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Police search for men in balaclavas that stole a teen's bike continues
Renewed appeal for information following robbery in Bournemouth
Conservatives call for extraordinary council meeting on SOBO Beach tender process
Opposition councillors have requested an extraordinary meeting to pause the controversial handover of SOBO Beach to Seventa Events.
LIVE - Flood alerts and closures announced ahead of Storm Austen
Flood alerts have been issued and closures announced ahead of Storm Austen with a yellow weather warning in place for Friday, October 23.
Gas leak causes emergency road closure
A road has been closed in both directions following an emergency gas leak, with motorists warned to expect disruption for up to a week.
Fly-tipping investigation launched after rubbish dumped
An investigation is underway after a fly-tip was reported in Ringwood last month.
Who is responsible for repairing a damaged garden fence after a storm in the UK?
Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?
WATCH Urban explorers in abandoned Bournemouth venue amid police safety warnings
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.
New specialist support base opens at Muscliff Primary School
A specialist unit supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs has opened at a primary school.
New specialist support base opens at Muscliff Primary School
A specialist unit supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs has opened at a primary school.
BCP Council plans earlier mental health support to help prevent suicides
Plans put forward to introduce earlier support for people struggling with their mental health to tackle suicide rates across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Overturned ambulance causes 'gridlock' as severe delays hit commuters
An overturned ambulance caused severe delays to traffic with cars 'gridlocked' as drivers made their morning commute across Dorset.
WATCH Urban explorers in abandoned Bournemouth venue amid police safety warnings
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.
Prime minister backs Cherries ahead of AC Milan game
The prime minister has backed AFC Bournemouth ahead of an historic European match against AC Milan tonight.
Weekend fireworks display postponed as Storm Austen brings severe weather
A community fireworks event has been postponed due to severe weather, but organisers say the celebration will still go ahead.
Bournemouth fitness club submits plans for two-storey gym and padel courts
A fitness club in Bournemouth has submitted plans to add a new gym and two padel courts.
Holiday park promising 'spooky not scary' getaway this Halloween
All activities are designed to be fun and child-friendly, providing an immersive seasonal experience without the scares.
Brownsea Island closes to visitors as 60mph winds forecast
A popular attraction will be closed to visitors due to forecast high winds.
Council close public toilets after vandalism at recreation ground
Public toilets have been closed after an incident of vandalism.
Southern Water branded 'wholly unacceptable' as frequent leaks spark fury
A New Forest councillor has called for long-term investment in water infrastructure following "alarmingly frequent" leaks.
More than 100 new Covid-19 cases in Dorset as total tally reaches 38,000
MORE than 100 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset as the overall total of cases reaches the 38,000 mark.
Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset
Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in Dorset as the lifting of restrictions was delayed by four weeks.
Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset
Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in Dorset as the lifting of restrictions was delayed by four weeks.
Witnesses tell of woman’s cliff death tragedy
A WOMAN slipped and fell from a cliff near Durdle Door trying to take a shortcut in an ‘ill-judged accident’, witnesses say.
Woman slipped and fell in fatal cliff fall near Durdle Door
THE VICTIM of a fatal cliff fall at Durdle Door was a woman in her 40s who slipped and fell in front of horrified beachgoers, it has emerged.
'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ could hit Dorset amid thunder weather warning
DORSET could experience ‘intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ this week following a warm spell of weather.
'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ could hit Dorset amid thunder weather warning
DORSET could experience ‘intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ this week following a warm spell of weather.
Woman dies after falling from cliffs near Durdle Door
A WOMAN has died after falling from a cliff near Durdle Door.
























