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Crash involving car and motorbike blocks main road
A crash involving a car and a motorbike blocked a main road, causing delays.
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‘Eerie laughter and icy rooms’: Former headteacher recalls Dorset school ghosts
A former headteacher has recalled the ‘chilling’ supernatural incidents he experienced at a Dorset primary school.
Police object to convenience store's bid for off sales of alcohol
A Bournemouth convenience store applying for a premises licence to permit the off sales of alcohol has its application heard by licensing committee.
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Bournemouth café's bid to sell alcohol outside heard by licensing committee
A café in Bournemouth that wants to vary conditions on the current licence to be able to sell and allow customers to drink alcohol at tables outside had its application heard at licensing committee.
Road blocked following motorbike crash
The A338 Wessex Way is blocked both ways due to a crash.
Coroner appeals to trace next of kin after Bournemouth man’s death
The coroner is appealing for help to trace the next of kin of a man who died in Bournemouth.
Prince Andrew to lose 'Prince' title and will leave Royal Lodge in Windsor
Prince Andrew will lose his 'Prince' title and will leave his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Buckingham Palace has said.
Urgent search for missing woman last seen yesterday
A search is underway for a missing woman, lase seen yesterday morning.
Dorset neighbourhoods grow as homes get green light
A series of planning approvals have been decided by Dorset Council for Wimborne and the surrounding area.
When to expect live firing in Dorset military area
Date and times of live firing exercises for a Dorset military training area have been issued.
Homelessness charity appeals for help to open a further women-only house
Bournemouth homelessness charity Hope HTS is marking the 10th anniversary of its women-only house with an appeal to fund another.
Bournemouth town centre wins 15th Purple Flag award for night-time economy
Bournemouth town centre has won purple flag, a national accreditation for towns that offer a safe, vibrant, and welcoming night-time.
'Think of others and pets before setting off fireworks'
It's bonfire fortnight again.
Bournemouth coastal defences recognised at region’s top engineering awards
A scheme to upgrade defences built in the 1930s to protect a much-loved section of Bournemouth’s coast has gained national recognition.
Sweet smiles as ice cream fan Win celebrates 104th birthday
One of the south’s oldest residents has celebrated her 104th birthday among well-wishers in a specially created ‘ice cream parlour’.
How to keep your pet calm this firework season
ESSENTIAL tips to keep pets calm and safe during firework season has been shared by veterinary surgeon.
The New Forest pub filled with creaks and whispered voices
This beloved local establishment has long been whispered about as a focal point for paranormal activity,
Inquest opens after crash kills 'beloved' mum, daughter and sister
An inquest has opened into the death of a 'beloved' mother who was involved in a fatal crash in Bridport.
Man found dead at home after concern for welfare raised
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found after a concern for welfare was raised.
Poole business sets Guinness World Record for most expensive cake stand
Prop Options has achieved a Guinness World Record for creating the world's most expensive cake stand.