE than 100 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset, according to the latest figures.

THE South West's 'R rate' has increased, according to the latest Government update.

THE number of Delta variant cases of coronavirus in Dorset have nearly quadrupled in a week and the county now has the second-highest number of cases in the South West.

'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ are possible over the next three days in Dorset after weather warnings were issued.

'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ are possible over the next three days in Dorset after weather warnings were issued.