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LIVE: Two pedestrians and car involved in town centre crash
Two pedestrians and a car were reportedly involved in a crash in Bath Road. Updates to follow.
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HMO plans set for green light despite objections
Plans to turn flats into a nine-bed HMO have been recommended for approval despite objections.
Teacher strike cause 'utter disruption' at school as GCSE and A-level exams begin
Teacher strikes at a Wimborne school have caused “utter distraction”, a parent has said, after a school trust controversially proposed sweeping job cuts.
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LIVE - 'Serious crash' shuts road for several hours
A 'SERIOUS crash' in Ludwell, near Shaftesbury, has prompted police to block the road.
Man 'assaulted' 16 year old boy on train from London to Poole
A man reportedly assaulted a teenage boy on a train before alighting in Bournemouth.
Octopus caught by surprised fishing boat off coast
An octopus was caught by an unsuspecting fishing boat, in Christchurch Bay
Broadstone town council controlled by Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats control Broadstone Town Council after winning three quarters of the available seats
WATCH: BCP Council leader fails to get elected to Poole Town Council
Watch the moment BCP Council Leader Millie Earl fails to win a seat on Poole Town Council.
Man arrested after reportedly lying in road and assaulting police officer
A MAN reportedly causing a disturbance and lying in a busy road was arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Bournemouth.
Cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers arrives in Dorset
A huge cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers has arrived in Dorset on day two of its travels
Free wellbeing activities at The Dolphin for Mental Health Awareness Week
The Access Wellbeing Poole Hub in The Dolphin is inviting people to come along to free events and workshops as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after 'tough' election results
The Prime Minister took responsibility for Labour’s losses across England, Scotland, and Wales
Met Office forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Sunshine and cloud
The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and patchy rain for the week ahead.
Mayday alert issued after boat drifted towards shoreline near island
A mayday call was issued after a boat began drifting towards the shoreline.
Family share story of 'happy and caring' boy's heartbreaking and unexplained death
The family of a young boy who would 'light up every room he was in' are sharing their story following his heartbreaking and unexplained death
Pensioner searches for Good Samaritan who saved her from drowning in river
Elizabeth Anold, 74, from Ringwood, was walking her three-year-old Yorkshire Terrier called Mary and her friend’s 14-year-old Jack Russell called Pickles on Wednesday, May 6, when the terrifying incident happened.
Starmer to promise ‘strength through fairness’ as he battles to remain PM
Sir Keir Starmer will give a speech on Monday, marking the start of a critical week for his leadership
Beavers spotted at Hampshire nature reserve for first time
Tony Thompson, a nearby resident who recorded the video, described the encounter as "an incredible thing to witness".
UKHSA Hantavirus update as 22 cruise ship passengers moved to UK hospital
Twenty British nationals, one German national who is a UK resident, and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius are now under observation
Tom Hayes MP: Getting things done for Bournemouth
This week, the King’s Speech kicks off a new parliamentary term