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Conservative MP Simon Hoare, who is chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Leweston School: 'Staff not paid and prepaid fees won't be refunded'

Alvaro Rodriguez scored the Cherries' third.

Alvaro Rodriguez scored the Cherries' third.

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries cruise into cup quarter-finals with big win over Villa

The Royal helicopter in the New Forest

The Royal helicopter in the New Forest

Royal helicopter lands at New Forest recreation ground

Marco Rose greets Andoni Iraola

Marco Rose greets Andoni Iraola

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries to visit Iraola's Liverpool in League Cup quarter-finals

Wimborne was one of the new additions to Dorset's Best Places to Live according to Muddy Stilettos

Wimborne was one of the new additions to Dorset's Best Places to Live according to Muddy Stilettos

8 places in Dorset named among the best to live in the UK for 2027

Leweston School

Leweston School

'It's outrageous' Dorset school to close with immediate effect after half-term

The Huddle in Lymington set to host a Celebrity Traitors finale watch party

The Huddle in Lymington set to host a Celebrity Traitors finale watch party

Celebrity Traitors

Venue hosting Celebrity Traitors finale watch party with burger and pint night

National government

'This budget was a disaster for hospitality'

Hamilton Close property closures have returned the area to some form of peace

Hamilton Close property closures have returned the area to some form of peace

Hamilton Close residents feel safer after two homes shut over alleged drug activity

Dorset has been named the UK’s second-biggest haunted road hotspot after 51 paranormal reports were linked to roads across the county, according to new research released ahead of Halloween.

Dorset has been named the UK’s second-biggest haunted road hotspot after 51 paranormal reports were linked to roads across the county, according to new research released ahead of Halloween.

Dorset named among the most haunted road hotspots in the UK with 51 reports

LIVE - Manhunt after knife chase through pub

LIVE - Manhunt after knife chase through pub

LIVE - Manhunt after knife chase through pub

Haunted Bournemouth venue where staff saw ghost during £1.2m refurbishment

Bournemouth trolleybuses.

Bournemouth trolleybuses.

When Bournemouth trolleybus network entered its final chapter

CCTV images of two men police are looking to identify have been released as part of a rape investigation in Bournemouth.

CCTV images of two men police are looking to identify have been released as part of a rape investigation in Bournemouth.

Two women raped in Bournemouth after night out as CCTV images released

Police were present at the Brunswick today

Police were present at the Brunswick today

Manhunt after machete-wielding man chases person through Bournemouth pub

MPs urge Dorset households to stock up on essentials amid threat from Russia

JD Wetherspoon customers can no longer wear Meta Glasses (or any other smart glasses) at any of its more than 800 UK pubs.

JD Wetherspoon customers can no longer wear Meta Glasses (or any other smart glasses) at any of its more than 800 UK pubs.

JD Wetherspoon customers banned from wearing this item in all 800 UK pubs

Shamil Fernando, co-owner of Coconut Tree

Shamil Fernando, co-owner of Coconut Tree

Restaurant offers free food and £10 unlimited dining for 10th anniversary

An Airbus A400M (not the one pictured) circled above Wiltshire for hours.

An Airbus A400M (not the one pictured) circled above Wiltshire for hours.

Military aircraft declares emergency over New Forest

News

BCP Council Building

BCP Council Building

BCP Council faces £38.2million budget gap next year

Bluebird Care partners with Lighthouse

Bluebird Care partners with Lighthouse

Bluebird Care partners with Lighthouse Poole

Rick Stein's restaurant left 'half empty' after 'not great' issue

Wetherspoons ban phone calls in pubs as customer 'turned away over poppy'

Freely is adding 12 new channels to millions of TVs across the country

Freely is adding 12 new channels to millions of TVs across the country

Millions of UK TVs to get 12 new free channels not available on Freeview

Bovington Tank Museum,

Bovington Tank Museum,

Cultural attractions

The heavy human cost behind the armour displayed at Bovington Tank Museum

Dorset has been ranked highly in The Telegraph's list of England's best counties

Dorset has been ranked highly in The Telegraph's list of England's best counties

Dorset ranked among England's top 10 counties due to 'spectacular' features

Market Cross in the heart of Sturminster Newton

Market Cross in the heart of Sturminster Newton

Two arrested as town council 'deeply concerned' by lack of police response

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people

Poppy Kate English, Miss Teen Bournemouth

Poppy Kate English, Miss Teen Bournemouth

Miss Teen Bournemouth lands top 25 spot at national finals

Walton in hospital

Walton in hospital

'I died on the tracks': Bournemouth 'miracle man' survives horror rail shock

Drug use and antisocial behaviour have become commonplace

Drug use and antisocial behaviour have become commonplace

Sex, drugs, and terrified traders: Inside Bournemouth's 'alleyway of crime'

Moon in the Square

Moon in the Square

Wetherspoons speaks out after claims people wearing poppies were banned from pub

Laionie Kennard

Laionie Kennard

Teenager's final video shows car speeding at up to 80mph before fatal crash

SOBO Beach Cafe Image From SOBO Beach Website

SOBO Beach Cafe Image From SOBO Beach Website

Call for extraordinary council meeting to scrutinise SoBo Beach decision refused

Archie Glen McCann, 20

Archie Glen McCann, 20

Driver jailed for three years after dangerous collision left man permanently deaf

Cllrs Simon Clifford and Gill Taylor at a recent council meeting

Cllrs Simon Clifford and Gill Taylor at a recent council meeting

Dorset councillors welcome budget help for homeless but call for fairer funding

Housing image from BCP Council

Housing image from BCP Council

Local government

BCP Council to reclaim homes from Seascape over grant funding concerns

Housing image from BCP Council

Housing image from BCP Council

BCP Homes complaints more than double as tenant satisfaction remains low

Wessex devolution deal

BCP councillor warns Wessex devolution deal could sideline urban needs

Tom Hayes MP And Chancellor Of The Exchequer

Tom Hayes MP And Chancellor Of The Exchequer

Bournemouth MP welcomes Wessex devolution deal with directly elected mayor

proposed street scene of 20 Old Priory Road Bournemouth

proposed street scene of 20 Old Priory Road Bournemouth

Local government

Revised plans for bungalow in Bournemouth garden refused

Vision Of Fence 2

Vision Of Fence 2

Local government

‘Fortress-like’ fence planned for Bournemouth home refused

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Downing Street, London

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Downing Street, London

Martin Lewis reacts as John Healey announces new State Pension tax allowance

Sport

Alvaro Rodriguez

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries relentless in cup win over Villa as rotated side impresses - Player ratings

Alvaro Rodriguez scored the Cherries' third.

Alvaro Rodriguez scored the Cherries' third.

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries cruise into cup quarter-finals with big win over Villa

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries are 'in a flow' but must continue to work hard after fifth straight win

AFC Bournemouth

Rose reveals Rodriguez's extra training as striker has 'really improved'

Marco Rose greets Andoni Iraola

Marco Rose greets Andoni Iraola

AFC Bournemouth

Cherries to visit Iraola's Liverpool in League Cup quarter-finals

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Business news

Poundland could be broken up and face insolvency as bids assessed

Poundland could be broken up and face insolvency as bids assessed

Poundland could collapse as owners push for insolvency with jobs at risk

Alex Chisnall brought Ray Kelvin to Bournemouth previously

Alex Chisnall brought Ray Kelvin to Bournemouth previously

Entrepreneur reunites with Ted Baker founder at major business festival

Dorset has been named the UK’s second-biggest haunted road hotspot after 51 paranormal reports were linked to roads across the county, according to new research released ahead of Halloween.

Dorset has been named the UK’s second-biggest haunted road hotspot after 51 paranormal reports were linked to roads across the county, according to new research released ahead of Halloween.

Dorset named among the most haunted road hotspots in the UK with 51 reports

At your service: booming padel tennis trend sparks commercial
property rush as participation skyrockets to one million people.

At your service: booming padel tennis trend sparks commercial
property rush as participation skyrockets to one million people.

Landlords turn empty warehouses into padel courts as sport surges in popularity

Ian Girling - Dorset Chamber chief executive

Ian Girling - Dorset Chamber chief executive

Wessex Chamber Alliance launched to give businesses a voice in devolution plans

Millie Earl on the news bulletin

Millie Earl on the news bulletin

'Out of touch with reality' BCP Council leader slammed over 'town is thriving' claim

The Royal Mail has made six new stamps.

The Royal Mail has made six new stamps.

Royal Mail reveals new stamps to mark Armistice Day and honour Armed Forces

Corfe Castle is said to be haunted by a headless woman who reportedly walks the hill near the gateway, while the sound of a galloping horse has also been reported at the base of the castle hill.

Corfe Castle is said to be haunted by a headless woman who reportedly walks the hill near the gateway, while the sound of a galloping horse has also been reported at the base of the castle hill.

Dorset named among the most haunted counties in the UK with 323 ghost reports

Affordable housing developer AJC Group has purchased a new, larger headquarters in Ringwood as it prepares to expand its workforce and increase its presence across the South.

Affordable housing developer AJC Group has purchased a new, larger headquarters in Ringwood as it prepares to expand its workforce and increase its presence across the South.

Affordable housing

Affordable housing developer invests in new Ringwood headquarters to drive growth

A SWEF Enterprise Fund grant from Dorset Community Foundation helped young mum Cailin Lambrechts build the business she started after fleeing an abusive relationship

A SWEF Enterprise Fund grant from Dorset Community Foundation helped young mum Cailin Lambrechts build the business she started after fleeing an abusive relationship

Dorset Community Foundation

£1,495 grant helps mum who fled abusive relationship set up cleaning business

Jacob Southgate and Harmony Pearce bought their first home after receiving a deposit contribution from Bellway

Jacob Southgate and Harmony Pearce bought their first home after receiving a deposit contribution from Bellway

Bellway events in Dorset this weekend to explain new first-time buyer scheme

The new space dedicated to social media content creation, video production, and podcast recording is a venture managed by the creative content creation agency, Kindful Creative.

The new space dedicated to social media content creation, video production, and podcast recording is a venture managed by the creative content creation agency, Kindful Creative.

Recently refurbished content hub opens its doors at Poole shopping centre

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown

Ferndown care home invites community to remembrance event next month

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Letters

National government

'You should not be penalised for choosing to be on the high street'

National Motor Museum

National Motor Museum

Letters to the Editor

'We do not want Bournemouth to grab' National Motor Museum - Letter

Lean Into The Wind Sculpture

Lean Into The Wind Sculpture

Local government

'Residents are entitled to question new artwork on the clifftop'

'My brother was fined £200 for dropping cigarette end - a warning would've sufficed'

The Haven Hotel

The Haven Hotel

Letter - 'Haven Hotel is an important part of Marconi's history'

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National Sport

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill thinks the point could be valuable (PA)

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill thinks the point could be valuable (PA)

Martin O’Neill takes the positives from Celtic’s point against Dundee United

Derek McInnes was disappointed with Rangers’ display (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Derek McInnes was disappointed with Rangers’ display (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Derek McInnes criticises Rangers’ display at Hearts but enjoys late leveller

Enzo Maresca in the dugout (Martin Rickett/PA)

Enzo Maresca in the dugout (Martin Rickett/PA)

Enzo Maresca admits Man City never practiced penalties after shoot-out win

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage praised his side’s fans (Nigel French/PA)

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage praised his side’s fans (Nigel French/PA)

Pierre Sage hails fans’ backing after Crystal Palace edge past Fulham in EFL Cup

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson will ponder his reaction to the loss against Falkirk (PA)

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson will ponder his reaction to the loss against Falkirk (PA)

Aberdeen’s Stephen Robinson to take his time before dealing with loss to Falkirk

Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk is looking forward to their semi-final against Hearts (Steve Welsh/PA)

Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk is looking forward to their semi-final against Hearts (Steve Welsh/PA)

Marink Reedijk relishing Hearts semi-final after first point as Hibernian boss

Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was the Manchester City hero (Nick Potts/PA)

Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was the Manchester City hero (Nick Potts/PA)

Geronimo Rulli the Manchester City hero in shoot-out win over Brighton

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National News

King Charles III smiles after the welcome speech by Governor-General, Dame Cynthia Pratt at a Garden Reception with representatives of Bahamian communities for Bahamians who have made significant contributions through voluntary, public, community and

King Charles III smiles after the welcome speech by Governor-General, Dame Cynthia Pratt at a Garden Reception with representatives of Bahamian communities for Bahamians who have made significant contributions through voluntary, public, community and

Charles to mark milestone in British-Guyana relations as state visit rolls on

DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly MLA (PA)

DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly MLA (PA)

DUP party officers to meet amid ongoing fall-out over Drumcree dispute

Andy Burnham has defended the Budget against claims it is ‘not bold enough’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Andy Burnham has defended the Budget against claims it is ‘not bold enough’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

‘Budget is bold enough’ despite limited ‘room for manoeuvre’, Andy Burnham says

Sharon Rooney and Maya Jama have been taking part in The Celebrity Traitors (BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry/PA)

Sharon Rooney and Maya Jama have been taking part in The Celebrity Traitors (BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry/PA)

Celebrity Traitors to reveal who has been banished as series finale approaches

Charles with a performer during the celebratory Junkanoo street parade during a visit to Parliament Square, Nassau (Aaron Chown/PA)

Charles with a performer during the celebratory Junkanoo street parade during a visit to Parliament Square, Nassau (Aaron Chown/PA)

Charles shakes maracas and joins dancers in carnival parade

Flavio Bolsonaro arrives at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida (Marta Lavandier/AP)

Flavio Bolsonaro arrives at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida (Marta Lavandier/AP)

Losing presidential candidate Bolsonaro arrives in US via Argentina and Ecuador

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey holds up the traditional red ministerial box as he leaves 11 Downing Street (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey holds up the traditional red ministerial box as he leaves 11 Downing Street (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Healey Budget offers help for families and firms hit by global economic storm

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